Gopala Restaurant

4.7

(2111 votes)

R. Dr. Melo Alves, 54 - Cerqueira César, São Paulo - SP, 01417-010

Moderate

Closed now • Opens at 11:30

Discover the Delightful Gopala Restaurant in São Paulo

Gopala Restaurant offers a unique dining experience specializing in contemporary vegetarian cuisine that beautifully blends the rich flavors of Indian gastronomy with everyday recipes. Located in the charming Jardins neighborhood at R. Dr. Melo Alves, 54, this inviting spot has been a beloved destination since 1995. Its welcoming atmosphere and flavorful dishes attract both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in wholesome, healthy meals.

A Taste of Indian Vegetarian Tradition with a Modern Twist

The menu at Gopala features freshly prepared dishes made with typical Indian herbs and masala spices, skillfully incorporated into familiar favorites such as feijoada and lasagna. Diners can enjoy two different daily menus, each offering a choice between a large or super-large portion. For those who want to experience a variety, there’s an option to try a half-and-half plate, presenting a generous serving of both daily dishes. The meals are complemented by unlimited fresh fruit juices, enhancing the wholesome dining experience.

Led by Chef Madhava Lila, who trained in a Hare Krishna temple and traveled extensively across India, the cuisine reflects authentic lacto-vegetarian traditions with a comforting and flavorful touch. The restaurant’s cozy ambiance is inspired by Hindu Vaishnava philosophy, providing a peaceful and enjoyable environment for all guests.

Gopala’s opening hours are from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily, making it an ideal spot for a nutritious lunch. Whether you appreciate vegetarian food or simply seek a delicious and fresh culinary encounter, Gopala Restaurant is a charming and satisfying choice in São Paulo.

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L. M.

July 3, 2025

Such a lovely vegetarian place! I’ve been a fan since they were still in their old location back in Consolação.nnThe food is homemade, flavorful, and full of that comforting Indian touch. Everything we had tasted super fresh and was clearly made with love. The vibe of the place is super chill too, and the woman who helped us was so sweet, she took the time to explain all the dishes on the menu of the day.nnWe went for lunch today, and it happened to be the Thursday menu. One of the options was a lasagna (just a heads-up ... not vegan because it has cheese).nnI went for Menu 1 in the large size, and it was just right for me!nnThey usually have two different menus each day, and you can choose between a large or a super large portion. Most of us went with the large, which was plenty. A couple of friends who were really hungry chose the super large and they were happily full too!nnAnd if you’re curious to try both dishes, you can also ask for a 1/2 and 1/2 plate, which comes with a bit of each option from the day. Such a great idea!nnDefinitely a spot worth checking out if you're into vegetarian food or even if you’re not!

Victor Godoy

June 30, 2025

Gopala's food is amazing and well-served. A great option to take your meat-eating friend who says that vegetarian/vegan food is boring.

alvaro siqueira da silva

June 21, 2025

Extremely tasty food, they use different spices that surprise the palate. The unlimited juice is also always made with an interesting combination of fresh fruits.

Alexandre Soares

June 19, 2025

Amazing restaurant, tasty and healthy typical food. Great service and especially the price for the set that is offered, with tea, main course, sides and dessert. It was an excellent experience and for sure on our next visit to SP, we will visit Gopala again!!

Juliana Ferreira

June 18, 2025

Great place and wonderful food! I recommend it to everyone.

Luciana Taurisano

June 11, 2025

Wonderful!!!!

mirian liu

June 8, 2025

The food was delicious!! I loved the place!! I will come back more often to try the menu on other days

Alexandre Pernambuco Campos

June 1, 2025

Great experience

Vivian Mak

May 30, 2025

My favorite restaurant in town

Sofia mariza da silva albuquerque

May 24, 2025

Simply amazing wonderful

yasmin lira

May 6, 2025

What can I say about the service at this restaurant? It's terrible, horrible!!! I called both restaurants and received very poor service. The attendant had no patience to answer basic questions! Since when did calling to get information go out of style? Because everything is on the website, but that's not even the worst part. The worst part is the LACK OF EDUCATION!!nTERRIBLE SERVICE!! They lost customers.

Valdirene R Sousa

April 19, 2025

Horrible experience. Bland food, awful drinks (cashew with lemon), dessert that if you don't have a sip of juice, you'll leave feeling like hell. The Indian music, with a terrible selection, was giving me a headache. It used to be good and now I don't recommend it to anyone. It's not worth the price charged per person.

Vilma Hitomi Tatekawa

April 1, 2025

I liked it better when it was at the address near Augusta, near the center.nnThere was no lactose-free option, so I ordered one of them (and took medication) and the other person ordered a half and half, but they were very similar to each other on the menu.nnFor R$55 (with drink, main course and dessert), I didn't think it was worth it, the food wasn't that tasty.

Steven Bova

March 21, 2025

Perfectly seasoned delicious vegetarian food. For lunch you get 3 courses plus free juice refills. Very satisfied

Lan Santiago

March 16, 2025

Emotional bond for this food.

Crizelia Bezerra

February 18, 2025

Good food, great price.

Márcia Badan Alves

February 6, 2025

I used to go to this restaurant when it was near Rua Augusta. I tried this other address and everything was just as good as before.

Fernanda Franco

February 2, 2025

The food was tasty, but I thought the price was a bit high for the amount served. I tried the lasagna today and found it to be very heavy on the cheese, with little sauce and pasta. I found the spiced dumplings to be too spicy, but I think this is a matter of taste and palate. The highlight was the Dahl, which was delicious, as well as the juice, which was divine (soursop with lemon) and which is served as much as you want. The service was good and fast.

Rafael Vargas

January 16, 2025

The food is always good and offers great value for money. I always stop by when I go to São Paulo. I highly recommend it!

Juliana Gianini

January 12, 2025

The place is cozy, but on very hot days, it gets hot inside.nThe food is very tasty and the menu is complete (starter, main course, dessert and juice as much as you want)nI come back whenever I can!!

Anselmo Massad

December 18, 2024

Vegetarian restaurant inspired by India, offering a set menu that changes every day of the week. With starter, main course, drink and dessert, it offers two menus per day in regular size (R$55) or large size (R$65). Those who are indecisive can choose the half and half option, a mixed plate with all the items from both menus.

Alethéia R

October 31, 2024

Wonderful!!! Impeccable food and atmosphere. It's worth a visit even for non-vegetarians.

Elisangela Nunes

October 27, 2024

Cost/Benefit is not worth it. Expensive for tasteless food. Even though I'm a vegetarian, I've been to some places with much tastier food. The only thing that's Indian about it is the ambiance. It's not Indian food. It lacks too much seasoning to be Indian.

JOÃOZINHO Mendes

October 26, 2024

More than just eating well, the experience is also worth it.

Romualdo Pereira Baptista Neto

October 23, 2024

Excellent

Fábio Bianchi

October 15, 2024

For those who don't like noise, I suggest arriving from 1:40 pm on Saturdays.

Juliano Jorge

October 4, 2024

The best Indian ever. I'm a carnivore, but this place makes me think about giving up meat lol (just kidding)

Alexandre Gerard

September 29, 2024

Great Prasada ! Full vegan or vegetarian menu, small or large, with two dish options per day, which can be served half and half, and unlimited juice. The large half and half dish shown in the photo is quite satisfying, you need to be hungry, you can even share if you have a small appetite. Pleasant atmosphere with Hindu Vaishnava philosophy ️ . Since 1995.

Igor Basílio

September 25, 2024

Always very good, healthy and tasty food. The price is excellent!

Kamala Selma

September 18, 2024

I like having lunch at this restaurant, in addition to the good and plentiful food, the atmosphere is pleasant.

Alina Duran

September 1, 2024

Amazing vegetarian restaurant! Every day of the week two different options, each one better than the last! And there is a vegan option every day ❤️

Lais Navarro (Lah)

September 1, 2024

I love this place. The food is delicious, the seasoning is very nice and the service is good! It's inspired by Indian cuisine, vegetarian and you leave there very satisfied.

Ganesh Shankar

August 25, 2024

Amazing vegetarian set menu restaurant. I came here with my tour guide from Gregtur who recommended it as I was having trouble finding vegetarian food on my first trip to Sao Paulo. A nice, healthy and wholesome lunch.

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Gopala specializes in contemporary vegetarian cuisine, blending Indian gastronomy with everyday recipes.
All dishes are prepared using fresh ingredients, incorporating typical Indian herbs and masala spices into familiar dishes like feijoada and lasagna.
Chef Madhava Lila is experienced in lacto-vegetarian cooking, having trained in a Hare Krishna temple and traveled extensively in India to research spirituality and culinary arts.
The restaurant has a history dating back to 1995, initially starting as Gopalinha and now operating in two locations in São Paulo: Jardins (Rua Dr Melo Alves, 54) and Vila Madalena (Rua Harmonia, 484).
Jardins location is open daily from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Vila Madalena location is open daily from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Delivery service is available, with contact via WhatsApp for orders.
They offer a recipe book in PDF format inspired by Indian cuisine, available by providing contact details.

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Discover the Delightful Gopala Restaurant in São Paulo

A Taste of Indian Vegetarian Tradition with a Modern Twist

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