Evvai

Evvai is the restaurant of chef Luiz Filipe Souza, and in 2026 it shared with Tuju the distinction of becoming one of the first two restaurants in Brazil awarded three Michelin stars. The restaurant describes its chef and its cooking in the same words: modern, creative and with Italian roots. The guide classifies the food as modern Brazilian with Italian influences. The chef calls his style Oriundi cuisine, drawing on his own Italian roots and on the cultural exchange that followed Italian immigration to Brazil. In 2019 he represented Brazil at the Bocuse d'Or, the international cooking competition the restaurant describes as the World Cup of gastronomy, and Evvai also appears on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list.

The meal is a single multi-course tasting menu called Oriundi, which the restaurant presents as a symbol of the exchange between the two cultures. It opens with a series of delicate starters inspired by the colours of the Brazilian and Italian flags. Dishes named by the Michelin inspectors include a white moqueca with squid and pupunha palm heart, and the Bomba de vieira, a scallop dish that appears on every menu but is reinvented each time. The inspectors single out the chef's precise control of temperature, and Souza illustrates each course himself to explain the story behind it, which makes the meal feel personal.

Dinner is served from Tuesday to Friday from 19:00 to 22:30, and on Saturdays there is lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 as well as dinner from 19:00. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Reservations are made through the restaurant's own booking page or by contacting it directly at [email protected]; with three stars, tables are in high demand, so book as far ahead as possible.

The dining room has air conditioning and step-free access for wheelchair users, and valet parking is available. The Michelin listing also notes that guests may bring their own bottle, though it is worth confirming any corkage arrangements with the restaurant when booking.

Evvai suits couples and food lovers marking a special occasion, as well as anyone interested in the Italian influence on São Paulo's food. The restaurant is on Rua Joaquim Antunes in Jardim Paulistano, so it is easy to reach from hotels in Jardins and Pinheiros by taxi. Saturday lunch is a good option for visitors who prefer to dine earlier.