Question 1

How do I search on Pico?

Accepted Answer

Just chat naturally! Type what you're looking for as if you were asking a friend. For example: "cozy Italian restaurant in Mooca" or "rooftop bars in São Paulo".

Question 2

What kind of searches can I do?

Accepted Answer

You can search by type of place (restaurants, cafés, bars), location (neighborhood, city), food style, ambiance (romantic, family-friendly, pet-friendly), or any combination. Pico understands context and preferences.

Question 3

How do I refine my results?

Accepted Answer

Keep chatting! You can ask follow-up questions like "which one has the best rating?" or "show me cheaper options". Each response takes the previous conversation into account.

Question 4

How do I save a place for later?

Accepted Answer

Click the bookmark icon on any place card. The place will be added to your saved list, accessible through the main menu or at /saved.

Question 5

Where can I see my saved places?

Accepted Answer

Access the "Saved" page through the navigation menu. There you'll find all the places you've bookmarked, organized by date.

Question 6

Do I need to be logged in to save places?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Creating a free account lets you save places, write reviews, upload photos, and have unlimited access to conversational search.

Question 7

How do I write a review?

Accepted Answer

On the place detail page, click "Write review". Choose a rating from 1 to 5 stars, add an optional title, and share your experience. Your review helps the community!

Question 8

Can I upload photos of places?

Accepted Answer

Yes! On the place page, click "Add photo". You can upload images in JPEG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC format (max 10 MB) with an optional caption.

Question 9

Are reviews and photos public?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All submitted content is visible to the Pico community. Your contributions help other users discover the best places.

Question 10

What is the Pico Score?

Accepted Answer

It's a score from 0 to 100 that reflects how much the community values each place. It combines Google and Pico ratings, number of saves, uploaded photos, search appearances, and overall engagement.

Question 11

How does the color coding work?

Accepted Answer

Green (70+) = Community Favorite. Amber (40-69) = Growing. Pink (0-39) = Recently Discovered. The color appears on the score badge and map markers.

Question 12

How does a place increase its Pico Score?

Accepted Answer

The more the community interacts — reviews, photos, saves, clicks — the higher the score. Places with recent reviews and active engagement tend to climb faster.

Question 13

What is the Discover section?

Accepted Answer

Discover is Pico's editorial hub: curated articles, guides, and selections about the food scene in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Every piece is anchored to real places on the Pico map.

Question 14

What categories are available?

Accepted Answer

Openings (the most anticipated new restaurants), Neighborhoods (food guides by area), Behind the Scenes (chef profiles and kitchen stories), Trends (what's changing the scene), and Highlights (special editorial picks).

Question 15

Can I filter content by city?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Use the city filters at the top of the page to see articles from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro only. You can combine a city filter with a category filter to find exactly what you're looking for.

Using search

Saving places

Reviews and photos

Pico Score

Discover — Editorial

Cities

Categories