Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine

When I first went to Bossa Nova I tried the Sunset location, which had great food alongside a 40 minute wait and a $6 Valet, and I wasn't too enthused about coming back frequently. However, when I discovered the Pico location, this place has become a staple for me and the rest of my college friends because of the indulgent food at a decent price and its HUGE portions (lots of leftovers). Plus, since it has a brazillian flare, it attracts a lot of my out of towner friends who want to try something ""ethnic"". The gnocchi is heavenly in any pasta dish, and the salmon pizza is a treat for those who love seafood. As for atmosphere, I've been on a few first dates here, which worked well because of it's casual scene but it's just as good for larger parties. Pros: Huge portions, interesting food Cons: Not the trendiest area more

i was surprised at how good their steaks were. i asked for lots of bread before the meal b/c the bread was so good too. i think this place is under-rated cuz the food was surprisingly good- my friend's caesar salad was excellent and i don't even like caesar salad. Pros: surpringly good food Cons: misinformed servers more

There are a few of these in LA but I have only been to this one. The one appetizer I now have to order every time I go there is their Chicken Crochette which is chicken wrapped in bacon fried and served in this absolutely amazing Gorgonzola cream sauce, which I wish I could bottle up and just have on hand at home all the time! Everything is made fresh and their salads are very large, and they even deliver if you don't want to eat in. Not the nicest of decor, but a completely affordable place to go out for some Brazilian food and their menu is so large that it could please anyone who went there. Pros: huge menu with lots of option, amazing appetizers Cons: slow service sometimes, can be crowded more

My wife and I went around 7pm on a Sunday night. We were seated immediately. The service was fantastic. Our server Vivian was helpful, making tasty recommendations and stopping by every few minutes to check on drink refills and to see if we needed anything. \r The food was INCREDIBLE. We had a few appetizers and a salad, and split everything, just to get a taste of what they had to offer. We had the Mushroom Appetizer, which is sauteed mushrooms and little pieces of toast. We had Fresh Mozarella Brushetta, which is a basil-tomato salad on top of a piece of mozarella on top of a piece of toast. We also had the kibe (kive? kife?) some sort of wheat and ground meat fried item. And last but not least, we had the goat cheese seafood salad.\r Every item was incredibly tasty. The brushetta was tasty, without being overbearing as some italian restaurants make it. The mushrooms were spiced well, and the toast they came with just melted in our mouths. The kibe(kife? kive) was a little bland, but still tasty. Reminded me of indian samosas but without the ""hot"" spice. The salad was an incredible mix: shiitake mushrooms, mini-scallops, goat cheese, nuts, spinach, onions, and 5 shrimps a little larger than a silver dollar each. It came with a citrus vinagrette. \r On top of the wonderful flavors, the portions were HUGE!! Oh my goodness, between two of us, we managed to finish about two thirds of each dish (and that was with me making use of my hollow leg)... we left STUFFED! We drank ice tea with our meal, our total bill was just under $40. What we ordered could've easily served 3 or even 4 people with moderate appetites.\r Amazing service, great food, valet parking's a little slow but after the great experience, who cares? Pros: Food, service, portions for the price Cons: Valet parking more

finally tried bossa nova tonight and beat the rush, too. when we walked in a little after 7, the hostess and host (owner maybe?) barely greeted us and sat us at a table right by the door, next to the hostess podium station. wasn't immediately blown away, but the place was packed and the food smelled good. took awhile to get our drink order and even longer to get a bread basket, but we ordered the sangria and calpirinha, both soups (black bean was GOOD and the vegetable puree soooo creamy and hearty at the same time), the chicken stroganoff, and the grilled lamb skewers. all the food was great, especially the plantains. no complaints about the food at all. just next time we'll have it delivered! there was a party of 18 and we actually overheard the host tell them that they would either have to sit on the patio in the rain (apparently it's not covered) or be spread out all over the inside of the restaurant, which isn't very big to begin with. i was appalled! the host actually said ""there's nothing we can really do for you."" so rude and snooty! then why take the reservation in the first place?! ridiculous. also, for how crowded they were, they sure took their time boxing our leftovers and bringing the bill. all in all, good food, but never going there to eat in again. versailles has better service even if they're always crowded and busy... the food's about the same anyway. Pros: sangria, soups, grilled selections Cons: service more

The beef stroganoff is amazing - I order it every time I go. I'm sure the rest of the menu is great too, but I love this dish too much to branch out. This is a new location that looks a little nicer than the one in West Hollywood. My only complaint would be that the restaurant is a little small. Other than that, fantastic!!! Pros: Amazing food, nice ambiance Cons: Restaurant is small, parking is across the street more

Seafood salad pretty good though that's because I am not partial to mushrooms. Their Panaha steak was... more

Seafood salad pretty good though that's because I am not partial to mushrooms. Their Panaha steak was awesome. Try the Guarana cherry soda but I wo... more

I have lived in many countries. And it is amazing to find such wonderful food in the middle of Los Angeles with 4 locations to choose from... The pizza is amazing, also try the fetechine alfredo with chicken or the big willys burrito. You will find anything you want at this restaurant Pros: Food Cons: time more