Stella

Stella is a restaurant on R. Saint Hilaire in Jardim Paulista, serving a broad menu across breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch and afternoon-to-evening bar service. Its format suits different kinds of visits, from a morning meal to a full dinner, a drink with snacks or a relaxed weekend gathering.

The menu brings together Brazilian flavours and familiar international dishes. Main courses include pasta, risotto, grilled fish, salmon, beef and vegetable-based plates, while lighter choices include salads and soup. Brazilian influences are especially visible in the snack selection and feijoada offering, giving the restaurant a connection to local food alongside its European-leaning dishes.

Stella’s bar menu focuses on shareable bites and straightforward favourites. Brazilian snacks such as corn croquettes, feijoada dumplings and tapioca-based dumplings appear alongside toasted sandwiches, a beef burger and a club sandwich. These options make the venue suitable for an informal stop in the late afternoon or evening, particularly when a full meal is not needed.

Breakfast and brunch extend the restaurant’s daytime role, while lunch and dinner provide a more complete dining experience. The menu also includes desserts, with choices built around dulce de leche, chocolate and seasonal fruit. A wine list and happy hour add a drinks-led dimension, and the bar can work as part of a meal or as a separate stop.

The style is flexible rather than tied to one cuisine. Diners looking for Brazilian snacks can find familiar local formats, while those after pasta, seafood, meat or a vegetarian-leaning plate have broader options. Families are supported by a children’s menu, and the restaurant provides guidance for diners with gluten, lactose, nut or latex restrictions when these are communicated to the team. Because some preparations may include undercooked ingredients, the staff can also clarify dishes and ingredients.

Located in São Paulo’s Jardim Paulista, Stella fits an urban dining itinerary in one of the city’s established restaurant neighbourhoods. It works for breakfast meetings, daytime meals, family dining, dinner and casual drinks, with enough range for a mixed group choosing different types of food.