Arabia
What the experts agree on
Arabia is São Paulo's standout Lebanese spot, celebrated for nearly two decades for authentic recipes executed with exceptional ingredient quality and meticulous preparation—a beloved neighborhood gem that justifies the lines.
"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
"Beloved Lebanese restaurant gets backed by customers with generous lines of credit for its authentic cooking."
"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.
"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