Di Paolo Pinheiros

Di Paolo Pinheiros brings the cooking of the Serra Gaúcha to São Paulo, with a menu rooted in the Italian traditions developed by immigrant communities in southern Brazil. The restaurant’s focus is the galeto al primo canto, a regional preparation of young chicken associated with the first crow of the day. The bird is cooked over a wood or charcoal fire, giving the skin a crisp finish while keeping the meat tender.

The galeto is the central expression of the restaurant’s style, connecting the meal to the culinary heritage of the Serra Gaúcha rather than to a broad, generic idea of Italian food. The menu also includes sopa de capeletti, a broth prepared with meat and spices and served with small filled pasta. The soup offers a warmer, more traditional side of the region’s cooking and fits naturally into a meal built around familiar family recipes.

Massas provide another route through the menu. Diners can choose from different pasta shapes and pair them with a range of sauces, allowing the meal to move from the restaurant’s grilled speciality to more classic Italian combinations. This selection reflects the way Italian cooking in Rio Grande do Sul combines pasta, broths, roasted meats and sauces in a single regional dining tradition.

The atmosphere is shaped by that culinary identity. Di Paolo Pinheiros is suited to diners interested in established regional recipes, Italian-Brazilian heritage and a meal organized around a defining speciality. The experience is more closely connected to food and tradition than to novelty, with the menu presenting the Serra Gaúcha through dishes that have been prepared and adapted in Brazil over generations.

The restaurant is located on Rua Morás, in Pinheiros, with the address also associated with Vila Madalena. Its location makes it a local option for exploring the cuisine of southern Brazil without leaving the west side of the city. The venue’s format works for a focused meal, a shared table built around galeto and side dishes, or a longer gathering that includes soup, pasta and sauces.

Di Paolo Pinheiros offers a clear introduction to the restaurant group’s regional approach: grilled galeto al primo canto at the center, supported by capeletti soup, pasta and sauces. The result is a traditional Serra Gaúcha Italian menu with a strong sense of place and a straightforward connection to the food culture of southern Brazil.