Whoever follows São Paulo Secreto has already read about the “most charming street in São Paulo”. A little piece of paradise in the capital, Rua Avanhandava had its history completely changed in 1980, when restaurateur Walter Mancini opened his first establishment on the block: the Trattoria Famiglia Mancini.
The businessman’s initial bet was on a space with the air of a classic canteen, eye-catching décor and a vast menu. Today, more than 40 years after its opening, the restaurant is an essential tourist attraction in the city and the favorite Italian restaurant of São Paulo residents. Are you curious to visit? Discover some of its delights below:
Famiglia Mancini: the best Italian in town
In business since 1980, the restaurant quickly became a benchmark for Italian food in São Paulo. Its specialty is the cuisine of southern Italy, a sunny region with robust, tasty and well-served dishes.
Trattoria has been voted the best Italian restaurant in São Paulo for ten times in a row, in a Datafolha survey. The place has welcomed more than 16 million people, whether from São Paulo or tourists, who always attest to the quality and flavor of the house.
What to eat at Famiglia Mancini?
The top tip for enjoying the experience is: Go on an empty stomach. The abundance is present at every moment of the meal, starting with the starters. An extensive buffet is available for customers to fill their plates with pretzels, cheeses and breads. In a self-service scheme, food is charged by weight.
After that, there are still all the main course options on the menu. Lasagna, steak parmigiana and spaghetti with seafood are some of the delicacies that, in generous portions, easily serve two or more people. In addition to these, another of the restaurant’s specialties is the leg of kid in the oven, which arrives at the table with roasted potatoes and broccoli.
We hope there’s room for dessert! The torta tres mousses (made with semi-sweet, milk and white chocolates) is the perfect way to end the experience. Other options include milk pudding with plums, tiramissu and cheesecake.
To try it out, just visit rua Avanhandava, 81 (Bela Vista) and enjoy everything Famiglia Mancini has to offer.
One street, countless experiences
After the success of his first venture, Walter Mancini turned other properties on Avanhandava into businesses. Today, in addition to Trattoria Famiglia Mancini, there are four other restaurants, with diverse specialties, from pizzas to seafood. In addition, the empire extends to an art, gift and antiques shop. Tall, of course, within walking distance of each other.