Olga Maevskaia
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Visited in July 2024.
Brazil. Rio de Janeiro.
This place has been garnering rave reviews, and with a Mediterranean menu, that means a good selection of seafood, right? The restaurant itself isn't massive, but it's got a rather pleasant interior with high ceilings and plenty of light.
Food:
We went for a starter and two main courses. Unfortunately, we had to change our minds as the oysters and octopus were off the menu, which was a bit of a shame. We settled on the free-range chicken coxinha as a starter. It was a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. The chicken filling was excellent, but the mashed potato inside was a bit of a let-down - a bit too dense and heavy for my liking.
For our mains, we had the lobster with rice, which was absolutely divine. The lobster was cooked to perfection, creamy, succulent, and the buttery flavour complemented the lobster beautifully. The rice was also a joy to eat, a generous portion, and a perfect accompaniment. The chorizo steak was a tad less impressive. The texture of the meat was a bit odd, almost like tuna, though it was well-chewed and had a good meaty flavour. Something about it just wasn't quite right, and I was rather kicking myself that the octopus wasn't available that day.
Service:
The service was top-notch. Our waiter was a cheerful and attentive chap, who even managed a few words in Russian, which was a nice touch. He looked after us well, and we felt very well looked after. The food came out quickly, and everything was lovely.
In conclusion:
Overall, this is a great spot for a gathering with friends or a family meal. Excellent service, lovely food with a couple of minor exceptions. I'd definitely recommend it and I'm sure we'll be back. A decent restaurant overall.