Local before arrival
Since 2002, the classic-chic bistro has been welcoming its mostly female customers with a casual nonchalance that rivals the original model from France. The duo de lula panée squid starter and the puff pastry dishes—both specialties of the restaurant—are worth a special mention. The fact that Vila Madalena has replaced Higienópolis as a trendy hotspot has improved the neighborhood—which now radiates a pleasantly relaxed air.
