Guidebook for São Paulo
Food Scene
Tanuki Sushi
287 R. JericóJapanese food.
Banana Verde Restaurant
278 Rua HarmoniaVeggie
Cereal Brasil
242 R. RodesiaVeggie
GOA Gourmet Vegetariano
1152 R. Cônego Eugênio LeiteVeggie
Alternativa Casa do Natural
910 R. Fradique CoutinhoVeggie
Lebanese food
I recommend the SAJ bread as an appetizer.
43 recommandé par les habitants
Saj Restaurante Árabe - Saj Vila Madalena
523 R. GirassolLebanese food
I recommend the SAJ bread as an appetizer.
Bacio di Latte
136 R. Oscar FreireIce cream shop
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheap beer, books around (writers like to go there) but keep in mind it is a simple and noisy place. Good to drinks and talk.
95 recommandé par les habitants
Mercearia São Pedro
34 R. RodesiaCheap beer, books around (writers like to go there) but keep in mind it is a simple and noisy place. Good to drinks and talk.
Sacha Bar
87 R. OriginalVery close, cheap beer
One of the oldest bars in Vila Madalena. Nice food and music to listen while talking to someone.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Piratininga Bar
149 R. WisardOne of the oldest bars in Vila Madalena. Nice food and music to listen while talking to someone.
Traditional place to dance choro and samba in São Paulo. Keep in mind it is a simple place, but usually musicians are very good (try to go when Zé Barbeiro is playing).
101 recommandé par les habitants
O do Borogodo
21 R. Horácio LaneTraditional place to dance choro and samba in São Paulo. Keep in mind it is a simple place, but usually musicians are very good (try to go when Zé Barbeiro is playing).
Bar Samba
1007 R. Fradique CoutinhoNice place to dance samba.
Nice place to listen to jazz. Food a bit expensive, but tasty.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Madeleine Jazz Bar
201 R. AspicueltaNice place to listen to jazz. Food a bit expensive, but tasty.
Tupi or not Tupi
360 Rua FidalgaUsually Brazilian music, MPB, Bossa Nova, etc.
Genial Bar
374 Rua GirassolOne of the many bars of Vila Madalena
Parks & Nature
Praça Harmonia dos Sentidos
985 Rua HarmoniaSmall, charming and quiet park. I like to go there to read.
Arts & Culture
popular market, meeting point to music, conversations, cultural events, etc.
Armazém da cidade - Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque - Jardim das Bandeiras, São Paulo - SP
Rua Medeiros de Albuquerquepopular market, meeting point to music, conversations, cultural events, etc.
Fortes D'Aloia & Gabriel | Galeria
Art gallery :)
Galeria Millan
1430 R. Fradique CoutinhoArt gallery :)
Art gallery, free courses of art, literature, cinema, etc. Cute cafe. Nice to see an exhibition and sit for a quick work, or for a quiet chat.
Cultural Center b_arco
445 R. Dr. Virgílio de Carvalho PintoArt gallery, free courses of art, literature, cinema, etc. Cute cafe. Nice to see an exhibition and sit for a quick work, or for a quiet chat.
Institut Tomie Ohtake
88 Av. Brg. Faria LimaGreat exhibitions!
Essentials
DIA Supermercado
3110 Av. Nove de JulhoPopular supermarket, usually cheaper than others
Minuto Pão de Açúcar
276 R. RodesiaSupermarket
5àSec - WestPlace Services Ltda
Laundry
Laundry Point
84 R. PurpurinaLaundry
St. Etienne - Vila Madalena
699 Rua HarmoniaNice bakery
Rodésia Pães and Pastries
106 R. RodesiaBakery
Getting Around
Vila Madalena station
010 R. Dr. Paulo VieiraMetrô Vila Madalena
Entertainment & Activities
Cinesala
361 R. Fradique CoutinhoMovie theater
Traditional book store in the neighbourhood with a nice cafe if you want to stop for a reading
109 recommandé par les habitants
Livraria Da Vila
915 Rua Fradique CoutinhoTraditional book store in the neighbourhood with a nice cafe if you want to stop for a reading