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We've compiled the best of the best in Centro - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Bar da Dona Onça, located in the iconic Copan Building in São Paulo, offers an authentic gastronomic experience with dishes that celebrate Brazilian cuisine. The cozy atmosphere, charming decor, and attentive service make this bar a must-visit spot in the city. You should definitely try the Arroz de Rabada, a rich and flavorful oxtail rice dish. Pair it with their signature Caipirinha de Jabuticaba.
A Casa do Porco reached the seventh position in the World's 50 Best Restaurants ranking in 2022, becoming the highest-ranked Brazilian restaurant on the list at the time. This achievement solidified its reputation as one of the top global dining destinations. The restaurant offers a relaxed and modern atmosphere. Its menu is a celebration of pork; the porco sanzé, a crispy and succulent pork belly crackling (called torresmo or pururuca) is a must-try dish that goes really well with a crisp, cold beer.
Quests for quick, cheap, and good food should start near São Paulo's origins at this greasy spoon that's open 24 hours a day. Estadão's recipe for staying in business for more than four decades is its succulent pernil (roast pork) sandwich, a staple of the local street food scene.
Facing a little Centro flower market, this romantic Parisian-style bistro has been around for five decades and has witnessed more than its share of wedding proposals. Surrounded by wood-paneled walls decorated with art that nods at famous French artists, you can dine on such delights as gigot aux soissons (roast leg of lamb in its own juices, served with white beans), canard à l'orange (roast duck in an orange sauce), and a classic crème brûlée.
