Sao Paulo - Itaim Bibi Vila Olímpia - All Types

Av. São Gabriel, 600 , Sao Paulo 01435-000
11-7711-5655

nBox

Twelve stacked shipping containers elegantly transform an empty gravel lot into a pop-up tapas bar/lounge/art space. Abundant skylights and high-ceilinged central seating area seamlessly alleviate ... read more

R. Joaquim Floriano, 414, Sao Paulo 04534-002
11-3073-1301

Karaoke Kenji

Singles and doubles do their best and loudest Lady Gaga impressions, likely to compete with the equally blaring décor. Vibe is a German indoor biergarten meets decorator with an Asian fetish... read more

R. Jeronimo da Veiga, 461, Sao Paulo 04536-001
11-2362-9971

Brasserie Kosebasi

International chain keeps 90% of menu the same as its Istanbul forefather, with clean, Mediterranean-inspired, all-white interior and walls decorated with large-scale henna patterns. Financial-dist... read more

R. Lopes Neto, 15, Sao Paulo 04533-030
11-3078-5808

Ping Pong

Ancient Chinese silk-trade-route teahouse ritual resurrected by British chain upholds tradition of matching fragrant tea with dim sum while chewing the fat with fellow armchair travelers. Cheeky, m... read more

Av. Juscelino Kubitschek, 279, Sao Paulo 04543-010
11-3045-0043

Kaa

Crowning jewel of Wallpaper's 2010 Design Awards as Best New Restaurant is an Atlantic forest in the middle of Sao Paulo's concrete jungle. Although diners could be convinced they're hearing the sq... read more

R. Jeronimo da Veiga, 149 , Sao Paulo 04536-000
11-3873-6922

Wall Street Bar

Straight-laced amateurs mix with pro high rollers (read: bankers, finance types) and sit at terminals to focus attention on the rise and fall of drink prices and make orders accordingly. Think Anta... read more

R. Bandeira Paulista, 812, Sao Paulo 04532-012
11-3073-1417

Consagrado

High-end, contemporary adaptation of boteco trades in tiles and framed photos of a typical ‘60s Rio de Janeiro-style bar for candle-lit tables, low lighting and shelves stacked with high-brow... read more

Av. Faria Lima, 4433, Sao Paulo 04538-133
11-2843-8888

Oggi Cucina & Vino

Sophisticated cucina built in an amalgamation of buildings is blanketed in natural light, with potted plants on walls and enough brick and wood to make you feel like you stepped off that Rome main ... read more

R. Amauri, 328, Sao Paulo 01448-000
11-3079-4819

Trindade

High-end restaurant known for its bacalhau (codfish) dishes goes out on a limb by hiring a street artist to add metropolitan flavor with an antique city scene airbrushed onto an old truck tarp, pro... read more

Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2996, Sao Paulo 01452-000
11-3074-0110

Octavio Cafe

Octavio Cafe takes the coffee theme to full roast. Moneyed java heads enter a massive, coffee bean-shaped oval room. Dark brown, Eames-like swivel chairs also mock its curves, which makes the place... read more

R. Amauri, 319 , Sao Paulo 01448-000
11-3078-0099

Forneria San Paolo

Award-winning, upscale, chic panini place with wood floors. Cosmopolitan describes not a drink but the clientele, who nosh in front of an open kitchen with brick oven that turns out pizzas as fast ... read more

R. Joao Cachoeira, 107, Sao Paulo 04535-010
11-3702-9600

Melia Jardim Europa

Sophisticated hotel is top of the line for the Tryp chain. Expansive lobby gives hints of grandeur, but rooms keep it in check. Eucalyptus-smelling Green Floor geared for ecologically inclined, wit... read more

R. Doutor Renato Paes de Barros, 127, Sao Paulo 04530-000
11-3079-4028

Sao Pedro Sao Paulo

Hard-core retro drinking den gives instant VIP membership to those who buy a bottle of whiskey, labeled and saved by the bar for the next time the customer comes in. Wood paneling and dark ceiling-... read more

R. Tabapua, 658, Sao Paulo 04533-002
11-3078-5368

Esfiha Paco

Esfiha Paco remains radically under-hyped despite its age. Vehemently loyal white-collar pros from the neighborhood purport it has the best esfihas in town, which is something to remember the place... read more

Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2883, Sao Paulo 01452-000
11-3078-9461

Hamburguinho

A red rectangular counter serves as the only seating places at this low-key, bare-bones burger joint, whose secret sauce crowning the patties is the heavy house herbed mayo. Ask for it on the side ... read more

R. Quata, 633, Sao Paulo 04546-044
11-3846-8136

Moca Bonita

Set in the best spot in Vila O, chilled sea-faring resto-bar with sea faring antiques scattered around- somebody’s old pirate grandpa’s things stylishly arranged. Wooden decks and ropes... read more