This place makes me happy (except at Sunday lunchtime, when it is a madhouse)…read more Excellent empanadas, eat in or to-go, the best house salad and batidas with dates, coffee and milk! Lunch special for 24 is a great deal. Outside seating in the courtyard.

Very low quality and terrible service. Not worth it. Very pricey. Will never come back.read more

had terrific varniki stuffed w meat in a mushroom sauce. hummus and tahini appetizer. and salmon…read moreceviche, which was more like a salad of cebiched salmon with lettuce and arugula. nice lunch!

I thought Brazil would be all blow and prostitution, but I'm sad to report it's not. This ramen is…read moresolid though, 10/10 for taste. I'm still happy I came to Brazil. Will return.

Meu Udon is definitely one of my favorites outside the US. Better than any place I've been to in…read morethe US as well (except for maybe a few in Oahu). The texture of the udon was perfectly al dente, and the broth was to die for. Great ambience as well for a big group and conveniently located in the Liberdade district. Definitely recommend if you're looking for some of the best udon in town! Você não se vai arrepender! Precisa provar esse lugar!

Great drinks and service!…read more Loved the capirinhas and they have multiple flavors. The coxinha is delicious and you have to try! I enjoyed the food here and the drinks. So refreshing and the environment is very cute. A great place to come alone, with friends, or with coworkers.

Veloso bar is absolutely outstanding. The waiters (all men; reminds me of Peter Luger in Brooklyn)…read moreare all very polite and helpful. I always ask which special caipirinhas they have that day and they happily list all of the fresh fruit available. The bar is very low key and has the best coxinhas available, imo. The wait can be crazy on a Saturday night, but if you show up early, you'll be fine. Definitely worth it!

The immediate feeling upon entering this place is "fun" with all the fabulous hanging fairies,…read morecolorful artwork, unique lighting. etc . They are all for sale too. Loved the lights. I started with a lychee lemongrass caipirinha. The wifi code was happiness - says it all. My meal was incredible. I got the Paulista-style fish (grilled), with banana, peanut rice and sautéed kale. It was a delicious full bodied fish paired with sweet grilled bananas, savory kale and some rice with peanuts. All served on an ornate place. My friend got the shrimp bobo which looked ok but tasted delicious!! She also ordered the "jar of Valencia" which was a mini pitcher of tangerine sangria. It had Brazilian sparkling wine fruits and tangerine. Awesome. For dessert we split the new "Sicilian Lemon Pie with raspberry coulis" wow wow wow. It was not so sweet. The meringue was like it was whipped up 5 min ago. The lemon was delicious- more creamy than a classic American lemon meringue pie. the whole dessert was light. I would get this again. They have valet parking. One minor complaint- we seemed to wait long for our food. But it was worth waiting for! This restaurant deserves a repeat. I enjoyed everything about it and want to try some other dishes next time.

Foi muito gostoso!! My husband and I came here after hearing that the wait at Maní across the…read morestreet was close to 2 hours. I had a tasty vegetarian curry. Not as spicy as I like, but really delicious none the less. It even had sweet bits, like grapes and lychee, for an even more complex taste. My husband ordered the Frango Recheado com figo turco. He absolutely loved it, came with a side of wild grain rice risotto. My favorite caipirinha that we tried was the caipirinha perfumada. But the caipirinha de cravo was also refreshing.

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.

If you are looking for a hip place to go for dinner with friends, drink some wine and eat well,…read morethis place is a great option. Last time I tried their pizza and was quite surprised at how good it was.