Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
West Hollywood, CA 90069-5016
Phone: (310) 657-5070
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Santa Monica Boulevard
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11am-12am, Thu-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-12am
Editorial Review for Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine – by Mar Yvette
The Scene
It's all about the outdoor people-watching at this popular boys' town eatery. On any given night, crowds converge on the lot's plastic green tables and chairs as a handful of young delivery guys briskly make their rounds for the restaurant's robust delivery service.
The Food
Brazilian herbs and spices infuse pasta dishes, sandwiches and salads that are doled out in portions big enough to feed a small village. Coxinha--a cone-shaped pocket of deep fried dough filled with tender shreds of chicken and cream cheese--is a worthy starter. Citrus marinated flat-pounded chicken breast, steak and seafood are complemented by soft and buttery-sweet plaintains while pasta entrees come with a choice of noodle. Carbonara is a smoky burst of flavor that is best paired with the delicately textured gnocchi. Even side orders--such as the deliciously creamy mashed potatoes--are almost meals in themselves.
Hits: Service is friendly and knowledgeable, the food is fresh, and the prices are very wallet-friendly.
Misses: Parking, parking, parking. Located directly across the street from fellow perennial favorite The Abbey, finding a nearby reasonably priced spot is a real challenge.
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Insider Tips
ParkingParking can be a headache, especially as evening sets. Try the lot on Santa Monica Boulevard or one of the (costly) public parking lots.
What to DrinkThe tasty and tangy Caipirinha--a classic Brazilian drink of cachaca (rum), lime and sugar---is a light and refreshing complement to virtually every meal.
Know Before You GoMost folks sit outside, but more intimate seating is available inside the small, vibrantly colored restaurant.
User Reviews for Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
11/24/2007 Posted by gychii
Bossa Nova sounds good, but so far every time I've gone I've walked away satisfied but not impressed. I'm not particular familiar with Brazilian cuisine, so maybe I've just been choosing the wrong items for my palate but after half a dozen times I'm just not getting the appeal. Outside seating is definitely preferable as indoors is dark but not in any romantic way. Well, not dark, but not really warm and bright. Anyway, I'll go with friends if they love Brazilian but it's not going to be my first recommendation any day.
11/10/2007 Posted by ladyvenice
Up the street from a few pretentious Hollywood hot-spots, I find the delicious haven of Brazillian cuisine to be a true refreshing delight. I suggest going for the most interesting sounding dishes--Brazillian cuisine is truly wonderful, and you can't go wrong here, so goo for something unique. It is always crowde because of the prime West Hollywood location, sometimes the patrons a re a bit rowdy because they just got out of a bar, or are perhaps going to one. Sometimes the service suffers a bit because of this factor, but I don't blame Bossa Nova entirely for that, though they should accomodate the clientele as best as possible. Parking is a toughie-- I try to avoid weekend night and I can usually find parking at that park on San Vicente, or on Almont just one block West.
Pros: Great unique food, worth all the cons!
Cons: Parking is a hassle on weekend, croowded
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