Restaurante Les Présidents - Chef Erick Jacquin

Les Présidents is a French restaurant in São Paulo’s Cerqueira César district, associated with chef Erick Jacquin. Its cooking draws on the established traditions of French gastronomy, with attention to technique, ingredient quality and distinct flavours. The menu is designed around a polished dining experience rather than a casual café format, making the restaurant suitable for meals that call for time and consideration.

The restaurant takes its inspiration from classic French bistros, interpreting that setting through a refined interior and a measured pace. The atmosphere is shaped not only by the dining room but also by a curated musical backdrop, which accompanies the meal and contributes to the evening’s character. Service is presented as attentive and considered, with the experience focused on hospitality as much as on the food.

Les Présidents places emphasis on balance, texture and precision in its cooking. The approach respects traditional French methods while giving the kitchen room to present them in a contemporary restaurant setting. Rather than centring the experience on a single signature dish, the restaurant’s identity comes from its broader commitment to French culinary technique and the rituals of the table.

A drinks programme accompanies the food, including original cocktails selected to work with the restaurant’s style of cooking. This makes the venue appropriate for a full lunch or dinner, as well as for a drink-led start to an evening in a more formal setting. The restaurant also presents its dining room as a space for celebrations, organised gatherings and corporate occasions, with event arrangements built around the setting, food and service.

The restaurant suits diners looking for traditional French influences, a composed atmosphere and a meal that is intended to be enjoyed at an unhurried pace. It can work for a special occasion, a business meal or a dinner where the surroundings matter as much as the menu. Its location on Rua da Consolação places it within Cerqueira César, an established central area with a strong restaurant and nightlife presence.