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Best French restaurants in Brazil
Top Rated French restaurants
Top Reviewed French restaurants
Le Bife
Chef Rouge
La Tartine
Freddy
La Casserole
Le Jazz
ICI Bistro
Esther Rooftop
Le Jazz Brasserie
Canaille
Reviews
Great place. A wonderful value. I think I'll go back tomorrow!
This may be just the BEST restaurant in São Paulo so far. The food was simply AMAZING, the service was excellent and the price was really fair.
I'd come back often to try different dishes.
I'd come back often to try different dishes.
Always nice food and drinks. Perfect service. Easy parking
Great food and service. Lovely waiter the egg mushroom starter amazing
Good Service😳
simply incredible. I had a great experience with the front desk.
So seems that we eat better French food in São Paulo than in Paris. Shame on you Paris! shame on you! le Jazz serves perfectly executed french vernacular cuisine. Bravo. le cochon de lait est extraordinaire.
Restaurant bar idéal pour les soirées entre amis. Il y a un grand espace en hauteur pour s'y retrouver et des tables pour 2 au rez-de-chaussée pour les amoureux qui veulent être tranquilles ! On y mange très bien, les plats sont vraiment bons et les cocktails bien servis. Je recommande vivement la mousse au chocolat 🍫😋.
Un lieu super sympa pour les soirées.
Un lieu super sympa pour les soirées.
Good presentation but it was a pity that our steaks were overcooked and dry 😕
Absolutely fabulous the best coconut shrimp in town. Great people great atmosphere. You’ll enjoy yourself tremendously.
Best French food I’ve had in SP. Service was excellent and it’s a really beautiful restaurant.
Wonderful food, very professional staff and amazing service. A very impressive experience in a small and beautiful setting. Highly recommend it!
I have had several bad meals here. I have learned my lesson. Poor cuts of meat and very overpriced. There are 10 options on the street better than this place. Expensive for what you received. Terrible wine list. Hotel restaurant. Total hustle.
Perfect food, nice staff and big portions. No complaints
The worst meal so far in São Paulo on this trip! Once a world class restaurant, now Chef Rouge is an unmitigated disaster. Expensive, limited menu, heavy sauces (not the delicate French sauces they once boasted), and such a disappointment! Many other restaurants in the area are half as expensive & have much better food. No wonder the place is empty! Stay away!!!!
Lovely bistro, kind staff. I choose not he entrecôte and my meat is always very well done and they did it perfectly. The waitress even asked me to cut and see if I was happy. The sauce was very nice.Dessert creme brûlée and the egg foam 👌🏽
It's not a bad place, but you can notice that you're paying more for a "name" and location. Good times, though.
The beef is ok but I came for lunch set, so they might have better steaks at other times and for other parts. The side dishes are amazing though and they kept coming and giving me more. I was satisfied that I could try a variety of them. Also really like their fries and farofas.
Food was delicious, perfectly sone duck magret in a lovely sauce. The pate we had as a starter was really good too. Service was very friendly and attentive. Great well-located bistrô in São Paulo.
Great place and very good food ...
Only the acoustic is a bit too hard and too loud
Only the acoustic is a bit too hard and too loud
For em one of the best French restaurants in town
Overall ok.
The view is good, but the restaurant itself is average. Service lacked attention and service staff seemed lost, not sure of what the dish of the day was, taking about 20min to bring water to the table, among other things. Food was good but the lack of description on the menu makes it incredibly hard for people with dietary restrictions (then once you ask the waiter that the dish is made of they seem to have no idea). Service fee of 13% instead of the regular 10% felt like a ripoff considering the service we got.
The view is good, but the restaurant itself is average. Service lacked attention and service staff seemed lost, not sure of what the dish of the day was, taking about 20min to bring water to the table, among other things. Food was good but the lack of description on the menu makes it incredibly hard for people with dietary restrictions (then once you ask the waiter that the dish is made of they seem to have no idea). Service fee of 13% instead of the regular 10% felt like a ripoff considering the service we got.
Historic restaurant on the square, la Casserole offers amazing cocktails, a decent wine selection and decent french food.
The steak tartare I ordered was coming without an egg yolk, and the presentation of it was really ugly (looks like someone puked in my plate) but the fries (although without any salt, common in Brazil) where delicious.
The service was slow (in particular drinks) and the waiters wouldn't be able to tell me what on their menu had gluten or lactose...
The steak tartare I ordered was coming without an egg yolk, and the presentation of it was really ugly (looks like someone puked in my plate) but the fries (although without any salt, common in Brazil) where delicious.
The service was slow (in particular drinks) and the waiters wouldn't be able to tell me what on their menu had gluten or lactose...
amazing food, great place, excellent services
Service is absolutely terrible. They took 1h to deliver each plate, didn’t apologize, were out of orange (also w/o any apologies)… insane!
It’s indeed a very good French place. The name screams French and so the menu. It’s definitely upscale and expensive but it’s worth it. The wine selection is also quite good. I actually might go back.
Excellent beef steak restaurant.
We ordered CANAPÉ DE TARTAR DE SALMÃO, ENTRECÔTE PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS and FILET MIGNON DE CORDEIRO.
Their meets were very delicious and tender even ponto mais.
If you order a meet, it is including Potato, grilled onion, lasagna, spinach and so on.
They will serve it after your meet is ready on your table.
We ordered CANAPÉ DE TARTAR DE SALMÃO, ENTRECÔTE PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS and FILET MIGNON DE CORDEIRO.
Their meets were very delicious and tender even ponto mais.
If you order a meet, it is including Potato, grilled onion, lasagna, spinach and so on.
They will serve it after your meet is ready on your table.
Went with lovely company, which made ours a wonderful experience. Food was great, wine was good, service was wonderful.
I'm upset about my carbonara... It was too salty, I used to that egg should go on the top of pasta and sauce should be creamy. And also price for this meal is too high.
Wine was good, so I will give 3 stars instead of 2.
Wine was good, so I will give 3 stars instead of 2.
Elegant French restaurant in the Jardins neighborhood. Traditional French dishes and with their special duck dishes.
The food was very good, so was the Ambiente. However it takes too much time to get the food for me.
It took 45+ minutes just to get the entry. It took 90+ minutes total for a full menu. Too long for a lunch…
It took 45+ minutes just to get the entry. It took 90+ minutes total for a full menu. Too long for a lunch…
Chocolate cake was heavenly!
The duck, pate, goats cheese and frogs legs were all great too!
Stylish decoration and lovely homely atmosphere and good service and fabulous wine!
The duck, pate, goats cheese and frogs legs were all great too!
Stylish decoration and lovely homely atmosphere and good service and fabulous wine!
After this meal, I told my wife that I hope we get food this good while in Paris when we travel there in June. The ambiance is great, and our table had a wonderful view into the tiny kitchen were 5 cooks and a dishwasher were pumping out amazing French food. The bread and butter were phenomenal. The tuna tartare was very fresh. The duck with mandarin was cooked perfectly and the potatoes were so creamy. And my wife loved the goat cheese salad with a fresh, light dressing. The chocolate with macadamia nut pie was superb as well. This restaurant is truly a little gem in Pinheiros.
amazing French cuisine with excellent service
Charming traditional French restaurant right in front a flower stall in downtown Sao Paulo. Recently renovated the food remains as good as before. Worth the visit
Hidden gem! Michelin-star worthy authentic French cuisine at very reasonable prices. Gustavo is a charming and professional server that will make your meal a memorable experience. We will be back!
I am looking forward to return to Le Bife. Not only was the food incredible and the steak delicious, but I loved the side dishes which are given out in abundance - all of which left me wanting more. The service at Le Bife is fantastic and the staff treat allergies with the utmost importance and care. Our waiter, Sydney, was kind, empathetic, and helpful and I think the whole staff quickly new about my allergies (nuts and tomatoes) and took good care of me. The service was so good we had to pass on our appreciation to the manager who was equally nice. I’ll be back soon.
Traditional French restaurant in the lovely, but run-down, Largo do Arouche. I didn't find the menu or food very authentically French, but the food was still a very tasty take on Brazilian/French food. The dining room is beautiful and service was efficient and attentive.
During weekdays there is an interesting two course menu offered for R$56 or three course menu for R$64 on offer, with two or three different choices for starter, main course and dessert. Drinks on the pricey side, but not outrageously so.
Definitely recommended for French-inspired food in a beautiful setting.
During weekdays there is an interesting two course menu offered for R$56 or three course menu for R$64 on offer, with two or three different choices for starter, main course and dessert. Drinks on the pricey side, but not outrageously so.
Definitely recommended for French-inspired food in a beautiful setting.
One of the most traditional French restaurants in São Paulo. The food is meticulously made and ambience follow the French aura.
The service is competent and kind.
A must see in downtown!
The service is competent and kind.
A must see in downtown!
The view at this restaurant is not the only great feature. It also offers some good quality food with a great variety of dishes.
Drinks were really good as well.
This is a great alternative to the neighboring rooftop (Terraco Italia) which feels outdated.
Contrary, this restaurant is casual and very welcoming.
Drinks were really good as well.
This is a great alternative to the neighboring rooftop (Terraco Italia) which feels outdated.
Contrary, this restaurant is casual and very welcoming.
With a Jazz memorabilia everywhere this french style restaurant is nice and has a good menu. Meat is my option of choice (either the poivre and moutard)
We ordered delivery through i food!
Camembert empanado, Presunto serrano, Le jazz salad grande, Steak tartare, Baby beef angus, Farfalle au postou eu Chevre, Langue a lá moutarde, L’ Entrecote for five of us.
Food was well packed and good quality!
It’s of course nicer eating at the restaurant however we really enjoyed and appreciate the delivery service!
We especially loved Camembert empanado(Cheese)and Farfalle au postou(Pasta with pesto).
Camembert empanado, Presunto serrano, Le jazz salad grande, Steak tartare, Baby beef angus, Farfalle au postou eu Chevre, Langue a lá moutarde, L’ Entrecote for five of us.
Food was well packed and good quality!
It’s of course nicer eating at the restaurant however we really enjoyed and appreciate the delivery service!
We especially loved Camembert empanado(Cheese)and Farfalle au postou(Pasta with pesto).
A must go in SP!
We took a long time to decide on what to eat and for sure didn’t get the octopus wrong!
As you can see, for the desert we just had to order it all!
Great place for a weekend lunch when you have no rush, so there’s enough time to enjoy the experience.
We took a long time to decide on what to eat and for sure didn’t get the octopus wrong!
As you can see, for the desert we just had to order it all!
Great place for a weekend lunch when you have no rush, so there’s enough time to enjoy the experience.
Fantastic bistro. Loved it. Great steak and chips.
It is a gem of a place in a quieter side of Bela Vista / Consolação region. Lovely French bistro mixing a somewhat Montmartre vibe with a bucolic Paulista avenue atmosphere. I love going there with friends to chat, eat great quiche and drink fine wine. Great service/ food for a reasonable price. On Thursdays and Fridays they serve a delicious lamb couscous that is very well served and delicious!
Great food and Customer Service. I would recommend the Entrecôte as the main course and the Petit Gateau for desert... That ia delicious!!!!
Good food. Good service.
Too pretentious. It's an old days kind of restaurant, with zero novelty whatsoever and expensive dishes.
Don’t meddle with classics. Fabulous service classic French including amazing kidneys. highly recommended
nice & cozy french bistrot that shows its former belgian vocation in few belgian flavored recipes such as the estouffade de boeuf, a carbonnade like braized meat with absinte instead of black beer.
moules et frites impeccables. a great tartare, second only to the almost extinct le vin & way better than le jazz, just to mention two other french bistrot in town.
delicious lamb rack and so on. as a repeated customer I tried almost everything & the food never disappoints. great desserts. a plus: it accepts reservation & has linen table cloths. medium to high priced.
moules et frites impeccables. a great tartare, second only to the almost extinct le vin & way better than le jazz, just to mention two other french bistrot in town.
delicious lamb rack and so on. as a repeated customer I tried almost everything & the food never disappoints. great desserts. a plus: it accepts reservation & has linen table cloths. medium to high priced.
#5*Brasil - the last resistant of super quality old-fashioned French restaurants ins the southern hemisphere.
The devil is always in the details, and same goes for this bistro.
3 stars only as I feel that for the price charged, it could do much better.
The place is indeed very cosy and resembling a nice warm typical French Bistro.
But many little things is making me not to come back:
1) The single malt I ordered had that much ice in the glass that it was impossible to drink.
2) My wife and I had both the steak tartare as appetizer. Very good, but my accompanying french fries arrived later and were lukewarm and soft, whilst my wife received hot and crispy french fries.
3) My steak poivre was tough to cut and chew. The sauce didn't even come close to anything peppery. Believe, I know how a steak poivre should be.
So, disappointing.
3 stars only as I feel that for the price charged, it could do much better.
The place is indeed very cosy and resembling a nice warm typical French Bistro.
But many little things is making me not to come back:
1) The single malt I ordered had that much ice in the glass that it was impossible to drink.
2) My wife and I had both the steak tartare as appetizer. Very good, but my accompanying french fries arrived later and were lukewarm and soft, whilst my wife received hot and crispy french fries.
3) My steak poivre was tough to cut and chew. The sauce didn't even come close to anything peppery. Believe, I know how a steak poivre should be.
So, disappointing.
Classy French cuisine. A place to enjoy with friends.
Great croques and quiches. Cosy environment. The creme brulé is great way to end your visit
Nice cozy place. But late at night the quality of the service decreases.. They just leave and disappear together with the customers leaving after dinner!!
Close-to-a-French-bistro restaurant. The service is good and well executed but some points in the food and overall environment could be improved. Despite the well suited "good-wine-cheap-prices" vibe, the restaurant don't present a competitive edge on the wine prices or even the wine variety, with a lot of bad labels and not-so-great prices. Food was good, but there was a lack of "sophistication" I guess? Not in a fancy way, but the plates could be done in a more "gentile" way. By the price paid, cutlery and porcelains also could be of better quality. Environment was very good thought, nice candles and correct lightning.
We went for lunch and tried the executive menu.. we started with “ scrambled eggs with spinach and toast”, the spinach were 2 leaves and the toast was harder as a piece of rock..but the eggs were tasty, the dish of meat and le coq au vin as well were well prepared .. a little overpriced..the 🎶 could be lower...
Choose a meat: beef, chicken, pork, lamb or fish: choose the cooking point; choose a sauce and you are done. well grilled food with lovely sides that come to you in an all you can eat. good service.
excellent food, great service, nice ambiance
Very nice place. Food is great, as well as drinks.
Excellent food. However, I can't give 5 stars due to the very slow service (considering it is quite a small restaurant) and the abudance of smokers directly outside the restaurant. Half of the restaurant is outdoors, and getting one of those tables is sure to impact your dining experience.
Wonderful French food and fairly accessible priced. We paid 85 reais per person for dinner with water, a main course, half a dessert and tip per person. I'll definitely be back to check out the set lunch option.
great food and service in my favorite atmosphere in sao paulo. view is excellent. great place to take friends visiting town.
Very cosy and romantic place, great to go for a date and friends. The food is tasty and well served. I will definitely come back.
What a espectacular place. The food is stunning! The barbecued tuna is surreal plate and fries frog legs! Drinks are well prepared with a special house brand. Service very good and price is right for the flavors.
Wow!!!!
Great restaurant.
Best food I ate in Brazil.
Great service.
Good atmosphere.
And not expensive as much as I thought. 79 pp for 3 courses. (Lunch time)
Good for vegeterian.
Great restaurant.
Best food I ate in Brazil.
Great service.
Good atmosphere.
And not expensive as much as I thought. 79 pp for 3 courses. (Lunch time)
Good for vegeterian.
The restaurant is quiet, intimate and on the whole comfortable. The food is the same as the other locations. The duck was acceptable but I shan't have it again. Wife loved her sole with grapes. What really let the place down was the service. Maitre'd was welcoming but the staff were rather slow and unsmiling. I shan't visit this location again.
Good selection of wines. Fair price. Quiche is well served for 1 person. Fast service. Toasts are good combined with wine.
The best bouef tartar in Sao Paulo!! La Casserole is a very traditional restaurant serving many French cuisine classics with style, excellent service and outstanding wine menu. It has been since the deterioration of downtown SP a destination restaurant but the clientele hasn't been affected and one can frequently dine next to renown artists, tv stars, journalists and members of the more intellectual segments of the city's elite (new riches don't know this place, they tend to gather around more expensive but not as great restaurants in or around Itaim Bibi)
I had the steak tartar and my parents had the "menu du jour" which is a great deal. The meat was incredible and the variety of side dishes they offer are just incredible. I can easily say it was the best fries I've ever had, they wet crunchy and nicely seasoned, if you have the "menu du jour" they are bottomless which is a plus! Would highly recommend the place and will be going back there for sure!
One of the good restaurants in São Paulo Itaim area... where you can relish good European dishes and good stock of wine
Excellent restaurant - location, views, menu and service.
Try their delicious lunch menu dishes - the pork belly and the steak tartar mains are very yummy and large portions; the bone marrow appetizer is amazing.
Try their delicious lunch menu dishes - the pork belly and the steak tartar mains are very yummy and large portions; the bone marrow appetizer is amazing.
We always wanted to go because it looks so nice but unfortunately we had no nice experience. It's a bad place for vegetarians (not a single main dish for vegetarians) and it's too pricy (cheapest Chopp 15 R$). Also there were many waiters, we didn't have the feeling of being welcomed and cared for.
Great menu, good prices, nice atmosphere. Great location close to Oscar Freire
Good food in a nice environment. Amazing appetizers, very good mussels, good magret, somewhat disappoint wine list - they should have better wine to match their good food. Le Jazz is hands down one of the best bangs for a buck in São Paulo. Great cost benefit ratio.
Good restaurant, specially for wine lovers. The food is tasty, there are just enough options on the menu, and there are plenty of options of wine.
Cannaile's concept is the best: simple and well prepared food, at good prices. Excellent value for money.
Cannaile's concept is the best: simple and well prepared food, at good prices. Excellent value for money.
A small but very good place. Quiches are delicious, specially the one of onion. Even when their menu is not that extensive, their food is awesome. It is very crowded so yo should arrive with patience because it took for us one hour to have a seat. Prices are fair. Higly recommended.
Such a typical place, a small restaurant with a very good atmosphere!
The service is pretty good, people are nice and smiling. About the food ? Very good products, typiques french dishes! It is pretty honest, tasty and all for a very reasonable price. Yes, even the wine ! I recommend it for sure to anyone who likes good food and special places for friends or lovers ;)
The service is pretty good, people are nice and smiling. About the food ? Very good products, typiques french dishes! It is pretty honest, tasty and all for a very reasonable price. Yes, even the wine ! I recommend it for sure to anyone who likes good food and special places for friends or lovers ;)
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What a beautiful place is the Casserole restaurant <3. One of the antique restaurants in the city, right in the Arouche square. This is the old São Paulo I love. The cassoulet is not always served, but try and ask for it. Good selection of wine, of course. Prefer during the weekend, as during week days it is crowded with downtown executive types at lunch hour.