This Italian bakery in São Paulo was Ayrton Senna’s favorite

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Basilicata Pão Emporio e Restaurante is a benchmark for tradition and flavor among Italian bakeries in São Paulo. With over 100 years of history, the establishment serves fresh pasta and artisan breads every day, with centuries-old recipes that have won over generations.

Basilicata’s legacy, however, goes far beyond taste: even Brazil’s most famous racing driver has surrendered to its charms! During his years in São Paulo, Ayrton Senna frequented the bakery and to this day you can see a photo with his autograph on one of the walls.

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Founded in 1914 by Felipe Ponzio, an immigrant from southern Italy, the bakery was initially a meeting place for the Italian community in São Paulo. The aim was always to create an authentic atmosphere, reminding immigrants of their distant lands.

Since then, the recipes have remained faithful to their origins, being preserved from generation to generation. Thus, trying the delights of Basilicata Pão Emporio e Restaurante means taking a trip back to its Mediterranean roots.

As well as being a bakery, Basilicata also operates as a café and restaurant, with options such as panini, pizza napoletana, gnocci and other authentic pastas. To complement this, the emporium offers wines, imported pasta and Italian products, immersing customers in the world of Mediterranean cuisine.

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Basilicata Pão Emporio e Restaurante is located at Rua Treze de Maio, 596, in the traditional neighborhood of Bela Vista. Opening hours vary according to the service, allowing customers to enjoy all the experiences at different times of the day:

Café: Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Market and bakery: Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant: Tuesday to Saturday from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Reservations and orders are available via Whatsapp. You can also order the delicacies via iFood and enjoy them from the comfort of your own home.