FOOD AND DRINK

TERRACO ITALIA

Built in 1965, this restaurant in the Republica district features kitsch, gentleman’s club-style décor and has an outdoor terrace overlooking the city 42 floors below – perfect for sundowners.

Mains R$80-121 (£20-£30), cocktails R$20 (£5). Open Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, 7pm-12am (Sat until 1am), Sun 12pm-4pm, 7pm-11pm. 344 Avenida Ipiranga; tel +55 112 1892 929; terracoitalia.com.br

FIGUEIRA RUBAIYAT

There’s a huge tree growing in the middle of Figueira, hence the name (it means fig tree). This Jardins eatery is always popular, thanks to the relaxed, outdoor dining and the fish scooped from the Amazon and tossed over the Brazilian grill.

Mains R$61-102 (£15-£25). Open Mon-Thurs 12pm-12.30am, Fri-Sat until 1am, Sun until 12am. 1,738 Rua Haddock Lobo; tel +55 113 0871 399; rubaiyat.com.br

MAM RESTAURANT

Finish your visit to the Modern Art Museum with a trip to its restaurant, which serves a light lunch of Brazilian delicacies such as palm hearts and mashed corn, as well as salads. Grab a table by the window, overlooking the sculptures in the museum’s garden.

Buffet lunch R$49 (£12). Open Tues-Sun 11am-4pm. Parque Ibirapuera; tel +55 115 0851 306; mam.org.br

BREW DOG

Scottish bar and beer group Brew Dog opened its Sao Paulo outpost at the start of 2014 in an old mechanic’s yard in Pinheiros. It’s now one of the hippest places to hang out in the city, offering 15 international beers on tap, including one by Brazilian brewery Way Beer.

Drinks R$12 (£3). Open Mon-Wed 6pm-12am, Thurs until 1am, Fri until 2am, Sat 2pm-2am, Sun 3pm-11pm. 41 Rua dos Coropes; tel +55 113 0324 007; brewdog.com