Restaurants in the Republic: Gastronomy in the center

Finding good restaurants in República is a very inviting task. A neighborhood that has all the necessary infrastructure and commerce so that you don't even need to leave there to look for services in other neighborhoods, if you don't want to. This is the República neighborhood , which is in the center of the capital of São Paulo and has several restaurants!

Known for its bars that have a large LGBT following, the neighborhood has this name because it is located around Praça da República.

But this square, when it first appeared, was called Largo dos Curros and hosted rodeos and bullfighting tournaments in the 19th century, did you know that?

Over the years, the square received several other names. It was only in 1889, shortly after the Proclamation of the Republic, when the São Paulo City Council decided the names of several streets and squares in the city through a vote, that it was renamed and received its current name.

With the construction of the Viaduto do Chá, a few years later, connecting the Old Center to the New Center of the city, the square was strengthened and around it, the República neighborhood was formed.

In contrast to the Sé neighborhood, which was also known as “Old Center”, República came to be considered the “New Center”.

It is in the neighborhood that some of the city's main tourist attractions and important buildings are located, such as Ipiranga and São João avenues, the Municipal Theater, the Copan Building, the Piques Obelisk, the São Paulo City Hall, the Mário de Andrade Municipal Library, Largo do Arouche and the Post Office Palace.

Business

The neighborhood is very well served by commerce, with several streets dedicated to this purpose, such as Vinte e Quatro de Maio, Sete de Abril and Barão de Itapetininga. The Light and Pátio Higienópolis shopping malls are also close to the neighborhood.

And, as in the entire city of São Paulo, the República neighborhood has a little bit of everything that gastronomy can offer. From simple bars to excellent and sophisticated restaurants. From the most common Brazilian food to the best dishes of international cuisine.

Let's get to know some of these restaurants in the Republic?

Restaurants of the Republic

Dona Jaguar Bar

As we have already mentioned the famous Copan Building, designed by none other than Oscar Niemeyer, we are going to talk about this restaurant that is well-known in the city and especially in the neighborhood.

It is located inside the building, at number 200 Avenida Ipiranga, and is an environment for all audiences.

The space has been around since 2008 and mainly serves typical dishes from the interior of São Paulo, with lots of stews and pasta and more than 800 wine options.

The Casserole

Looking for excellent French food? You've found the perfect place.

Le Casserole has been in the neighborhood since 1954 and was founded by a French couple at Largo do Arouche, number 346. It is located right in front of the Flower Market.

It is a place that values ​​tradition, but with a lot of influence from contemporary cuisine. Some of these are the duck and pistachio terrine and the smoked salmon.

Z Deli

Another restaurant that is quite traditional in São Paulo – it has been around since 1980 – and has been in República since 2017. It is one of the most highly regarded burger joints in the city and is located at Rua Bento Freitas, 314.

The restaurant began as a space for Jewish food and culture and is inspired, according to the owners themselves, by New York delicatessens.

Little by little, the burgers have become the restaurant's flagship dish. There are several differentiators, such as 100% beef sausages and unique drinks on the menu.

The Pig House

Located at number 24 on Rua Araújo, this restaurant is mentioned in the Michelin Guide and is extremely well recommended.

Its philosophy is to serve pork in all its forms. The entire animal is used with a focus on sustainable work and encouraging small farmers.

The chef, Jefferson Rueda, originally from São José do Rio Pardo, recreates some typical pork dishes using a unique technique.

Another unique feature of the place is that pasta, bread, sauces, desserts and sausages are made in-house without preservatives or chemical additives.

Esther Rooftop

Modernity and sophistication are the strong points here. This space belongs to the presenter and chef Olivier Anquier and was opened in 2016 in the Esther Building, located at Rua Basílio da Gama, number 29.

This rooftop offers an incredible view of the square that gives the neighborhood its name. You have to go to this place. Especially at night, the view is beautiful.

The space is very modern, has incredible drinks and gourmet dishes, so you can enjoy a different experience.

Italy Terrace

Another place to enjoy a beautiful view of São Paulo. This is an extremely sophisticated Italian restaurant, which offers candlelit dinners to the sound of the piano.

Opened in the late 1960s at the top of one of the most iconic buildings in the capital of São Paulo, the Edifício Itália, which is now the second tallest in the city.

It serves typical Italian dishes under the command of a Tuscan chef who spares no effort to provide good times. The restaurant has over 200 labels in its wine cellar.

It is located at number 344 on Avenida Ipiranga.

The laughing cat

It is located in Largo do Arouche and has been in São Paulo since the 1950s. Created by an Italian immigrant, it is now one of the most traditional pasta restaurants in São Paulo.

One of the restaurant's attractions is that it has its own pasta factory, which customers can visit before tasting the dishes.

It has dishes that have been on the menu since the restaurant was created, maintaining the tradition and standard of recipes ever since.

However, they also have good Brazilian food, such as a feijoada buffet that is very popular among visitors.

Did you like this article and learn a little about the main restaurants in the Republic? Do you want to know more about what the city center of São Paulo has to offer? Then click here and be sure to read other articles on our blog, there are many other texts about gastronomy too, check them out there.

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