Sao Paulo
"The city of São Paulo with its inhabitants called the Paulistanos is known for its dicey weather, traffic snarl, the booming helicopter culture landing on ""rooftop landing zones"", its skyscrapers like the Mirante do Vale Building, top restaurants, an impressive art scene and great nightlife with new hotspot playgrounds like the pink elephant - with bathrooms including hairdressers, masseurs and Dior make-up! "
Cool Restaurants
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3P4
Gourmet with models
Address: Rua Bandera Paulista 676, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Area: Coliseu / Itaim Bibi
Web: http://www.3p4.com.br
Phone: +55 11 2122 4051
Email: reservas@3p4.co.br
Prices: Mains: starting at US$ 18.-
Opened in September 2008 by top models Isabelle Fontana and Fernanda Motta as well as the great polo player Ricardo Mansur; chefs are William Masta and Peter Sam; a lot of name dropping indeed…; more into delicious French bistro fare around the corner? "RESTAURANT JOSEPHINE" (Rua Jacques Félix, 253 ,+55 11 3842 5891, http://www.josephine.com.br/) is a lovely choice.
A FIGUERA RUBAIYAT
Brazilian meets French
Address: Rua Haddock Lobo 1738, Jardim Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Area: Jardins / Itaim Bibi
Web: http://www.rubaiyat.com.br
Phone: +55 11 3087 1399
Prices: Mains: US$ 22.- to US$ 40.-
Open air space built around massive trees; down to earth food; very impressive dessert buffet
CAFE DE LA MUSIQUE
Asian / Italian
Address: Av Pres J Kubitschek 1400, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Area: Coliseu / Itaim Bibi
Web: http://www.cafedelamusique.com.br
Phone: +55 11 3079 5588
Prices: Mains: US$ 16.- to US$ 38.-
Very interesting and large Asian-Italian fusion menu; no typical sushi but dishes like "salmon carpaccio with crunchy basil and capers" and "Italian polenta with veal ragu"
FASANO
Decorated with a lot of marble, wood, and crystals - resembles a Roman palace; authentic Italian cuisine by chef Salvatore Loi; duck carpaccio, lamb fillet and roast fowl among the favorites
KAA
Rumble in the jungle
Address: Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 279, São Paulo, Brazil
Area: Vila Olimpia
Web: http://www.kaarestaurante.com.br/
Phone: +55 11 3045 0043
Prices: Mains: US$ 22.- to US$ 48.-
The Sao Paulo "must-go" restaurant "KAA" is much-hyped for its modern design reminding of an Atlantic jungle; an open-air concept inspired by Miami or Ibiza with fern, bromeliads and a fountain in the middle of bustling Sao Paulo: Enjoy dining alfresco with friends and have a lot of Caipirinhas in the adjacent lounge; serving from modern European to contemporary South American fare; other beloved institution is "RESTAURANT SPOT" at Rua Min. Rocha Azevedo 72 (www.restaurantespot.com.br, +55 11 3284 6131); serving international/fusion cuisine; great for business lunches or a see & to be seen dinner
KOSUSHI
Japanese
Address: Rua Viradouro 139, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Area: Coliseu / Itaim Bibi
Web: http://www.kosushi.com.br/
Phone: +55 11 3169 7272
Prices: Sushi: starting at US$ 6.-
Trendy hang-out with great atmosphere and delicious sushi
RODEIO
High class steakhouse; grilled at the table; try the picanha (sirloin), the grilled heart of palms and the arroz rodeiro
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.