🍖 1.

Churrascarias (Barbecue)

— 4 restaurants

1. Fogo de Chão — Traditional Brazilian barbecue
2. 348 Argentine BBQ — Argentine-style barbecue
3. Pobre Juan — Barbecue with a Brazilian touch
4. NB Steak — Premium steakhouse experience

🥩 2.

Carnes & Grill Contemporâneo

— 2 restaurants

1. Selvagem (Ibirapuera) — Modern grill restaurant inside Ibirapuera Park
2. Novo restaurante de carnes (Ibirapuera) — New high-quality meat restaurant inside the park

🐟 3.

Frutos do Mar (Seafood)

— 1 restaurant

1. Rufinus (Mário Ferraz) — Classic Brazilian-style seafood

🍔 4.

Hambúrgueres (Burgers)

— 4 restaurants

1. Madeiro — Famous Brazilian burger chain
2. Burdog — Local favorite, classic burger shop
3. Vinil Burger — Artisanal burgers, casual vibe
4. Burger (Iguatemi) — Gourmet burgers inside luxury mall

🥙 5.

Árabe e Mediterrâneo (Arabic & Mediterranean)

— 2 restaurants

1. Almanara — Traditional Lebanese cuisine
2. Brasserie Vittoria (Juscelino) — Arabic and Mediterranean specialties

🇩🇪 6.

Alemão e Fusion Internacional

— 2 restaurants

1. O Alemão — Famous for “bife com páprica e arroz do Alemão” (beef with paprika & rice)
2. Rascal — Brazilian-Italian fusion with buffet style

🍕 7.

Pizzarias (Pizza)

— 3 restaurants

1. Camelo — Classic São Paulo-style pizza
2. Brás (Pinheiros) — Famous artisanal pizza
3. Veridiana — Elegant atmosphere and delicious pizzas

🍣 8.

Japonesa (Japanese – Top)

— 3 restaurants

1. Kinoshita — High-end contemporary Japanese cuisine
2. Oizumi Sushi — Traditional Japanese flavors
3. Shin Sushi — Most traditional and high-end; a reference among chefs

🥐 9.

Padarias & Doces (Bakeries & Sweets)

— 2 places

1. Brigaderia — Brazilian brigadeiros (chocolate truffles)
2. Padarias de bairro — Neighborhood bakeries for breakfast & lunch (pão de queijo, pão na chapa, smoothies, steak and rice)

🇧🇷 10.

Comida Brasileira Tradicional (Traditional Brazilian Food)

— 5 restaurants

1. Bolinha (Av. Europa) — Classic Brazilian feijoada
2. Museu da Casa Brasileira — Brazilian dishes with Amazonian influence
3. Mocotó (Zona Norte) — Famous chef, Northeastern Brazilian food; near Pedra Grande viewpoint
4. Maní — Chef Helena Rizzo; Brazilian haute cuisine
5. Balaio IMS (Paulista) — Brazilian food inside Instituto Moreira Salles

🌶️ 11.

Comida Baiana & Moquecas (Bahian & Fish Stew)

— 3 restaurants

1. Moqueca Capixaba — Lighter version with olive oil & annatto (Espírito Santo style)
2. Moqueca Baiana — Rich version with coconut milk & dendê oil (Bahia style)
3. Consulado Bahiano (Pinheiros) — Delicious Bahian food and moquecas

🥪 12.

Clássicos Paulistanos (Iconic São Paulo Spots)

— 2 places

1. Estadão — Famous pork sandwich, São Paulo classic
2. Mercado Municipal — Traditional mortadella sandwich