Nathalia Durval
Celebrating the holidays at a restaurant table can also be a Christmas tradition. See below a selection of addresses that prepared special meals for supper on the 24th and lunch on the 25th, with a closed menu or buffet system. Reservation is recommended — and, in some cases, mandatory.
Christmas dinner dishes from the Varanda restaurant –
Cantaloup
Supper for the date includes recipes such as cod salad, turkey stuffed with chestnuts, accompanied by basmati rice and farofa, and ham with cashew nut risotto and dried fruits. It costs R$550 for adults and R$170 for children.
R. Manuel Guedes, 474, Itaim Bibi, western region, tel. (11) 3165-3445, @cantalouprestaurante. Day 24, from 7pm
Casa Rios
Chef Rodrigo Aguiar prepares a seven-course supper full of Brazilian flavors for R$420. The meal has suggestions such as smoked and roasted black pork tenderloin, accompanied by peach palm puree, cavolo nero and sherry demi-glace and, for dessert, Brazil nut baklava with honey.
R. Itapurá, 1,327, Tatuapé, eastern region, @casariosrestaurante. Day 24, from 8pm. Reservations are required via tel. (11) 2091-7323
Cosí
The Italian restaurant’s menu has four courses, for R$590, or R$830 with sparkling wine and wine pairing. It starts with seafood terrine, followed by recipes such as turkey leg lasagneta with mushrooms, parmesan fonduta and truffle roast sauce.
R. Haddock Lobo, 1,589, Cerqueira César, west region, @restaurantecosi. Day 24, from 7pm. Reservations by phone. (11) 3061-9543
Emiliano
For the date, chef Vivi Gonçalves presents a tasting menu that begins with a cover of natural fermentation bread and continues with stages such as scallops with pumpkin puree, smoked chicken sausage with saffron and green apple and roast turkey with potatoes, mini carrots and almond farofa. It costs R$720 and customers receive a glass of sparkling wine. On the 25th, the house prepares a Christmas brunch, with four stages, for R$540.
R. Oscar Freire, 384, Jardim Paulista, western region, @gastronomiaemiliano
Fogo de Chão
In addition to its traditional carvery, with cuts such as picanha and rib, the steakhouse adds themed recipes for the occasion. For example, chester, tender salad with pineapple, sweet farofa, Greek rice and lentils are served. The all-you-can-eat meal costs R$329 per adult. Drinks and desserts are charged separately.
Travessa Casalbuono, 120, Vila Guilherme, northern region, tel. (11) 2089-1736, @fogodechaobr. Day 24, from 8pm. Reservation is not mandatory
Rosewood
The menu is complete and harmonized with sparkling wine, white and red wines, beer and non-alcoholic drinks. Supper begins with antipasti, followed by main dishes such as roast suckling pig fillet belly with pumpkin and spinach or rack of lamb with Moroccan couscous. On the 25th, there will be a brunch buffet, with live music. Both cost R$750.
R. Alves Guimarães, 153, Pinheiros, western region, @jacarandabr. Day 24, from 7pm. Day 25, from 11am to 4pm. Reservations are required via tel. (11) 3083-3003
There Casserole
The traditional restaurant prepares a supper with a French accent with two closed menu options, four courses (R$395) or six (R$560), designed by chef Dani França Pinto. The first consists of recipes such as tomato tartare, shrimp cocktail, braised lamb with potato muslin and kale, and yellow fruit panacota with ginger praline and coconut. The second features dishes such as foie gras roulade with roasted grapes and balsamic, haddock with fresh asparagus in champagne sauce with crispy black rice, carrots with mushrooms, potatoes and caramelized shallots, and French brut.
Largo do Arouche, 346, Centro, @lacasserole1954. Day 24, from 7pm. Reservations via the website lacasserole.com.br/event-details/ceias2024
Braised lamb and carrots with mushrooms, from La Casserole –
L´Hotel PortoBay
The hotel offers a buffet dinner, in a specially decorated room, accompanied by live music. It costs R$690 and includes water, soft drinks and juices. Try dishes such as cod salad, duck terrine, lobster gravlax, lamb shoulder and cupuaçu mousse pie with white chocolate.
Al. Campinas, 266, Jardim Paulista, western region, @lhotelportobay. Day 24, from 8pm. Reservations are required via tel. (11) 2183-0505 or email [email protected]
Read – Amici di Amici
Offers a three-course (R$181) or four-course (R$242) Italian-inspired menu for dinner on the 24th and lunch on the 25th. For main dishes, it serves pasta such as seafood lasagna and ricotta pansotti with chips of truffle, and meats such as rabbit cooked with olives and pine nuts. One of the sweets to end the supper is the cannolo with ricotta cream, candied fruits and pistachios.
R. Fradique Coutinho, 282, Pinheiros, western region, @lido_amici_di_amici. Day 24, from 6:30 pm. Day 25, from 12pm to 5pm. Reservation is not mandatory, but can be made via WhatsApp (11) 99023-9890
Loup
In three portions, the supper costs R$525 and includes dishes such as salmon sausage, lamb shoulder with lentil puree and toasted vegetables and blackberry pavlova with red fruit cream. The space will have Christmas decorations on the occasion and, to drink, there is a wine list with 150 labels.
R. Dr. Mário Ferraz, 528, Jardim Paulistano, west region, @louprestaurante. Day 24, from 7pm. Reservations are required via tel. (11) 3078-1089 or WhatsApp (11) 95852-0133
Parigi
The elegant restaurant combines Italian and French cuisine, which sets the tone for dinner. Among the à la carte recipes are seafood casserole au gratin (R$ 155) and turkey with rice and dried fruits in red wine sauce and cherries (R$ 199). To finish, Fasano panettone with zabaione in port wine (R$ 70).
R. Amauri, 275, Itaim Bibi, western region. Day 24, from 7pm. Book by phone. (11) 3167-1575, WhatsApp (11) 3167-1575 or email [email protected]
Dishes that make up Parigi’s Christmas dinner –
Reservation Rooftop
In a room overlooking the city filled with live music, dinner is open food and an open bar. For R$300, customers can help themselves to dishes such as turkey breast with herb and wine sauce, filet mignon medallion with mushroom sauce and French toast.
R. Marc Chagall, s/nº, Jardim das Perdizes, western region, tel. (11) 4280-3345, @reserva.rooftop. Day 24, from 8pm. Tickets on sale at Ingresse
Ruella Bistro
A menu with cold dishes and desserts in buffet format and a main course served at the table is prepared by chef Danielle Dahoui for supper. Among the recipes, cod rice, duck confit and shrimp or beetroot risotto. It costs R$480 and includes tea, coffee and welcome drink.
R. João Cachoeira, 1,507, Vila Olímpia, south region, @bistrosruella. Day 24, from 7pm. Reservations via WhatsApp and [email protected]
Balcony Grill
The meat restaurant prepares a Christmas menu (R$450) that includes a selection of breads and cold cuts as a cover charge, followed by breaded chester with mustard and honey sauce and turkey breast in cassis and blueberry sauce with peach palm heart puree in the main options. Dessert is the customer’s choice.
R. General Mena Barreto, 793, Jardim Paulista, western region, @varandagrill. Day 24, from 7pm. Day 25, from 12pm to 4pm. Reservation required via tel. (11) 3887-8870 or (11) 99967-6497
Source: Folha
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