Considered by many of its regular customers to be the best restaurant in its native Guarujá – the coastal city 90 km south of São Paulo – Rufino’s well deserved reputation comes from a simple formula of preparing its ultra-fresh fish using classic Spanish recipes, cooked up by the restaurant’s namesake chef. Luckily for those of us in São Paulo, Rufino’s has branched out of its seaside home to establish itself here as well. Try the tranche de badejo (a slice of grilled white fish) or the bountiful grilled seafood platter, and you’ll quickly understand what the fuss is about.

Other location Shopping Morumbi, Avenida Roque Petroni Jr 1089, Morumbi (5182 8599).