Bar da Dona Onça
Discover a highly-rated São Paulo gem (4.4/5). Enjoy authentic Brazilian cuisine, creative cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for groups. Book your table!
Traditional, charming & softly lit restaurant serving a variety of dishes in the Copan Building.
About Bar da Dona Onça
Nestled within the iconic Copan Building, this vibrant establishment offers a truly authentic São Paulo dining experience. With a stellar 4.4/5 rating from nearly 9,000 reviews, it's clear that this spot has captured the hearts of many. Diners consistently praise the warm and welcoming atmosphere, where the focus is on delivering delicious, genuine Brazilian flavors. The service is often highlighted as exceptional, with staff taking the time to guide guests through the menu, ensuring a memorable culinary journey. This is a place that excels in both its cuisine and its hospitality, making it a standout choice for those seeking quality food and a lively setting. The price range suggests a quality experience without being prohibitive.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Upscale)
Upscale dining ($$$) - Fine dining with premium prices
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Bar da
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
We had a great experience at Bar da Dona Onça. The place has a warm, welcoming vibe and the food was absolutely delicious. What made it even better was the service. Our waitress took the time to explain the entire menu to us, which really helped us choose the perfect dishes. You can tell they care about both the food and the customer experience. Highly recommended if you're looking for authentic flavors and great hospitality in São Paulo! Wow. Truly one of the great value for money meals I've eaten, not just in these three months in South America. It's not cheap by Brazilian standards, especially not the starters but I thought every dish was of high quality and they totally surpassed my expectations. I had the pot roast croquettes to start. Phenomenal, especially with a couple of dabs of the little bottle of hot sauce you'll find on the table. For my main, I had the steak au poivre that is accompanied by thin noodles. This description which only a Brit will understand and will be underwhelmed by and not do the meal justice is what I'm gonna stick with regardless. I can't believe I'm saying this. Imagine someone made high end steak flavoured Pot Noodle, with actual steak cooked medium rare and a delicious pepper sauce rather than the boiled water and sachet of crap. That's what this tasted like. It was so good, I was full but I wanted to eat more of it. If I ever return to Sao Paulo, this would be my first stop! We were looking for an easy meal without too much extra. This absolutely hit the spot. The tartare was an absolute winner for us. Outdoor seating because we didn’t make reservations and did not want to wait. Our fault but it was a little chilly. Still on us. But food made up for it.
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Where to Find Them
Edifício Copan - Av. Ipiranga, 200 - 27 e 29 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01046-925, Brazil
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Recent Reviews
Richard G.
May 21, 2025
We had a great experience at Bar da Dona Onça. The place has a warm, welcoming vibe and the food was absolutely delicious. What made it even better was the service. Our waitress took the time to explain the entire menu to us, which really helped us choose the perfect dishes. You can tell they care about both the food and the customer experience. Highly recommended if you're looking for authentic flavors and great hospitality in São Paulo!
Anthony M.
March 24, 2025
Wow. Truly one of the great value for money meals I've eaten, not just in these three months in South America. It's not cheap by Brazilian standards, especially not the starters but I thought every dish was of high quality and they totally surpassed my expectations. I had the pot roast croquettes to start. Phenomenal, especially with a couple of dabs of the little bottle of hot sauce you'll find on the table. For my main, I had the steak au poivre that is accompanied by thin noodles. This description which only a Brit will understand and will be underwhelmed by and not do the meal justice is what I'm gonna stick with regardless. I can't believe I'm saying this. Imagine someone made high end steak flavoured Pot Noodle, with actual steak cooked medium rare and a delicious pepper sauce rather than the boiled water and sachet of crap. That's what this tasted like. It was so good, I was full but I wanted to eat more of it. If I ever return to Sao Paulo, this would be my first stop!
Rory B.
June 13, 2025
We were looking for an easy meal without too much extra. This absolutely hit the spot. The tartare was an absolute winner for us. Outdoor seating because we didn’t make reservations and did not want to wait. Our fault but it was a little chilly. Still on us. But food made up for it.
Emre F.
December 3, 2024
Very nice restaurant with a good service. The hardest part in there was to choose among the wide variety of dishes. Most of them you can only taste in here. Everything was very delicious especially the Spinach Dumplings. I really would love to have its recipe to try at home.
Beatriz A.
July 27, 2024
Cute place, great drinks and very good service even on a Friday night. The Onça Pintada drink is to die for and the food is delicious. Not directly accessible by car so you'll need to walk about 50ft from the street. Totally worth it. Make a reservation during the busy hours.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Bar da special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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