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ArabiavsCarlota
Carlota and Arabia are both endorsed by experts. On balance, Arabia is preferred by most reviewers compared to Carlota. Arabia ranks #10 in Sao Paulo with approval from 4 reviewers like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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Rua Haddock Lobo 1397, Jardins, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Widely considered São Paulo's best Middle Eastern restaurant, Arábia sticks closely to classic recipes but stands out for their careful preparation and, above all the excellence and freshness of the ingredients." Full review
BlackBook "Beloved Lebanese restaurant gets backed by customers with generous lines of credit for its authentic cooking."
Fodor's "For almost 20 years Arábia has served traditional Lebanese cuisine at this beautiful high-ceilinged restaurant." Full review
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Don't miss the crepelike ataife, filled with pistachio nuts or cream, for dessert.
Frommer's "Award-winning Arabia serves up delicious Middle Eastern cuisine based on the family recipes of chef Leila Youssef Kuczynski...the large menu lists many well-known favorites, such as falafel" Full review
Carlota Fodor's Frommer's BlackBook
Rua Sergipe 753, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo (11) 3661-8670
From $30/night
Fodor's "TV host, author, and chef Carla Pernambuco introduces Brazilian elements to a multicultural array of recipes at her popular restaurant." Full review
Frommer's "Owner and chef Carla Pernambuco blends the flavors of cosmopolitan New York (where she got her training) and her own Italian heritage together with fresh Brazilian ingredients." Full review
BlackBook "High-end chomping grounds in revamped 1940s house with modern art on walls in midst of rich-condo central takes hospitality and good taste as seriously as the cooking."
