Brazilian restaurants in The Southeast
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Ponto Chic
A São Paulo tradition, Ponto Chic is famous for its efficient, bow-tied staff and the extravagant bauru - a sandwich of beef, tomato, pickle and melted cheeses on French bread.
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O Passo
In a lovely 18th-century building, this restaurant has intimate candlelit rooms with marbled walls; outside, the relaxed terrace overlooking the Casa de Contos is ideal for an after-dinner drink. Everything’s superb – pizza, pasta, salads and the wine list! On Tuesday nights, don’t miss the rodizio de pizzas (all-you-can-eat pizza, R$21.90).
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Casa do Ouvidor
Just downhill from Praça Tiradentes, Ouvidor has garnered numerous awards for its comida mineira (typical cuisine of Minas Gerais) main meals. The ancient upstairs dining room is especially appealing at night, when low lighting enhances its rustic charm. Definitely come with an empty stomach – portions are immense.
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Xapuri
This local institution features fabulous Mineiro food served at picnic tables under a thatched roof, with hammocks close at hand for premeal children’s entertainment or postmeal relaxation. The traditional wood stove blazes up front, while colorful Mineiro desserts are attractively displayed in two long cases.
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Brasil a Gosto
At once cozy and modern, this remarkable new Jardins institution has won kudos for its innovative takes on classic Brazilian dishes and ingredients, from carne do sol (tasty, salted meat, grilled and served with beans, rice and vegetables) to Amazonian fruits such as the berry-like açai.
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Green
There are lots of snack stands throughout Parque Do Ibirapuera, but you can get a full meal at the Green, between the Museu de Arte Moderna and the Museu Afro-Brasil, which serves a hearty per-kilo buffet. To get to the park take bus 775-A 'Jardim Aldagiza' from the metro station.
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Bené da Flauta
Directly below Igreja de São Francisco, this place occupies two levels of a gorgeous colonial sobrado (mansion). The open, airy atmosphere, the views and the wine list nicely complement the menu of trout, steak, pasta and Mineiro specialties, all presented with flair.
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Tragaluz
This restaurant prides itself on innovative home cooking served with artistic flair. Desserts here are especially divine; try the goiabada frita Tragaluz, guava paste mixed with cashews, fried and served on a bed of catupiry cheese with guava ice cream.
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Café Geraes
Well-heeled students and artists favor this trendy spot to sip wine, talk shop and linger over creatively prepared salads, pasta, salmon and steak dishes. On weekdays, try the prato executivo lunch – main dish, salad, dessert, juice and coffee for only R$20.
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Cheiro Verde
The best place in Vila for a generous prato feito (plate of the day) with grilled meat or fish, plus rice, beans and salad, this simply but clean and airy place attracts tourists and locals alike. The fresh juices are excellent and good value.
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Lanchonete Bom Jesus
The best of a string of decent, simple eateries known as lanchonetes along Rua Augusta, Bom Jesus is clean, well run and has great-value meals including rice, beans, grilled meat and a drink, all for under R$10.
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Janela do Rosário
This sweet little restaurant with candlelit tables on the cobblestones overlooking Igreja do Rosário serves salads, sandwiches and some creative vegetarian and fish offerings. There's live music on weekends.
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Bovinus
With a diverse salad bar and a huge variety of grilled meats, the Bovinus buffet is a classic Brazilian churrascaria, even if the ambiance is somewhat sterile. At lunch, the same is available by weight.
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Café e Livraria Cultural
Tucked away just below the tourist office, this little café with exposed stone walls has simple food, fancy coffee drinks and a clean, relaxed feel. A good place to pore over the map and get your bearings.
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Sabor de Minas
Sabor Minas has a varied menu and some of the best prices in town. Their picanha na pedra (tri-tip steak grilled on a stone) is especially recommended; plates are large enough to share.
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Churrascaria Aliados
Cheap eats for lunch until late afternoon. A doggedly old-fashioned lunch-counter joint with grouchy waiters, swift service and tasty grub at bargain prices.
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Bar do Lucio
On the quieter side of the square, this newly opened local hangout has its own art gallery and is a great spot for a simple meal, with live music nightly.
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Deguste
Deguste has a 26-item lunchtime buffet; the á la carte evening menu focuses on fish and meat entrées, accompanied by live music on weekends.
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Restaurante Porto
The delicious European-influenced Brazilian cuisine at Porto recently earned it a spot on the Condé Nast list of the world's 100 best restaurants.
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Estalagem do Sabor
One of Tiradentes’ finest restaurants, Estalagem specializes in meat and comida mineira supplemented by a good wine list.
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Restaurante Tia Inês
For an inexpensive meal of rice, beans, salad and grilled meat or fish, head to this simple eatery in the center of town.
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Café e Cia
An old favorite with an airy back seating area overlooking the creek. The self-service lunch focuses on Mineiro fare.
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Quinto do Ouro
Prices are high here, but the quality and variety of the Mineiro food, including meat grilled to order, is superb.
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Chalet dos Caldos
This rustic spot with beautiful stone walls serves delicious soup and local dishes large enough to share.
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