Jiquitaia
A celebrated Brazilian eatery in São Paulo, known for its authentic flavors, impeccable service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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Jiquitaia
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Must-see attractions
A celebrated Brazilian eatery in São Paulo, known for its authentic flavors, impeccable service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekend lunches, as queues can be long.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss the crispy pork belly and beef hearts with spicy sauce, or the okra appetizer.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Brazilian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+55 11 3051-5638
Address
Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, 808 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 04003-004, Brazil
Website
jiquitaia.com.br/Highlights
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Signature Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy pork belly with an incredibly dried and well-made torresmo, praised for its texture and flavor.
Authentic Brazilian Cuisine
Delicious homemade Brazilian dishes using quality ingredients, offering an authentic dining experience.
Impeccable Service
The staff's friendliness and attentiveness are consistently highlighted, even for large, unannounced groups.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekend lunches, as queues can be long.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss the crispy pork belly and beef hearts with spicy sauce, or the okra appetizer.
Lunch Deals
Consider visiting during lunch hours for great deals on the executive lunch menu.
Language Barrier
Waiters may not speak English fluently, but an online menu is available in English.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekend lunches, as queues can be long.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss the crispy pork belly and beef hearts with spicy sauce, or the okra appetizer.
Lunch Deals
Consider visiting during lunch hours for great deals on the executive lunch menu.
Language Barrier
Waiters may not speak English fluently, but an online menu is available in English.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Jiquitaia is celebrated for its authentic Brazilian cuisine, impeccable service, and charming atmosphere, making it a highly recommended dining spot. Diners rave about signature dishes like the crispy pork belly and moqueca, as well as the attentive and friendly staff. While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, be prepared for potential waits, especially during peak hours, and a possible language barrier with some staff.
"Jiquitaia Restaurant, São Paulo * We were looking for place to have a lunch and found this on google map and decided to go there since it was the nearest to where we were and also near our hotel. Only to realised that it was Michelin Listed Restaurant.
Let’s put the food aside first, their service was impeccable. Even though we arrived at 2pm (they closed at 3pm) with 13 person unannounced, they went out of their way to accommodate us. We only finished our late lunch at 4pm (due to wait for table and huge group number). There was no one word of complaint. Even the owner chef was out there smiling and chit chat with us.
They serve a typical homemade Brazilian cuisine prepared with quality ingredients. Their location is also very homely and warm.
Almost all the dishes we orders I liked. Especially the okra with miso paste, pork crackling. Pity we had no more room for dessert.
We had such a good meal that we wanted to go back for another meal before we left São Paulo but our tight schedule meant we did not managed to do so. It was a great disappointment.
If you are ever in São Paulo this is a must visit restaurant. Please call in advance to make reservations, don’t be like us!
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"Looking for amazing Brazilian cuisine in São Paulo? Jiquitaia is a must-visit—plus, it’s Michelin-recommended!
The food is delicious and reasonably priced, offering great value for an authentic experience. The customer service is excellent—friendly and attentive, ensuring a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommended!"
Kirt Benedict Tuzon
"Food was so delicious! Everything here was spectacular. We will be back for roast duck risotto, roast pork belly cracklings and beef fat mushrooms."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, booking in advance is highly recommended to secure a table, especially during peak times like weekend lunches, as it can get very busy.
Signature dishes include the crispy pork belly, beef hearts with spicy sauce, okra appetizer, and moqueca seafood stew.
While some waiters may not speak fluent English, Jiquitaia does provide an online menu in English for convenience.
Yes, Jiquitaia often includes at least one vegetarian option on its lunch menu, and dishes can be adapted.
Visiting during lunch hours is a great way to enjoy good deals on their lunch menu.
The restaurant offers a cozy and homely atmosphere, reminiscent of a tastefully decorated home, with a warm and inviting vibe.
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The mission of Jiquitaia, a charming spot one block from the hustle and bustle of Rua Augusta, is to value Brazilian ingredients and recipes from all over the country. Instead of focusing on one region in particular, head chef Marcelo Corrêa Bastos opts for a grand variety of dishes from north to south, and even some European classics which incorporate traditional Brazilian ingredients. The lunch menu changes every day, always including at least one vegetarian option and (except on Mondays) a fish course.
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Jiquitaia is set inside a 1950s São Paulo townhouse, with a vintage feel from the original brickwork and tiling. It lends the place a homely atmosphere that belies the quality of cooking on show. The food could be described as modern pan-Brazilian, with inspiration from the Amazon (a tangy duck risotto with jambú and tucupí), the whole north (pirão), and more.
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O chef Marcelo Corrêa Bastos serve, aos sábados, duas versões da feijoada: a “light”, com costelinha, carne de sol, linguiça e joelho de porco, além da completa, que ganha o reforço de orelha, pé e língua defumada. As carnes usadas na receita são de produção própria, ou elaboradas por produtores artesanais. A feijoada chega à mesa escoltada por farofa de dendê, torresmo, couve, vinagrete e molho de pimenta (R$ 81, nas duas versões da casa).
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Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, 808 – Paraíso – (11) 3051-5638 – @jiquitaia. Premiado como melhor brasileiro da cidade no guia VEJA SÃO PAULO COMER & BEBER 2020, o Jiquitaia, do chef Marcelo Corrêa Bastos, também tem sua versão imperdível de feijoada servida aos sábados. Ali, o cliente pode optar pela receita completa, na qual o feijão ganha a companhia de todos os pertences tradicionais, ou a light, sem pé, orelha e língua de porco.
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Agora em um imóvel discreto – e não mais no casarão antigo, de cores vibrantes, próximo ao centro paulistano –, o estabelecimento que deu fama ao chef Marcelo Corrêa Bastos continua em alta. Irmã dele, Carolina Corrêa Bastos, a Nina, também segue à frente do atendimento e da coquetelaria. Para começar, por sinal, peça um mansour, drinque que une cachaça Princesa Isabel, mate e mel de mandaçaia (37 reais).
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Boas surpresas são encontradas neste barzinho, montado sobre o restaurante Jiquitaia. A canja de galinha à oriental, com alga nori e shoyu, lembra um caldo de lámen e é servida junto de ovo cozido cremoso (R$ 35,00). Agrada também o sanduíche de camarão (R$ 30,00, duas unidades), com recheio de crustáceos macios de empanado crocante no pãozinho redondo com picles de cenoura, abacate, coentro e nori.
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Order a cashew Caipi and a moqueca (seafood stew) at Mocotó in Vila Medeiros, whose bar lists at least 10 small-batch wines, or ask to taste Brazilian wood-aged cachaças at Jiquitaia in Paraíso. The restaurant is ably led by the Corrêa Bastos siblings – sommelier Nina curates the cocktail list and her brother Marcelo cooks traditional dishes such as chicken coxinhas.
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Jiquitaia is one of my favorite places for upscale modern Brazilian food. The old location (the one in the photo above) in the Consolação neighborhood was a rustic and charming spot, while their new digs in the Paraiso area are much more sophisticated. That said, the style is still all Brazilian as are the flavors.
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Tortilhinhas de grão-de-bico, com camarão, codeguim e milho-verde. (Laís Acsa/Divulgação). Localizado em uma casa dos anos 1950, no bairro do Paraíso, o Jiquitaia oferece comida brasileira autoral, do chef Marcelo Corrêa Bastos, que criou as Tortilhinhas de grão-de-bico com camarão, codeguim e milho-verde (R$ 39).
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Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, 808 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 04003-004, Brazil. This restaurant, Jiquitaia, is known for its creative modern Brazilian cuisine. One of the key dishes that stands out is the duck magret served with confited duck fried rice and a special tucupi sauce, a fermented yuca extract.
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