The city of Sao Paulo is known as the gourmet capital of the country of Brazil. Sao Paulo has much wealth, which attracts chefs from all over Brazil to this city. In addition, there are no mountains or beaches for Paulistas to spend their free time enjoying; the result is more time to eat out! Keep in mind when visiting Sao Paulo that the residents dress up when going out to eat. In addition, it is considered chic to go to dinner, at the earliest, around 9 or 10 pm.
• Antiquarius
Location: Alameda Lorena 1884 | Jardim Paulista, Avenida Paulista
Prices: US$8.90 to US$20
Cuisine: Portuguese
Description: Antiquarius provides the ideal elegant locale to take pleasure in Portuguese cuisine delivered with flair and tradition. For those who desire dishes often found only in Portugal, you are in luck. This restaurant serves dishes such as cataplana de peixes e frutos do mar, a rich stew of fish and seafood, as well as acorda, shrimp, mussels and crab baked together in a clay dish, with an egg on top for garnish. The wines of Antiquarius tend toward higher-end reds.
• Bolinha
Location: Av. Cidade Jardim 53 | Jardim Europa, Jardins
Prices: US$9.25 to US$16
Cuisine: Brazilian
Description: Bolinha features a significant quantity of chicken, beef and fish dishes, though most people are centered on the feijoada. The feijoadas are served with all the added extras such as baked bananas, sautéed green cabbage, rice, and sliced orange. Guests pay one determined price, US$13 on weekdays and US$16 on weekends.
• Enomoto
Location: Rua Galvao Bueno 54 | Liberdade, Sao Paulo, Liberdade
Prices: US$3.95 to US$12
Cuisine: Japanese
Description: Enomoto is found only half a block away from the Praca da Liberdade. The restaurant delivers the typical Japanese favorites such as tempura, sushi, and sashimi. Guests will appreciate the affordable prices as well as the generous portions. And for those who really want to save, customers can share the teppanyaki dishes, as there is plenty of food to go around.
• Famiglia Mancini
Location: Rua Avanhandava 81 | Centro, Centro
Prices: US$9.25 to US$22 for two people
Cuisine: Italian
Description: The Famiglia Mancini is one of the most popular restaurants in Sao Paulo. The cantina-style décor is evidenced through the traditional red-and-white checkered tablecloths and Chianti wine bottles that decorate the walls. The restaurant offers an antipasto buffet along with the massive pasta menu. Guests can choose from practically any kind of pasta imaginable, and there are over 30 distinct sauces to put with the pasta. As the portions are huge, guests can share the meal with another individual.
• Templo da Bahia
Location: Alameda Campinas 720| Jardim Paulista, Avenida Paulista
Prices: US$7.25 to US$17 for two people
Cuisine: Brazilian
Description: In 1999, Amadeu Miranda opened his first Templo da Bahia. The demand was so great that today, five years later, he has opened four restaurants that continue to be overflowing with guests wanting to savor his original Bahian cuisine. The menu offers the usual Northeast dishes, with prominence given to fish and seafood. The most famous entrée is the Festival do Templo, a large dish for two people with crayfish, fried needlefish, codfish pastry, spicy crabmeat, Bahian falafel with dried shrimp and hot sauce, and grilled badejo fish. To get the true Bahian experience guests should choose a meal from the seafood options.