Cantina Gigio

Cantina Gigio in São Paulo is a delightful culinary treasure, epitomizing the best of traditional Italian dining in the heart of Brazil. With its rustic charm and cozy ambiance, this beloved restaurant invites diners into a world where every meal feels like a celebration of family and food. The menu is a testament to authentic Italian cuisine, featuring an array of homemade pastas, succulent meats, and heavenly desserts, each dish more inviting than the last. The portions are generous, promising a satisfying experience for even the most hearty appetites. The warmth and attentiveness of the staff add to the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every guest feels like part of the Cantina Gigio family. Whether you're there for a casual dinner or a special occasion, Cantina Gigio delivers a memorable dining experience, blending exquisite flavors with a dash of Italian flair and hospitality.

Edible but I would never choose this again. Wayyyyyy too expensive for some can pasta sauce, over cooked steak, and stale pasta all hidden in a pound of cheese. Waiter was nice but they should hire more staff I think there were 2 at 9pm and it’s a huge restaurant. Don’t come

The place is nice and cozy, it was nothing too exciting but it's a place you'll feel fine. The food I ordered was the suggestion of the house, a special lasagna. This food was great! A bit salty, but I really liked it. It's not cheap. You'll spend at least 2-3 times compared to a normal restaurant here in Brazil, but depending on what your wanting it may be worth it.

We went in 6 people and we shared 2 meals remaining 1 portion, we also ordered 2 jars of juice. The pasta was really good and the ambient is cosy, a really nice cost benefit experience.

Delicious! Simple, ‘homestyle’ food made with good quality ingredients in a relaxed setting. Very friendly service. Very big servings! Can see why the place has been around for more than 50 years!

Very tasty food. Not expensive at all.

I’ve ordered on iFood for delivery and the pesto was made of dehydrated basil. Pesto has 4 ingredients: basil, garlic, nuts and olive oil. It was not at all what I’ve got. Sad that it’s called Italian 😢

Very mediocre food lacking any sophistication or taste. Might be canned marinara.

THE best pasta I've tried. If you're in Brazil/sp and want to have the best experience with eating Italian food THIS is the place to go.

Our group of 14 made a reservation for a Thursday night around 8pm but we trickled in slowly until 8:15 without a problem. We ordered four of their massive pasta plates - meat ravioli with tomato sauce, a stuffed cheese pasta that I didn't recognize with tomato sauce, penne parisienne, and tagliatelle bolognese. Bread basket was nothing to write home about but came with two interesting spreads - both anchovy/sardine based. Tasty if you're into that but otherwise stick to the butter. Ordering was easy and our pasta was served quickly. Everything was family style but our waiter portioned the pastas onto each plate (which spared us splattering sauces all over the table and ourselves; much appreciated!). The ravioli were a little bit of a miss - too thick with too little filling but still tasty. Bolognese was meaty and well balanced while the tagliatelle was al dente. Penne parisienne was not to my tastes (very creamy/cheesy with brasilian sliced ham and peas) but it was loved by all my brasilian friends. My surprise favorite was the stuffed envelope type pasta that I couldn't get the name of. I'm not sure where it ranks on the Italian food scale for Brasil/São Paulo (tasted like 3 stars to me) but the service was efficient and accommodating of our large group. They split the bill 14 ways without a problem and we all had our fill for about 35R$ including tax/gratuity. Atmosphere was classy but the clientele was mixed - families with young children, young couples, and older folks on a date night.

Nice environment and good food, specially when you are in the mood for some nice pasta!! Traditional italian canteen in Sao Paulo.....