A Bela Sintra

A Bela Sintra is an elegant eatery dedicated to showcasing the best of Portuguese cuisine. With a stylish, cosy ambience, this restaurant offers a dining experience like no other. The menu highlights seafood and meat dishes, including an extensive selection of bacalhau, or cod, dishes. Pair your meal with a choice from the restaurant's extensive international wine list, and you're sure to have a memorable evening.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/restauranteabelasintra

• Address:

  Rua Bela Cintra, 2325, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3891 0740

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri noon–3pm / 7pm–11pm; Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–6pm

Andrade

Northeastern food is the speciality here including dishes like carne de sol – sun-dried beef served with pumpkin and sweet potatoes. It is moderately priced and there is live forró music every Sunday.

• E-mail:

  restaurante@restauranteandrade.com.br

• Address:

  Rua Artur de Azevedo, 874, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3085 0589

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Thu noon–3pm; Fri noon–3pm / 7pm–2am; Sat noon–5pm / 7pm–2am; Sun noon–6pm

Arábia

Visit Arábia, an award-winning eatery, for a taste of the mouth-watering flavours of the Middle East. Their signature dishes, such as Moroccan rice with roasted almonds and chicken with stuffed artichoke bottoms filled with ground beef, are sure to tantalize your taste buds. The restaurant's spacious dining room makes it the ideal place to spend a few hours, whether you prefer a strong coffee or a refreshing mint tea. The mezze selection is also a huge hit among patrons and is not to be missed.

• Web:

  arabia.com.br

• Address:

  Rua Haddock Lobo, 1397, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3061 3234

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–11:30pm

Capim Santo

Capim Santo is a charming restaurant tucked away in the backyard of a museum, surrounded by lush tropical greenery. The atmosphere is inviting and creates a feeling of dining outdoors, even when you're seated inside. This is the perfect place to discover the rich regional flavours of Brazil, with a menu showcasing the best of local cuisine. If you're looking for a great spot for lunch, be sure to check out the restaurant's varied buffet, which offers excellent value for its reasonable price.

• Web:

  www.restaurantecapimsanto.com.br/en

• Address:

  Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2705, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3032 2277

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–10pm, Sat & Sun 10am–6pm

Chalezinho

Chalezinho is a European restaurant specializing in fondues — both sweet and savoury — but also offering other dishes, plus an extensive wine list. Try elevating the humble broccoli by dipping it into freshly molten cheese, or bathing strawberries in chocolate for dessert.

• Web:

  morumbi.chalezinho.com

• Address:

  Rua Itapimirum, 11, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3501 9322

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 6pm–midnight, Fri & Sat 6pm–1am

Due Cuochi Cucina

At Due Cuochi Cucina, you can try different Italian dishes in a lively, yet romantic atmosphere. Choose between meat dishes, fish, and tasty plates of pasta. The menu features a number of Italian classics, such as risotto, ravioli, Caprese, and more.

• Web:

  www.duecuochi.com.br

• Address:

  Rua Manuel Guedes, 93, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3078 8092

All of Jazz

Experience the warmth and hospitality of All of Jazz, a venue and bar known for its exceptional live jazz and bossa nova performances, along with its selection of imported drinks and appetizing bites.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/allofjazzoficial

• Address:

  Rua João Cachoeira, 1366, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3849 1345

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 8:30pm–1:30am

Bar do Luiz Fernandes

Bar do Luiz Fernandes is a traditional, relaxed neighbourhood bar that has been serving up homemade appetizers and bottled beer since 1970. The laid-back atmosphere is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a cold beer. If you're feeling hungry, be sure to try the speciality beef croquettes (bolinho de carne), which are a local favourite.

• Web:

  www.bardoluizfernandes.com.br

• Address:

  Rua Augusto Tolle, 610, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 2976 3556

Bar Veloso

Bar Veloso is an award-winning Rio de Janeiro-style bar serving the city's best coxinhas — a popular street food in Brazil consisting of shredded chicken meat, covered in dough, shaped into a chicken drumstick, then breaded and deep-fried. You’ll also find other tasty appetizers and famous caipirinhas. As you might expect, Bar Veloso gets quite busy, so be sure to arrive early to get a table.

• Web:

  velosobar.com.br

• Address:

  Rua Conceição Veloso 54, São Paulo

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Fri 5pm–11:30pm, Sat 3pm–11:30pm, Sun 3pm–10pm

Bourbon Street Music Club

Bourbon Street Music Club is an awarded live music bar bringing the fun and magical atmosphere of New Orleans’s legendary street to São Paulo with its jazz and blues nights. Be sure to visit their website to see what’s on while you’re in town.

• Web:

  bourbonstreet.com.br

• Address:

  Rua dos Chanés 127, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 5095 6100

Café Piu Piu

Café Piu Piu is a lively nightclub that plays a wide range of Brazilian music from live samba to MPB as well as jazz and rock. The venue draws a mixed crowd and stays open well into the early hours of the morning.

• Address:

  Rua Treze de Maio, 134, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3258 8066

• Opening hours:

  Thu 8pm–2am, Fri & Sat 9pm–3am

Canto da Ema

Canto da Ema is a beloved disco club and the best place in São Paulo to dance forró, a hip-swivelling, musical genre from the northeastern region of Brazil. But if you don't know any of the moves, don't worry, they do offer forró classes for beginners. There's also a bar and a restaurant with typical food from the northeast.

• Web:

  www.cantodaema.com.br

• Address:

  Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima 364, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3813 4708

Bacio di Latte

This ice cream shop, whose branches have now spread all over town, is currently São Paulo's favourite gelateria. Although their ice creams tend to be on the pricey side, the impeccable quality and variety of flavours are definitely worth the cost. Lactose-free and vegan options are also available.

• Web:

  baciodilatte.com.br

• Address:

  Rua Oscar Freire, 136, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 96854 6412

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 10am–10:30pm, Fri & Sat 10am–midnight

• More info:

  Other locations: Rua Bela Cintra, 1829 (Consolação), Rua Manuel Guedes, 77 (Itaim Bibi) & Avenida Paulista, 2001 (Bela Vista)

Frevo

Frevo is a longstanding snack bar that is hugely popular with the young crowd and students of São Paulo. Come here for a casual lunch at a good price, and be sure to try the famous "beirute" — a Brazilian sandwich influenced by Syrian-Lebanese cuisine made with pita bread and filled with roast beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.

• Address:

  Rua Oscar Freire, 588, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3082 3434

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10:30am–1am

Ponto Chic

Ponto Chic is a traditional café that claims authorship to the "Bauru" — a sandwich consisting of a crusty bread roll stuffed with melted cheese, tomatoes, sliced pickles, and roast beef. Apart from the legendary sandwich, Ponto Chic serves other local fare meals in a rather casual setting.

• Web:

  www.pontochic.com.br

• Address:

  Largo do Paissandú, 27, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 3222 6528

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri noon–8pm, Sat noon–6pm