In SP, you can shout “Mamma Mia!” on two occasions: when the food is very tasty or when it’s great value for money. That’s why, in order for you to incorporate the foreign expression into your vocabulary once and for all, we’ve listed some good, cheap Italian restaurants for you to visit in the capital and enjoy the southern European food that we love so much here.
After all, it’s undeniable that Italian cuisine is one of São Paulo’s favorites and, if you’ve clicked on this article, you’re surely looking for a great restaurant to enjoy this plethora of pastas and sauces.
Pastissimo
To open the list of good, cheap Italian restaurants, we’ve chosen Pastissimo, because it takes that title very seriously! The menu offers polpetone with sugo for R$48, ancho steak with risotto for R$54 and beef steak with rigatoni for R$55. But be prepared to queue, as the place is very popular for its flavor and low prices.
📍Rua Doutor Paulo Vieira, 182 – Sumaré
Piccini Bar
As a bar, Piccini is known for its intimate atmosphere. Even so, its menu is full of classic Italian delicacies. For example, there you’ll find arancini all’amatriciana for R$38 and an amazing drinks menu, which is also very sophisticated.
📍Rua Doutor Renato Paes de Barros, 177 – Itaim Bibi
Bosco
Housed in a historic mansion, besides being good and cheap, Bosco is also very charming! Among the highlights are the Pumpkin Triangoli for R$76 and Artichoke Borsa for R$78. Both are part of the executive menu which includes a starter and dessert.
📍Rua João Moura, 976 – Pinheiros
Bráz Trattoria
When it comes to Italian restaurants, Bráz Trattoraria stands out for its value for money. There, visitors can find carbonara for R$84, rib-eye pappardelle ragù for R$86 and buffalo ravioli for R$75, as well as a range of options to suit all budgets!
📍Rua dos Pinheiros, 412 – Pinheiros | Alameda Ministro Rocha Azevedo, 72 – Bela Vista
TonToni
The grandson of Italian immigrants and passionate about travel, chef Gustavo Rozzino found a way to exercise his passion for gastronomy at TonToni. At this trattoria you can find lasagna Bolognese for R$81 and agnalotti di manzo for R$79.
📍Alameda Joaquim Eugênio de Lima, 1.537 – Jardim Paulista
Nonna Rosa
Another place for those who enjoy classic Italian cuisine, Nonna Rosa is housed in a building with exposed brickwork, several plants to decorate the room and even a bar. The restaurant serves several options, including tagliolini al tartufo for R$84, carbonara for R$85 and much more!
📍Rua Padre João Manuel, 950 – Jardim Paulista
Modern Mamma Osteria
A favorite osteria in the capital, Modern Mamma has a menu full of options for savoring the delights of Italian gastronomy. There, you can find buffalo ricotta ravioli for R$75 and pasta fresca alla chitarra for R$88.
📍Rua Oscar Freire, 497 – Jardim Paulista
