Tourist Guide Book for Sampa (São Paulo)

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Tourist Guide Book for Sampa (São Paulo)

Food Scene

Bar/Restaurant in the same block of the apartment, trendy with big windows/doors. Brings a hipster looking nice crowd for a Friday/Saturday night hangout
34 locals recommend
São Cristóvão Bar e Restaurante
370 R. Purpurina
34 locals recommend
Bar/Restaurant in the same block of the apartment, trendy with big windows/doors. Brings a hipster looking nice crowd for a Friday/Saturday night hangout
2 blocks away from the apartment! 24 hours!!!!! Fine bakery serves breakfast, varied buffet, soups & handmade sandwiches made of specialty breads.
68 locals recommend
Villa Grano
500 R. Wisard
68 locals recommend
2 blocks away from the apartment! 24 hours!!!!! Fine bakery serves breakfast, varied buffet, soups & handmade sandwiches made of specialty breads.
(COFFE LAB!!!) 2 blocks from the apartment! Best coffee shop in town (since 2011 voted the best coffee of Sāo Paulo)! Casual cafe, serving special roasts, blends & tasting menu, also coffee barrista courses.
74 locals recommend
Coffeeshop Club
599 R. Fradique Coutinho
74 locals recommend
(COFFE LAB!!!) 2 blocks from the apartment! Best coffee shop in town (since 2011 voted the best coffee of Sāo Paulo)! Casual cafe, serving special roasts, blends & tasting menu, also coffee barrista courses.
Artisanal American-style burgers, plus appetizers & beer in a cozy & laid-back setting.
11 locals recommend
Raw Burger N Bar
176 R. Aspicuelta
11 locals recommend
Artisanal American-style burgers, plus appetizers & beer in a cozy & laid-back setting.
An array of flavors in a Tuscany-like setting, with pizza-making classes & wine tastings. Phone: +55 11 3032-5544 7PM–12AM
12 locals recommend
Oficina de Pizzas
507/517 R. Purpurina
12 locals recommend
An array of flavors in a Tuscany-like setting, with pizza-making classes & wine tastings. Phone: +55 11 3032-5544 7PM–12AM
Italian-style gelateria serving international flavors in a trendy setting.
140 locals recommend
Bacio di Latte
136 R. Oscar Freire
140 locals recommend
Italian-style gelateria serving international flavors in a trendy setting.
Romantic setting for a date night
41 locals recommend
Pé de Manga
152 R. Arapiraca
41 locals recommend
Romantic setting for a date night
Eataly - Italian food hall and market
155 locals recommend
Eataly
1489 Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek
155 locals recommend
Eataly - Italian food hall and market
One of the top japanese restaurants in Sao Paulo (very pricey $$$)
16 locals recommend
Ohka Japanese Cuisine
105 R. Prof. Carlos de Carvalho
16 locals recommend
One of the top japanese restaurants in Sao Paulo (very pricey $$$)
World famous french coffee/bakery franchise
97 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
138 R. Wisard
97 locals recommend
World famous french coffee/bakery franchise
Japanese delicacies served on a traditional counter in varied portions, with many types of sake.
7 locals recommend
Minato Izakaya
1308 R. dos Pinheiros
7 locals recommend
Japanese delicacies served on a traditional counter in varied portions, with many types of sake.
Mexican restaurant, better than famous texmex chains
Dedo de la Chica
32 R. Fidalga
Mexican restaurant, better than famous texmex chains
An award-winning pizzeria chain with appetizers, a wine list & classic toppings in a cozy setting.
201 locals recommend
Bráz Pizzaria
271 R. Vupabussu
201 locals recommend
An award-winning pizzeria chain with appetizers, a wine list & classic toppings in a cozy setting.
Known as the Rio corner of São Paulo, this spot has draft beer, happy hour & an award-winning menu.
64 locals recommend
Pirajá
64 Av. Brg. Faria Lima
64 locals recommend
Known as the Rio corner of São Paulo, this spot has draft beer, happy hour & an award-winning menu.
Tapas, codfish, desserts & 250 wines from Portugal & Spain, in a rustic, trendy gastrobar. (sibling restaurant a block away called Taberna 474 has the same vibes and quality)
13 locals recommend
Santiago Restaurant
1072 R. Sampaio Vidal
13 locals recommend
Tapas, codfish, desserts & 250 wines from Portugal & Spain, in a rustic, trendy gastrobar. (sibling restaurant a block away called Taberna 474 has the same vibes and quality)
Menu of varied French food served in a restaurant with jazz music & a Parisian-bistro atmosphere.
148 locals recommend
Le Jazz Brasserie
254 R. dos Pinheiros
148 locals recommend
Menu of varied French food served in a restaurant with jazz music & a Parisian-bistro atmosphere.
Airy warehouse-style setting for coffee, pastries & brunch, plus veggie-focused plates & dinner.
39 locals recommend
Futuro Refeitório
808 R. Cônego Eugênio Leite
39 locals recommend
Airy warehouse-style setting for coffee, pastries & brunch, plus veggie-focused plates & dinner.
An award winning contemporary eatery serving pan-Asian cuisine, including spicy hot noodle soups.
21 locals recommend
Tan Tan
153 R. Fradique Coutinho
21 locals recommend
An award winning contemporary eatery serving pan-Asian cuisine, including spicy hot noodle soups.
Elegant, laid-back Italian gourmet restaurant serving various dishes created by an inventive chef.
34 locals recommend
Nino Cucina
30 R. Jerônimo da Veiga
34 locals recommend
Elegant, laid-back Italian gourmet restaurant serving various dishes created by an inventive chef.
Artfully plated pasta dishes & classic Italian desserts served in a bright, airy dining room.
21 locals recommend
Modern Mamma Osteria
160 R. Manuel Guedes
21 locals recommend
Artfully plated pasta dishes & classic Italian desserts served in a bright, airy dining room.
Italian restaurant known for its fresh pasta, in a contemporary & cozy setting.
41 locals recommend
Due Cuochi Cucina
93 R. Manuel Guedes
41 locals recommend
Italian restaurant known for its fresh pasta, in a contemporary & cozy setting.
An Italian-Mediterranean restaurant with modern, classic & fun décor, plus a quiet terrace.
Salvattore
131 R. Salvador Cardoso
An Italian-Mediterranean restaurant with modern, classic & fun décor, plus a quiet terrace.
Industrial-chic steakhouse providing dry-aged meats in a roomy dining space with outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
Quintal deBetti
11 R. Curumins
6 locals recommend
Industrial-chic steakhouse providing dry-aged meats in a roomy dining space with outdoor seating.
Upscale eatery with a covered terrace serves grilled meats & seafood under a giant century-old tree.
95 locals recommend
Figueira Rubaiyat
1738 Rua Haddock Lobo
95 locals recommend
Upscale eatery with a covered terrace serves grilled meats & seafood under a giant century-old tree.
Contemporary & innovative cuisine in a cozy, charming bistro restaurant.
44 locals recommend
Le Jazz
734 R. Dr. Melo Alves
44 locals recommend
Contemporary & innovative cuisine in a cozy, charming bistro restaurant.
Industrial-chic restaurant offering a fusion of Portuguese & Japanese dishes, plus cocktails.
OGURU Sushi & Bar - Jardins
38 Rua Rio Preto
Industrial-chic restaurant offering a fusion of Portuguese & Japanese dishes, plus cocktails.
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat ("Rodizio") meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
47 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Jardins
2077 R. Augusta
47 locals recommend
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat ("Rodizio") meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Local, agroecological, poison-free, non-transgenic food. VEGAN FOOD to whom appreciate it!
Camelia Ododo Restaurante - Cafe & Bar Organico
Local, agroecological, poison-free, non-transgenic food. VEGAN FOOD to whom appreciate it!
VEGAN bakery!
Padoca Vegan
1275 Rua Harmonia
VEGAN bakery!
Offers carefully selected beans coming from different producing regions in Brazil. 6 different extraction methods... modern and pleasant environment serves as a great meeting point, both for leisure and for work
Cupping Café
171 R. Wisard
Offers carefully selected beans coming from different producing regions in Brazil. 6 different extraction methods... modern and pleasant environment serves as a great meeting point, both for leisure and for work
"some of the best Northeast Brazilian food in São Paulo or even Bahia/Pernambuco and a lovely Afrofuturist vibe" as reviewd by one of my guests!
Altar Cozinha Ancestral - São Paulo
"some of the best Northeast Brazilian food in São Paulo or even Bahia/Pernambuco and a lovely Afrofuturist vibe" as reviewd by one of my guests!
Pastifício (pasta factory)! The pastas are the main star here... side dishes are also great, but the pasta… spectacular. I highly recommend it but: make a reservation. Always full!
Shihoma Pasta Fresca
Pastifício (pasta factory)! The pastas are the main star here... side dishes are also great, but the pasta… spectacular. I highly recommend it but: make a reservation. Always full!
Imagine a good Japanese restaurant/bar to eat ramen in SP! Outside the popular Liberdade neighborhood, this restaurant is a different and cozy option. Menu that caters to both those who like hot options, such as ramen, and cold options, such as a well-executed futomaki.
9 locals recommend
Hirá Ramen Izakaya
1240 R. Fradique Coutinho
9 locals recommend
Imagine a good Japanese restaurant/bar to eat ramen in SP! Outside the popular Liberdade neighborhood, this restaurant is a different and cozy option. Menu that caters to both those who like hot options, such as ramen, and cold options, such as a well-executed futomaki.

Drinks & Nightlife

Dance music lovers should try D-Edge for dirty underground electronica and graphic, Tron-inspired décor.
94 locals recommend
D-Edge
141 Av. Mário de Andrade
94 locals recommend
Dance music lovers should try D-Edge for dirty underground electronica and graphic, Tron-inspired décor.
A cozy, retro-modern bar known for its mixed drinks, cocktails, beer, snacks & gourmet sandwiches.
71 locals recommend
Bar Astor
163 R. Delfina
71 locals recommend
A cozy, retro-modern bar known for its mixed drinks, cocktails, beer, snacks & gourmet sandwiches.
A classic corner bar where codfish fritters & croquettes are served in the midst of lively chatter.
28 locals recommend
Boteco São Bento Vila Madalena
1060 R. Mourato Coelho
28 locals recommend
A classic corner bar where codfish fritters & croquettes are served in the midst of lively chatter.
A classic local nightspot with a diverse crowd, a variety of appetizers & cold beer
22 locals recommend
Quitandinha Bar
242 R. Fidalga
22 locals recommend
A classic local nightspot with a diverse crowd, a variety of appetizers & cold beer
A club with music, a terrace & a view that serves cocktails, champagne, cachaça & appetizers.
11 locals recommend
Alto da Harmonia
271 Rua Harmonia
11 locals recommend
A club with music, a terrace & a view that serves cocktails, champagne, cachaça & appetizers.
Coffee, typical Brazilian dishes & appetizers in a laid-back setting with gardens & trees. At night one of the hottest spots in Sao Paulo from 7 pm to midnight
28 locals recommend
Banana Café
198 R. Jerônimo da Veiga
28 locals recommend
Coffee, typical Brazilian dishes & appetizers in a laid-back setting with gardens & trees. At night one of the hottest spots in Sao Paulo from 7 pm to midnight
Nice small corner bar, great for happy hours...
Majestic
130 R. Delfina
Nice small corner bar, great for happy hours...
Big samba bar, nice saturday night parties
11 locals recommend
O Pasquim Bar e Prosa
524 R. Aspicuelta
11 locals recommend
Big samba bar, nice saturday night parties
A good option if Sao Bento (located in the same crossing) is too packed, nice grilled meat and good cold draft beers
26 locals recommend
Posto 6
644 R. Aspicuelta
26 locals recommend
A good option if Sao Bento (located in the same crossing) is too packed, nice grilled meat and good cold draft beers
Deck, bar and nightclub, with an amazing rooftop
10 locals recommend
High Line Bar
144 R. Girassol
10 locals recommend
Deck, bar and nightclub, with an amazing rooftop
burgers and snacks with an ample draft beers menu
São Paulo Tap House
340 R. Girassol
burgers and snacks with an ample draft beers menu
Bar with a cozy backyard, with tables under the trees and live music on Saturdays and Sundays.
Vila Seu Justino
77 Rua Harmonia
Bar with a cozy backyard, with tables under the trees and live music on Saturdays and Sundays.
Wine bar (Primeiro Rodízio de Vinhos do Mundo)
Bocca Nera
1160 R. Mourato Coelho
Wine bar (Primeiro Rodízio de Vinhos do Mundo)
Lively, stylish, low-lit bar with a clubby vibe, known for mixed drinks, bar snacks & cool music.
8 locals recommend
Guilhotina Bar
84 R. Costa Carvalho
8 locals recommend
Lively, stylish, low-lit bar with a clubby vibe, known for mixed drinks, bar snacks & cool music.
A classic local nightspot with a diverse crowd (very crowded some times), a variety of appetizers & cold beer.
22 locals recommend
Quitandinha Bar
242 R. Fidalga
22 locals recommend
A classic local nightspot with a diverse crowd (very crowded some times), a variety of appetizers & cold beer.
Popular singles bar with large, airy lounge leading onto sidewalk area, serving appetizers & drinks.
69 locals recommend
Vaca Véia
199 R. Manuel Guedes
69 locals recommend
Popular singles bar with large, airy lounge leading onto sidewalk area, serving appetizers & drinks.
A classic pub serving traditional Portuguese seafood, meat dishes & wine. Great Friday and Saturday night spot (bar vibes with terrace) for singles!
10 locals recommend
Bar Espírito Santo
634 Av. Horácio Lafer
10 locals recommend
A classic pub serving traditional Portuguese seafood, meat dishes & wine. Great Friday and Saturday night spot (bar vibes with terrace) for singles!
You can barely see the entrance from the street (Fachada = facade, and it changes every couple of months). Yet as you enter there is a cool setting, fun atmosphere with good inexpensive food and drinks, a DJ, and open until late night.
Fachada Bar
1394 Rua dos Pinheiros
You can barely see the entrance from the street (Fachada = facade, and it changes every couple of months). Yet as you enter there is a cool setting, fun atmosphere with good inexpensive food and drinks, a DJ, and open until late night.
A Rio de Janeiro bar in São Paulo! Big windowns and nice draft beer, nice finger foods (try the "empadinha")
Boteco Belmonte
A Rio de Janeiro bar in São Paulo! Big windowns and nice draft beer, nice finger foods (try the "empadinha")

Arts & Culture

Same block of the apartmet
Instituto Brincante
412 R. Purpurina
Same block of the apartmet
One of the best art galleries in Sao Paulo
17 locals recommend
Galeria Millan
1430 R. Fradique Coutinho
17 locals recommend
One of the best art galleries in Sao Paulo
Modern art museum of Sao Paulo, always with a great art exhibitions to checkk
1600 locals recommend
Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
1578 Av. Paulista
1600 locals recommend
Modern art museum of Sao Paulo, always with a great art exhibitions to checkk
Best concert hall in Brazil
251 locals recommend
Sala Sao Paulo
16 Praça Júlio Prestes
251 locals recommend
Best concert hall in Brazil
Open Art Gallery in charming Alleyway
406 locals recommend
Batman Alley
82-154 R. Medeiros de Albuquerque
406 locals recommend
Open Art Gallery in charming Alleyway
Street art gallery in Vila Madalena in São Paulo, next to Batman Alley.
6 locals recommend
A7MA
250 R. Medeiros de Albuquerque
6 locals recommend
Street art gallery in Vila Madalena in São Paulo, next to Batman Alley.
Cultural center, with temporary exhibitions and cultural events, next to a commercial building which has futuristic features and is located on Avenida Faria Lima. The building was designed by Tomie Ohtake's son, Ruy Ohtake.
343 locals recommend
Tomie Ohtake Institute
88 Av. Brg. Faria Lima
343 locals recommend
Cultural center, with temporary exhibitions and cultural events, next to a commercial building which has futuristic features and is located on Avenida Faria Lima. The building was designed by Tomie Ohtake's son, Ruy Ohtake.
Sports museum with films, photographs & interactive exhibits documenting the history of football.
238 locals recommend
Football Museum
s/n Praça Charles Miler
238 locals recommend
Sports museum with films, photographs & interactive exhibits documenting the history of football.

Shopping

surf menswear
OSKLEN
488/498 Rua Harmonia
surf menswear
sustainable shoes
Kasulo - Sapatos Sustentáveis
77 R. Ferreira de Araújo
sustainable shoes
Invest in one of Brazil's up-and-coming fashion talents – Fernanda Yamamoto – she was one of the first of the young-guard to open her boutique in the area.
Fernanda Yamamoto
441 R. Aspicuelta
Invest in one of Brazil's up-and-coming fashion talents – Fernanda Yamamoto – she was one of the first of the young-guard to open her boutique in the area.
Grown-up fashion for eco-savvy shoppers, the organic womenswear designs here are simple yet stylish.
Flavia Aranha | Store
224 R. Aspicuelta
Grown-up fashion for eco-savvy shoppers, the organic womenswear designs here are simple yet stylish.
Contemporary, urban and packed with details, this store is great for skinny jeans and checked shirts.
King55
190 R. Dr. Virgílio de Carvalho Pinto
Contemporary, urban and packed with details, this store is great for skinny jeans and checked shirts.
Handmade shoes. Trancoso, Bahia, late 90s. Paula Ferber opened her first store in Trancoso’s “Quadrado”, where customers were able to tailor-make their own sandals, allowing them real influence on the creative process, from color schemes and types of material used to decorative motifs, made to measure and handcrafted by the local shoemaker. At that time, Paula Ferber defined her style of creation and her unique visionary business model, as what we call today “Creative Economy”.
Paula Ferber
288 R. Aspicuelta
Handmade shoes. Trancoso, Bahia, late 90s. Paula Ferber opened her first store in Trancoso’s “Quadrado”, where customers were able to tailor-make their own sandals, allowing them real influence on the creative process, from color schemes and types of material used to decorative motifs, made to measure and handcrafted by the local shoemaker. At that time, Paula Ferber defined her style of creation and her unique visionary business model, as what we call today “Creative Economy”.
Classic upscale Mall in the main avenue to São Paulo, several foreign and local high-end brands and good eating options as well.
297 locals recommend
Iguatemi Shopping
2232 Av. Brg. Faria Lima
297 locals recommend
Classic upscale Mall in the main avenue to São Paulo, several foreign and local high-end brands and good eating options as well.
Sophisticated mall with well-known high-end retailers, a variety of restaurants & a movie theater.
366 locals recommend
Shopping JK Iguatemi
2041 Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek
366 locals recommend
Sophisticated mall with well-known high-end retailers, a variety of restaurants & a movie theater.
Shopping mall with gardens & natural light featuring high-end stores, restaurants & a movie theater.
89 locals recommend
Cidade Jardim
12.000 Av. Magalhães de Castro
89 locals recommend
Shopping mall with gardens & natural light featuring high-end stores, restaurants & a movie theater.

Essentials

old school stylish barber shop in front of the apartment
Barbershop July 9 - Vila Madalena
382 R. Wisard
old school stylish barber shop in front of the apartment
Closest laundry to the apartment with discount to guests
Lavanderia Dryclean - Fidalga
583 Rua Fidalga
Closest laundry to the apartment with discount to guests
Mini-market in front of the apartment (not always available)
Ouro Claro Supermercados
391 Rua Purpurina
Mini-market in front of the apartment (not always available)
Close by (1,5 block away) discount market, everything from groceries to drinks, drugstore (mostly with their own products brand "O Dia") and other top brands...
DIA Supermercado
Close by (1,5 block away) discount market, everything from groceries to drinks, drugstore (mostly with their own products brand "O Dia") and other top brands...
All in one place, 2 blocks away from the apartment: hortifruti, butcher, bakery, cold cuts & dairy, grocery store, fish and winery
31 locals recommend
Pomar da Vila
1458 R. Mourato Coelho
31 locals recommend
All in one place, 2 blocks away from the apartment: hortifruti, butcher, bakery, cold cuts & dairy, grocery store, fish and winery
Closest drug store
Drogaria São Paulo
Closest drug store
2nd closest drug store
Drogasil
2nd closest drug store

Entertainment & Activities

Yoga studio
Studio Yoga Iyengar
1589 R. Fradique Coutinho
Yoga studio
CrossFit and Martial Arts center close to the apartment
Martial Arts Club
500 R. dos Macunis
CrossFit and Martial Arts center close to the apartment
This is an area around one of the most scenic spots in the city of São Paulo: O Beco do Batman (the Batman Alley). But it goes much further. It is a circuit of 60 thousand square meters with galleries, cultural centers, workshops and shops with handcrafts such as the Queijaria and the studio of the designer Carlos Motta. At weekends, one of the streets (Medeiros de Albuquerque) is closed for cultural activities like live music.
Parque da Vila Madalena
Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque
This is an area around one of the most scenic spots in the city of São Paulo: O Beco do Batman (the Batman Alley). But it goes much further. It is a circuit of 60 thousand square meters with galleries, cultural centers, workshops and shops with handcrafts such as the Queijaria and the studio of the designer Carlos Motta. At weekends, one of the streets (Medeiros de Albuquerque) is closed for cultural activities like live music.
Art films from autoral directors, has 2 sofas in the 2 front lines
97 locals recommend
Cinesala
361 R. Fradique Coutinho
97 locals recommend
Art films from autoral directors, has 2 sofas in the 2 front lines
CrossFit a block away
Iron Brick Fitness
CrossFit a block away

Getting Around

Closest Bus stop to the apartment Buses 138 701A-10 846M-10 847P-10 847P-42 N834-11 For more info refer to: emtu.sp.gov.br sptrans.com.br
R. Purpurina, 337
337 Rua Purpurina
Closest Bus stop to the apartment Buses 138 701A-10 846M-10 847P-10 847P-42 N834-11 For more info refer to: emtu.sp.gov.br sptrans.com.br
Closest subway / metro station to the apartment. Beginning/End of green line For more info please refer to: metro.sp.gov.br
189 locals recommend
Vila Madalena station
010 R. Dr. Paulo Vieira
189 locals recommend
Closest subway / metro station to the apartment. Beginning/End of green line For more info please refer to: metro.sp.gov.br
Close by subway
78 locals recommend
Faria Lima station
78 locals recommend
Close by subway