Cepa

Cuisine

Contemporary, Farm to table

Michelin

bib_gourmand

Price

$$

Description

The new version of Cepa, featuring more comfort and space, is located in the city’s Pinheiros district. Here, chef Lucas Dante conjures up contemporary, seasonal cuisine that enjoys toying with smoking, maturing and fermenting techniques to add even more flavour, while at the same time prioritising the freshness of ingredients and the championing of small-scale producers. By his side is sommelier and front-of-house manager Gabrielli Fleming, who is in charge of sourcing biodynamic and organic wines for the cellar that are always the perfect pairing for your choice of dish. Among the many delic

Review score

3.6

Review count

68

Review summary

Cepa, located in Pinheiros, offers contemporary farm-to-table dining with a focus on quality ingredients. Food reception is mixed; while some praise the raw fish, picanha, and unique rice dishes, others feel the quality does not justify the cost. Service is generally described as friendly and efficient, though isolated incidents of rude pressure to leave have been reported. The ambiance is welcoming and clean, featuring a well-crafted wine list. However, walk-in guests are often relegated to outdoor sidewalk seating. Reservations are highly recommended, ideally booked a week in advance, as availability is extremely limited. While the culinary creativity and wine selection are highlights, the overall value proposition remains a point of contention among diners.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking refined contemporary cuisine and an excellent wine list, provided reservations are made well in advance.

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