Lucky dumplings: see where to eat the dish in Sao Paulo

Do you believe in the legend of the lucky dumplings? Check out the selection of addresses to taste the dish on the 29th, which is already on its way

For the superstitious on duty, every 29 is synonymous with gnocchi at the table. Sympathy, to attract good luck and prosperity, is to put a bill of any value under the plate and eat seven balls of dumplings standing up – best to leave this part for when you make it at home or order the plate to be delivered.

Legend has it that the rite began with San Pantaleone, who wandered through an Italian village dressed as a beggar. When he was hungry, he knocked on the door of a very simple family, who shared what little he had, more precisely seven dumplings. To everyone’s surprise, San Pantaleone left gold coins under each plate.

Whether or not sympathy works is another story – and it depends on each person’s belief. But lovers of Italian recipes are lucky enough to find it in the most diverse versions, on the menus of restaurants in the city of São Paulo. Below, take a look at some address suggestions where to try the dish.

Rascal Farm

The version of the Italian chef Nadia Pizzo, who heads the kitchen of the Ráscal group, served in the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, is based only on starch and potatoes, which leave the dough with a soft and delicate texture. Once cooked, they are lightly toasted and wrapped in a velvety mushroom cream. Gnocchi with mushrooms, broccoli and toasted okra (R $ 58) arrive at the table.

Where is it: Al. Santos, 2152, Cerqueira César (National Assembly). 91021-3139. 12:00 / 16:00 and 19:00 / 23:00 (Sat 12:00 / 17:00 and 19:00 / 23:00. Sun 12:00 / 17:00 and 19:00 / 22:00: 00). Delivery by iFood.

Local Trattoria

The recipe of chef Igor Witer, who signs the menu at the trattoria belonging to the same group as the nearby Café, is based on roasted asterix potatoes and a minimum amount of wheat flour, just enough to make the dough firm. The sauce is made with ossobuco roasted at a low temperature for eight hours and grated, as well as cabernet sauvignon wine, peeled tomatoes and basil (R $ 68).

Where is it: R. Manuel Guedes, 369, Itaim Bibi. 3071-0482. 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / 12:00 (Fri and Sat 12:00 / 12:00 Sun 12:00 / 18:00).

Carlo Bistrot

The restaurant offers a French version of the dumplings on the menu, called carbonara do Charlô (R $ 72). Despite the name, the sauce that wraps the pasta, based on asterix potato, has nothing to do with the classic Italian carbonara. It is prepared with sour cream, bacon, white wine, Parmesan and finished with chopped chives. And it comes to the table showing off a raw egg yolk on top.

Where is it: R. Barão de Capanema, 450. 3086-1234. 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / 23:00 (Thursday 18:00 / 23:00. Fri. 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / 23:30. Sat. 12:00 / 16 : 30 and 19:00 / 23:30. Sun. 11:00 / 17:00). Delivery by iFood.

Table III

Every 29th, chef Ana Soares offers a different version of dumplings on her rotisserie: the series of recipes is suggestively called “dumplings bring good luck”. The version served this Friday (29) is based on buffalo ricotta and roasted and smoked aubergines (R $ 57.50, 500 g). And Ana’s suggestion is to accompany it with a rustic herb tomato sauce (R $ 57, 500ml).

Where is it: R. Doctor Paulo Vieira, 21, Sumaré. 3868-5500. 9:00 am / 7:00 pm (Sat 9:00 am / 4:00 pm. Sun 9:00 am / 2:00 pm). Own delivery.

Mamma Osteria modern

The two restaurant units, under the command of chefs Paulo Barros and Salvatore Loi, offer a version of gnocchi on the menu in which the dough, made with potatoes, is sealed in a pan to form a golden and crispy crust. Served with calamari ragout and tomato sauce, it comes to the table with rocket and is finished with lemon zest (R $ 65).

Where is it: R. Manuel Guedes, 160, Itaim Bibi. 93083-8387. 12:00 / 15:00 and 18:30 / 23:00 (Sat. 12:00 / 23:00. Sun. 12:00 / 21:00).

Color

Although seasoned meats are the protagonists of the restaurant, which avails itself of the advice of the Peruvian chef Renzo Garibaldi and the cuisine commanded by Matheus Fernandes, the menu also leaves room for suggestions such as pumpkin gnocchi, which are served with smoked ricotta, cashew nuts , pumpkin cream and topped with mint oil (R $ 69)

Where is it: São Marcos Square, 825, Alto de Pinheiros. 3726-2908. 12:00 / 15:30 (Tuesday to Thu. 12:00 / 23:00. Fri and Sat. 12:00 / 0:00. Sun. 12:00 / 18:00 pm). Delivery by iFood.

banzeiro

On the menu of the restaurant’s Sao Paulo branch, based in Manaus (AM), chef Felipe Schaedler presents a full version of Brazilian for classic dumplings. Instead of potatoes, grilled plantain serves as the basis of the dough, which is sealed and then covered with a cream of Grana Padano. It comes to the table with fresh mushrooms (R $ 64).

Where is it: R. Tabapuã, 830, Itaim Bibi. 2501-4777. 12:00 / 15:30 and 19:00 / 23:30 (Sat 12:00 / 16:30 and 19:00 / Sun 12:00 / 16:30). Delivery by iFood.

Piccini Kitchen

The version prepared by chef Uélita Bertani escapes the classic a bit by using the purple sweet potato as a base for the gnocchi. The pasta, interspersed with pieces of olives, is wrapped in a lemon-based sauce and comes to the table with grilled shrimp and asparagus (R $ 98).

Where is it: R. Vitório Fasano, 49, Cerqueira César. 3476-3376. 12: 00/15: 00 and 19: 00 / midnight (from Friday to Sunday 12: 00/16: 30 and 19: 00 / midnight. Closed Monday).

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