Frigideira

"At Frigideira in Kensal Rise, a photo collage of visiting Brazilian Premier League footballers shows that they’ve made this excellent Brazilian restaurant their second home. The menu spans the classics—feijoada, moqueca, fried snacks galore. But this is the spot for huge steaks and strong caipirinhas. Picanha is the favoured cut, and when you’re bringing a group, the sharing platter is ideal." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley

"The first thing you’ll notice at Frigideira is an admirable commitment to making the place look Brazilian. Portraits of Pelé and (the OG) Ronaldo adorn the walls, there’s a large beachy mural of Rio de Janeiro, and TVs blare Brazilian pop. A collage of photos of visiting Brazilian Premier League footballers shows they have made the Kensal Rise spot their second home. Judging by a packed Monday lunch service, so have most of London’s Brazilians. Frigideira’s menu spans the classics—feijoada, moqueca, fried snacks galore—and there’s even a parmegiana section which, frankly, more restaurants should introduce. But this is the spot for huge steaks and strong caipirinhas. Picanha is the favoured Brazilian cut and here an “individual” portion contains two whole, perfectly cooked slabs." - tome morrissy swan

"The first thing you’ll notice at Frigideira is an admirable commitment to making the place look Brazilian. Portraits of Pelé and (the OG) Ronaldo adorn the walls, there’s a large beachy mural of Rio de Janeiro, and TVs blare Brazilian pop. Downstairs, there’s a jungle—fake, of course. It all adds to the fun. A collage of photos of visiting Brazilian Premier League footballers shows they have made the Kensal Rise spot their second home. Judging by a packed Monday lunch service, so have most of London’s Brazilians. Frigideira’s menu spans the classics—feijoada, moqueca, fried snacks galore—and there’s even a parmegiana section which, frankly, more restaurants should introduce. But this is the spot for huge steaks and strong caipirinhas. Picanha is the favoured Brazilian cut and here an “individual” portion contains two whole, perfectly cooked slabs. The sharing platter is ideal for larger groups. " - Tomé Morrissy-Swan