2 Best Restaurants in São Paulo, Brazil

Almanara

$$$ | Jardins

Part of a chain of Lebanese semifast-food outlets, Almanara is perfect for a quick lunch of hummus, tabbouleh, grilled chicken, and rice. A full-blown restaurant also on the premises offers up Lebanese specialties rodízio style, meaning you're served continuously until you can ingest no more.

Rua Oscar Freire 523, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01426–001, Brazil
11-3085–6916
Known For
  • food that is quick and delicious
  • Lebanese favorites, like falafel, and chicken with rice and almonds
  • artisanal ingredients
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted

Arábia

$$$$ | Jardins

For almost 20 years Arábia has served traditional Lebanese cuisine at this beautiful high-ceilinged restaurant. Simple dishes such as hummus and stuffed grape leaves are executed with aplomb, and the lamb melts in your mouth.

Rua Haddock Lobo 1397, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01414–003, Brazil
11-3061–2203
Known For
  • dishes you can share, like meat-stuffed artichokes
  • executive lunch menu (an appetizer, cold dish, meat dish, drink, dessert, and coffee)
  • ataife (a type of crepe filled with pistachios or cream)
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted