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São Paulo’s Best Restaurants and Bars 2025-2026 by Veja São Paulo

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The news magazine, Veja São Paulo, publishes an annual list – Comer & Beber (Eat & Drink)  of the best restaurants and bars in São Paulo. For 2025-26 the selection includes a top three of:

Brazilian; A Baianeira (MASP), Notie – Priceless, Dalva e Dito; Contemporary: Evvai, Tuju, D.O.M.; French: Bistrot Parigi, Les Présidents, Chef Rouge; Hamburger: Holy Burger, Z Deli Sandwiches, Coringa do Beco; Italian: Fame Osteria, Picchi, Nelita; Japanese: Goya Zushi, Shin-Zushi, Kuro; Meat: Osso, Veranda Grill, Dinho’s; Mixed Menu: Arturito, Manioca, Chez Claude; Pizza: Soffio Pizzaria, Org Pizzeria, Old Pizzas Artesnais; Trattoria: Elea Forneira, Trattorita Evvai , Shihoma Pasta Fresca; Vegetarian: Carrito Organic, Green Kitchen, Caracolla. And for Bar / Rrestaurant: Aconchegante Bar, Bar dos Cravos, Domo; and Wine Bar: Plou, Sede261, Bardega.

New Digital Michelin Guide for Rio and São Paulo

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After a gap of three years, the new digital edition of Brazil’s Michelin Guide was launched on 20 May 2024 at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro.

21 restaurants in Rio and São Paulo have been awarded a Michelin star. No restaurant got the top three star rating but two stars went to D.O.M., Evvai and Tuju in São Paulo and Lasai, ORO and Oteque in Rio de Janeiro.

One star restaurants include Fame Osteria, Huto, Jun Sakamoto, Kan Suke, Kazuo, Kinoshita, Kuro, Maní, Murakami, Oizumi Sushi, Picchi and Tangará in São Paulo and Cipriani, Mee and San Omakase in Rio de Janeiro. 

Brazil to Host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

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The FIFA Women’s World Cup and 31 teams will be flying down to Rio de Janeiro and nine other Brazilian cities in 2027 to join the Brazilian team after FIFA chose Brazil to host the 10th edition of the Women’s World Cup. The first nation to be handed the rights by an open vote, with member associations voting 119 to 78 in favour of Brazil over a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

Brazil has already successfully hosted the men’s World Cup in 1950 and 2014 and are expected to use the Maracanã Stadium (Rio de Janeiro), NeoQuímica Arena (São Paulo), Mineirão (Belo Horizonte), Mané Garrincha (Brasília), Fonte Nova (Salvador), Castelão (Fortaleza), Arena Pernambuco (Recife), Beira-Rio (Porto Alegre), Arena Pantanal (Cuiabá) and the Arena da Amazônia (Manaus) for games.

The exact dates of the tournament are not yet known, but probably June and July of 2027. The tournament will follow the same 32-team format as was used in 2023 in Australia and New Zealand.

Extra Flights Between Brazil and UK

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Good news for travel to-and-from Brazil and the UK with British Airways to expand its São Paulo, Guarulhos – London Heathrow operation from 29 October 2024 by three weekly flight from 7 to 10 frequencies.

The new flight is a daytime service from London (11.30-20.20) and overnight back (23.40-14.10 +1). Services to operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

These flight are in addition to the daily service between Heathrow and GIG Rio de Janeiro, that also connects to Buenos Aires. 

The Greatest Restaurants in Latin America 2013-2021

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As Latin America gets back to some form of normality, we have the list of what are considered to be the 100 best restaurants in Latin America “past and present”.

Due to the pandemic the organisers decided to come up with a retrospective list, which spans 12 countries and was created by aggregating the votes from all previous editions, all the way down to No.1, being crowned The Greatest Restaurant in Latin America 2013-2021. The top ten are:

  1. Central, Lima, Peru
  2. Maido, Lima, Peru
  3. D.O.M., São Paulo, Brazil
  4. Astrid y Gastón, Lima, Peru
  5. Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico
  6. Boragó, Santiago, Chile
  7. Maní, São Paulo, Brazil
  8. Quintonil, Mexico City, Mexico
  9. Tegui, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  10. Don Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Brazil has 17 restaurants listed in the Top 100 and they are:

  • 3 D.O.M., São Paulo, Brazil
  • 7 Maní, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 11 A Casa do Porco, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 22 Lasai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 23 Mocotó, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 41 Oteque, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 49 Manu, Curitiba, Brazil
  • 51 Oro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 54 Tuju, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 65 Evvai, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 66 Fasano, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 68 Glouton, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
  • 75 Tordesilhas, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 77 Soeta, Vitória, Brazil
  • 86 Arturito, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 88 Komah, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 90 Corrutela, São Paulo, Brazil

The short video counts them down:

New music festival – The Town – for São Paulo in 2023

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it has been confirmed that in September 2023 Rock in Rio will morph into “The Town”, a new music festival for São Paulo, which will take place at the Grand Prix circuit of Interlagos over two weekends.

600,000 people will be expected over the five days of the festival that has Heineken as its main sponsor and will be supported by TV Globo and Multishow. The stage set and setting will reflect the skyscrapers of São Paulo. It is probably that Brazil will see Rock in Rio and The Town on alternate years. There is certainly the demand.

For more information on The Town CLICK HERE

Pick of the top São Paulo restaurants for 2021 from Veja’s “Comer & Beber”

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Given the number of restaurants in São Paulo it can be useful to know what the top three in each category of Veja São Paulo’s list of best restaurants were in the 25th edition of “Comer & Beber”. The winner listed first. 

  • Best Overall Restaurant: Casa do Porco
  • Contemporary Brazilian: Maní / D.O.M. / Evvai 
  • Brazilian: A Baianeira (MASP) / Banzeiro / Jiquitaia 
  • Barbecue / Meat: Rubaiyat / Pobre Juan (Higienópolis) / Templo da Carne Marcos Bassi 
  • French: Président  / Bistrot Parigi / Chef Rouge 
  • Italian: Fame / Fasano / Nelita 
  • Trattoria: Lido Amici di Amici / Moma – Modern Mamma Osteria / Nino Cucina
  • Pizza: A Pizza da Mooca / Carlos / Deveras Pizza 
  • Japanese: Ryo / Kan Suke / Shin-Zushi 
  • Arab: Shahiya / Chef Benon / Monte Líbano 
  • Mixed: Chez Claude / Pipo / Skye 
  • Newcomer: Kazuo / Beefbar / Roi Méditerranée 
  • Hamburger: Z Deli Sandwiches / Fat Cow / Holy Burger 
  • Sandwich: Zoe Sandwich Shop / Gero Panini / Matilda Lanches 
  • Botequim / Bar: Esquina do Souza / Bar do Giba / Moela 
  • Cheap & Cheerful: Cuia Café / Jesuíno Brilhante / Petí Gastronomia / Pão com Carne
  • Ice Cream: Frida & Mina / Albero dei Gelati / Davvero Gelato Tradizionale 

“Comer & Beber”: Rio & São Paulo’s Best Restaurants in 2021

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Brazil’s most popular news magazine, Veja, also produces special editions for Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo and both produce and annual guide to the cities bars and restaurants, “Comer & Beber”. The guide has just published its 25th edition for both Rio and São Paulo and have also produced their list of the best in each city for 2021. They are:

RIO DE JANEIRO

  • Contemporary Brazilian: Oteque (Botafogo)
  • Barbecue / Churrascaria Rodizio: Churrascaria Palace (Copacabana)
  • Seafood: Escama (Jardim Botanico)
  • French: L’Etoile – Sheraton Rio (Leblon)
  • Italian: Grado (Jardim Botanico)
  • Pizza: Ferro e Farinha (Catete / Botafogo / Leblon)
  • Portuguese: Gajos D’Ouro (Ipanema)
  • Asian: Spicy Fish (Ipanema)
  • Japanese: San (Leblon)
  • Hamburger: Sabor D.O.C. (Leblon)
  • Veagan: Ganic Lab (Barra)
  • Gastropub: Pope (Ipanema)
  • Botequim / Bar: Bafo da Prainha
  • Cheap & Cheerful: Cantón (Copacabana)
  • Ice Cream: Mil Frutas (Ipanema / Leblon / Jardim Botanico / São Conrado / Barra)
  • Breakfast: Café 18 do Forte (Copacabana)
  • Kiosk: De Lamare (Posto 8 – Ipanema)
  • Best Terrace: Boteco Belmonte (Ipanema)

SÃO PAULO

  • Best Overall Restaurant: Casa do Porco (Centro)
  • Contemporary Brazilian: Maní (Jardim Paulistano)
  • Brazilian: A Baianeira (Masp – Av Paulista))
  • Barbecue / Meat: Rubaiyat (Itaim Bibi)
  • French: Président (Cerqueira César)
  • Italian: Fame (Jardim Paulista)
  • Trattoria: Lido Amici di Amici (Pinheiros)
  • Pizza: A Pizza da Mooca (Mooca)
  • Japanese: Ryo (Itaim Bibi)
  • Arab: Shahiya (Moema)
  • Mixed: Chez Claude (Itaim Bibi) 
  • Newcomer (Asian): Kazuo (Jardim Paulistano)
  • Hamburger: Z Deli Sandwiches (Pinheiros / Centro)
  • Sandwich: Zoe Sandwich Shop (Tatuapé)
  • Botequim / Bar: Esquina do Souza (Perdizes)
  • Cheap & Cheerful: Cuia Café (Edificio Copan – Centro) / Pão com Carne (Itaim Bibi)
  • Ice Cream: Frida & Mina (Pinheiros)

Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2020

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Despite all the challenges faced by the hospitality industry, the annual list of “Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants” was announced on 3 December. Bragging rights for the top spot went to Don Julio in Buenos Aires.

Nine restaurants on the list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants are to be found in Brazil. They are A Casa do Porco, D.O.M., Maní, Evvai, Mocotó and Corrutela in São Paulo; Oteque and Lasai in Rio de Janeiro; and Manu in Curitiba.

The full list to give food for thought is:

  • 1. Don Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 2. Maido, Lima, Peru
  • 3. Central, Lima, Peru
  • 4. A Casa do Porco, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 5. Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico
  • 6. Boragó, Santiago, Chile
  • 7. El Chato, Bogotá, Colombia
  • 8. Mishiguene, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 9. Rosetta, Mexico City, Mexico
  • 10. Osso Lima, Peru
  • 11. Quintonil, Mexico City, Mexico
  • 12. Oteque, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 13. D.O.M., São Paulo, Brazil
  • 14. Pangea, Monterrey, Mexico
  • 15. Alcalde, Guadalajara, Mexico
  • 16. Tegui, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 17. Sud 777, Mexico City, Mexico
  • 18. Kjolle, Lima, Peru
  • 19. Chila, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 20. Isolina, Lima, Peru
  • 21. Lasai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 22. Astrid y Gastón, Lima, Peru
  • 23. Maní, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 24. Mayta, Lima, Peru
  • 25. Harry Sasson, Bogotá, Colombia
  • 26. Evvai, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 27. Leo, Bogotá, Colombia
  • 28. Parador La Huella, José Ignacio, Uruguay
  • 29. Rafael, Lima, Peru
  • 30. Le Chique, Cancún, Mexico
  • 31. Nicos, Mexico City, Mexico
  • 32. De Patio, Santiago, Chile
  • 33., Mocotó, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 34. Gran Dabbang, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 35. Mil, Cusco, Peru
  • 36. Máximo Bistrot, Mexico City, Mexico
  • 37. Mérito, Lima, Peru
  • 38. Osaka, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 39. El Baqueano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 40, Narda Comedor, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 41. Restaurante 040, Santiago, Chile
  • 42. Maito, Panama City, Panama
  • 43. Aramburu, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 44. Manu, Curitiba, Brazil
  • 45. La Mar, Lima, Peru
  • 46. Ambrosía, Santiago, Chile
  • 47. El Preferido de Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 48. Nuema, Quito, Ecuador
  • 49. Celele, Cartagena, Colombia
  • 50. Corrutela, São Paulo, Brazil

Veja São Paulo picks best restaurants for 2020

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Despite Covid-19 and lockdown Veja São Paulo has still managed to produce its annual guide to São Paulo’s bars and restaurants and pick its best in a number of categories.

As a taster the top three for Brazilian cuisine in São Paulo are Jiquitaia, Tordesilhas and Banzeiro; for contemporary it is D.O.M., Maní and Corrutela; for meat, Varanda (photo), Rubaiyat and Templo da Carne Marcos Bassi; for French, Bistrot Parigi, Chef Rouge and Président; for Italian, Evvai, Picchi and Fasano; for Trattoria, Lido Amici, di Amici, Moma (Modern Mamma Osteria) and Antonietta Cucina; for Pizza, Deveras Pizza, Carlos and Leggera; for Japanese, Kan Suke, Shin-Zushi and Murakami; for Portuguese, Tasca da Esquina, Costa Nova and Quinta de Santa Maria; and for Arab, Monte Líbano, Miski and Farabbud.