Maní is chef Helena Rizzo's contemporary Brazilian restaurant in the Jardim Paulistano district of São Paulo, Brazil, opened with her former partner Daniel Redondo after both trained in Spain, including at El Celler de Can Roca. The kitchen reworks Brazilian ingredients and dishes through a refined, modern lens, with a menu built around items like ravioli filled with queijo de coalho (a firm Brazilian cheese), warm manioc bread served with cultured butter, and a passion fruit dessert that has become one of the restaurant's signatures. Rizzo has been recognized internationally, including as Latin America's Best Female Chef, and the restaurant regularly appears on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list. The dining room occupies a converted house with a garden view, blending a relaxed, bright, plant-filled atmosphere with polished service -- less formal than the city's traditional fine-dining rooms but still clearly upscale. The wine list favors Brazilian and South American producers alongside European selections chosen to complement the menu's fresh, herb-driven flavors. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend lunch and dinner, and the restaurant also offers a tasting menu alongside its a la carte options for those wanting a fuller survey of the kitchen's style.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Tuesday-Saturday 12:30PM-3PM, 7:30PM-11PM; Sunday 12:30PM-4PM |
| Reservations | Recommended |
| Address | Rua Joaquim Antunes, 210 - Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo |
Signature dishes
- Ravioli de queijo de coalho
- Manioc bread with butter
- Passion fruit dessert
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Location
Rua Joaquim Antunes, 210 - Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo
-23.5645, -46.6797 View on map
Highlights
- Contemporary Brazilian cuisine from chef Helena Rizzo
- Ravioli de queijo de coalho and manioc bread are signature dishes
- Garden-view dining room in a converted house
- Regular presence on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list
- Wine list emphasizing Brazilian and South American producers
Tips for visiting
- Reserve ahead for weekend lunch and dinner seatings
- Choose the tasting menu for a broader survey of the kitchen's style versus a la carte
- Ask for garden-view seating for the brightest, most relaxed atmosphere
- Save room for the passion fruit dessert, one of the restaurant's best-known dishes
Accessibility
The restaurant occupies a converted house with a garden area in Jardim Paulistano; visitors with mobility needs should confirm step-free access to the dining room and garden seating when booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maní formal or casual?
It sits between the two -- the food and service are upscale, but the garden-house setting feels more relaxed than traditional fine dining.
Is there a tasting menu?
Yes, alongside a la carte options, the restaurant offers a tasting menu for a fuller sense of the kitchen's range.
Who is the chef?
Helena Rizzo, an internationally recognized chef known for reworking Brazilian ingredients through a modern, refined lens.