I grew up here, and this amazing spot was a fixture of my 30s -- it's been delicious every time, for decades. The pao de queujo is phenomenal, the chicken crepes are a fave, and the moqueca is a centerpiece dish. All are must haves, must tries. I ate these dishes in Brazil, and CBN serves them authentically and memorably tasty. Plus their caipirinhas are fantastic: limes and cachaça and ice ... it's the perfect summer cocktail. Five stars! read more

Food was absolutely wonderful as it always is. Our waiter today was the best we have had. Ask for Marco

Not bad - had the soup and the chicken stroganoff. Nice service - but the portions didn't match the amount this place is charging! read more

Cafe Bossa Nova - Brazilian Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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So I found this place online and gave it a try! Dylan was my server and he was fantastic! He made pretty good suggestions when I had questions and never steered me wrong! Thank you Dylan! First, I ordered the strawberry Caipifruta (Dylan's suggestion) and it's made with fresh strawberries and lime. Then out came the pao de Queijo (my usual favorite at a Brazilian steakhouse). Soft, cheesy and buttery. Always a safe pick if you're new to Brazilian. I then ordered polenta which had a different texture than I'm used to. A nice thin crisp on the outside but soft and mushy on the inside. I do like my polenta extra crispy so I requested that after I had a few. As I'm munching on the polenta I hear sizzling behind and here comes the Picanha dinner. Super hot and I had to wait until the sizzling oil fizzled out. Be careful here (as some of the oil splattered on my arm and on the table) but the flavor was amazing! I ordered it medium and easy to cut through, melts in your mouth, overall a wonderful dish! I then ordered the 4 layer pie and it is very creamy in terms of the layers but the crust to filling ratio was nice. It was a nice quiet dinner and sat next to a kind elderly couple who almost asked if I wanted to join them (as I was dining alone). Great atmosphere and a good place to go if you're in the area! read more

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This place was so delicious! The pao de queijo and picanha were both amazing, highly recommended. Service was excellent, especially considering we were a large group. read more

The food is always outstanding. The service is excellent. This is the best kept secret in Little Rock! The soups and the salads are fantastic! Highly recommend trying this wonderful Brazilian restaurant! read more

10 stars hands down. This place doesn't look like mu h from outside but Oh my goodness, the food is absolutely phenomenol. The Picanaha was melt in your mouth delicious and the chicken crepes were to die for. The service was on point. We can not wait to go back. read more

Cafe Bossa Nova - Picanaha na Tabua- the butter omg! - Brazilian Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Food was delicious so many wonderful choices. I wanted to try several meals just based on first impression of what's available on the menu and the amazing ingredients. Very happy with the food that we chose, delicious hot and fresh. Also, so many gluten-free options, I was truly impressed. I haven't been able to have hot bread with dinner in so long the cheese bread appetizer was delicious. Our server, Marco was amazing, super interesting, friendly, and took care of us!! We got there early for dinner then the rush came in at about 645 and they were busy! The restaurant was clean and cozy. They accommodated large and small groups quickly. read more

Cafe Bossa Nova - Brazilian Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Used to be such a special experience to eat here--soft music in background, full tables, excellent service and food. No more. Kind of depressing with food I could make at home. CBN is not the only place in LR that seems less vibrant, though. Dining out isn't fun anymore!!! read more

The food was divine. Loved the crepes. Amazing tastes with appetizer of croquettes and beef an chips. Staff was very kind and atmosphere was comforting. read more

The food is good, especially the cheese balls. I feel like the food almost tastes better as leftovers for some reason. Love how the servers give you recommendations. I love going here with friends read more

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Went here for my birthday dinner while in Little Rock and we could not have picked a better place! The food was amazing along with our appetizer and my drink was great as well. Our server was pretty attentive with how busy it was and they even gave me a free dessert which was amazing! read more

Fantastic menu, great service. What a gem of a restaurant. If you're a foody you must try this restaurant. The tilapia is delicious. read more

Cafe Bossa Nova - Brazilian Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

We were travelling to Arkansas from New Jersey and searching for a place to eat that was not the typical fare. We were so pleased to have found Cafe Bossa Nova. The restaurant has a trendy yet comfortable vibe. There is a full bar and fun and inviting colors. I love that they have photos of all their dishes online. We tried the chicken bites and the polenta. Yum! For dinner we ordered the Chicken Stroganoff, the Chicken Crepes and Picanha Na Chapa. It was delicious! My husband and son split the creme brulee for dessert and they loved that too. The service was great. The only thing we are upset about is that we live too far away to be able to become regulars. Don't miss out on Cafe Bossa Nova! read more

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The jungle soup was the most flavorless soup I have ever had. It looks great but it is utterly bland. For $27 A bowl, I was expecting at least salt. I was so disappointed. read more

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I was listening to Bossa Nova while driving into Little Rock for the first time. My wife said, "How about Brazilian?" "Yes!!" Minutes later we arrive at Cafe Bossa Nova. It was an incredible experience. I cant recommend it more. The food is great and the service is fantastic. read more

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Great food. They seated us promptly they were having trouble with their computers and charges

Their online booking through Toast does not work. Don't waste time using the online booking. Call the restaurant directly if you want to make reservations. I hope the restaurant fixes this problem. read more

Ordered to go food 7/14/25. It was legit 1/3 portion of the size it is in the restaurant but the same price. Ate in the restaurant 7/18/25. The coxchinas were cold and the restaurant temperature was a good 85 degrees. People were fanning themselves and 2 fans (I think) were running. This restaurant needs help! In this economy, $75 for lunch better be worth it. I left sick from being so hot. 2 strikes. Not going for a 3rd. read more

Checked this place out after gymnastics state meet. They accommodated our group of 15 with ease. Lots of gluten free choices which was amazing to see!! Great flavor and the staff was so good!! read more

Excellent food and service. Love the cheese chicken crepes, sao picao, heart of palm soup, and the cheese bread. Oh, the cheese bread!

Omg. Talk about fresh ingredients. Everything tasted so so so fresh!! I will be coming back to eat here. It's a splurge so maybe not all the time but definitely will be back! They had plenty of gluten free options to pick from and our server was friendly and informative. read more

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food was poorly prepared, poorly presented, the cliental was unpleasant and ugly, the waiters were the worst.

Very attentive staff, and the food is excellent. Best chicken crepes I've ever had. Will definitely be back!

Coming from a wife born and raised in Brazil we found this to be some of the most authentic Brazilian food we have had in the states. Authentic food selection and wonderfully prepared I would recommend this both for native Brazilians as well as someone looking to experience a new cuisine. Service was above par and all staff extremely knowledgeable and polite. Restaurant was clean and very well organized and maintained. This restaurant is now in our rotation for sure. read more

The food is very toothsome. My favorites are hearts of palm soup, cheese breads, and mista salad. It is a big treat in my family to go here. read more

First time trying Brazilian. It was so good, the waiter was so nice, and it was such a special birthday dinner for me!

Visiting from Texas and decided to try this restaurant. OMG this place was amazing. Boyfriend had the chicken crepes and mista salad and I had the tacos da lapa with a cup of black beans, white rice, and salsa. Everything was delicious! Our favorite restaurant on our trip! Highly recommend. read more

I probably wont do this place justice with my review but it is definitely a place that should be tried! This place give great authentic Brazilian food in the American city of Little Rock. From my appetizer to the main course we had i was not disappointed. Also the wings?! The winfs were beyond great... i was literally craving the wings my whole trip in Little Rock. The staff was great as well which is always a plus :) Ooohhh before I forget! If you can handle spicy hot sauce (because not all hot sauces are created equal) make sure you try theirs! Definitely took a picture of that and you can buy a bottle at the bakery next door! read more

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First time Brazilian food! Everything amazingly so delicious!! And great customer service!! read more

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Ambiance was a little lacking, but the food was excellent. Authentic Brazilian flavors even down to the Brazilian sodas. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

We changed the vegetable from asparagus to mixed vegetable on a $50 main course and we were charged an extra $15 Food was good and excellent waitress read more

There is private parking for this place and that is always a plus for sure. Funny when we came in is the fact that they have nearly no Brazilians or Portuguese speakers there and that was pretty funny. I mean perhaps cause I am used to New York where you can find all sorts of nationalities. We had a pretty slower than usual service but I am not sure that because it is a different state things are different as far as service speed or if this was an actually slower than usual kind of place. The pace is very well decorated and the owner was pretty friendly coming by our table to say hello and ask about our experience. A la carte! here is not a rodizio or a eat by weight kind of place. they do a la carte. CAIPIRINHAS- they have caipirinhas for sure!!! they also have them in different flavors made out of real fruit. I had a regular and a strawberry one, I must say that the regular was far better, there were super large chunks of fruit and it was a bit annoying to get them through the straw. SALSICHA E MANDIOCA- this is yucca and sausage, these 2 are meant to be a appetizer for a day of beer drinking but we went for it. not the best choice I must say, it will fill you up way too quickly and the flavor is nothing special, do leave this appetizer truly for that beer drinking night, it best I must say. PAO DE QUEIJO - those are the cheese bread balls and they are very nice, I have eaten them since a young child and they are so cheesy and nice. they are tapioca flour breads so they are also gluten free (keep that in mind!) these cheese breads are always a great idea, so this is a must if you have never had them. FEIJOADA- they have this meal on Saturdays, this is a very typical Brazilian dish that I would recommend anyone to try at least once. sadly here they do not do the traditional restaurant and family style way I am so used to, here they serve the dish as a regular a la carte pre made plate, also I noticed it came with an weird different piece of meat that I was not sure what it was, but I give the benefit of the doubt, perhaps where the power comes from that boiled inconspicuous chicken meat is something that is expected on a feijoada. with that said, the feijoada itself was pretty nice and tasty. the chicken thing was ok... but very confusing to be hones. I rather not have had that in there. overall it was a nice plate. Overall it is interesting and nice to find a Brazilian place to eat here in the area, the downside is that as a Brazilian I was hoping for a little more life at the place. I am gone from this area so I probably will not come back, if ou come by let me know hot it went for you. read more

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First time customer. I barely got inside before I felt welcome and appreciated. In no time I was convinced I was going to enjoy my experience, and I was right. I asked for and received excellent recommendations for cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. I had the chicken croquette appetizer (Coxinhas) and the steak Brasileirissimo. Both were excellent, and cooked to my specification. Our server, Julian, was very attentive and was a joy to interact with. Overall, I was immensely impressed and will assuredly be back. read more

The best restaurant in Little Rock! If you're looking for something other than BBQ, Mexican or burgers then this is THE place! The atmosphere is super relaxed, the food is amazing and the servers are always so nice! Their Moqueca is so good it has me coming back again and again! read more

Everything was perfect from start to finish! We started with the pão de queijo and coxinhas (forgot to take a pic of these but they were amazing!!) I ordered the rice and beans with steak and it was delicious! It was a very hearty dish! For dessert I had the layered pie which was sooo good! Each layer was more delicious than the next! It was a very light dessert, the perfect finish. And last but not least, the service was impeccable! Svetlana was the sweetest and most professional server. Her recommendations were on point and she had a smile on her face the whole time. She made sure we had everything we needed throughout our dinner. She sire pit a smile on our faces! The restaurant is very authentic and delicious, if you are in Little Rock, you must try it! read more

Cafe Bossa Nova - Pao de Queijo, Brasileirissimo Rice Com Feijao - Brazilian Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Excellent service & original recipe food. Friendly staff and a variety of tasty dishes.

I really enjoyed my food here. I went in trying to catch a quick bite in between appointments. The staff were very friendly and seated me quickly. My server was very kind and went through the menu with me which I greatly appreciate it. I tried their lemonade and I will say that it is quite tart. I even tried to dampen it a little bit with sweet tea but it did not work. I ended up sending it back. I ordered the kale salad as well as the shrimp pasta. It was so good! I overate and I was happy about it. I wish I had some room for dessert but I could not. I will definitely be coming back to try some of their other options and was told that it's very vegan / vegetarian friendly. Although I am not, I do like to partake in certain foods at times so I will be going back in recommend others go back as well. One thing I will say is that the restaurants bathroom is on the other side of the building which was a little awkward. I had to walk a long way to get there and was confused but maybe it was just me and my sense of direction. read more

Great food, excellent service Our waiter was knowledgable and most helpful and attentive read more

The service is sketchy the later you are seated. Our last visit may well be our last. We usually arrive around 5pm, but the last time it was closer to 7pm. We did not get out of the restaurant until 9pm or later, due to poor service and slow kitchen (according to our server). read more