Lets talk about Kouzina...having read several of the reviews I am obliged to say that the message…read moreof Kouzina is not to be a greek gastronomy specialist in the market - yes it does serve so called greek food, but it's not authentically greek at all - they have greek influences and the buck stops there. Having eaten at Myk a few times and been at Kouzina a couple of times - the difference is clear. Kouzina is quick, smartly priced, "greek-inspired" Brazilian food that actually works quite well. I've only been here for lunch and ordered their dish of the day on both occasions - once it was a 'picadinho de cordeiro' and the second time a basic spaghetti with calamaris - on both occasions I was with friends and we landed up sharing a salad (recommend the Myk salad). The food is fresh, service doesn't take long, you can practically see your food being prepared in their class walled busy & efficient kitchen. Also tried their dessert - a slice of warm chocolate cake with a scoop of coffee ice-cream and the turkish (greek) coffee - no complaints at all. I wouldn't call the food great but the service is friendly and the ambience is cool and yes, it is quite well priced especially for the region where it is located. Kouzina is slightly cramped, as Hans O. puts it in his review, the space between the tables is quite narrow, but hey, its a restaurant where your dish of the day (extremely wells served portion) comes for under R$ 35 - the service is friendly and you get bang for your buck. Kouzina is a restaurante owned by a group that has has greek investors - they have been expanding rapidly in Jardins and each of their establishments meet the purpose & market they are meant to cater to. Recommend it for a quick lunch - just tone down your 'greek' expectations !

My best meal in São Paulo so far! Came here after a long day full of travel, and I was hoping for…read moresome satisfying veggie grub. Kouzina did not disappoint. First off- the place is done up very well, I felt like I was in a cozy Greek house. The maitre'd Ileana, was superb- welcoming, fun and attentive. The waitstaff took the time to help me pick the best veggie options. I started with some authentically made dolmades. I was first introduced to this dish as a teenager, and I fell in love with it at once. I enjoyed my meal, but the tzatziki could use some more dill and garlic IMO. The zucchini pasta was light and nice,although I could barely finish it after my hearty mezze. The nicest touch was a complimentary dessert of chocolate, nuts and dolce de leite-compliments of the Chef! What a fantastic dinner! I'd love to go back sometime.

This place is perfect. The white splashed everywhere puts you in a bright and happy mood and ready…read moreto devour the most amazing gelato. The staff was very friendly and willing to even help with my lack of Portuguese. I tried the coffee, pistachio, and hazelnut. SO GOOD. I highly highly recommended coming to this specific location for the atmosphere and some very instagrammable moments.

For months is advance of my trip to São Paulo I had been dreaming of the gelato at Bacio di Latte…read more Luckily, after my first meal in the city my dining companions were more than willing to take me to the Villa Madalena outpost of this formidable Paulista ice cream chain. Not only does Bacio di Latte serve some of the best gelato I've had outside of Italy, you're quite spoiled for choice in terms of flavors here and even in the smallest cup you can get multiple flavors (which I love)! On my last visit I had yogurt com amarena (sour black cherry), maracujá (passionfruit), and lampone con gianduja (raspberry with chocolate hazelnut). If bliss could be served in a cup, this was surely it!

We chose this restaurant solely due to its proximity to our hotel. I was pleasantly surprised…read more While we struggled to order, as we speak no Portuguese, the food was very good. I ordered the French fries, which are boasted to be the "crispiest in town." They were pretty darn good. I had the meat and cheese platter at my meal with two glasses of a very robust red wine. The platter had salami, mortadella, and roast beef along with three cheeses. My coworker ordered a sandwich that looked amazing. If I weren't still recovering from our all-you-can eat sushi lunch, I'd have ordered a sandwich, too. They are served with a glob of melted cheese on them. Not melted to the point of being a sauce, but more like a glob of fondue. Overall, a very nice experience.

Well, if you like traditional and famous food in São Paulo - this is the right place to go. The…read morefamous Bauru sandwich celebrating 80 years of existence in this place. As a visitor to São Paulo you can experience the old time tradition with the original roast beef (and not ham, as some of the others do) the great pickle and the juicy taste of the melted cheese - and boy there is a lot of that. Add Guarana drink to that (don't settle for the Zero version, take the full sugar version...), and you have the ultimate Brazilian experience!! Thumbs up for authenticity !!!

This was a great restaurant to grab lunch right before going to the MASP museum! The food was great…read moreand it also came out incredibly quick after ordering. The owner Joel came by our table to make sure we were have a pleasant experience and spoke English quite well. The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating despite me not speaking Portuguese.

I went to Dona Vitamina to try to cram in some healthy food after eating a few too many pão de…read morequeijos and I wasn't disappointed! The açaí smoothie came out first and was perfectly thick and sweetened just enough - it was delicious. The mushroom wrap was great as well. I'm not a big bread eater (for sandwiches) so I likely would have asked for it without a wrap had I thought ahead. However, the spinach wrap was good and a great seasoning to it. This place is a bit more on the pricey side (in line with other restaurants in the area) - my meal was about $13 USD which is a little less than what I would have paid for a comparable meal in the US. If you're not on a strict budget then I'd recommend a detox meal here!

Place is rad and charming! Was looking for a place to grab a quick breakfast before bikram on a…read moreSaturday that would open early, didn't find many, found a few padarias but it's bad when I go in before a workout because I get enticed with greasy food like coxinhas, pão de queijo, etc so this time I'd skipped it. Came to Dona Vitamina to check it out and it's awesome! Open decor, a garden in the back of the room, vertical garden, open kitchen, smiling service staff, magazine rack, truly felt like I was having breakfast somewhere around Rodrigo de Freitas Lake in Rio. Menu has a wide range from vitaminas (smoothies), wraps, sandwiches, pão de queijo, bread, cakes, the list goes on. Though it's a healthy place, so no flaky croissants stuffed with ham and cheese, chocolate, etc. Since I had a bikram class to attend, I picked a açaí bowl which probably could feed three people easily, sliced banana e a side of granola along. Ommmm...

We come to Sao Paulo every December and always make it a point to dine at Tandoor. Hands down,…read moreit's the best Indian restaurant in Sao Paulo and one of the best Indian restaurant I have eaten at anywhere. My favorite dish is the Vegetarian Thali. The Dal (brown lentils) is the best. The dishes are spiced just right. My favorite drink is Salt Lassi. Lakhi is a great host and I enjoy catching up with him. Tandoor just moved to a new location and it's even more spacious than their previous location.

I have been coming to Tandoor for the past 20 years and their kitchen keeps serving a great food…read more The food taste differs from the ones in the UK or US, as to adapt to the local Brazilian taste, so if are eagered to get the original seasoned spicy chicken tikka masala or meat byriani, ask the chef for the real Indian one They have a "all you can eat" buffet during lunch from Monday to Friday for a fixed price which is worth trying - it's BRL 38,00 plus service.