How was this Top 10 list compiled?

The list is based on expert reviews, local food critic ratings, and customer feedback from 2025–2026, emphasizing culinary innovation, service quality, and consistency.

What types of cuisine are featured in the Top 10?

The list includes a mix of Brazilian fine dining, contemporary Japanese, Italian, and fusion restaurants that reflect São Paulo's diverse gastronomic scene.

What is the average price range for these restaurants?

Most restaurants on the list are upscale, with main courses ranging from R$80 to R$250 per person, excluding drinks and desserts.

Do I need to make reservations in advance?

Yes, reservations are strongly recommended, often required, and should be made at least several days ahead, especially for dinner on weekends.

Are these restaurants located in specific neighborhoods?

The top restaurants are concentrated in neighborhoods like Jardins, Itaim Bibi, Pinheiros, and Vila Olímpia, which are known for high-end dining and accessibility.

Top 10 Restaurants in Sao Paulo 2026

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#1
D.O.M.
Alex Atala's legendary restaurant showcasing Brazilian ingredients through innovative contemporary cuisine.
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#2
A Casa do Porco
A celebrated pork-focused restaurant consistently ranked among the best in Latin America.
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#3
Maní
Chef Helena Rizzo's refined Brazilian cuisine blending indigenous ingredients with modern techniques.
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#4
Mocoto
Rodrigo Oliveira's beloved restaurant bringing the bold flavors of Brazil's Northeast to Sao Paulo.
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#5
Fasano
An iconic Italian-Brazilian fine dining institution offering impeccable service and classic dishes since 1902.
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#6
Arturito
Paola Carosella's farm-to-table restaurant celebrating seasonal Brazilian produce with Mediterranean influences.
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#7
Evvai
Chef Luiz Filipe Souza's tasting-menu destination blending Italian heritage with Brazilian soul.
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#8
Corrutela
A wood-fire-driven restaurant championing small producers and the zero-waste philosophy.
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#9
Metzi
A modern Mexican-Brazilian fusion restaurant with bold flavors and a lively atmosphere in Pinheiros.
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#10
Banzeiro
Amazonian cuisine brought to the city, featuring river fish, exotic fruits, and indigenous techniques.
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#1
D.O.M.
Alex Atala's legendary restaurant showcasing Brazilian ingredients through innovative contemporary cuisine.
Get it →
Details →
0
#2
A Casa do Porco
A celebrated pork-focused restaurant consistently ranked among the best in Latin America.
Get it →
Details →
0
#3
Maní
Chef Helena Rizzo's refined Brazilian cuisine blending indigenous ingredients with modern techniques.
Get it →
Details →
0
#4
Mocoto
Rodrigo Oliveira's beloved restaurant bringing the bold flavors of Brazil's Northeast to Sao Paulo.
Get it →
Details →
0
#5
Fasano
An iconic Italian-Brazilian fine dining institution offering impeccable service and classic dishes since 1902.
Get it →
Details →
0
#6
Arturito
Paola Carosella's farm-to-table restaurant celebrating seasonal Brazilian produce with Mediterranean influences.
Get it →
Details →
0
#7
Evvai
Chef Luiz Filipe Souza's tasting-menu destination blending Italian heritage with Brazilian soul.
Get it →
Details →
0
#8
Corrutela
A wood-fire-driven restaurant championing small producers and the zero-waste philosophy.
Get it →
Details →
0
#9
Metzi
A modern Mexican-Brazilian fusion restaurant with bold flavors and a lively atmosphere in Pinheiros.
Get it →
Details →
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#10
Banzeiro
Amazonian cuisine brought to the city, featuring river fish, exotic fruits, and indigenous techniques.
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Details →

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#1
D.O.M.
Alex Atala's legendary restaurant showcasing Brazilian ingredients through innovative contemporary cuisine.
Get it →
Details →
0
#2
A Casa do Porco
A celebrated pork-focused restaurant consistently ranked among the best in Latin America.
Get it →
Details →
0
#3
Maní
Chef Helena Rizzo's refined Brazilian cuisine blending indigenous ingredients with modern techniques.
Get it →
Details →
0
#4
Mocoto
Rodrigo Oliveira's beloved restaurant bringing the bold flavors of Brazil's Northeast to Sao Paulo.
Get it →
Details →
0
#5
Fasano
An iconic Italian-Brazilian fine dining institution offering impeccable service and classic dishes since 1902.
Get it →
Details →
0
#6
Arturito
Paola Carosella's farm-to-table restaurant celebrating seasonal Brazilian produce with Mediterranean influences.
Get it →
Details →
0
#7
Evvai
Chef Luiz Filipe Souza's tasting-menu destination blending Italian heritage with Brazilian soul.
Get it →
Details →
0
#8
Corrutela
A wood-fire-driven restaurant championing small producers and the zero-waste philosophy.
Get it →
Details →
0
#9
Metzi
A modern Mexican-Brazilian fusion restaurant with bold flavors and a lively atmosphere in Pinheiros.
Get it →
Details →
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#10
Banzeiro
Amazonian cuisine brought to the city, featuring river fish, exotic fruits, and indigenous techniques.
Get it →
Details →

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