Please note: Ella Fitz restaurant permanently closed its doors on November 10, 2024, and the location now operates as a Modern Mamma Osteria. The following description reflects the venue as it was during its operation.
Ella Fitz, inspired by the legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald and literary icon F. Scott Fitzgerald, offered a sophisticated yet inviting culinary experience in São Paulo's bustling Pinheiros district. Its ambiance fused a rustic American barn aesthetic with New York-style chic, featuring rich wooden interiors, marble tables, plush petrol blue chairs, and a striking retractable roof. The space was designed to foster an interactive and convivial atmosphere, accentuated by a curated jazz soundtrack and a prominent bar serving inventive cocktails.
The menu at Ella Fitz presented an audacious Mediterranean-Italian fusion with subtle New York influences, focusing on shareable plates and premium seasonal ingredients. Patrons could indulge in a diverse selection ranging from delicate seafood and fresh pasta to robust meat dishes. The culinary direction, led by Chef Ana Paula Cremonezi Medrano alongside acclaimed chefs Salvatore Loi and Paulo Barros, aimed to provide a versatile dining experience where guests could enjoy anything from light appetizers and bespoke cocktails to a full multi-course meal, all within a vibrant and cosmopolitan setting. The restaurant was particularly celebrated for its creative cocktails and a menu that continuously introduced novel culinary explorations.