São Paulo is a city that rightly prides itself on its gastronomic excellence, offering not only the best of Brazilian cuisine, especially the barbecue houses, but also a truly eclectic mix of restaurants serving dishes from the four corners of the globe. For many food critics, São Paulo now boasts the best selection of top restaurants in the world.

For that reason alone you will want to know what are the picks from Veja São Paulo’s restaurant guide “Comer & Beber”, which like Veja Rio is celebrating its 25th edition. Not exactly the same categories as Rio, but Veja’s best in São Paulo for 2021 are (and see if you agree):

• Best Overall Restaurant: Casa do Porco (Centro)
• Contemporary Brazilian: Maní (Jardim Paulistano)
• Brazilian: A Baianeira (Masp – Av Paulista))
• Barbecue / Meat: Rubaiyat (Itaim Bibi)
• French: Président (Cerqueira César)
• Italian: Fame (Jardim Paulista)
• Trattoria: Lido Amici di Amici (Pinheiros)
• Pizza: A Pizza da Mooca (Mooca)
• Japanese: Ryo (Itaim Bibi)
• Arab: Shahiya (Moema)
• Mixed: Chez Claude (Itaim Bibi) 
• Newcomer (Asian): Kazuo (Jardim Paulistano)
• Hamburger: Z Deli Sandwiches (Pinheiros / Centro)
• Sandwich: Zoe Sandwich Shop (Tatuapé)
• Botequim / Bar: Esquina do Souza (Perdizes)
• Cheap & Cheerful: Cuia Café (Edificio Copan – Centro) / Pão com Carne (Itaim Bibi)
• Ice Cream: Frida & Mina (Pinheiros)