This place is fantastic! It's made to look and feel like a restaurant in São Paulo state's beaches…read more(the litoral), and it's actually very cool and not hokey. The food we had was outstanding. To start, we had the fresh oysters which totally trumped my previous favorites at O Catarina in Perdizes. Peixaria's are a must. We also had the muqueca and grilled fish (they have a rotation of them, served with banana farofa and pinto bean salad), and both were delicious. Great place for a casual dinner and also to bring visiting friends.

The food was great, lots of seafood options for a restaurant in the V. Madalena area. Muito Bom…read more;). Only reason they didn't get 5 stars is because I thought it was slightly overpriced

Tradicional "paulista" restaurant that lost its glamour. Still beautiful and spacious though…read more This time, my last time probably , we went on a Sunday evening, and soon noticed that staff was really tired. They literally forgot about us, although the restaurant had only few customers. "hello! We are not waving, but dying of hunger here " I wanted to say! Food was correct, as always good ingredients, large portions, well seasoned. However, sea food (and mainly the fish) was , for me , overcooked. Mussels of the appetizer were rubbery and tuna very dry. The delicate Cambucu Hake, my favorite fish, was bland even though cooked with paprika and creAm . Moqueca prawns also a bit to much cooked for my taste. We would stay for pudding and digestive, but service was so slow that we just asked for the bill. Lucky we had ice cream back home

Also ate at the Sao Paulo restaurant. Had the povo - octopus very tender and the crab appetizer…read moreagain. Tried the yogurt fish vg but I liked garlic onion one better. The bacalhau was best ever. Tender tasty delicious. This is a must try place.

Excellent cuisine, from entree to dessert! Really, a must visit if you are in the area!read more

We came without reservations and were seated at a table next to the bar. The place is obviously…read morepopular by local crowd, consider the rather obscure location. I got here thanks to the raving references by a young Aussie global trotter. The Old fashioned was made the way it should be - big ice cube, strong enough. 4/5 star. The stuffed squid is one of their signature pride. It's something you don't find many other places around the world. The octopus rice is absolutely delicious, highly recommended. The fish broth is quite savory, I was blown away. The portion is too small though. It's like a little teaser and I wonder why. If you are in São Paulo, this place won't disappoint!

My favorite restaurant as the setting, service and above all - food is A+ outstanding. I always…read moreorder the grilled steak and cheese potatoes with the salmon toast as a starter. Excellency all around. I can't recommend this restaurant any more. They offer English menus however nobody speaks English here so that can be a bit challenging to order. Otherwise this is a must visit location.

This is another "por quilo" restaurant in Avenida Paulista area with a combination of good…read morelocation, high quality and variety in a pleasant atmosphere. There is only lunch service and depending on the time, it can be crowded with people standing on long lines. The buffet includes a salad bar, hot dishes and dessert corner and the options change daily. Pricewise there are cheaper restaurants of the same style in the area, but you get what you pay for: ingredients such as gravlax salmon, sea food and a good selection of cheese and cured meats are constant in the buffet. You can expect good service from very attentive waiters and the girls in the cashier will receive you with a big smile on your face and it does make a huge difference in the end. And to finish your lunch experience, help yourself with free of charge hot beverages which includes tea, coffee and hot cocoa. And make sure to try to chocolate dipped cookies.

Seafood from a shopping mall restaurant?! Well, most of us would probably skip it... Well, don't…read moreskip Rufino's, their food menu is not as extensive as other restaurants at Morumbi Shopping, but they cater everyone, from raw oysters to beautiful fish cooked slowly in clay pots. Food: Couvert (fish escabeche): one of the best couverts at Morumbi Shopping. Escabeche is slightly seasoned and tender, and pickled onions and carrots are slightly sweet with a touch of vinegar. That paired up with a basket of freshly baked mini French rolls is pretty awesome. Tranche Hungaro: Generous chunks of sea bass, slowly cooked in crème, sweet paprika, and other spices, along with potatoes. Dish is cooked and served inside a clay pot. This serving feeds easily two people. Filet de Linguado Grelhado: Grilled sole fish, lightly seasoned with fresh herbs, served a lime wedge, and sautéed potatoes. Overall food is great, service is a tad slow and hard to get servers attention.

You have to come. Its a hidden gem for sea food lovers. Always empty, which is a bit sad, but their…read moresea food stew (moqueca) is awesome. Just remember to order the Abadejo fish, not the badejo fish. The abadejo fillet is taller and with a milder flavor. Caipirinhas are great!

This is a Korean restaurant in Bom Retiro neighborhood with the authentic Korean style barbecue…read more Each table is equipped with a charcoal grill and an exhaust system that might prevent you to leave the restaurant smelling like gogigui. Gogigui (barbecue in Korean) in is he main item in the menu, with different options (beef, chicken, pork, duck) for sharing, but other dishes are also available. We were in a group of 4 and none of us were in mood of having the barbecue. Moreover, we had a member trying Korean food for the very first time and another one who wasn't much into spicy food. Taking everything into consideration, we ordered 2 bowls of bibimbap and kimchi jjigae (stew with kimchi, tofu and pork). While waiting for the dishes to come, we were offered banchan (side dishes) which was okay. A portable stove was placed on the table for preparing the kimchi jjigae and all dishes were brought at once. Flavor-wise, everything was very tasty, but spiciness was an issue for the ones that were not really familiar to Korean food. But fortunately bibimbap was served with gochujang separately, so we managed to make and edible bibimbap for everyone's standards. In the end we realized that 1 bowl could be enough for the 4 of us. One curious thing happened while we were having our meal: a family with a child seated in a high chair had ordered the barbecue. We heard a scream all of sudden. The girl had put the hands over the hot grill! So one important piece of advice: make sure you keep an eye on children if you come here with your family.

Came here on the first day of the year, while 99% of São Paulo were closed, this one was open and…read moreshe was Chi Fu, where I had lunch on the same day. Chi Fu was crowded, and so was this one. Got there around 9:30pm and right upon our entrance, the owner had told us that due to NYD everything was gone. Couldn't believe it, after driving for almost an hour... So I asked him if they had kalbi, rice, kimchee, and some banchan. He answered yes to all. So we decided to dine in and try it out. Surprisingly they brought out a basket with piping hot charcoal, turn on the exhaust, brought some kalbi and we were in business! So I asked if they could whip up a bibimbap dorsot and the answer was yes! Even though they didn't have lettuce and practically out of most banchans, it was still worth the experience and for them going the extra mile of making the bibimbap, it was awesome! Plus service is quite polite. And it was charcoal instead of gas like most places, it's aroma it's unbeatable! Can't wait to go back and try other things and more banchans. The only thing that holds me back is the distance between my house and this restaurant. But... I'll be back fo'sho'!

Consistently good Argentine steakhouse where you choose a cut of steak rather than an all you can…read moreeat churrascaria. Same owner/company as Cabana Las Lilas from Buenos Aires. I ordered the ribeye that was delicious, but you have to order it medium/ao ponto, as they undercook the meat in Brazil. Accompanied the steak with mashed potatoes and a glass of Catena Malbec. With tip came to $75US--worth it.

Gorgeous restaurant! You wouldn't expect the stunning and breathtaking views from the exterior but…read moreonce inside, I couldn't help but marvel at the huge tree, wood beams, beautiful decor, immense wine cooler and liquor wall. I fully appreciated the blanket and heaters that were brought over as it was a chilly evening, yet we were still "indoors" but not. Service was impeccable, with every member of the staff ensuring our experience was top notch and food met our expectations. I chose the slowly roasted beef ribs rice and was not expecting savory goodness that arrived! The beef ribs melted in my mouth and the rice was so incredibly flavorful - I would order this over and over again! Of all the restaurants I've been to, Figueira Rubaiyat has by far the one of the most extensive wine list I've seen, featuring many different wines from around the world, including Brazil of course! There is also a gift shop that should not be missed because of the very unique items that are found here - and a place I'll need to visit next time I'm in the area again! The entire experience is one that should not be missed. Every detail and every bite was absolute perfection!