T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo
Galeria Melissa is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

1. Galeria Melissa

8.9
R. Oscar Freire, 827 (R. Bela Cintra), São Paulo, SP
Magasin de chaussures · Cerqueira César · 56 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Expect stylish sandals, sneakers, and kitten heels by Vivienne Westwood, Karim Rashid, and Jason Wu at this mecca for plastic and rubber footwear.

Adriana Barra Hotel is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

2. Adriana Barra Hotel

6.3
Al. Franca, 1243 (R. Haddock Lobo), São Paulo, SP
Boutique de vêtements pour femmes · Cerqueira César · 4 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Barra’s flagship store displays colorful, boho-chic dresses and tunics on luggage trolleys. Don’t miss her vivid prints for the home-furnishings collection on the second floor.

Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

3. Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP)

9.3
Av. Paulista, 1578 (R. Prof. Otávio Mendes), São Paulo, SP
Musée d'art · Avenida Paulista · 743 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: This 1968 Modernist building houses one of the most comprehensive Western art collections (ranging from Botticelli to Diego Rivera) in the Southern Hemisphere.

Galeria Raquel Arnaud is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

4. Galeria Raquel Arnaud

8.6
Rua Fidalga, 125, São Paulo, SP
Galerie d'art · Vila Madalena · 2 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Contemporary art gallery representing more than 20 Brazilian artists, including sculptor Frida Baranek.

Galeria Vermelho is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

5. Galeria Vermelho

8.7
Minas Gerais, 350, São Paulo, SP
Galerie d'art · Consolação · 11 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Vermelho showcases experimental works by international talent such as provocative Danish art collective Superflex.

Galeria Fortes Vilaça is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

6. Galeria Fortes Vilaça

8.0
R. Fradique Coutinho, 1500 (R. Purpurina), São Paulo, SP
Galerie d'art · Vila Madalena · 7 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: São Paulo is a hotbed for contemporary art galleries; this one, located in Vila Madalena, is one of the city’s largest spaces.

Auditório Ibirapuera Oscar Niemeyer is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

7. Auditório Ibirapuera Oscar Niemeyer

9.4
Pq. Ibirapuera (Portão 3), São Paulo, SP
Salle de concert · Ibirapuera · 163 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Leave time to see Oscar Niemeyer’s indoor-outdoor music auditorium in Ibirapuera Park.

Beco do Batman is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

8. Beco do Batman

9.2
R. Gonçalo Afonso (R. Medeiros de Albuquerque), São Paulo, SP
Art de rue · Pinheiros · 286 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The long, graffiti-lined alley in the Vila Madalena district continually evolves as street artists add new works.

Hotel Emiliano is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

9. Hotel Emiliano

8.8
Rua Oscar Freire, 384 (Entre R. Pd. João Manuel e Al. Min. Rocha Azevedo), São Paulo, SP
Hôtel · Cerqueira César · 65 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The 57 white-on-white rooms here have furniture by the Compana Brothers and Eames. They’re best for stylish travelers seeking easy access to the city’s top boutiques.

Hotel Fasano São Paulo is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

10. Hotel Fasano São Paulo

9.1
R. Vitório Fasano, 88 (Jd. Paulista), São Paulo, SP
Hôtel · Cerqueira César · 35 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A good fit for sophisticates and fashion gurus, this sexy retreat has clubby leather armchairs and Brazilian modern art. The Italian restaurant is a see-and-be-seen spot for the creative set.

Grand Hyatt São Paulo is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

11. Grand Hyatt São Paulo

9.3
Av. das Nações Unidas, 13.301 (R. Evandro Carlos de Andrade), São Paulo, SP
Hôtel · Brooklin Novo · 167 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: All 466 spacious rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the pastel-colored rooftops. The 2,000-plus bottle library lounge has one of the top wine lists in town.

Hotel Unique is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

12. Hotel Unique

9.2
Av. Brig. Luís Antônio, 4700 (R. Groenlândia), São Paulo, SP
Hôtel · Jardim Paulista · 136 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A design junkie’s dream: the 95-room property by architect Ruy Ohtake has curved hallways, sloped walls, and oversize round windows. Best for architecture geeks.

D.O.M. is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

13. D.O.M.

9.1
R. Barão de Capanema, 549, São Paulo, SP
Restaurant brésilien · Cerqueira César · 272 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A required stop for foodies (and big-name chefs from Ducasse to Adrià). Try the shrimp infused with cashew juice and tamarind and the banana-lime dessert.

Epice is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

14. Epice

R. Haddock Lobo, 1002 (Av. Paulista), São Paulo, SP
Restaurant · Cerqueira César · 112 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Alberto Landgraf’s menu plays with textures: a deceptively simple entrée presents squash entrée three ways—raw, as a cream, and in gnocchi.

Maní is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

15. Maní

9.1
R. Joaquim Antunes, 210 (Av. Rebouças), São Paulo, SP
Restaurant brésilien · Jardim Paulistano · 382 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Classic dishes such as feijoada, a hearty bean, beef, and pork stew, get a modern spin here; the chef and her husband both worked at El Celler de Can Roca, one of Spain’s molecular gastronomy temples.

Tordesilhas is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

16. Tordesilhas

8.9
Al. Tietê, 489, São Paulo, SP
Restaurant brésilien · Cerqueira César · 213 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Chef Mara Salles still uses the recipes she learned from her mother. Order the tender duck braised in spicy cassava broth, followed by house-made tapioca ice cream.

Maria Brigadeiro is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

17. Maria Brigadeiro

R. Capote Valente, 68, São Paulo, SP
Lieu servant des desserts · Jardim Paulista · 122 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Stop in for brigadeiros, cocoa-filled bonbons made in dozens of flavors (pistachio and cachaça are two).

Coffee Lab is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

18. Coffee Lab

9.1
R. Fradique Coutinho, 1340, São Paulo, SP
Coffee Shop · Vila Madalena · 632 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The artisanal coffee here is brewed using roasted beans from small Brazilian farms. Order a steaming cup of Bourbon Vermelho.

Pão de Queijo Haddock Lobo is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

19. Pão de Queijo Haddock Lobo

7.2
R. Haddock Lobo, 1408, São Paulo, SP
Café · Cerqueira César · 99 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Haddock Lobo’s fresh batches of pão de queijo—irresistibly chewy, buttery bread made with cassava flou—are baked daily at this pocket-size shop.

Jun Sakamoto is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

20. Jun Sakamoto

8.4
R. Lisboa, 55, São Paulo, SP
Restaurant japonais · Jardim Paulista · 79 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The sushi in São Paulo is top-notch, and this spot is a popular favorite.

Choque Cultural is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

21. Choque Cultural

7.9
R. João Moura, 997, São Paulo, SP
Galerie d'art · Jardim Paulista · 17 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Showcases innovative street art curated by owner Baixo Ribeiro.

Estudio Terpins is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

22. Estudio Terpins

São Paulo
Galerie d'art · Perdizes · 2 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Where to go for stylish furnishings, including a great collection of sleek glass tables.

Amoreira is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

23. Amoreira

8.0
R. dos Macunis, 510, São Paulo, SP
Magasin d'ameublement et de décoration intérieure · Alto de Pinheiros · 6 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Home decorators will love their one-of-a kind porcelain vases and bowls.

Frevo is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

24. Frevo

8.3
R. Oscar Freire, 588, São Paulo, SP
Sandwicherie · Cerqueira César · 246 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Don’t miss the Beirute sandwich—pita bread filled with roast beef, mozzarella, and tomatoes.

Empório Sagarana is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

25. Empório Sagarana

R. Marco Aurelio, 883 (R. Quirino Pucca), São Paulo, SP
Café en plein air · Vila Romana · 115 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A great place to start your night out: Come here around 10 p.m. and order a refreshing glass of cachaça.

Suíte Savalas is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

26. Suíte Savalas

R. Mato Grosso, 398, São Paulo, SP
Bar à cocktail · Higienópolis · 74 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Classic cocktails—such as the amaretto-infused Corleone—are a specialty.

Casa 92 is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

27. Casa 92

7.8
R. Cristovão Gonçalves, 92 (Av. Brig. Faria Lima), São Paulo, SP
Discothèque · Pinheiros · 186 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Hit the dance floor at this exclusive club (though there’s no velvet rope), which feels like a private home.

Oficina de Agosto 243 is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

28. Oficina de Agosto 243

Rua Harmonia (Rua Faisão), São Paulo, SP
Studio de conception · Vila Madalena · 1 conseil

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The owners work with Minas Gerais-based craftsmen who produce rough-hewn trunks, whitewashed-framed mirrors, and brightly hued wooden sculptures.

Projeto Terra is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

29. Projeto Terra

Rua Harmonia, 150, São Paulo, SP
Boutique de cadeaux · Pinheiros · 3 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The woven baskets, wooden bracelets, and carved objets d’art here are all made by regional artisans using sustainable materials.

Mocotó Restaurante & Cachaçaria is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

30. Mocotó Restaurante & Cachaçaria

9.3
Av. Ns. do Loreto, 1100, São Paulo, SP
Restaurant nord-est brésilien · Vila Medeiros · 975 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Paulistas drive 45 minutes from the city center to sample Rodrigo Oliverira’s northern Brazilian specialties: mouth­watering torresmos (fried pig skin) and rich mocofava (cow-hoof soup with sausage).

Pizzaria Speranza is one of T+L's Definitive Guide to São Paulo.

31. Pizzaria Speranza

8.8
R. Treze de Maio, 1004 (Av. Brigadeiro Luiz Antonio), São Paulo, SP
Pizzeria · Bixiga · 307 conseils et avis

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Thanks to its sizable Italian community, São Paulo is famous for outstanding pizza; don’t miss the classic Neapolitan margherita here.