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Sao Paulo Map: Santa GulaSanta Gula Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Italian
Hours Mon 8pm-midnight; Tues-Thurs noon-3pm and 8pm-1am; Fri-Sat noon-4pm and 8pm-2am; Sun noon-5pm
Address
Rua Fidalga 340
Location Vila Madalena, Vila Madalena
Transportation Metrô: Vila Madalena
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 011/3812-7815
Prices Dinner R$26-R$40 (US$13-US$20/£7-£11)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

One of the quaintest restaurants in São Paulo, Santa Gula is in the backyard of an old house. Entering off the Rua Fidalga, a fairy-tale lane with lush tropical plants, banana trees, and flickering candlelight leads to a dining room that, with its handmade furniture and rustic decorations, gives the restaurant the feel of a simple Tuscan villa. The kitchen serves up a mix of Italian and Brazilian flavors -- think risotto with palm hearts or pasta stuffed with carne seca (a flavorful dried meat) and pumpkin purée. Equally intriguing is the duck with red-wine sauce and a pineapple risotto; for meat lovers, the steaks arrive grilled to perfection. For dessert, don't pass up on the Brazil nut pie or the sweet coconut with tapioca mousse and tangerine sorbet.

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