Nathalia Durval
With an eye on customers seeking privacy, new restaurants in São Paulo have invested in reserved spaces. Houses like Cala del Tanit, by Spanish chef Oscar Bosch, and the kosher Capanema are already appearing with areas dedicated to group meetings.
These are separate spaces from the main hall that can be reserved for corporate events, get-togethers or just an intimate dinner. Some of them are equipped with televisions, waiter service and a special menu.
Private room at Capanema restaurant, in Jardins –
According to Alexandre Cymes, partner at Ghesta, a consultancy for bars and restaurants, the capital of São Paulo has a large agenda of social and corporate events, but there is a lack of places to host meetings. Restaurants appear to meet this demand. Furthermore, rentals are a form of extra revenue, especially on less busy days.
Below, discover ten addresses with private tables. Most prices are upon request, and in all cases reservations are required.
Altar
A blue curtain separates the lounge from a private space, which can be reserved for up to 30 people. Chef Dona Carmen Virgínia prepares northeastern cuisine recipes, such as cabidela chicken, with brown sauce, fava beans, farofa and sweet potatoes (R$85).
R. Medeiros de Albuquerque, 270, Vila Madalena, west region, tel. (11) 3034-4260, @restaurantealtarsp
Cala del Tanit
Chef Oscar Bosch’s house has a private room on the mezzanine. It welcomes groups of ten to 20 people. There are two closed menu options for R$420 per guest. The selection features some of the flagships, such as the fish of the day and the nori straw with tuna.
R. Pais de Araújo, 147, Itaim Bibi, western region, @caladeltanit
Capanema
On the mezzanine of the kosher food house, which follows Jewish eating rules, there is a room that houses up to 25 guests. The space has a TV and the rental costs R$1,200. The menu highlights vegetables, such as zucchini flower with ricotta and cured egg yolk (R$69).
R. Barão de Capanema, 551, Jardim Paulista, western region, WhatsApp (11) 95890-9530, @capanemarestaurante
Antonia’s House
A reserved room in the elegantly decorated hall can accommodate up to 12 people in the restaurant, in Conjunto Nacional. Chef Andrea Vieira serves meals from morning to night: there are sandwiches, salads, dishes, pies, sweets, cocktails and wines.
Conjunto Nacional – av. Paulista, 2,073, Bela Vista, central region, tel. (11) 93952-5565, @acasadeantonia
Casamia Crystal
Italian cuisine is an arm of the Cristal pizzeria. In the charmingly decorated hall with low lighting there is a separate area, which accommodates up to 14 people. The pizzas and pastas, prepared by chef Rodrigo Bizzo, are the specialty, such as the mozzarella ravioli with pomodoro sauce (R$72).
R. Costa Carvalho, 234, Pinheiros, west region, tel. (11) 94398-3778, @cristalcasamia
Dhumus
The Mediterranean kitchen has a sophisticated atmosphere and offers three spaces upon reservation, including the terrace, for up to 50 people. The rental lasts four hours and can be a complete dinner (R$300 to R$450), which includes suggestions such as octopus carpaccio and putanesca fish, or a cocktail with portions, main and dessert (R$250 to R$300) .
R. Amauri, 29, Jardim Europa, western region, WhatsApp (11) 93903-9443, @dhomusrestaurante
Èze
A table surrounded by white curtains at the back of the room is the option for a more intimate meal in the Mediterranean restaurant. It has capacity for ten people and there is no need to pay a fee. Recipes such as rice cooked with shrimp, mussels, squid and octopus (R$ 118) are prepared by chef Uélita Bertani and paired with wines.
Al. Tietê, 513, Jardins, western region, tel. (11) 95141-4136, @restaurante.eze
Private room at the Èze restaurant, in Jardim Paulista –
Gero Itaim
The restaurant is on the ground floor of the luxurious Fasano hotel, opened in Itaim Bibi last year. It has an Italian menu and elegant decor, in a room with 4.5 meter high ceilings. There is a private room for 20 people, which can be reserved for events and meetings, prices available on request.
R. Pedroso Alvarenga, 706, Itaim Bibi, western region, tel. (11) 3513-7480
Pappagallo Cucina
The kitchen headed by chef Pedro Mattos occupies a two-story house from the 1940s in Jardins and reserves a small room for those looking for a private meeting. The menu includes traditional pasta, meat and seafood.
Al. Jaú, 1,372, Jardim Paulista, western region, WhatsApp (11) 99452-9960, @pappagallocucina
Tuju
Chef Ivan Ralston’s award-winning restaurant reopened in September at a new address, with an exclusive feel, accommodating few customers: only 30 people per dinner, served only by reservation. The seasonal tasting menu has ten stages and costs R$890. The meal starts on the ground floor, where the bar is located, continues to the main hall, on the first floor, and ends on the roof, where desserts take place. The entire house is also reserved for events and private dinners, which can have a personalized menu, with prices upon request.
R. Frei Galvão, 135, Jardim Paulistano, west region, tel. (11) 91899-0002, @tuju_sp
Source: Folha
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