From brunch at the Cathedral to bar snacks: a complete guide to where to eat on São Paulo’s anniversary

The city’s most classic brunch is preparing a commemorative edition for São Paulo’s anniversary, with a menu created by chef Gil Gondim. In addition to the meal, visitors take a guided tour of the Sé Cathedral, where they visit restricted areas, such as the dome, and learn about the temple’s architecture.

All proceeds go towards the maintenance of the Cathedral and the Belém Mission, which distributes meals to people in socially vulnerable situations.

🕓 Mass at 11 a.m., brunch at 12 p.m., guided tour at 2 p.m.
🎫 R$ 410

To celebrate the capital’s 472nd anniversary, the Jewish restaurant Sová has prepared a special promotion. When purchasing the famous Pastrón Clássico sandwich, customers receive a free drink (juice, non-alcoholic drink, soda, or water). It’s the perfect opportunity to visit a place that brings together Sephardic and Ashkenazi traditions!

The restaurant in the Historic Center celebrates the date with reinterpretations of the mortadella sandwich on naturally fermented bread. The highlight is the “Ed. Copan, “ which features Italian mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachios, offering a modern gastronomic experience on Avenida São Luís.

🕓 Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

How about trying the best foods from São Paulo in one place? “Sabores dos Bairros” offers everything from yakisoba from Liberdade to cannolis from Mooca and shawarma from Brás. With over 50 exhibitors, the food festival will also feature samba and forró shows and a kids’ area.

🕓 Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
♿ Accessible location
🎫 Free admission

The iconic snack bar celebrates the capital with the “Paulistinha,” a hot dog with mashed potatoes, potato sticks, and vinaigrette. Other options to honor São Paulo’s anniversary at the restaurant are the Churrasquinho na ciabatta and the Amarelinho — an original version of the classic x-egg on French bread.

📅 Until January 31

Chef Fellipe Zanuto pays homage to immigrant cuisine with dishes that are the face of São Paulo! To celebrate the date, the restaurant suggests pastries in flavors such as meat with egg and shrimp cream, in addition to the Grelhadinho Paulistano de Fraldinha, which comes with biro-biro rice and potato mayonnaise.

The renowned pizzeria celebrates the date with the launch of the Cacio e Pepe pizza and a special dessert: the cannoli sundae with milk gelato. It is the perfect restaurant to combine Italian tradition with São Paulo flavors on this anniversary of São Paulo!

For those who prefer to celebrate at home, this pizza emporium has created the Castelões Kit. The combo, which pays homage to one of São Paulo’s most traditional pizzerias, includes handmade dough, pepperoni, mozzarella, and special sauce with an 11% discount. So you can make your own pizza on the holiday!

📅 Until January 31

The restaurant revives the history of a classic that, despite its name, was born in São Paulo in the 1950s: the Beirute. The house version includes kafta and mozzarella, allowing you to choose from a variety of typical sauces such as hummus and dry curd, celebrating the Lebanese influence in the capital.

Bolovo is a snack that is ubiquitous in São Paulo’s bars, and it is featured at Câmara Fria. The traditional version of the meatball with boiled egg is the ideal accompaniment to a cold draft beer on this holiday.

This tip is for those who want to try one of the best versions of coxinha, the favorite snack of São Paulo residents. The “Coxinha Original” is made with baroa potato dough and a generous filling of chicken with Catupiry cheese, honoring the tradition that began in the countryside and conquered the whole country.

In honor of São Paulo’s anniversary, the restaurant is offering a brand new sandwich: the PACA. The recipe includes shredded smoked ham, cheese, and vinaigrette, transforming the classic stadium flavor into a delicious hamburger.

📅 Until January 31

This bar in Copan offers a classic cocktail experience in an intimate lounge with only 13 seats. With a menu focused on historic drinks from 1905 to 1955, it appeals to those seeking a sophisticated refuge amid the hustle and bustle of downtown.

Chef Andrea Ko’s bakery combines thedelicacy of Korean techniques with Brazilian ingredients. It is the perfect place to have a special breakfast or brunch on São Paulo’s anniversary, with low-sugar signature pastries or typical dishes for lunch.

🕓 Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Pastry shop open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
♿ Accessible location

To celebrate São Paulo’s 472nd anniversary, the restaurant is serving an exclusive Special Feijoada this Sunday, the 25th. The dish can be ordered individually or for two people, including bean soup and dessert.

🕓 Starting at 12 p.m.

The São Paulo Anniversary holiday takes on a special rhythm at Locale Café, with a live jazz band and complimentary Heineken beer for anyone who orders anything from the menu.

🕓 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Jazz starting at 4 p.m.
♿ Accessible location

Under the command of chef Giovanna Perrone, the wine bar celebrates the date with an exclusive gastronomic suggestion: Cuestinha Cheese Pastry with green pepper. It is a great opportunity to try international labels with award-winning cuisine, in an atmosphere that combines coziness and sophistication.

🕓 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
♿ Accessible location

Salvi, which focuses on healthy and nutritious food, is offering one of its three special juices as a complimentary gift this Sunday, the 25th, to anyone who orders the Crispy Organic Tilapia with banana purée. The restaurant does not use animal milk or fried foods and has an atmosphere filled with greenery and natural light.

🕓 Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Pinheiros); 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Santana)
♿ Accessible location

The traditional pizzeria pays homage to São Paulo with the “Vai-Vai” pizza (mozzarella, arugula, and sun-dried tomatoes), in honor of the samba school. On the capital’s anniversary, customers who order this option receive a complimentary dessert of baked banana with cream ice cream, celebrating São Paulo’s taste in a classic and welcoming atmosphere.

🕓 From 6 p.m. to midnight
♿ Accessible location

The party in the North Zone is hosted by Oh Freguês, which has created an exclusive drink for the occasion. The “Sampa Sauer” is based on cachaça, red wine, and ginger foam, making it a great option to toast the city’s 472 years in a special way. In addition, the bar offers a complete experience with four different areas and a program of samba and pagode music.

🕓 Sunday, starting at 2 p.m.

With almost 40 years of history, the pizzeria presents the “Pizza San Paolo, “ which features smoked mortadella, burrata cream, and pistachios. Available at the São Paulo and Alphaville locations, the recipe seeks to reflect the cultural diversity of the metropolis through a combination of noble and traditional ingredients.

🕓 From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
♿ Accessible location

The French restaurant in Largo do Arouche celebrates São Paulo’s anniversary with a reinterpretation of pork, an iconic ingredient of the city. The Provençal-style pork shoulder, marinated in white wine and accompanied by potato mayonnaise with green apple, combines French expertise with the soul of São Paulo. But be aware, as the dish will only be available for a limited time!

📅 January 22-25

Located on the 11th floor of the Esther Building, Olivier Anquier’s restaurant offers a trip to Paris through its menu. In addition to the famous entrecôte with endless French fries, the restaurant recently launched Risotto with Azapa Olives for those who prefer meatless dishes—all accompanied by one of the most beautiful views of Praça da República!

🕓 Saturday, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
🧒🏽 Kids’ menu available for children under 10

The establishment—from the same founders as Pé de Manga—celebrates São Paulo’s 472nd anniversary with the “Matera” drink, which mixes cachaça and Fernet Menta. In addition, Nômade Bar offers an original version of the Pernil Sandwich on a bola bread, combining ingredients and flavors to pay homage to the capital.

📅 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
♿ Accessible location

The Da Mooca pizzeria is holding a social awareness event this Sunday, the 25th. Customers who present a police report of a robbery that occurred in Pinheiros will receive a free slice of Roman pizza, transforming the city’s anniversary into a space for dialogue about public safety.

🕓 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.