Restaurant
Tuju
Ivan Ralston's seasonal tasting-menu restaurant, one of the first two in Brazil to win three Michelin stars, with menus that change four times a year.
Capim Santo
Chef Morena Leite's Brazilian restaurant in the garden of the Solar Fábio Prado on Avenida Faria Lima, serving lunch and an afternoon menu from Tuesday to Sunday.
At a glance
- Type
- Brazilian
- Area
- Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo, Brazil
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- restaurantecapimsanto.com.br
Good to know
- Garden setting
- Valet parking
- Afternoon menu
- Events
Why we recommend it
Capim Santo calls itself the embassy of Brazilian gastronomy of chef Morena Leite, and its São Paulo restaurant has an unusual setting. It sits in the garden of the Solar Fábio Prado, formerly home to the Museu da Casa Brasileira, on Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima. The restaurant's own description, an oasis of Brazilian food in the middle of Faria Lima, captures the contrast with the busy business avenue outside.
The cooking is Brazilian, with menus that change with the seasons; the current menu is the autumn and winter 2026 edition, and a separate drinks list is available. The restaurant holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand, which recognises good food at moderate prices, making it a sound choice for a relaxed lunch with Brazilian flavours in a garden setting. Because the menu changes, ask the staff for the seasonal dishes and any recommendations.
Capim Santo is a daytime restaurant. It follows the access hours of the Solar Fábio Prado, opening from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 15:00 from Tuesday to Friday and from 12:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, which makes it a good choice for a long weekend lunch. From Tuesday to Friday there is also an afternoon menu of drinks and snacks between 15:00 and 17:00. Reservations can be made by phone on +55 11 3032 2277 or by WhatsApp, and valet parking is available.
The Capim Santo group extends beyond this restaurant and describes itself as part of a global movement for an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy. Casa Capim Santo occupies the ground floor of the Instituto Tomie Ohtake in Pinheiros, and the team also runs a catering service, cooking schools and an institute, as well as a pousada linked to the brand. Event enquiries are handled at [email protected].
The restaurant suits couples, families and groups who want a calm lunch away from the city's noise, and it works well for business travellers staying around Faria Lima and Itaim. It is also a good place to try Brazilian cooking in a more refined setting than a traditional canteen, without the cost or time commitment of a tasting menu.
Capim Santo FAQs
Where is Capim Santo?
In the garden of the Solar Fábio Prado, the former Museu da Casa Brasileira, at Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima 2705.
When is lunch served?
Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 15:00, and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12:00 to 17:00.
Is it open for dinner?
No. The restaurant opens from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00, following the building's access hours.
Is there an afternoon menu?
Yes. Drinks and snacks are served from Tuesday to Friday between 15:00 and 17:00.
How do I book?
By phone on +55 11 3032 2277 or by WhatsApp.
Who is the chef?
Chef Morena Leite.
Is there parking?
Yes. Valet parking is available.
Is it good value?
It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good food at moderate prices.