All Restaurants in São Paulo

By Leslie Brown

São Paulo, which houses more than 18 million people, has impeccable food selections. Find incredible traditional dishes for reasonable prices, as well as tasty contemporary Brazilian food. In addition, São Paulo hosts a huge Italian, Japanese, Lebanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Korean constituency, and, therefore, a huge range of international foods. Head to the Jardins neighborhood for a taste of typical Brazilian food served in a comfortable atmosphere. Start your night off with a couvert (an appetizer plate of breads, spreads and cheese). Then, move on to one of their degustation menus. Expect three to four courses of innovative foods, such as fish balls, fresh calamari, flavored potato purees or green salads tossed with fruits and nuts. Fill what little room you have left in your stomach with fresh fruit, cream tarts and a cup of strong, black coffee (good luck finding decaffeinated coffee here). Overall, your taste buds won’t be disappointed by São Paulo’s eateries. If you can, go all out and sample the best São Paulo has to offer, including appetizers, main courses and dessert. However, for the higher-end restaurants, prepare your wallet, as getting the whole shebang can be quite pricey.