What is your priority when choosing a restaurant? Certainly, the menu and the chef in charge of the kitchen are two essential items. But it’s undeniable that there are houses where you’ll find all this, with the added bonus of being very beautiful. In this list, you’ll find a small selection of the most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo.
These are places that, as soon as you enter, you are completely taken by the beauty of the whole space, the comfort and every detail they can offer. Which others would you include here?
The most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo
Figueira Rubaiyat
Having lunch or dinner under , the century-old fig tree that gives the restaurant its name, is a unique experience in itself. That’s why it’s impossible to think of a list of the most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo and not mention the house.
But the restaurant still offers dishes with fresh ingredients of the highest quality, and meats from Fazenda Rubaiyat. Even in 2022, Figueira Rubaiayt was voted the best meat restaurant in Brazil.
Where: Rua Haddock Lobo, 1738 – Jardim Paulista
Vicolo Nostro
Considered one of the best Italian restaurants in São Paulo, Vicolo Nostro is the perfect place for any occasion. After all, in the kitchen, family recipes are prepared that maintain the tradition of Italian cuisine and transport the customer to the country through gastronomy.
In addition, the space is divided into four rooms decorated to recreate an Italian alleyway. The entrance has a cobbled pathway surrounded by a garden of natural hydrangeas with a fountain from the 1940s still in operation. Certainly one of the most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo.
Where: Rua Jataituba, 29 – Cidade Monções
Trattoria Famiglia Mancini
A Avanhandava Street had its history completely changed in 1980, when restauranteur Walter Mancini opened the first of the eight establishments he now owns on the block.
The entrepreneur’s initial bet was Trattoria Famiglia Mancini, 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 São Paulo.
Where: Rua Avanhandava, 81 – Bela Vista
Ça-Va
In 2020, chef Erick Jacquin acquired the Ça-Va Cuisine de Famille establishment after the previous owner, Antônio Carlos Cirelli, passed away two days before an episode of ‘A Nightmare in the Kitchen’ aired.
The restaurant is a bistro with charming décor that takes you on a journey through France. The salon has a warm and colorful atmosphere, with pictures, mirrors and Parisian elements.
Where: Rua Carlos Comenale, 277 – Cerqueira César
Esther Rooftop
The Esther Building was the first modernist building in the city and is considered one of the best known and most important in the capital. From here, you can see why the Esther Rooftop, located at the top of the building, is on our list of the most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo.
The house is run by chef Olivier Anquier and here, as well as enjoying the view of Praça da República, visitors can also try French dishes and enjoy the house’s extensive wine list.
Where: Rua Basílio da Gama, 29 – República
Terrace Italy
Located at the top of the Italia Building, one of São Paulo’s most iconic buildings is Terraço Itália. The restaurant, which has more than five decades of history, gained much of its fame for its 360º view of the city.
After all, from the top of the building’s 41st floor, you can see São Paulo from one of the most privileged spots in the center. But beyond that, the space offers a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere that hasn’t lost its sophistication over time.
Where: Avenida Ipiranga, 344, 41st floor – Centro
