Where to eat Milanese steak in SP: 20 places that serve crispy and dry versions

The name already reveals the origin: the Milanese was born in the city of Milan . The oldest reports came from the Italian writer Pietro Verri, in his book Story of Milan which talks about a document from the year 1148 which describes a lunch in the Basilica of Saint Ambrose that served the breaded veal chop .

But it wasn’t the Italian people who were responsible for making this dish famous around the world: the Austrians put the Wiener Schnitzel – a very similar dish that was also made with breaded veal. The truth is that it’s hard to resist a steak, with a golden and crunchy crust.

One of the restaurants that gained notoriety for the milanesa, the restaurant NOU by chef Amílcar Azevedo sells about 3,500 units per month. Served with Sicilian lemon risotto, the chef says the dish is a comfort food at the same time it is an indulgence.

“Today no one wants to fry at home, but everyone wants to eat, because they have childhood memories. Here, we chose to serve the milanesa with the Sicilian lemon risotto because it has an acidity and makes an interesting counterpoint. But, of course, there are those who prefer it with rice and fries, with cassava, it’s up to the customer’s taste. He asks, we adapt”, says Amilcar.

And since no one is made of iron, here’s a list of where you can find a crispy milanesa in São Paulo.

Trio

Installed on the 19th floor of the e-Tower, in the heart of Vila Olímpia and with a privileged view of the city, the restaurant serves a menu created by the chef Diego Gimenez the breaded steak that arrives with a velvety mashed potato (R$75).

Trio: Rua Funchal, 418 – 19th floor of the e-Tower – Vila Olímpia, São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 3040-2200 / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 12h to 15h.

Mila

A modern osteria Mila, in Itaim, serves a very dry and crispy breaded paillard with potato salad and picata sauce (R$85).

Mila : Rua Bandeira Paulista, 1096, Itaim Bibi – São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 2925-8442 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 12h to 15h and from 19h to 23h; Saturday, from 1 pm to 6 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm; and Sunday, from 1 pm to 5:30 pm.

NO

In the three units of the restaurant, which are in front of the kitchen, the chef Amílcar Azevedo , the breaded filet option comes with a Sicilian lemon risotto (R$82). It is also possible to order delivery.

NO: Rua Armando A. Penteado, 12 – Higienópolis, São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 3562-8003 / Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 419 – Pinheiros, São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 2609-6939 / Rua dos Pinheiros, 274 – Pinheiros, São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 3064-0033 / Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday, from 12h to 23h, and Friday and Saturday, from 12h to 00h.

The House of the Pig

The 12th best restaurant in the world, headed by Janaína Torres Rueda and Jefferson Rueda has, in addition to a tasting menu, an à la carte menu, with the option of the well-served Porcoletta, breaded pork rack, leaves, fresh herbs, house sauce and radish (R$ 101).

The Pig House: Rua Araújo, 124 – Centro – São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 3258-2578 / Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12h to 23h, and Sunday, from 12h to 16h.

inn

The chef-led restaurant Fellipe Zanuto serves Milanese de Angus daily, accompanied by house potato mayonnaise and watercress salad (R$ 59).

inn : Rua Borges de Figueiredo, 82, Mooca – São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 2291-5629 / Opening hours: Monday, from 12h to 15h; Tuesday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00; Friday to Saturday, from 12:00 to 22:30; and Sunday, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Rua Clodomiro Amazonas, 216, Vila Nova Conceição – São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 3168-7291 / Opening hours: Monday, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Tuesday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00 to 22:00; Friday to Saturday, from 12:00 to 22:30; and Sunday, from 12:00 to 17:00.

Aizome

At Aizomê the amazing chef Telma Shiraishi bet on settos, a complete and varied meal, combining the best ingredients. Each setto comprises rice, miso soup, tsukemono salad and 2 kobachi (side dishes), among the setto options there is the tonkatsu, which is pork loin breaded and fried very crispy (R$ 70).

Aizome: Alameda Fernão Cardim, 39, Jardim Paulista / Opening hours: lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday and at Japan House: Av. Paulista, 52 – 2nd floor, Bela Vista / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Fire

Chef’s new restaurant Renzo Garibaldi in Sao PauloIncêndio offers the Mila Aperitivo, breaded with mustard, garlic and panko and served with Dijon mustard mayonnaise (R$42).

Fire: Rua dos Pinheiros 808, Pinheiros – São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 3062-4209 / Opening hours: Monday, from 12:00 to 15:30; Tuesday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 15:30 and from 17:00 to 23:00; Friday and Saturday, from 12:00 to 00:00; Sunday, from 12:00 to 18:00.

lola

At Lolla, which recently underwent a change of concept and combined Italian cuisine with parrilla preparations, it offers a breaded pork prime rib with smoked aioli (R$62). Accompaniments can be ordered separately.

lola: Rua Manuel Guedes, 545, Itaim Bibi – São Paulo / Opening hours: Monday, from 12h to 15h; Tuesday to Friday, from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 23:00; Saturday, from 12:00 to 00:00; Sunday, from 12:00 to 18:00.

Piccini

the chef Ney Alves ahead of the Italian Piccini Cucina, offers a classic dish on its menu: Cotoletta Alla Milanese (R$112), made with breaded pork prime rib, accompanied by saffron risotto and stracciatella.

Piccini: Rua Vitório Fasano, 49, Jardim Paulista – São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 96481-7877 / Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 00:00, Friday and Saturday, from 12:00 to 16:30 and from 19:00 to 00:00, and Sunday from 12:00 to 16:30 and from 19:00 to 22:30.

spin

With a relaxed atmosphere and outdoor seating, the Giro Bar menu has a beautiful breaded steak with spinach cream (R$58). During the week, they serve an executive menu where they also have breaded steak for R$62 that arrives at the table with salad and two side dishes.

Giro Bar: Rua Padre Garcia Velho, 26, Pinheiros / Tel.: (11) 98701-7810 / Opening hours: Tuesday, from 12h to 15h and from 18h to 00h; Wednesday and Thursday, from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 6 pm to 1 am; Friday, from 12 pm to 1 am; Saturday, from 1 pm to 1 am; and Sunday, from 13:00 to 22:00. Not open on Mondays.

Bottega 21

In addition to its rich drinks menu, Bottega 21, an Italian gastronomy bar on Rua dos Pinheiros, offers a pork milanesa appetizer with cypriani sauce and pineapple compote (R$49).

Bottega 21 : Rua dos Pinheiros, 1308/1300, Pinheiros – São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 99342-2332 / Lunch hours: Wednesday to Friday, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and dinner from Monday to Saturday, from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am.

Orpheus

At Orfeu, a trendy bar on Avenida Ipiranga, you can find a perfect breaded filet accompanied by rustic puree or fries and green leaf salad (R$68).

Orpheus: Av. Ipiranga, 318, Bloco A, Downtown – São Paulo / Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, from 12:00 to 00:00; Thursday and Sunday, from 12:00 to 01:00; Friday and Saturday, from 12:00 to 02:00.

Dalva and Dito

Dalva e Dito is an affective Brazilian cuisine restaurant by the chef Alex Atala . With well-executed dishes and ingredients from all regions of the country, the menu is able to please not only Brazilian palates, but also gringos. Over there, the breaded steak with potato salad is a hit (R$98).

Dalva and Dito : Rua Padre João Manuel, 1115 – Cerqueira César, São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 3068-4444 / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 12h to 15h and 18h ​​to 20h, Saturdays, from 12h to 20h, and Sundays, from 12:00 to 15:00.

Local Trattoria

Locale Trattoria serves Filetto alla Milanese (R$86), a battered and breaded ancho steak, accompanied by potato salad with dijon and arugula.

Locale Trattoria: Rua Manuel Guedes, 369, Itaim Bibi / Tel.: (11) 3071-0482 / Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 00:00; Friday and Saturday, from 12:00 to 00:00; and Sunday, from 12:00 to 18:00.

dhomus

At Dhomus, a Mediterranean food restaurant headed by an Italian-Brazilian chef Carlos Vesentinioffers the crispy Pork Costoletta à la Milanese with mix of leaves and buffalo (R$ 99).

Dhomus: Rua Amauri, 27 – São Paulo / Whatsapp:(11) 93903-9443 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, from 12h to 16h and from 19h to 23h; Friday and Saturday, from 12:00 to 00:00; and Sunday, from 12:00 to 18:00.

Bar Leo

Founded in 1940 and one of the most historic bars in São Paulo, Bar Léo serves the classic Milanese aperitif accompanied by fries and house salad (R$87).

Bar Leo: Rua Aurora, 100, Centro – São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 94746-1951 / Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, from 12h to 20h; Friday, from 12h to 21h; Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm. Not open on Sundays.

Zena

Zena, home of chef Carlos Bertolazzi, offers Costeletta Alla Milanese, a breaded pork prime rib, served with arugula salad, cherry tomatoes and parmesan shavings (R$82).

Zena: Rua Peixoto Gomide, 1901 – Jardins, São Paulo – SP / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 12h to 18h and from 18h to 00h / Phone: (11) 3081-2158 / Phone Delivery: (11) 3082-9362.

la serena

The Italian with an elegant atmosphere in the JK Iguatemi shopping center offers a Vitello alla milanese (R$134). Accompaniments can be ordered separately.

La Serena: Av. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041 – Vila Olímpia, São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 3152-6204 / Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, from 12:00 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 23:00, Thursday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 23:00.

Bakery Luce

Contemporary Italian cuisine reigns supreme on the menu with original and revisited dishes from Panifício Luce. On the menu, maiale milanese with fettuccine al limone (R$66).

Bakery Luce: Al. Tiete, 161, Jardins – São Paulo / Tel.: (11) 95890-9530 / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm; Saturday, from 7 am to 5:30 pm; and Sunday, from 7 am to 5:30 pm.

ristorantine

The classic Ristorantino, in Jardins, serves the executive lunch from Monday to Friday, the pork chop breaded with rustic miga bread flour with fresh arugula and organic cherry tomatoes (R$ 155 with starter, main course and dessert).

Ristorantine: Rua Dr. Mello Alves, 674, Jardins – São Paulo / WhatsApp: (11) 97096-1234 / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 12h to 15h and from 18h to 00h; Saturday, from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 18:00 to 00:00; and Sunday, from 12:00 to 17:00.