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.

Went here based on a recommendation from an aquaintance, 2 weeks after it opened (it didn't…read moreregister on Yelp and is generally not so easy to find online), so of course the service needed a bit of fine tuning (the food was a bit late) but everything tasted very nice. The atmosphere is not bad either, a bit of a New York vibe with bricks and yellow tapestry. The price is acceptable, for a dinner for two with a shared appetizer, main course and shared desert with a bottle of (the cheapest) wine, 130 reais each.

Great atmosphere and service. It's like you're in a cozy french alleyway. Pablo was a great server…read more This is an outstanding place for executive lunch and dessert. I wouldn't recommend the couvert. It's $18 for goat cheese + bacalhau + chicken liver pate (similar to foie gras) in Port wine. The whole assortment was interesting, but they have a single type of french bread which was bland. Appetizers * Cheese Salad (Salada ao queijo St Marcelin Empanado com nozes) was good, but I wouldn't get it again. The fried cheese was very interesting touch * Tartines were very good, I'd recommend. They had a thin crunchy toast base, and the toppings were lively and tasty. Dessert * Excellent place for dessert, everything we had was outstanding * The Tarte tatin was very good. The apples had a balance between firmness and softness that was extremely good. The tarte crust was thin and soft. * Café gourmand - comes with a creme brulee, chocolate mousse and a macaroon. Probably the best chocolate mousse I've ever had. The texture is amazing. They said the mousse was the main house dessert based off an 80 year old recipe.

The food was prepared well, but the treatment we received from the waiters and staff was very rude…read moreand unprofessional. We were disrespected and not treated like what we paid for. Would never return.

Um pouco decepcionada com minha visita ontem na Mercearia. O atendimento foi cortes, o ambiente…read morecontinua agradável mas a comida não estava boa. Com exceção dos pasteizinhos de brie, que continuam deliciosos, os outros pratos servidos estavam abaixo da média. Minha filha pediu o risoto de cogumelos, veio aguado e duro (como se estivesse sido descongelado). Nada cremoso. Minha salada de chèvre, tinha boas torradinhas com o queijo mas o ovo veio preto (cozido demais), muito doce e as nozes inteiras. Não consegui terminar. O frango com massa puxada na manteiga e sálvia, sem gosto nenhum e sem sálvia. Um desastre. O restaurante que tanto gostávamos está decadente.

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.

Back again after one year for a birthday dinner party. Changing my rate to 4 stars. The experience…read morethis time was magical and really good. At night, the atmosphere changes and one feels really good there. The flower shops on the other side of the street were welcoming the spring. I sat at the bar and the barman was concocting amazing drinks. At the table, bread came warm with lovely herb butter, tapenade and fresh crudités. All delicious. I had as a main course a black rice risotto with seafood . Very tasty. Apple pie was to die for.

Great food, tradicional french cuisine. Everything was on point from the appetizer to the dessert…read more Meats were cooked to perfection. The sauces were great. Will definitely come back.

deliciously excellent with the caipirinha served in the right measure! Enjoy a sunny Sunday, and…read morechoose one of the places by the pool.