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Lovers of Italian food know the feeling well: every now and then, there’s that uncontrollable urge to eat pasta with lots of sauce and grated Parmesan on top. So, to help satisfy your craving, we’ve listed great Italian restaurants in São Paulo. Which is your favorite?
Aguzzo Cucina Menu
Founded in 2006 with the aim of maintaining traditional Italian cuisine, Aguzzo Cucina has three units in Pinheiros, Jardins and Moema, and the gastronomic experience is incomparable.
Recognized by the Michelin Guide as one of the 20 best Italian restaurants in São Paulo, the restaurant offers a special menu including full dinner or lunch per person.
Where: Check out all the addresses on the website
Bottega 21
Who says a bar isn’t a place to eat pasta? Bottega 21 is a must on your itinerary! In the kitchen run by chef Alexandre Vorpagel, the option is Rigatoni al Pomodoro, nduja and a ball of buffalo mozzarella, Sicilian lemon zest and basil.
Where: Rua dos Pinheiros, 1308 – Pinheiros
Modern Mamma Osteria
There’s no shortage of options for eating good pasta at Paulo Barros and Salvatore Loi’s restaurant. That’s why the modern restaurant, with its perfect pastas at fair prices, offers a multitude of flavors to take everyone back to Italy.
Where: Rua Manuel Guedes, 160 – Itaim Bibi
Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 342 – Pinheiros
Piccini
Among the Italian restaurants in São Paulo, Piccini is also a great choice! This is because, in addition to the cozy atmosphere, customers can also see the pasta being made. In other words, get ready for your mouth to water before you even receive the noodles.
Where: Rua Vitório Fasano, 49 – Jardim Paulista
Nonna Rosa
One of the most popular restaurants in the Jardins area has options that promise to please every palate. But among the Italian restaurant’s hits, it’s worth trying the La Carbonara, made with pancetta, black pepper, parmigiano reggiano and finished with free-range egg yolk.
Where: Rua Padre João Manuel, 950 – Jardins
Hostel
Comfort food is the watchword at chef Fellipe Zanuto’s restaurant, which is dedicated to reviving the family food of the immigrants who arrived in São Paulo. The menu includes various pasta options, such as the classic pasta Bolognese.
Where: Rua Borges de Figueiredo, 82 – Mooca
Rua Clodomiro Amazonas, 216 – Itaim Bibi
Donna
With just 28 seats, the Donna restaurant, headed by chef André Mifano, offers a hearty menu of good Italian cuisine. A good choice is rigatoni con salsiccia, with homemade sausage sauce and fennel.
Where: Rua Peixoto Gomide, 1815 – Jardim Paulista
Bráz Trattoria Paulista
Who can resist a good pasta? A hit on many occasions, the dish is available in six different versions at the recently opened Bráz Trattoria Paulista. Classic and timeless, carbonara arrives at the table in full creaminess, made with egg yolk, guanciale, pecorino, black pepper and nothing else.
Where: Alameda Ministro Rocha Azevedo, 72 – Bela Vista
NICO Pasta & Basta
Well known among “ipiranguistas”, NICO offers a classic menu with fresh pasta, homemade sauces and seafood.
Where: Rua Costa Aguiar, 1586 – Ipiranga
La Nonna di Lucca
A favorite among young couples and curious families, La Nonna has already gone viral on social media with videos of the preparation of its dishes. Its flagship dish is the spaghetti al formagio, with lots of melted Parmesan flambéed in cognac.
Where: Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 445 – Pinheiros
R. Gaivota, 689 – Moema
Gero
Opened in 1994, Gero belongs to the Fasano Group (the same as the hotels, you know?) and is one of the most popular addresses in the city. So consider booking a table as soon as possible.
Where: Rua Haddock Lobo, 1629 – Jardins
Casa Santo Antônio
The restaurant occupies an old residence from the 1960s. Pasta, meat, poultry, fish and risottos are all on the menu.
Where: Avenida João Carlos da Silva Borges, 764 – Santo Amaro
Trattoria Famiglia Mancini
Famous for its abundance, Trattoria Famiglia Mancini has become a tourist attraction in São Paulo. So go on an empty stomach to enjoy the extensive buffet of appetizers and generous portions of food at one of the city’s most famous Italian restaurants.
Where: Rua Avanhandava, 81 – Bela Vista
Terrace Italy
The very traditional cuisine of Terraço Itália vies for prominence with the beautiful view the restaurant offers. There’s also a pianist who plays at some points during the dinner, adding a lot of charm to the program.
Where: Avenida Ipiranga, 344 – República
Zucco Ristorante
Here, authentic Italian cuisine pairs deliciously with the cozy atmosphere of the house. That’s why it’s worth going to Zucco when you’re in the mood for pasta, with options that are always fresh and handmade.
Where: Rua Haddock Lobo, 1416 – Jardins
Vecchio Torino
Like Zucco, the restaurant is listed among the best in the city by the famous Italian guide Gambero Rosso. No wonder: Vecchio Torino offers classic dishes, full of flavor, with great options for lunch and dinner.
Where: Rua Tavares Cabral, 119 – Pinheiros
La Pergoletta
Run by Milanese Elia Seganti, La Pergoletta is one of the Italian restaurants in São Paulo that transports you directly to the European country. Among the options on the menu, you can enjoy pizzas, lasagna and other typical dishes, such as risotto. The restaurant also has a rotisserie and delivery service.
Where: Check out all the units this way.
Ristorantino
Finally, if you’re looking for a refined evening with typical Italian dishes, our tip is Ristorantino. The restaurant , run by chef Henrique Schoendorfer and restaurateur Ricardo Trevisani, offers burrata and carpaccio as starters, as well as lasagna, ravioli and other pastas as main courses.
Where: Rua Doutor Melo Alves, 674 – Jardins