Guidebook for São Paulo
Essentials
Quitanda
159 R. Mateus Grougreat supermarket with fresh fruits and vegetables
Food Scene
Z Deli Sandwich Shop
16 R. Francisco Leitãogrrrreat burger & sandwich place.
Ramona
282 Av. São Luísplease order the bloody mary with a bacon strip, you won't regret it.
typical northeast food. for hearty, spicy meals with some Caipirinhas.
37 locals recommend
Consulado da Bahia
534 R. dos Pinheirostypical northeast food. for hearty, spicy meals with some Caipirinhas.
Conceição Discos
151 R. Imac. Conceiçãohalf restaurant, half record shop. Great food and great beers.
Sotero Cozinha Original
282 R. Barão de Tatuínortheast food with great price.
restaurant just next to the Image and Sound Museum (MIS). Great place to have a meal or a drink.
12 locals recommend
Chez MIS
158 Av. Europarestaurant just next to the Image and Sound Museum (MIS). Great place to have a meal or a drink.
Carlos
501 Rua Harmoniagreat pizza place with awesome drinks
great place for breakfast of just grab a bite between meals. they sell some great bike gear too & have free, fast wi-fi
40 locals recommend
KOF - King of The Fork
1317 R. Artur de Azevedogreat place for breakfast of just grab a bite between meals. they sell some great bike gear too & have free, fast wi-fi
they stay open the whole night so if you are coming back from a night out, best place to have a burger and avoid the hangover. :)
8 locals recommend
Burdog
232 Av. Dr. Arnaldothey stay open the whole night so if you are coming back from a night out, best place to have a burger and avoid the hangover. :)
if you're a meat lover, you just found your favourite bar. Great meat made on the barbecue, cold beer, good prices.
12 locals recommend
Sachinha
208 R. Pascoal Vitaif you're a meat lover, you just found your favourite bar. Great meat made on the barbecue, cold beer, good prices.
A Casa do Porco Bar
124 R. Araújoif you like pork meat, this is your place.
this place is at Michelin's Bib Gourmand list but it still offers great price. Come for lunch and get an entree + mais dish + dessert for 46 brazilian reais
32 locals recommend
Jiquitaia
808 Rua Coronel Oscar Portothis place is at Michelin's Bib Gourmand list but it still offers great price. Come for lunch and get an entree + mais dish + dessert for 46 brazilian reais
São Paulo has it's own take on hot dogs and you need to try it. Make sure to come hungry, the hot dog can easily replace a meal!
Pedrinho Hot Dog
200 Rua Quintino BocaiúvaSão Paulo has it's own take on hot dogs and you need to try it. Make sure to come hungry, the hot dog can easily replace a meal!
Biomas - Da Cozinha Brasileira
1025 R. Ferreira de Araújosmall and cozy restaurant with good brazilian food.
traditional italian cantina. if you are craving pasta, this is the place to go. beware that most of the costumers are in big family tables, so it is a bit noisy.
25 locals recommend
Nello's Cantina e Pizzeria
101 R. Antônio Bicudotraditional italian cantina. if you are craving pasta, this is the place to go. beware that most of the costumers are in big family tables, so it is a bit noisy.
If you are a fan of fish and seafood and feel like eating a fresh and light meal, try ceviche!
52 locals recommend
Suri Ceviche Bar
488 R. Mateus GrouIf you are a fan of fish and seafood and feel like eating a fresh and light meal, try ceviche!
Takkø Café - Vila Buarque
553 R. Maj. Sertórioif you are around, be sure to stop by to have a coffee!
the official spot for late night food. order the famous Sanduiche de Pernil and feel hungry no more. Open all night.
173 locals recommend
Estadão Bar & Lanches
193 Viaduto Nove de Julhothe official spot for late night food. order the famous Sanduiche de Pernil and feel hungry no more. Open all night.
Arts & Culture
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
88 Av. Brg. Faria LimaGreat art space, check the current expo.
small art gallery exhibiting new artists. they run an atelier in the same building too.
Estúdio Lâmina
108 Av. São Joãosmall art gallery exhibiting new artists. they run an atelier in the same building too.
Mirante 9 de Julho
s/n R. Carlos Comenalegreat city view. grab a coffee or a drink!
R. Sebastião Pereira, 98
98 Rua Sebastião Pereiraart gallery with great city view
Zipper Galeria
1494 R. Estados Unidosart gallery with good expos
Galeria Vermelho
350 R. Minas Geraisart gallery that sometimes hosts some music concerts and events
Galeria Emma Thomas
another good small art gallery
Cinesala
361 R. Fradique Coutinhocinema just next door :)
the city's art museum in the heart of Paulista Ave.
1600 locals recommend
Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
1578 Av. Paulistathe city's art museum in the heart of Paulista Ave.
cozy place, live concerts, cheap beer and a lot of interesting people around.
11 locals recommend
Casa do Mancha
89 R. Felipe de Alcaçovacozy place, live concerts, cheap beer and a lot of interesting people around.
interested in architecture? don't miss it. great exhibitions inside too.
842 locals recommend
Pinacoteca of the State of São Paulo
2 Praça da Luzinterested in architecture? don't miss it. great exhibitions inside too.
Drinks & Nightlife
one of the oldest bars is São Paulo, still great with cheap beers.
19 locals recommend
Bar das Batidas C do Padre
799 R. Padre Carvalhoone of the oldest bars is São Paulo, still great with cheap beers.
Noname Boteco
585 R. dos Pinheirosgood bar to mingle with the locals, but it can get really crowded
night club with good parties. it can be a bit expensive, but music if often great.
20 locals recommend
Bar Secreto
97 Rua Álvaro Anesnight club with good parties. it can be a bit expensive, but music if often great.
cafe, bar and art venue. they have a small public library of zines and independent publishing too.
6 locals recommend
Elevado
489 Rua Doutor Albuquerque Linscafe, bar and art venue. they have a small public library of zines and independent publishing too.
a local's bar. it is crowded every night of the week, but it's a great place if you manage to arrive early or if you're going for lunch. at night, try the Pastel with a cold beer
95 locals recommend
Mercearia São Pedro
34 R. Rodesiaa local's bar. it is crowded every night of the week, but it's a great place if you manage to arrive early or if you're going for lunch. at night, try the Pastel with a cold beer
new bar in one of the most famous hotel's of the city. a bit expensive but great place if you're into mixology and drinks.
27 locals recommend
Frank Bar
424 R. São Carlos do Pinhalnew bar in one of the most famous hotel's of the city. a bit expensive but great place if you're into mixology and drinks.
inside a gallery in the historic center, this bar is a great place to start the night. often great music and great drinks, but a bit pricey
61 locals recommend
Mandíbula
inside a gallery in the historic center, this bar is a great place to start the night. often great music and great drinks, but a bit pricey
This place can get really crowded on the weekends. Nice place to meet new people and have a beer. Don't come here if it's raining, tho. Try the falafels!
76 locals recommend
Pitico
61 R. GuaicuíThis place can get really crowded on the weekends. Nice place to meet new people and have a beer. Don't come here if it's raining, tho. Try the falafels!
Izakaya Matsu
403 Av. Pedroso de Moraisgreat sake bar with good options for japanese warm food.
a lot os beer options, both national and international. they make a very good bloody mary too and have tasty food options.
33 locals recommend
Cão Véio (Matriz)
871 R. João Mouraa lot os beer options, both national and international. they make a very good bloody mary too and have tasty food options.
local small bar with a lot of beer options, they don't serve food tho.
27 locals recommend
Empório Sagarana
271 R. Aspicueltalocal small bar with a lot of beer options, they don't serve food tho.
ask for a cocktail and save a place in your stomach for a "bolovo", a very typical brazilian bar food!. This place does one of the beat in town.
28 locals recommend
Boca de Ouro Bar
1121 R. Cônego Eugênio Leiteask for a cocktail and save a place in your stomach for a "bolovo", a very typical brazilian bar food!. This place does one of the beat in town.
with the Roosevelt Square on it's doorsteps and next to 3 theaters, this is a nice bar to have a drink and meet locals. I don't really recommend eating here tho.
40 locals recommend
Papo, Pinga e Petisco
118 Praça Franklin Rooseveltwith the Roosevelt Square on it's doorsteps and next to 3 theaters, this is a nice bar to have a drink and meet locals. I don't really recommend eating here tho.
Shopping
small shop selling books self published by artists or by small presses.
8 locals recommend
Banca Tatuí
275 R. Barão de Tatuísmall shop selling books self published by artists or by small presses.
very cool shop that sells only black and white stuff, from independent publications to local brands of clothes.
PAIR
2096 R. Estados Unidosvery cool shop that sells only black and white stuff, from independent publications to local brands of clothes.
Sightseeing
when the weather is good this place is full of locals with their dogs and beers. it's a famous spot for watching the sundown
190 locals recommend
Praça Pôr do Sol
334 Praça Cel. Custódio Fernandes Pinheirowhen the weather is good this place is full of locals with their dogs and beers. it's a famous spot for watching the sundown
Everything Else
Karaoke nights are a thing in São Paulo, and this is one of the nicest places to release your inner Sia. Avoid on the weekends tho, too crowded.
Tequila's Karaokê
543 R. da GlóriaKaraoke nights are a thing in São Paulo, and this is one of the nicest places to release your inner Sia. Avoid on the weekends tho, too crowded.