This restaurant just goes to show that even French food can be dull and disappointing in São Paulo…read more I had gnocchi and cordeiro (lamb) here and the meal was a sorry excuse for real French (or Italian) food. The gnocchi tasted like basically nothing...just soft dough (irrespective of the fact that it had some sort of bland cheese sauce on top). Before ordering this meal I asked the chef if I could have pesto sauce on the gnocchi because I had a feeling the food might be lackluster in the flavor department. He reassured me that he would add it, however, there was no pesto to be found on the plate. I ordered the gnocchi based on his assurances, all for naught because he forgot to deliver what he promised. The lamb was okay... though it's kinda hard to mess up lamb unless you overcook it, so this is not some kind of accomplishment. Even the dessert options seemed lackluster here, and I'm a HUGE fan of sweets. My advice: skip this place and opt instead for Due Cuochi one block down.

Nós encontramos este restaurante por acaso enquanto procurava algum lugar para jantar. Tivemos uma…read morebela tabela na esplanada exterior. Boa localização. Decoração elegante. Cozinha francesa. Tivemos Pate, caracóis, Coq au vin, tarte tatin, entre outros. Bom serviço. Comida não é o melhor alimento francês Eu provei, mas não foi ruim. Um ponto negativo é que ele começou a chover assim como nós temos a nossa conta, mas outra mesa estava molhada, mas não havia mesas livres dentro do lugar deles. Você precisa de reservar a menos que você chegar lá cedo!

I couldn't be more pleased with my local neighborhood. If you're looking for some of the coolest…read moreand most reliable dining options, Pinheiros is it. While I've yet to be blown away, this evening's visit to Le Jazz - a French bistro that features all the trimmings you'd expect at a cozy franco café - was perfectly solid. The wall is dotted with a mix of vintage concert posters from blues and jazz greats to black and white images of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and their cohorts. We found a solid wine and cocktail menu (we went with a garrafa -- 375ml bottle -- of Chilean Carménère) and a really terrific food menu. The Le Jazz salad was fantastic. Slices of pear punctuated by crumbles of gorgonzola and matched with crisp lettuce and bits of bacon. It was the first salad I've had that made me feel like home. The large size was big enough to split between 2 people and that's just what we did. The next (and final) dish was L'Entrecôte (a rib eye cut of steak paired with hand-cut fries and a small salad). The server never asked how I'd like it prepared (medium-rare), but the steak came cooked just that way. After 8:30pm, the rest of the neighborhood stops by and you're likely to catch a minimal wait time. Next time, I'll have to try the dessert.

Two years later this French style bistro with a great jazz soundtrack is still churning out great…read morefood and drinks! Le Jazz was one of the first places my friends took me when I landed in SP. Since then, the region has exploded with great lunch and dinner spots to service the growth in traffic at the nearby metro. Despite the increased competition Le Jazz is still going strong. On my most recent visit I came with a small group that had a craving for Duck A L'Orange. The tangerine twist of Le Jazz' Magret Canard did not disappoint and came with a delicious side of creamy potatoes to maximize the use of that delicious duck sauce. Also on deck and enjoyed by all were classic tartines, onion soup and creme brûlée. The Entrecôte was voted best dish of the night, and the mussels, while a bit on the heavy side (way too much cream) for my taste, were happily devoured to the last dip of a fry in oniony sauce. I still recommend this place heartily for a fun night of traditional French fare. Great for small groups with options for vegetarians as well (vegans beware the cream and cheese abounds, yum).

Their menu is impressive. Lots of good options…read more Had the Itaim pale ale. Not the best I've ever had. Ordered costela de tambaqui. A bit disappointed that it was fried not grilled. The portion was huge. Enough to share. It doesn't come with any sides and so I ordered some rice to complement it Wish they had other hot sauce options different from Tabasco. I'll certainly come back to try a different meal from their large food menu. I also had one of their burgers and it was pretty tasty. There are a lot of restaurants and bars that close on Mondays and this is one of the few that stay open all week long. Great atmosphere. The end.

Great place to be with friends, I watched all copa games here and it was amazing. Many many gringos…read morecome here. They have lots of home brewed beers and they come in lots of sizes. Try the so very French mules au Provençal and the meat is great too. Try the flames- super thin square pizzas - you'll love it!!

Great vibe, decent French food, good service. Need I say more?…read more Ok, I will. Escargot very good, but it would've been nice to have them served in shells. Onion soup incredibly flavorful, but the puff pastry was just ok. We would've preferred melted cheese on top. Steak tartar good and fries great. Grilled fish in sauce vierge is excellent!

Not quite a French experience but on the other hand, this restaurant is what I'd like many French…read morerestaurant to look, feel and taste like.

One of the best restaurants in São Paulo. They offer a great variety of seafood and all the pasta…read moreare amazing. Very well known from its classic menu, if you want to try great food without any doubt, this is the place. Never had anything there that did not appreciate. Good drinks, good wine, the waitress staff is very kind and attentive. The scallops with white truffles and caviar are delicious and so fresh!!! The ambience is full of very well dressed people. Can't go there dressing shirts for example. A bit old fashion, but nice. Be aware: very pricey. The coffee is good and come with a nice variety of sweets that is always different. Take the grapes that is filled with liquor. Just tasty like heaven!

Old school all the way. Great service food is very good…read more Tables are very bright and the crowd a little older than usual. One of the best restaurants in Sao Paulo.

Good food, at any time of the day. Great service and nice atmosphere. Italian cuisine.read more

AMAZING! This place is a must to go in São Paulo... A charming bistro with beautiful decor. The…read morefood was also unbelievable with so many great options from local dishes to sophisticated pastas and risottos. The staff was extremely friendly too. It was a terrific night with top notch food and drinks. I will be coming back here for sure! Highly recommend this restaurant.

I went here for the first time today, with my girlfriend, to celebrate my birthday. Was amazed by…read morethe level of service. They explained happily and politely which food was most ordered. The food was very good. For appetizer, we asked for "Bolinho de risoto" which was ok. For the real deal, I asked for "Medalhão ao molho mostarda", while my girlfriend asked for salmon. Both were very tasty and delicious. We asked for some soft drinks. I asked for "Soft rouge" and my girlfriend for "Soft Lychia". Both were very good. At the end, we decided not to have dessert because we were pretty satisfied, but I was surprised that they cooked a dessert with a candle on top of it, without even asking for. Also, the place is awesome. Beautiful, well designed and fancy. Ideal for a date

The Skirt Steak Burger prepared with gruyere, farofa bacon, onion, tomato and lettuce on bread and…read moreserved with crisps, and house-made mayonnaise was great. The burger was prepared well and the bacon was crispy. The trout in butter with capers and Champignons de Paris and Purée of Manioc was good, but not great. The fish was overcooked. The Salmon with Miso with Purée of Manioc served with a ragu of East mushrooms was very good. We enjoyed the salmon and the culturally diverse execution. The space is romantic and intimate.

Just download the menu and the server will guide you through with some pointing and gestures. I…read moreordered the ENTRECÔTE CLASSIQUE and it was plentiful. I love French cuisine because of their sauces and the sauce here reminds me of what I had in Paris. I thought the experience was better here because the waiter offered to pour the sauce over the frites which I gladly accepted. After about halfway through my entree, he came back and put more frites on my plate with sauce. Such great service. Although I was full, I couldn't say no to the crème brûlée and it did not disappoint. Highly recommended!

I loved just about everything about La Tartine. The area where it resides, off Rua Augusta (a…read morestreet as legendary as Haight), is bustling with action. Fashionable young punks pour out of neighboring bars and restaurants - those who can't score a table sit with friends against the building façade with a shared bottle of beer between them. Just around the corner from the main street action, we found the quaint spot, La Tartine: a true bistro with café tables assembled with just enough room to squeeze as many hungry, savvy diners in its 2-story villa. When we arrived, the lady informed us there'd be a 30 minute wait. It became clear this is a frequent occurrence after she waved us to the upstairs waiting room where we could order a cocktail. Caipirinhas, beers, wine - you'll find a stocked bar offering mostly the essentials. 30 minutes ended up being much shorter and before we even got our cocktails, we were escorted to our downstairs table. The menu (all in French) is utterly petite. There were 3 specials (steak, chicken, salmon), a handful of salad choices, and a number of different quiches. Surely I went with the steak and found it cooked perfectly. The quiches stole the show however. Admittedly, quiche is the last thing I want for dinner (or perhaps at any point in the day), but I really loved their version (specifically the one with onions). Budget-friendly, happily busy, and located around lots to do, I'll certainly be back to La Tartine.

One of São Paulo's most laid-back bistrots, La Tartine features simple but tasty food, a small wine…read moreselection with very reasonable prices, and vintage French decoration that's rather unsettling depending on how bad you OCD is. The most important thing to know is that it's good to get there early - say 8:00/8:30 - after which the waiting list for a table builds up. Provided you go straight there after watching a 6 p.m. movie, it's a great place to talk about the film over a bottle of wine while you wait for your food.