See list of 15 French restaurants in São Paulo – 08/25/2023 – Restaurants

The special O Melhor de São Paulo Gastronomia – Restaurantes, Bares e Cuisine brings a selection of more than 900 places to eat and drink in the city, presented according to their specialty and with information about the neighborhoods in which they are located.

In addition to the selection, the project highlights winners elected by the specialized jury and highlights the opinion of city residents through a Datafolha survey, which draws up a list of the best addresses in São Paulo according to São Paulo residents.

Check out the list below for 15 French restaurants that are worth visiting.

PARIS BISTROT
At the bottom of Villa San Pietro, French chef Alain Poletto recreates the bistros of his country without closing the door to other influences. Among its most emblematic dishes are the lyonnaise sea bass quenelle with bisque sauce, which gains an Asian accent with the basmati rice (R$94), and the pururuca suckling pig shoulder with apple compote and sweet potato chips, torn apart with a spoon. of the client (R$ 220, for two).
R. Augusta, 2.542, store 12, Jardim Paulista, west region, tel. (11) 3063-1675, @bistrot_de_paris

BISTROT PARIGI
The Fasano Group house is on the roof of the Cidade Jardim shopping center and combines French and Italian dishes. Among the specialties signed by chef Vanessa Silva are the chateaubriand, which can be served with gorgonzola dolce sauce, mustard, black pepper or red wine (R$ 206), and the grilled duck breast with orange sauce and asparagus (R$ $246). At night, the cheese fondue, for two, costs R$370.
Shopping Cidade Jardim – av. Magalhães de Castro, 12.000, Cidade Jardim, south region, tel. (11) 3198-9440, @fasano

BLAISE
One of the restaurants at the Rosewood São Paulo hotel mixes French techniques with Brazilian ingredients. In the open kitchen overlooking the garden, headed by Felipe Rodrigues, starters such as braised tongue with potato salad, red wine sauce, watercress and mustard à l’ancienne (R$ 85). A hit among the main dishes, the chicken with porcini jus and hollandaise is enough for two (R$ 295).
R. Itapeva, 435, Bela Vista, central region, tel. (11) 3797-0500, @rosewoodsaopaulo

ÇA-VA
Acquired in 2021 by chef Erick Jacquin, it maintains a typical bistro menu. The steak tartare (R$85) competes with the filet mignon au poivre with fries and salad (R$110) and the smoked salmon with blinis, sour cream with fine herbs and zucchini salad (R$62). The sandwich section includes croque-monsieur and croque-madame, both with salad (R$48 each).
R. Carlos Comenale, 277, Bela Vista, central region, tel. (11) 2574-0968, @cavaerickjacquin

CHEF ROUGE
Chef of the house since 2021, André Tognini keeps some restaurant classics on the menu, such as snails in butter and garlic (R$ 120). Prepared with a cut of dry-aged angus, the steak béarnaise is served with fries (R$297). With 11 times, the tasting menu has magret de canard with boursin among the main dishes (R$ 650).
R. Bela Cintra, 2238, Jardim Paulista, west region, tel. (11) 3081-7539, @chef_rouge_fr

CLOS WINE BAR
Chef Elisa Fernandes’ house is also a wine bar, with a lean menu. The portion of moules frites features mussels in cream with fries and bread (R$82 for the whole, R$62 for the small). A success among the main dishes, the pithivier is a puff pie stuffed with ribs, carrots and cabbage (R$ 94). With a glass of wine for dessert, the petit tour menu includes a cover charge, two dishes and a dessert, for R$225.
R. Girassol, 310, Vila Madalena, west region, tel. (11) 94188-0199, @clos_winebar

FREDDY
Inaugurated in 1935, it maintains the elegance of other times, especially in the standard of service. The menu lists classics such as Provencal style veal liver (R$136) and rabbit in Madeira sauce with mushrooms (R$162). But none of the dishes can rival the primacy of the chateaubriand, a tall filet mignon served with béarnaise or au poivre sauce (R$182 each).
R. Pedroso Alvarenga, 1.170, Itaim Bibi, west region, tel. (11) 3167-0977, @restaurantefreddy

ICI BISTRÔ
The house celebrates 21 years of existence. In the intimate lounge, reminiscent of old Parisian restaurants, classic French dishes are served, such as steak tartare (R$88), frog à Provençal (R$65) and tarte tatin (R$65). Chef Benny Novak also prepares the duck confit with potatoes and mustard sauce (R$125) and the cassoulet, white beans with duck confit, paio, onion and tomatoes (R$125).
R. Mato Grosso, 396, Higienópolis, central region, tel. (11) 3257-4064, @ici_bistro

ICI BRASSERIE
A partnership between chef Benny Novak, from Ici Bistrô, and the Cia. Tradicional de Comércio group, the setting and menu are inspired by 19th-century brasseries. salad (R$79) are accompanied by craft draft beer or beers. It has other units in the Villa-Lobos and JK Iguatemi malls.
R. Bela Cintra, 2.203, Jardim Paulista, west region, tel. (11) 2883-5063, @icibrasserie

L’ENTRECOTE D’OLIVIER
Olivier Anquier serves a single dish, a recipe taken from his aunt’s notebook: entrecote with creamy sauce, the ingredients of which he does not reveal. Those who pay BRL 118.80 are entitled to salad and fries, but it is possible to pay BRL 104.80 for a smaller portion, without a repeat. For dessert, there is chocolate mousse (R$ 42.90). He has another house in Jardim Paulista.
R. Dr. Mário Ferraz, 17, Itaim Bibi, west region, tel. (11) 3034-5324, @lentrecotedolivier

L’ENTRECOTE DE PARIS
With several units across the state, the chain is also dedicated to a single dish: entrecôte with creamy sauce, served with salad and fries. The price depends on the weight of the meat — it ranges from BRL 69.90 (150 g) to BRL 89.90 (220 g). Only at the Jardim Paulista and Itaim Bibi units, there is an executive menu for lunch from Monday to Friday. The customer pays for the entrecôte and gets a free dessert, which can be caramel cream or cheesecake.
Al. Min. Rocha Azevedo, 1.041, Jardim Paulista, west region, tel. (11) 2495-3431, @lentrecotedeparis

THERE CASSEROLE
In operation for almost seven decades, its charming decor has been preserved. Head chef Leo Henri, the third generation of the founders’ family, maintains the team’s tradition of finishing some dishes in the dining room — which is what happens with one of the house’s hits, the steak tartare with fries (R$78). Another classic, gigot aux soissons, features a rare leg of lamb accompanied by white beans (R$134).
Soon. do Arouche, 346, Centro, tel. (11) 3331-6283, @lacasserole1954

MADAME SUZETTE
Despite the name and the 100% French decoration, the house that belongs to the Famiglia Nino Group, owned by chef Rodolfo De Santis, shares the menu with Italian dishes. The most requested of the French entrees, the brioche cocotte with mushrooms and soft yolk au gratin (R$75) whets the appetite for the confit de canard, which features duck leg confit with rice from the same bird (R$79).
R. Jerônimo da Veiga, 129, Itaim Bibi, west region, tel. (11) 3368-6863, @madamesuzettebistro

MERCI BRASSERIE
The house is part of the Vila Anália restaurant complex. Customers settle down in the red-decorated lounge to sample bistro classics created by chef Natália Carnellos. Grilled prawns in butter with garlic and parsley (R$109), steak tartare with fries and salad (R$79) and beef Wellington with vegetables (R$139) are the specialties.
R. Cândido Lacerda, 33, Tatuapé, east region, tel. (11) 2674-0843, @restaurantemerci

PRESIDENT
It is the most refined house in the group, where chef Erick Jacquin serves some of his greatest hits. Among them are the terrine of foie gras with cognac, port wine and almond crumble (R$ 190), offered as a starter, and the shoulder of lamb confit for seven hours, accompanied by puy lentils with bacon and carrots (R$ 390, for two). With seven stages, the tasting menu costs BRL 660, or BRL 1,150 in the version paired with wines.
R. da Consolação, 3.527, Jardim Paulista, west region, tel. (11) 3062-7169, @president_jacquin

RENDEZ-VOUS
At the corner property, tables on the sidewalk are the most popular. The breaded brie, served warm with dried fruit, pistachios and nuts (R$49), gives way to the filet mignon medallions, placed in a deep dish with your choice of sauce and fries (R$79). Every day, the restaurant serves brunch until lunchtime. The rendez-vous combo includes egg Benedict, croissant and fruit salad, among other items (R$62).
R. Fradique Coutinho, 179, Pinheiros, west region, tel. (11) 4564-0146, @rendezvous.bistro

RUELLA BISTRÔ
Chef Danielle Dahoui opened the house in 1996, at the end of a romantic alley. There, the French menu receives Asian influences. Among the most famous dishes are the spicy Korean curry shrimp risotto with green beans, nirá and cashew nuts with banana chutney (R$ 134.80) and the duck confit in roisin sauce with potato tatin tart, mushrooms and caramelized garlic, priced at R$108.80.
R. João Cachoeira, 1.507, Vila Olímpia, south region, tel. (11) 3842-7177, @bistrosruella

TARTINE BISTROT
Small and cozy, frequented by artists and bohemians, the restaurant attracts with quick meals at friendly prices, such as the goat cheese and tomato quiche with mustard sauce, accompanied by a green salad, for R$48, and the croque-monsieur , also with salad, for R$41. When cold, the onion soup with gruyère toast (R$25) is a hit.
R. Fernando de Albuquerque, 267, Consolação, central region, tel. (11) 3259-2090, @latartinebistrot

VIRO BISTRÔ
Although the house advertises itself as a contemporary bistro cook, the menu is made up of well-known French classics. The entrecote with fries is served with béarnaise, roquefort or mustard sauce (R$87). Vegan, the chickpea pie with ratatouille costs R$38. For dessert, the profiteroles with vanilla ice cream are served with hot chocolate sauce (R$44).
R. Haddock Lobo, 74, Jardim Paulista, west region, tel. (11) 3129-4930, @virobistro