I had the best pizza in my life there!!!!!!! Highly…read morerecommend their marguerita. The service is good, as well as the atmosphere

A great little find in the Centro - 'Republica' area of São Paulo. "The smiling cat" is an italian…read morethemed restaurant which is adorned with lots of little cat themed trinkets. We visited twice in 4 days which is an unknown for us who always like to try a new place every night in a new city. Service is excellent. Be warned the dishes are BIG! I've never seen a Salmon fillet that size. The food was extremely nice. We can highly recommend the fish dishes, but I found the 'California' Pizza (including Mango) just a little bit too weird. They make all the pizzas fresh in the pizza oven which is on view. Also be warned that the Caiprinhas are very strong!! Value for money is some of the best I have ever had, it costing about £35 on the first visit for 2 courses and (too many) Caiprinhas! - For 2 people!!

Amazingly high quality cheese and ingredients as well as a very airy crust cooked in brick oven…read morecreates one of the best pizzas I ever had .

When you're considered the 11th best pizza in the world and number one in Latin America, the…read moreexpectations are sky high. Did Leggera Pizza Napoletana live up to the hype? Not even close. Don't get me wrong... their pizza is pretty good. But "pretty good" is a far cry from exceptional. We ordered six pies - their award-winning Margherita Verace, the Carciofini, Signorina Iamm'Ia, Carpricciosa, La Divina Commedia, and their version of the four-cheese pizza, called Quatro Formaggi Alle Erbe. In typical Neapolitan fashion, they serve 12-inch pizzas with thin and crispy crusts and well-balanced toppings. It was all standard fare; nice but far from memorable. Nothing to write home about. We also tried many of their desserts, including the Tiramisu, Cannoli, and Semifreddo. It was all average at best. On the bright side, the dinner was fairly inexpensive; we spent 740 Reais for dinner for six (6 pizzas, 4 desserts, no alcohol). In summary, Leggera Pizza Napoletana is NOT the 11th best pizza in the world. Nor are they the best in Latin America. We expected to be dazzled, so it was all a big letdown.

For not speak hi g any English the service staff did very well, let me try some items and then when…read moreI got my dish it had great presentation.

Fantastic pizza concept. We ordered a large, was able to choose four different flavor varieties for…read moreour pie... which meant I could try different local flavors!! Pizza was amazing, dining outside on the patio was fun and the weather was superb. Raphael, our waiter, was very helpful and friendly, especially considering I didn't speak Portuguese!! Kurt Bachmann, Tulsa Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway

What a wonderful surprise for pizza. I ate there twice in one week and sent everyone else I knew…read morethere. The food was flavorful and fresh. The staff was on point. The bartender Mario was awesome. Kudos to a great staff.

From the owner: Você já experimentou uma pizza extremamente fininha e crocante que fica praticamente impossível não…read morequerer come-la com as mãos? A Villa Roma inovou na maneira de fazer pizza em São Paulo e hoje é considerada, por muitos a pizza mais fininha da capital. Na nossa exclusiva receita da massa, nós não adicionamos ovos, leite nem óleo na preparação da massa, deixando a pizza mais leve, mais saudável e mais gostosa. Hoje, a Villa Roma possui duas unidades em São Paulo com ambientes aconchegantes e pensados para criar a melhor experiência para você. São mais de 40 opções de pizzas, massas e saladas que variam das tradicionais até opções veganas.

+2 estrelas porque a pizza é boa. (A La Braciera é melhor, aliás... também está entre as 50…read moremelhores e fica a alguns quarteirões de distância.) -3 estrelas pelo garçom grosseiro que me ridicularizou quando pedi a conta depois de terminar minha pizza, presumivelmente cedo demais para o gosto dele? Talvez ele estivesse chateado por não ter tido a chance de me vender uma sobremesa? Sei lá... mas dizer "Conta, conta, conta!" (numa paródia do meu inglês?) em voz alta e rir com os outros garçons... Eu entendo. A maioria dos seus clientes também é velha como você e não tem nada para fazer a não ser ficar sentada a noite toda se achando chique, mas tinha mosquito demais no seu restaurante e eu estava cansada de ser picada. (Muitos insetos, sério mesmo) Honestamente, os funcionários da La Braciera são muito simpáticos e genuínos, e a pizza é mais criativa, mais saborosa e mais barata. E eles não zombam dos clientes lá, o que também é um ponto positivo.

I spent a week in São Paulo and this was my favorite restaurant. I'm from Chicago and a bit of a…read morepizza snob. The pizza was perfect and the service staff was spot on. The ambience was wonderful. Go there!!!

Awesome wood fired clay oven pizza. Thin crispy crust and fresh ingredients…read more Fantastic ambience and live music. Can't wait to go back!

Ambience - amazing! Three levels in a rustic building, water feature, live plants on a stone wall,…read morelively bar, open kitchen with THREE pizza ovens. Live piano and bass player add to the ambience. Noise level low Food- was able to get a large 1/2 and 1/2 pizza with eggplant and mushroom. Disclaimer - Americans like bold flavors so this pizza may be the best in São Paulo but the dough lacked salt and toppings lacked flavor for my American taste buds. For example, shiitake mushrooms were added as-is rather than a sautee with herbs and a bit of carmelization. Two options with crust: thin or traditional (meaning 1" thick! as shown by waiter). Still, 8/10 for pizza.

I may have to move to Brasil, just for the pizza. Toothsome, mood-altering pizza is one of…read moreBrasil's secrets. No question, Margherita is the best pizzas I've had south of the Equator. The Del Pescatore was as if the sardines were literally melted into the cheese. A mild, but deeply flavorful sardine nuanced throughout the pie. The Calabria is blessing for those who seek out linguica pizza. Get the thin crust - its the best way to experience the pie. And make sure you get a pizza made with Mozzarella de bufala. Not all selections have it, if they do have it, it will say so on the description of the pie. You can have them change the cheese to de bufala on request (there is an upcharge to do so). Yeah, we went there two nights in a row. Had a pesto the second night and the cheese had a unmistakable funky toe-jam basenote. When in Rome... Wine list = stellar. Had a Piedmont wine lovers' dream blend - 2009 San Silvestro Monfrà Monferrato - an unusual Barbera + Cab blend. What a perfect pairing. Now finding this stateside will be a goal of mine. One final note about Margherita. Its expensive. One personal pie is US$25. Ouch. Worth it - sure. But be warned.

Best pizza EVER!!!!!! Very traditional pizza! For my taste is the best pizza, very rich, service is…read moreperfect! Ambiance is very Italian! I know this place since I was a teenager! That was awhile ago! Lol Btw the best one is the portuguesa!

Established in 1958, and claiming to be the first home of Margherita Pizza in São Paulo, Pizzaria…read moreSperanza offers a wide-ranging menu of Italian specialties within two Restaurants, the original in Bixiga and a more sophisticated dining room designed by architect Roberto Migotto in Moema. Family owned and operated, the location at Rua Treze de Maio 1004 spread across two brightly wallpapered rooms accessed via brick-lined pathway, it is shortly after seating that guests are greeted by waiters that only speak Portuguese, the menu in English a big help though best of luck to anyone attempting to access their "complimentary" WiFi. Showing signs of wear, pulls in the tablecloth and stained menus unexpected from a house with such history, it was after some debate that a direct competition with Bráz was decided upon, the opener of Sausage Bread not quite as herbal but certainly quite good with a blend of three Cheeses adding both taste and textural complexity. Unrushed in terms of service, and making no efforts to assist a foreigner at all, it was nearly forty-five minutes later that a half-and-half Pizza was presented, both slices of Boar Sausage and Zucchini enjoyable amidst imported Sauce and Mozz atop a crust that is puffy and elastic but lacking in terms of cornicione.

In my opinion. This is the best pizza in the world…read more I don't know how else to put it.

A must stop for a dining experience in São Paulo!!!…read more If you enjoy Italian cuisine this is the place to be. Famiglia Mancini is a family owned corner that offers about 5 themed restaurants where you may dine in indoors or outdoors depending on your preference. You will be able to get pizza, pasta, seafood, full course meals and even burgers. I would definitely recommend a reservation to be safe as all the restaurants are busy during peak hours and it may be difficult to get a table. They sell wine by the bottle (even have a tiny bottle with a one glass serving). Service is good, they're friendly and help with suggestions, just be sure to be ready for at least a 30min wait for food. A must go! I had the Alfredo spaghetti with shrimp and bacon and i would love to have it again.

A restaurant with amazing ambiance. Upon entry you are treated to an old Italian restaurant with…read morelive music for entertainment. The server greets you with a smile and a hefty menu. He gave great suggestions and I ended up enjoying a filet mignon Alfredo dish with was beyond exquisite. The drinks were also fantastic. Honestly wanted to return before leaving São Paulo but time didnt permit. A+