There’s no denying that pistachios are the new leite ninho – a popular flavor that’s practically everywhere. After all, São Paulo has recently received chocotonefondue and even pistachio-flavored cheese bread.
Known for its greenish color and crunchy texture, the nut has made its way into the kitchens of São Paulo chefs, who are exploring its potential in surprising ways. From sweets to savory dishes like lasagna.
If you’re also a fan of pistachios (or are curious to try them and understand where the pistachio fever comes from), here are some of the places that have them on their list of ingredients. Get ready to experience pistachios like never before!
Where to try pistachios in an innovative way in SP
Isabela Akkari
This bakery offers healthy, sugar-free, gluten-free and lactose-free artisanal sweets. Among its delights are the Alfajor and the Pistachio Cheesecake. A dish made for the little ants on duty.
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Schehrasade
Opened by an immigrant from Syria, this restaurant specializing in Arabic cuisine also features the green chestnut in its desserts. In this case, in the Pistachio Nest, a typical Syrian sweet made with vermicelli noodles (“angel hair”) and topped with sugar syrup.
📍 Rua Baronesa de itú, 340 – Santa Cecília
Trio
Next, a savory option for curious palates. Restaurante Trio offers the delicious Sorrentino de Burrata, with tuna tartar in pistachio pesto, Sicilian lemon foam and roe.
📍 Rua Funchal, 418 – 19th floor – Vila Olímpia
Éze
Another savory option on the itinerary, this time for vegans and vegan sympathizers. On its starter menu, Éze offers “Faux Raviolis”, fake beet pickle ravioli filled with vegan tapenade and pistachio pesto.
📍 Alameda Tietê, 513 – Jardins
La Serena
Specializing in Italian cuisine, La Serena offers several pistachio options. Among them is the Pasticcio di Patate (photo), lasagna with parmesan fonduta and Italian mortadella, finished with pistachio farofa. As well as the Pizza pesto, which in addition to mortadella Negroni and fior di latte, comes with a delicious pesto from the green chestnut.
📍 Shopping JK Iguatemi: Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041 – Vila Olímpia
Su
For those who love Japanese food, Su is the place to go. As well as tasty sushi, there you’ll find Sucrée pistachio, a tart with Belgian chocolate and chestnut ganache.
📍 Shopping Pátio Higienópolis: Avenida Higienópolis, 618
Pistachio Bakery
As the name suggests, Pistachio Bakery is a bakery with lots of pistachio options! Among them are the Berry Pistachio, a cake with chestnut paste and strawberry jam, and the pistachio éclair (photo).
📍 Rua Vergueiro, 1661 – Vila Mariana
Mintchi Croissant
And finally, how about trying one of the classics of French cuisine? One of Mintchi ‘s flagships is the pistachio croissant, which in addition to the topping, also has a super creamy filling.
📍 Rua Simão Álvares, 114 – Pinheiros