i. Biography
The cooking is built around oriundi cuisine: Italian roots worked through Brazilian products, with the exchange created by Italian immigration to Brazil treated as the central material, not as decoration.
Coming Up
Discipline and polish came through training at Fasano, where Luiz Filipe Souza established the technical base before developing the oriundi language now associated with his work.
Signature
The signature register moves between Italian forms, Brazilian ingredients, and direct references to place: beef tartare with trout eggs from the state of Santa Catarina, fresh tuna with homemade buffalo stracciatella, ‘Gangnam Style’ burger, Tortellini vs Pato in Tucupi, and Cappuccino from Conchas 🐚.
Honors
Recognition has come through both guides and industry lists: Evvai received One Michelin star in 2019 and a Second Michelin star in 2024, was ranked No. 22 in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, and Luiz Filipe Souza was named Forbes Under 30 destaque in 2018.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Luiz
What is Luiz Filipe Souza's current role?
Luiz Filipe Souza is Chef of Evvai.
Where did Luiz Filipe Souza train or study?
Luiz Filipe Souza trained at Fasano.
