This was our favourite meal of the trip and we had some amazing ones. We were famished and so…read moreordered a lot of food, which was much more than we could handle. We ordered: -Guacamole with banana chips: this was a nice appy to start the meal, coming with very nicely seasoned guac and dehydrated banana chips. Great way to start the meal. Large portion. -Two different types of vegan quiche that were both decadent, rich and well-spiced. Great creamy texture and quite filling -Black risotto - one of the best risottos I've ever had. Very creamy, with lots of vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, and plenty of microgreens on top. Absolutely divine. -Baião de dois (vegan). I hadn't tried one of these before, and man was it incredible. The main dish was a rice-based dish with vegan sausage, firm tofu, and veggies with a very complex flavour and wonderful textures. On the side was an incredible garlic-sauteed kale, fried banana, and a sort of polenta-like mash with hearts of palm/jackfruit(? - look up) that was sensational. Our server spoke no English, so we communicated via Google Translate. He was so kind, hospitable and friendly--told us he loved serving us at the end. Can't say enough good things about this place. You must try out Banana Verde.

Honestly, this place would be 5 stars if it wasn't for the SERVICE. I absolutely hate to identify…read morepeople but the older bald man who was our server was so nonchalant and absolutely rude. Not like outwardly aggressive type of rude but the kind of rude where he interacts like he couldn't give a damn about the table, the order, or his guests. I do not speak Portuguese but I try. I try so hard to speak Portuguese to a basic level, enough to order. He wouldn't even try to help me out. I know he didn't speak English (not his problem at all) but usually, I even asked for "agua" and he acted as if he couldn't understand me. I resorted to just pointing to items on the menu (which is fine as well) but then he acted like he could barely lean over to see/read which item I was pointing to or like having to come closer to read what I was pointing at was annoying for him. Honestly, we were so excited to come there and he just lets the air out of the room with his demeanor. One thing that wasn't his fault, the restaurant did not have NUMEROUS items that was on the menu. We ordered various items and multiple people had to select their second and third choices. Sounds small but again, when you don't speak the language (but trying your best), having to pick two and three times on the fly is not a nice experience. Food and drink - 5 Stars Ambiance- 5 Stars Service- 1

great options and fresh! i wasn't crazy about the self-serve on the beverages, but seemed…read moreefficient and most likely reflected in the cost (around 25R).

There is a reason I've eaten here 3 of the past 4 days. One is it makes me feel healthy. While I'm…read morenot exactly able to tell you the names of the assortment of dishes, everything seems fresh and plentiful in essential nutrients that can be lacking when one travels abroad. Try the pizza which always seems to be delicious. They also got veggie feijoda on certain days. The fresh mango is insanely good and I eat that until I fall over. They also provide delicious fresh drinks that are noticeably less sweet, a nice change of pace from the norm. They also provide ice cream and other goodies I have yet to try. The restaurant is also a health food store so you can buy all kinds of crazy hippie goodness that can be hard to find. The buffet line is kept clean and service/wifi is pretty good. So here is 5 stars for you, peace on earth.

Great vegetarian lunch buffet. There is salad and many hot dishes. If you order coconut water, you…read moreget an actual coconut with a straw.

This place is so cute and friendly. The owner told us about how he grows all the vegetables and…read moreharvests his own honey from his bees and hand makes the pasta. The staff was super friendly and the food was amazing.

I dined here for lunch. Great selection of vegetarian options, fresh produce, the owner was…read moreaccommodating and gave me a brief tour of the food selection, despite a language barrier. I would highly recommend this boutique restaurant.

A cheap, healthy and delicious lunch option in the Pinheiros neighborhood that can't be beat. Yes,…read morethe food is Vegan, but, no, you won't leave hungry. Between the bottomless salad bad and the hearty main courses you'll always leave happily and healthily satisfied. I'm also a big fan of their home made iced tea. The only downside (other than not serving meat) is that they only offer two main course options per day, but you can usually check them out on their insta account or the chalk signboard outside before committing.

The all you can eat was amazing, fresh and hot. Vegetarian options too! Really liked the paneer and…read morechana masala. Naan was perfect too.

What a find!! Before I go and start raving about food, I want to give a shout out to the manager…read morehere Mr. Krishna. Amazing guy, super friendly and such warm personality. 10/10 I order the following dishes 1. Biryani It was amazing. I was expecting a fusion of some sort which is what you get at most Indian places abroad(except Bay Area). But boy did they amaze me with a super authentic chicken biryani. The reason behind the authenticity was that they source the masalas from back home. I could taste the garam masala and fried jeera masala. Portion was good enough for two people(I had to box half). 10/10 2. Rayta: I normally don't like Rayta but this was from the good lot. Hope to come back here again!!

Barbacoa is a very nice Brazilian steakhouse, and the ambiance and service were solid. It's the…read moreclassic churrascaria experience -- similar to Fogo de Chão -- with a full buffet, salad bar, and endless cuts of meat brought to the table. Here's the thing: I don't eat steak, pork, or most of the meats they specialize in, and I'm not a big fan of buffet or all‑you‑can‑eat restaurants in general. We came here because a coworker invited us, and she was being really kind, so I didn't think to check the price beforehand. I ended up only eating the salad, and with dessert my total came to about $66. For someone who doesn't eat the main attraction, that price felt a bit high -- honestly, I felt a little ripped off, LOL. Not the restaurant's fault at all; this is exactly how churrascarias work. It just wasn't the best match for my eating habits. Next time, I'll politely turn down the invite or suggest a different spot that fits my preferences better. But if you do enjoy steakhouse-style dining and want the full Brazilian churrasco experience, Barbacoa delivers exactly what it promises.

Wow is all I can say! In a city full of Churrascarias, this one is the absolute best! The food, the…read moreservice, the ambiance- all top shelf! I love several other Churrasacarias in São Paulo, but this one is a real standout. We had a group dinner with friends and coworkers, and we were led to a large table, and the staff fawned all over us. They were very accommodating and friendly. The food and wine were all top-notch, and they brought whatever cut of meat you asked for, instead of waiting for the "good stuff" like the Picanha. The salad bar was great as well, although I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have any Feijoada, which is usually a staple at any Churrascaria in Brazil. Again, there are several good Churrascarias here, but if you want the best, you won't get any better than Barbacoa!