Eating in SP - Kilo Restaurants

DOWNTOWN AREA (Centro) - Estação República

This kilo restaurant, near the subway station of the same name, is a pleasant surprise. On a nearby side street, discreet and without a nameplate on its front, it is a safe haven for many of those who work in the area. A huge old house, somehow saved from the rage of destruction of São Paulo's progress, which insists in building ugly tasteless grey buildings, had all its internal walls removed; the resulting large saloon surely accomodates almost 200 people. The place may be busy, yet it is a reconforting site considering the location and surroundings. Most important of all, the food is quite good, and goes beyond the regular dishes offered in simpler kilo restaurants. The day I visited had a delicious cheese strudel, chicken medallion in a walnut sauce, and beef with dijon mustard, among other out of the common choices. As you may guess, the price is a little above average, but it is worth it.
Tourists usually go to Praça da República, where a crafts market is held from Friday through Sunday. The market has some food stalls, but I wouldn't really trust in their hygiene and quality. So this is a nice place to eat, rest your feet and mingle with people, as the atmosphere is quite welcoming.

Estação República Restaurant - open from Monday through Friday
Address: Rua Aurora, 964 - just off Rua do Arouche.
Next to the REPÚBLICA subway station.
Or get off your bus behind 'Caetano de Campos'.
Tel.: (011) 3331-2160