Guidebook for São Paulo
Food Scene
Great libanese food! We have big tradition here in São Paulo. It's a kind of dirty small joint but the food is great.
Paco Esfíha
657 R. Joaquim FlorianoGreat libanese food! We have big tradition here in São Paulo. It's a kind of dirty small joint but the food is great.
Temakeria e Cia
1187 Alameda SantosBest temaki! Well served.
Seu Chalita o Árabe
592 Rua Tabapuãgreat kebab near by
BeFresh
95 R. Prof. Carlos de Carvalhogreat healthy choices - only decent wrap I know
It's the bar/restaurant at the top of Unique Hotel - great view - upper class place
118 locals recommend
Skye Bar
4700 Av. Brigadeiro Luís AntônioIt's the bar/restaurant at the top of Unique Hotel - great view - upper class place
Barbacoa
65 R. Dr. Renato Paes de BarrosBest churrascaria on my opinion, very traditional.
Le Vin Bistro e Patisserie - Itaim
147 Rua Pais de Araújogreat food at a somewhat decent price
Tre Bicchieri
765A R. Gen. Mena Barretoexpensive and delicious!
Davvero
129 Rua Pais de Araújobest ice cream! awesome brownie... good coffee too
Pizzaria Macedo
393 Av. Antônio Joaquim de Moura Andradegood pizza at fair price (nothing in SP is cheap)
Pizzaria Camelo
1873 R. Pamplonaexpensive and great pizza
L’ Antica Bottega di Sergio Arno
545 R. Pedroso Alvarenganice pasta at fair price - small joint
oldest burger in the neighbourhood, pretty good, very traditional
14 locals recommend
Joakins Hamburguer
163 R. Joaquim Florianooldest burger in the neighbourhood, pretty good, very traditional
Burger Lab Itaim
89 R. Min. Jesuíno Cardosonewest burger in the neighbourhood, my favorite, not too cheap either
Tchocolath Pão de Mel
249 R. Prof. Atílio Innocentigreat coffee and chocolates
Hitô Culinária Japonesa
846 Rua Tabapuãgood all you can eat japanese food restaurant
Nakka
890 R. Pedroso Alvarengafancy japanese restaurant - yummy!
oldest japanese restaurant in the neighbourhood, traditional style
29 locals recommend
Nagayama Japanese Cusine
369 Rua Bandeira Paulistaoldest japanese restaurant in the neighbourhood, traditional style
Arpege Bar
970 R. Pedroso Alvarengait's also a bar, here they serve good size brazilian dishes
Gotta try their hot chocolate. It's actually Brazil's most famous chocolate house, this is their firt shop I believe, their factory was the rest of the block, where Kinoplex now is.
Kopenhagen - Itaim Bibi
545 R. João CachoeiraGotta try their hot chocolate. It's actually Brazil's most famous chocolate house, this is their firt shop I believe, their factory was the rest of the block, where Kinoplex now is.
A US style burger house, I still prefer the one next to my place better, nonetheless...
22 locals recommend
Butcher's Market
164 R. Bandeira PaulistaA US style burger house, I still prefer the one next to my place better, nonetheless...
Mr. Baker
655 R. Pedroso AlvarengaInternational style bakery, pretty good.
Right behind my place, they are a Brazilian seafood chain, lines can be long - go early - usually a dish serves two well.
57 locals recommend
Coco Bambu - JK
737 Av. Antônio Joaquim de Moura AndradeRight behind my place, they are a Brazilian seafood chain, lines can be long - go early - usually a dish serves two well.
Pibus Hamburger - JK
819 Avenida Presidente Juscelino KubitschekIt's an old burger joint, good stuff.
It's a chain, they've been here since I was little. Love their "coxinha" and "bomba de chocolate".
this is also a street for shopping, many stores
105 locals recommend
Ofner
1160 Alameda CampinasIt's a chain, they've been here since I was little. Love their "coxinha" and "bomba de chocolate".
this is also a street for shopping, many stores
Starbucks
1054 Alameda Santosspeaks for itself :)
Le Pain Quotidien Bakery
2041 Avenida Presidente Juscelino KubitschekYummy!
It's the only one in Brazil that I know of. By James Olivier. Facebook office is in this building.
24 locals recommend
Jamie's Italian São Paulo
61 Av. Horácio LaferIt's the only one in Brazil that I know of. By James Olivier. Facebook office is in this building.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vaca Véia
199 R. Manuel Guedesmost decent bar in the neighbourhood - very São Paulo like
Tatu Bola Bar
260 R. Clodomiro Amazonasjust a bar, usually have live music, brazilian
Zé Gordo
321 R. Clodomiro AmazonasSimple bar with somewhat fair prices, always full at happy hour - 18h00.
All of Jazz
1366 R. João Cachoeiraold jazz joint, very small, very nice
The Sailor Legendary PUB
2776 Av. Brg. Faria LimaPretty large pub, live music always.
Soul Sports Bar
660 Rua Clodomiro Amazonasnot too big, okay pub
It's actually a night club of sorts, been there a while, usually have live music and they have a dance floor.
Na Mata Café
It's actually a night club of sorts, been there a while, usually have live music and they have a dance floor.
Entertainment & Activities
Cadê Bebê
175 A R. Emanuel KantGreat play space for children under six, I take my niece there!
Everything Else
acutally wante do indicate Gate 8, it's right at the end of JK Ave, in front of the lake, a little closer to the apartment
23 locals recommend
Gate 7 - Ibirapuera Park
1111 Av. República do Líbanoacutally wante do indicate Gate 8, it's right at the end of JK Ave, in front of the lake, a little closer to the apartment
Droga Raia
1062 Av. AngélicaDrugstore
Droga Raia
1062 Av. AngélicaDrugstore.
Drogasil
977 R. Heitor PenteadoDrugstore.
St Marche Supermercado
600 Av. São GabrielUpper scale supermarket.
Supermarket. There are ATM machines here, closes at 23h00. The 24h one is at the gas station at the corner of Rua Bandeira Paulista and Rua Jesuíno Arruda.
120 locals recommend
Pão de Açúcar
303 R. Vieira de MoraisSupermarket. There are ATM machines here, closes at 23h00. The 24h one is at the gas station at the corner of Rua Bandeira Paulista and Rua Jesuíno Arruda.
Hairdresser and nails place (I go here because my office is right next to it). There's a Esmalteria to get your nails done right at the square where I live, but it's not coming up on this map.
Studio Bela Rosa
21 R. Prof. Atílio InnocentiHairdresser and nails place (I go here because my office is right next to it). There's a Esmalteria to get your nails done right at the square where I live, but it's not coming up on this map.
Barbearia Corleone
390 R. Dr. Renato Paes de BarrosBarber Shop - guys stuff!
Police station
340 R. Dr. Renato Paes de BarrosPolice Station.
Academia Smart Fit - Vila Maria
807 R. Dom Luís Felipe de OrleansRegular gym
Bio Ritmo
618 Av. HigienópolisExpensive Gym.
Hospital. Emergency entrance is actually straight on Sto. Amaro Ave, not on the official address.
39 locals recommend
Hospital e Maternidade São Luiz Unidade Itaim
95 R. Dr. Alceu de Campos RodriguesHospital. Emergency entrance is actually straight on Sto. Amaro Ave, not on the official address.
Arte de Viver - Vila Nova Conceição
70 Rua Sampaio Góislugar para respirar, meditar... jaigurudev!
Sightseeing
they have a nice restaurant there as well, good for lunch
132 locals recommend
Museum of the Brazilian House (MCB)
2705 Av. Brg. Faria Limathey have a nice restaurant there as well, good for lunch
MuBe is right next to it, it's walkable distance, about half an hour through Jd. Europa neighbourhood. Good café inside.
294 locals recommend
São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound
158 Av. EuropaMuBe is right next to it, it's walkable distance, about half an hour through Jd. Europa neighbourhood. Good café inside.
Shopping
First shopping mall in São Paulo, about 15 minutes by bus and 40 walking.
297 locals recommend
Iguatemi Shopping
2232 Av. Brg. Faria LimaFirst shopping mall in São Paulo, about 15 minutes by bus and 40 walking.
This is a local brand good for tee shirts. I've marked it down to indicate the street, this is an open shopping mall street, open during the day only.
Hering Store Rua João Cachoeira
457 R. João CachoeiraThis is a local brand good for tee shirts. I've marked it down to indicate the street, this is an open shopping mall street, open during the day only.
Arts & Culture
Now a days it's the only movie theater complex in the neighbourhood. They have some restaurants next to it, mostly fastfood, also a bookstore.
90 locals recommend
Kinoplex Itaim
462 R. Joaquim FlorianoNow a days it's the only movie theater complex in the neighbourhood. They have some restaurants next to it, mostly fastfood, also a bookstore.
Modern Art Museum, inside Ibirapuera Park, it's a nice walk. They have a very nice coffee shop, great atmosphere! There's a souvenir shop as well.
276 locals recommend
São Paulo Museum of Modern Art - MAM
s/n° Av. Pedro Álvares CabralModern Art Museum, inside Ibirapuera Park, it's a nice walk. They have a very nice coffee shop, great atmosphere! There's a souvenir shop as well.
It's an interesting building to see, used for expositions, none fixed, right next to MAM.
38 locals recommend
Lucas Nogueira Garcez Pavillion
S/n Av. Pedro Álvares CabralIt's an interesting building to see, used for expositions, none fixed, right next to MAM.
It's been closed for years, they've just renewed it, should be a very cool experience to look at the stars from the Brazilian perspective.
19 locals recommend
Ibirapuera Planetarium
s/n Av. Pedro Álvares CabralIt's been closed for years, they've just renewed it, should be a very cool experience to look at the stars from the Brazilian perspective.
There are usual concerts there, very cheap usually and great music. The architecture of Ibirapuera Park is beautiful to see, all created by our most famous Oscar Niemeyer - he built our capital.
7 locals recommend
Ibirapuera Auditorium
Complexo Viário Ayrton SennaThere are usual concerts there, very cheap usually and great music. The architecture of Ibirapuera Park is beautiful to see, all created by our most famous Oscar Niemeyer - he built our capital.