🇧🇷 Italian food | Evvai

🍝 Evvai: São Paulo’s Michelin-Starred Creative Italian Gem That Redefines Fine Dining Awarded a Michelin star in 2019, Evvai transforms Italian classics into edible art—think scallop sliders and tomato jellies dusted with gold leaf. 🌟 Impeccable ambiance, top-tier service, and dishes so pretty you’ll hesitate to take the first bite (but trust me, you’ll want to). Here’s why this spot is worth every real for date nights and bougie gatherings. 🌟 Showstopping Dishes: Where Innovation Meets Flavor The Scallop Slider: A buttery revelation! 🍔 Mini brioche buns cradle seared scallops, toasted to crispy perfection. The first bite sets the tone: "Yep, this Michelin star makes sense." Wagyu, Uni, Foie Gras Trio: Served in a wooden box like treasure. 🥩+🦑+🦢 Friends joked it tasted like "Chinese fermented bean curd," but I felt the melt—wagyu’s tenderness, uni’s brininess, foie’s silkiness waltzing on the tongue. Raw Lobster with Bone Marrow Consommé: Seafood porn alert! 🦞 Cold lobster meets scalding marrow broth, half-cooking the meat in umami. The sweetness of lobster pops against the rich, velvety broth. Gold Leaf Tomato Jelly with Oyster: Insta-worthy and delicious! 🍅+🦪 Tomato jelly bursts with three tomato varieties, gold leaf adds drama, and the oyster? A briny exclamation point. 📝 Classic Italian Reinvented (and Nailed) Insanely Tender Lamb Shank: Falls off the bone with a fork. 🐑 Rosemary-infused sauce, zero gaminess—even veggie friends sneaked bites. Al Dente-Defying Italian Ravioli: Finally, no tooth-chipping! 🥟 Ricotta-spinach filling in perfectly cooked pasta, smothered in tomato cream sauce. Gone in 60 seconds flat. Bluefin Tuna with Cloud-Like Bread: Double melt moment! 🐟+🍞 Fatty tuna belly meets pillow-soft bread, slathered in aioli. Carb-seafood sin at its finest. 🍨 Desserts: Hit-and-Miss Sweet Endings Pop Rocks Popsicle: The palate cleanser of dreams! 🍭 Sour fruit ice cream coated in crackling pop rocks—like childhood nostalgia meets fine dining. Other Sweets: Sugar overload warning! 🍰 Chocolate lava cake and crème brûlée were tooth-achingly sweet. Share or skip for the popsicle. 🎁 The Michelin Touch: Post-Meal Surprises Gift box with chocolates and nuts: 🍫+🌰 Chocolates were cloying, but the nut mix? Toasted perfection. Pro tip: Ask if they sell the nuts separately—we polished them off before leaving. 💡 For Romantic Dates & Bougie Gatherings Ambiance: Dim lighting, minimalist decor—every table feels like a private stage. 🕯️ Ideal for whispering sweet nothings or staging Instagram "rich aunt" content. Service: Staff explains each dish like it’s a masterpiece ("This tomato jelly uses three ripeness levels"). 🗣️ Pretentious? Maybe. Impressive? Definitely. Budget: ~R$300–500/person. 💰 Splurge for anniversaries or when you need to prove "I know good food". 🌟 Final Verdict Evvai justifies its Michelin star with creativity that doesn’t sacrifice taste. Go if: You want Italian food that makes you go "Wait, that’s genius!" Instagram-worthy meals are your love language You’re celebrating something (or just feel like being extra) Just remember: Pace yourself—those tiny portions add up. Oh, and save room for that popsicle. 🍴✨ #MichelinStarredSP #CreativeItalian #SaoPauloFineDining #RomanticRestaurants #FoodieBucketList