The Best New São Paulo Restaurants to Try Right Now
From Érick Jacquin's seafood bistro to Amazonian fish grilled over fire, here are six notable São Paulo restaurants that opened over the past year, with neighborhoods, chefs and real prices for newcomers. The post The Best New São Paulo Restaurants to Try Right Now appeared first on The Rio Times .
A wave of new restaurants opened in São Paulo between September 2025 and July 2026, providing a great opportunity for newcomers to explore the city's food scene. Esteemed chefs, wine lovers, and Amazonian cooks have all planted new flags across the city, many located in neighborhoods worth visiting.
French chef Érick Jacquin, a MasterChef Brasil judge and star of the show, opened Jojo on the ground floor of the W São Paulo hotel in Vila Olímpia. The French bistro focuses on fish and seafood with a technique-driven menu. The set executive menu costs between R$149 and R$190 (US$29 to US$37) for a starter, main, and dessert, with an all-you-can-eat couvert available for R$49 (about US$9) and optional wine pairings.
Brazilian finalist on MasterChef Profissionais, D’Heaven, brought her cooking to São Paulo in October 2025. Her contemporary French bistro, D’Heaven, located in the Jardins district, serves food with a Brazilian accent and live fire. Lunch menus are about R$119 (US$23) for three courses, while mains range from R$89 to R$145 (US$17 to US$28).
Pinheiros' Lita quickly became a popular spot, thanks to chef Tássia Magalhães and sommelier Danyel Steinle from the acclaimed Nelita. The wine bar boasts over 400 labels and a short menu of shareable bistro-style dishes. With only 44 seats and no reservations, guests should arrive early or expect a wait. The lunch menu is about R$119 (US$23) for three courses, while à la carte mains range from R$89 to R$145 (US$17 to US$28).
Mata Città, an ambitious Italian restaurant in Bela Vista, opened in December 2025. With a theme rooted in São Paulo's immigration history, the setting alone makes it worthwhile. Located in the Cidade Matarazzo complex, it is mid-range in price and a comfortable choice for a celebratory lunch.
S Paulo's Amazonian restaurant, Casa do Saulo, opened in July 2026 inside a century-old mansion at Rua Bela Cintra 954 in Consolação. Specializing in genuine Amazonian and Pará-style cooking, the menu features grilled river fish over fire, with signature mains ranging from R$259 to R$319 (US$50 to US$61).
Rodrigo Oliveira, a respected chef, opened a third Mocotó branch in Vila Clementino in July 2026. The contemporary Northeastern, or sertaneja, cuisine features dishes like dadinhos de tapioca and baião de dois, with prices ranging from R$30 to R$80 (US$6 to US$15) per plate.
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