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.

Was able to snag a table at around 8 on a Sunday night. The restaurant is mostly vegetarian/vegan…read more The atmosphere felt like we were in a jungle cafe somewhere. It is very open and airy. What we ordered: the menu is pretty extensive, but we narrowed it down to the plantain chips and guacamole, hummus, and the asparagus vegan pasta. Everything was amazing, but my favorite was the hummus. Especially with the roasted carrots on top. These 3 dishes were perfect to split between two people. The service was great. They accept credit card and it was a fair price for the quality of the food.

Mercearia is a cheap local dive bar with a great - and LARGE - crowd. The place is so popular with…read morethe locals that it's packed every night, and people just end up overflowing to the streets (and blocking traffic, but that's beside the point). It's a great place to chill out with some friends, or other local Brazilians in the area :)

Meu bar favorito en Vila Madalena! It looks like a second…read morehand bookstore on the inside with authors like Bukowski and pictures of young Marlon Brando, drawing rad (but surprisingly not pretentious) people from all over Sao Paulo. Any given night of the week the whole bar/restaurant has people spilled out onto the street with buckets of ice cold original by their side. But don't let the crowd discourage you if you've come for a bite. They can always find seating for you inside after a few minutes. Friday nights are my favorite because they have a guy walking around with huge tray of fresh pastel. They taste amazing. Especially after that second caipirinha.

The mini tekkadon was surprisingly good--I am not a fan of mayonnaise drizzled on raw fish, but the…read moreearthy toasted sesame seeds underneath the creamy sweet mayo balanced each other. The ramen... broth was too salty and the noodles too squishy and starchy. Very pretty set up, but this is not the ramen shop I am looking for.

Serviço rápido e eficiente, ambiente agradável e a comida excelente! Drinks incríveis também…read more Recomendo!

This is the best sushi restaurant that must exist outside of Japan. In a word, tonight's meal was…read moresimply sublime. This neighborhood spot in Vila Madalena doesn't look like much from the outside, and its modest interior also might not suggest the amazing fish that awaits, but let it be known, Tanuki is the best I've ever had. We saddled up to the sushi bar while 4 expert sushi makers handled each fish with delicate care; I loved getting a front row seat to the beautiful display of filets. We ordered sake, miso soups (drink it from the bowl, not with a spoon), and the Combinado de Sushi e Sashimi Individual platter (despite having no idea what fish would arrive, we found the order to be spot on). 18 pieces came out of which 10 were sashimi (mixed between salmon, tuna and another fish), 4 nigiri (salmon, tuna and a white fish), and 4 uramaki (salmon on the inside and rice on the outside with sesame seeds). After our eyes rolled back into our skulls (from being so blown away by the first bite), we added another 8 uramaki rolls (tuna) to the order. If you're looking for something safe, you should just copy our order and if you don't speak Portuguese, ask for the English menu! The fish was so freaking fresh it didn't have that fishy taste you often associate with, well, fish. It was tremendous. I also don't typically like salmon and I managed to scarf down every piece that was presented to me... and then want more. Other things to note: this place is small so might not be best for a large group (or perhaps call ahead) and we arrived without reservations and were easily able to grab 2 seats at the bar around 8:30pm. As for the meal, Jiro, you have your work cut out for you!

Authentic and with good deals for lunch, plus it is in a less chaotic part of Vila Madalenaread more

Amazing food. Small plates ("not tapas" we were told) met the chef! A special treat. The…read moreatmosphere food and wait staff were all exceptional. Highly recommend.

Wanna have GREAT middle eastern food? Try Saj, est their freshly baked bread, their hummus, their…read moretahini, and everything else they serve. Good option for lunch as they have an executive menu that is super diverse and for a great price. All their umits are awesome

Great service; the restaurant space and atmosphere are nice. My dish was good but the portions are…read moresmall so you need to order a few things. It's expensive!

Charming but definitely not living up to the expectations... promised more than it has delivered.read more

Good Restaurant with good food. I had the executive plate which had a salad as entrance, pork as…read morethe main plate and a cocada for desert. It was really good but not a heavenly place. A bit pricy.

Great food. The beer was good on a hot day. The vibe is very hipster reminds me of Portlandread more

This is one of those places that after the second bite I open yelp, fore square and trip advisor to…read moreleave them reviews because they deserve them. Kick ass burgers

Come here to enjoy the best Arroz de camarão you've ever had…read more They have ice-cold chopps and quality red wine by the glass. They are also open for lunch when you can be served up a pretty prato do dia while you sip on a refreshing suco de abacaxi and gengibre (pineapple and ginger juice). The space is airy and open. How come I don't come here more often?! The servers are all tatted-up and friendly - very Vila Madalena.

Sabiá is a very good option in Vila Madalena if you're looking for a place to catch up with…read morefriends, enjoy a libation and/or have a nice bite to eat. It's a little bit away from the crowded bars you'll find two blocks down the road, so it doesn't get quite as crazy on the weekends. This is a restaurant bar, with good, simple appetizers and food. While the dishes are simple, they are executed and presented well, with a good attention to detail and a decidedly modern touch. The draft beers are always cold, and some are very good! The atmosphere is pleasant and conducive to conversation, and the wait staff is friendly and helpful.

A quantidade de torneiras é inversamente proporcional ao tamanho do local…read more Mas, tem uma seleção invejável de cervejas, sobretudo nacionais, para tomar frescas, direto da chopeira (Tap house?). Inverteram meu pedido na primeira vez em que fui, mas OK. Detalhe: Os chopps poderiam sair um pouco mais gelados. Não precisa ser muito gelado, mas não estava tão calor quando fui, e os chopes sairam um pouco a temperatura ambiente. No mais, ótima opção pra tomar uma (ou varias) cervejas especiais.

This tap house was a good time with some awesome beer and food! They had a huge local beer…read moreselection on TV screens and on an tablet for easy access. The beers we had were good, no one was disappointed. The food was also very good. We had some burgers and were very happy with those as well. Unique atmosphere was pretty cool, with all the numbered taps on the wall and clever lighting. The staff were nice. They could have been a little more attentive, as they sort of left us hangin' a couple times when it was hard to get their attention, but overall not too bad. I would definitely recommend stopping in and grabbing a beer with friends, and if you're hungry, they have good food options. Oh, and you can get a growler if you especially like a beer,nice touch!