Gorgeous restaurant! You wouldn't expect the stunning and breathtaking views from the exterior but…read moreonce inside, I couldn't help but marvel at the huge tree, wood beams, beautiful decor, immense wine cooler and liquor wall. I fully appreciated the blanket and heaters that were brought over as it was a chilly evening, yet we were still "indoors" but not. Service was impeccable, with every member of the staff ensuring our experience was top notch and food met our expectations. I chose the slowly roasted beef ribs rice and was not expecting savory goodness that arrived! The beef ribs melted in my mouth and the rice was so incredibly flavorful - I would order this over and over again! Of all the restaurants I've been to, Figueira Rubaiyat has by far the one of the most extensive wine list I've seen, featuring many different wines from around the world, including Brazil of course! There is also a gift shop that should not be missed because of the very unique items that are found here - and a place I'll need to visit next time I'm in the area again! The entire experience is one that should not be missed. Every detail and every bite was absolute perfection!

This was by far one of the best restaurants and steakhouses I've been to in a long time. I…read moreabsolutely loved the tomahawk steak we had--it was marbled to perfection, deep-seared and rendered just right, and unbelievably delicious. I was literally still dreaming about it the next day; the food was really that good. Another standout dish was the braised short rib with sticky rice, a Brazilian specialty that was mouthwateringly delicious, with the beef and rice combo melting in your mouth. The toppings and sides were excellent as well. This was at an upscale restaurant, and the bill came out to half of what we would normally pay in the states. Food like this would cost at least two to three hundred dollars in California! For the price we are paying and the quality we are receiving, this is absolutely outrageous. I'd really like to see São Paulo's state government clean up its act and do more for the city, because there's no reason it shouldn't be a top tourist destination. I'm not much of a foodie, so it's nice having friends who are. You can just trust their recommendations and go along for the ride!!

France has Cassoulet. Brazil double dog dares with Fejoada (fay-zzzhwa-dah)…read more I asked the hotel receptionist where to go for Fejoada. She pointed me to Bolinha. It is the weekend and the ubiquitous Brazilian dish is their signature buffet. So everything came to the table! The 10 cuts of meat include bacon, pork chop, oxtail, pig ear, beef tongue, linguica, brisket, ham hock, and pork knuckles. The broth is brimming with collagen--so they offer salsa, hot sauce, and fresh orange slices to resuscitate your palette. Thicken the broth with toasted nut flour if you wish. There's fried sweet banana and yucca, pork rinds and crispy bacon on the side, perfect rice and shredded collard greens. Assuage your guilt with shots of house caipirinha. Think a sweeter margarita on the rocks... The very patient and sweet maitre'd offered me dessert. He's thinks he is so funny! While I have no reference to compare this example to others as it was my first taste of Fejoada, the standard is set immensely high. Not cheap at R150 total bill ($40). But this memory has been seared indelibly into my food coma'd brain. And now I understand why they have such a light dinner. Time for a siesta to recover. !!! Bring a translator (Google translate is pretty good) if you don't speak Portuguese. Inhouse WiFi available.

Amazing food and fantastic deserts. Service was impeccable. Tried Feijoada for the first time, was…read moregreat!!

This was our first meal in São Paulo, arranged by the concierge at the Renaissance. The restaurant…read moreis in the Jardins area and has been around since 1990. Chef Mara Salles is well known for celebrating Brazil's regional cuisines, and the restaurant has earned a Bib Gourmand recognition for its quality and value. We had the option to sit inside or on the patio, and since the weather was perfect, we chose the patio. Inside looked inviting too--warm wood, white tablecloths, and a stylish bar. The service was friendly, though our server didn't speak English, which made ordering a little tricky. We used a translator app several times, which worked fine but slowed things down. The food was worth it. We started with the zucchini chips (addictive!) and quickly learned the chilies on the table are very hot--be careful. For appetizers, we had the Comissão de Frente (pastries filled with shrimp) and the Bolinho Errado com Aioli de Pequi (manioc balls with homemade cheese). Both were excellent. For mains, we tried the Bobó de Camarão, a shrimp dish in creamy manioc with coconut--rich and comforting. The Barreado, beef slow-cooked for 10 hours in a clay pot, was tender and deeply flavorful. Overall, Tordesilhas gave us a warm welcome to São Paulo dining. The food was authentic and memorable, and while the language barrier made things a little slower, it was still one of the highlights of our trip.

Amazing traditional food with high quality ingredients. They…read morealso have their own pickled peppers that were very good. The service, quality and food are 5/5 and highly recommended. The ambiance was rustic, which fit the food perfectly. Make sure you go on a Saturday to try Brazil's national dish, the Feijoada.

Very good food! This restaurant is your local joint where you get the famous home made food from…read moreMinas Gerais State. Trust me..., it's an explosion of flavors in your mouth. The place is not fancy at all and was packed at lunch time and service was extremely friendly.

Wow ! We were looking for an authentic locals restaurant! We hit the jackpot! It was nice and clean…read more! It was super busy in a good way. The food was fresh to order ! I had Steak al Aho- steak covered in roasted garlic rice and beans and a fried egg. My husband had pork ( like carnitas) fried pork- rice, beans, a fried egg and a fried banana. It's a must ! Will be back !

What a lovely place, the food, the staff, the ambiance, everything is just happy and the food is…read more10/10 delicious and I would dare to say that this is my favorite restaurant (I'm from SP and I currently live in San Diego CA, but I've been to many places, eating and eating) so this is big! I would highly recommend the Camarão na Moranga, a shrimp creamy cheese in a pumpkin, DELICIOUS! Comida maravilhosa!

It was my first time experiencing Bahian food, and this was a highly recommended spot by locals. To…read morestart, we ordered these fried tapioca bites which came with a honey/sweet sauce. We ordered the acarajé, of course, which was an experience of itself. This is a must-try if trying Bahian cuisine for the first time! You can add the different ingredients into the fried ball, and tastes really good to add the spicy sauce. We also ordered the moqueca, which was my favorite dish of the night (fish and shrimp stew). The coconut milk really makes it so tasty and rich, and perfect to share amongst 4 people.

My last night is Brazil.....So when our Brazilian team selected Fogo de Chão as our dinner location…read moretonight, I was a bit disappointed. My exact thought was "wait...we have these in the US....I want something else, more local." HOWEVER, when I learned that THIS is the OG, the original Fogo, my thoughts changed. I have zero pics of my food....as soon as it hit my plate it was quickly devoured. The flavor was noticeably a grade above other Fogo's I've visited...no question at all. It was spectacular! Service was excellent, the place was clean and classy, great experience all around.

Okay, I know there are many Churrascarias here in São Paulo, but this is where Fogo de Chão…read morestarted, so I try to eat here on every visit, and I am never disappointed. This particular night was my first night in town. I was jetlagged but hungry, so I came by myself to have an easy dinner and some good meat. I have been here several times before, but I always enjoy walking in and taking in the ambiance of the restaurant. Something about Fogo. I was seated immediately and ordered a Caipirinha and the buffet. I waited for my drink, which was excellent, and then headed to the buffet, starting with the salad bar. I headed back to my table, trying to keep my salad to a minuimum as to eat more steak! I turned my disc over to green, and the meat started arriving. I love Picanha, but I know they always hold back, so I have to ask to make sure they bring it. As I ate, the place filled up, and I noticed that every table was full. I ordered another Caipirinha and started to get full, as one does, eating this much meat! I finally turned my disc back to red and asked for the check. Pricey by Brazilian standards, but still cheap to an American. Yes, there are many Churrascarias here, but this one never fails to impress.

We celebrated Thanksgiving at the Renaissance Hotel for the second year in a row. The food was…read moreless good than last year. I would be surprised if they have not replaced the chef with a new, less skilled one. Cranberry sauce wasn't jellied. Stuffing had no French herbs (sage is integral to the flavor) and they treated the stuffing like it was farofa so there was pork fat in it that made it unappealing. The Brussels sprouts showed poor technique. The squash soup and the beef was bland and not sweet enough. The worst crime was that there was no pumpkin pie, a necessity on Thanksgiving. What was good: The mashed potatoes were more cream and butter than potato and they were decadently delicious. The turkey was cooked perfectly. The gravy was a savory delight. Last year, they gave me a to go box for my leftovers, but this year they wouldn't let me have one. Although there were good aspects to the meal, it looks like I'll be cooking Thanksgiving dinner next year or finding a different restaurant to try.

Delicious food and beautiful setting! Very comfortable to dine as a single hotel guest, and the…read moredessert was the best sweet I've ever had at a restaurant. Cheers!

We stopped by Capim Santo for lunch though it was quite the journey getting there. This Brazilian…read morerestaurant, with a celebrated chef, used to be located in a different location. One which still shows up on Google. We Ubered to the old location and spent a while trying to find a restaurant that is no longer more. My Brazil guidebook touched on their lunch buffet. That is no more at the new location either. The current location is inside a museum. You have to pay admission to the museum to dine at the restaurant. Even if you have no interest in checking out the museum. Safe to say, we were off to a rocky start. Things did turn around magically, however. Admission to the museum pays to help preserve the Amazon. At least our money was going to a good cause. Sustainability is a theme here as you see sustainable materials being used throughout the restaurant. We were seated on the lovely patio which is made to recreate the Amazon with a lot of greenery and trees. I started off with a fresh juice as I looked over the menu. I ordered the pork cutlet with tomato risotto. It may have been my favorite dish on my Brazil trip. The pork was succulent and flavorful. The risotto mirrored it as the fresh tomatoes and combination of ingredients made it arguably the best risotto I've ever had. Service was good. Capim Santo is not cheap. And we ran into a couple of frustrating roadblocks. But with that being said, I can't fail to applaud the restaurant for the quality of its food and the lovely surroundings.

For a restaurant in the hospital, this was impressive. The buffet had traditional Brazilian food,…read moreincluding hearts of palm, rice, beans, feijoada, and much more. We ordered a pastel de carne seca, which is similar to like a shredded beef empanada, but significantly better. It was insane. Going there brought me joy during a difficult time

O Mineiro specializes in the cuisine of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, including Feijoada…read moreMiniera, a stew of black beans, various cuts of pork, and sausage. The deliciously creamy, hearty, savory stew with tender chunks of meat was served with white rice, couve (sautéed collard greens), orange slices, farofa (toasted cassava), and pork rinds. I also tried the popular Picanha, a grilled cut of beef, served with rice, couve, yucca fries, and tropeiro (beans mixed with cassava, sausage, eggs, cured meat, and collard greens, all topped with pork cracklings). While the Picanha itself was tough and chewy, all the accompaniments were flavorful and delicious! Overall, this was a nice casual restaurant to try some traditional Brazilian dishes. Everything came at a good value and with friendly service too!

Delicious. Great service. They even had and English menu. Great location and easy to walk to.read more

Yelp Review 2025 #163:…read more One of my birthday meals while in Brazil was at D.O.M. - a 2-Michelin starred restaurant. World-renowned Chef Alex Atala's brainchild. I made a reservation about 2 months prior to coming here. They do charge your credit card for a deposit which they apply to your final bill anyway. Knowing how I've been feeling about tasting menus lately (a general lack of stamina to eat over 10 courses) and my time in São Paulo was very limited, I opted for the Executive Menu which offers traditional Brazilian fare. I arrived 30 minutes early. Upon getting seated, they gave me a welcome drink of alua, a mildly alcoholic drink made by fermenting pineapple rinds, and roasted cashews. Executive Menu: Offered only for lunch Monday to Friday, from 12pm-3pm. You have 3 options for proteins: fish, chicken or beef tenderloin. It comes with rice brown beans and black beans, green salad, beiju with a spread made from fermented cashew, rice, sautéed potatoes, sautéed kale with bacon, breaded banana, and farofa. To finish the experience, you get pudim (Brazilian flan) for dessert. Chef Alex Atala's pursuit of going back to traditional Brazilian cuisine brought this menu together and has been on the menu for more than 25 years since the restaurant opened. I opted for the tenderloin and it was tender. I really liked the potatoes, black beans and rice with farofa. It was a lot of sides. They gave me a coconut cake for my birthday. And I got the chance to meet Chef Alex Atala himself which was the highlight of my trip to Brazil. It was an amazing and unforgettable birthday meal. It started my trip to Brazil on a high! One thing to add is that even Michelin-star restaurants in Brazil do not have a dress code. They prefer you come in with whatever you're comfortable wearing. I unfortunately couldn't find the dress I had planned on wearing so I came in with leggings and a hoodie and they were perfectly fine with it. Unpretentious despite the prestige they have.

4.5 stars! DOM of…read moreChef's Table fame celebrates the ingredients and culinary traditions of Brazil. Their 12-course tasting menu is offered in an elegant, traditionally-decorated dining room and focuses on a particular theme. On my visit, the inspiration for the menu came from Sertão, a dry region of Northeast Brazil. We were started with a welcome drink of Alua, a sweet and sour mixture of ginger, pineapple, and sugar. The first course consisted of a candy made of cashews paired with smoked cashews; and then three little snacks: a cornmeal puff with fish, a cassava cake topped with cashew butter and cured beef, and a chicken drumstick with farofa. Then came three little dumplings filled with cured meat and served with a buttery pumpkin soup; red rice with butter cheese, fried onions, fried egg white, and a sous vide egg yolk; and beiju (manioc flour cake) served with mocoto, a stew of Andu beans and cow's feet. The three entrees were yellow seabass cooked in banana leaf (using a traditional method from natives); quail with cornmeal mash; and kale layered with bacon and lamb. The transition to dessert started with a puree of Corda beans topped with melon sorbet and pickled wild cucumbers. Then came a dish called "white forest," consisting of green coconut and several preparations of bacuri, a sour citrus fruit. My favorite dessert was "Grandma's pudding," a coconut cake with a caja (tropical fruit) filling and topped with tapioca jelly swirls. And the last course consisted of three little bites: Souza Leao cake (made of coconut and cassava), topped with their signature silver-colored Amazonian ant (which had a crunchy texture and peppery flavor); a crispy Guava biscuit with goat cheese filling; and wedding cake (dried fruit, spices, chocolate) topped with umbu cream (made with a local fruit). The three bites were served on a dried leaf, along with a brewed coffee served in a glass, which was brewed dark with deep caramel notes. Overall, the presentation and execution of the entire tasting menu was exceptional. The waiters explained each of the dishes as they were presented, and changed out the utensils and place settings between courses. Chef Alex Atala even came around the dining room to greet guests, capping off a super memorable experience!