What’s your top priority when choosing a restaurant? Certainly, the menu and the chef running the kitchen are two essential factors. But it’s undeniable that there are places where you’ll find all that, plus the added bonus of a charming atmosphere. In this list, you’ll find a small selection of the most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo! Which others would you include here?
Having lunch or dinner under the century-old fig tree that gives the restaurant its name is, in itself, a unique experience. That’s exactly why it’s impossible to think of a list of the most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo without mentioning this place.
But the restaurant also offers dishes made with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, and meats from Fazenda Rubaiyat. In fact, in 2022, A Figueira Rubaiyat was voted the best steakhouse in Brazil.
Considered one of the best Italian restaurants in São Paulo, Vicolo Nostro is the perfect spot for any occasion. After all, the kitchen prepares family recipes that uphold the tradition of Italian cuisine and transport diners to Italy through its flavors.
In addition, the space is divided into four areas decorated to recreate an Italian alleyway. The entrance features a cobblestone path bordered by a garden of natural hydrangeas that houses a fountain from the 1940s that is still in working order. Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo.
Avanhandava Street underwent a complete transformation in 1980, when restaurateur Walter Mancini opened the first of the eight establishments he currently owns on the block.
The entrepreneur’s first venture was Trattoria Famiglia Mancini, a space with the feel of a classic cantina, eye-catching decor, and an extensive menu. Today, more than 40 years after its opening, the restaurant is an essential tourist destination in São Paulo.
In 2020, chef Erick Jacquin acquired the Ça-Va Cuisine de Famille restaurant after the former owner, Antônio Carlos Cirelli, passed away two days before an episode of “Kitchen Nightmares” aired.
The restaurant is a bistro with charming decor that takes guests on a journey through France. The dining room has a cozy and colorful atmosphere, featuring paintings, mirrors, and Parisian touches.
The Esther Building was the city’s first modernist structure and is considered one of the most famous and important in the capital. From this alone, it’s clear why Esther Rooftop, located at the top of the building, is on our list of the most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo.
The restaurant is helmed by chef Olivier Anquier, and here, in addition to enjoying the view of Praça da República, guests can also sample French dishes and enjoy the restaurant’s extensive wine list.
Located at the top of the Edifício Itália, one of São Paulo’s most iconic buildings, is Terraço Itália. The restaurant, which boasts over five decades of history, owes much of its fame to its 360-degree view of the city.
After all, from the 41st floor of the building, you can take in a view of São Paulo from one of the most privileged spots in the city center. But beyond that, the space offers a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere that hasn’t lost its charm over time.
Opened in January 2026, Mata Città quickly gained recognition as one of the most beautiful restaurants in São Paulo. Located in Cidade Matarazzo, the establishment features seven themed spaces inspired by 20th-century Italian cinema. All this accompanied by delicious dishes starting at R$ 38!
