"There's one thing I'm certain of Return, I will, to old…read moreBrazil" (Frank Sinatra) I've been to a few Brazilian steakhouses over the years, but I'm not really sure I've ever been to a full-blown real deal Brazilian restaurant before we had lunch at Boteco do Manolo yesterday. I say "real deal Brazilian" because the restaurant chain has 12 locations in Brazil, concentrated in Rio de Janeiro shopping centers. The Framingham location is one of the seven located in the U.S. Our server was a young man from Brazil, and since it was our first visit, he spent a lot of time going through their large menu. The restaurant serves family style portions (which are quite large), regular sized portions, appetizers, meat/chicken/seafood entrees, pasta and rice dishes, and a lunch menu. We both went to the lunch menu and ordered a special at $19.90 each. I went with the Peixe Grelhado (Grilled Mahi-Mahi Filet in a caper-butter sauce) served with a mountain of mixed vegetables, white rice and black beans. Seriously, that was a lot of food and much too much for a lunch, so half of it sits in my refrigerator as we speak. There were bottles of olive oil, olive oil with hot peppers, and Tabasco on the table, plus packets of mayonnaise. Those hot peppers nestled in the oil caught my eye, so I cautiously sprinkled some on my plate, and I was glad I was so cautious because it was damned hot (but yummy). My wife ordered the Frango Com Salada (Grilled Chicken Breast with salad) served with white rice, pico de gallo, and black beans. After we ordered, Alex came back to our table and said the lettuce intended for the salad didn't pass his inspection, so he offered us a different side order. We ordered French Fries instead. My fish and my wife's chicken were excellent. They were good-sized portions that were well seasoned and well cooked. My rice and beans were very good and that big pile of vegetables really went well with that volcanic pepper oil. Club soda was a very reasonable $2, so our big lunch ran $42 before tip with plenty of leftovers. If you're ever in the mood to enjoy, or try Brazilian food, travel to Framingham if you can't make it to Rio de Janeiro!

Is this a boteco, a small casual bar with petiscos? No. But it's the best Brazilian restaurant in…read moreFramingham with excellent petiscos on the menu as well as a huge selection of larger plates. The steak, featuring picanha, of course, is delicious; however, this is not a churrascaria, so don't expect to be visited tableside by mountains of meat. We ordered primarily the petiscos and they were just like what you would get at those city bars. This atmosphere is more of a huge flashy restaurant with attentive service and gringos in the minority. Still, it can get crowded and noisy. Don't miss the frango a passarinho (fried chicken crispy yet NOT breaded), and the many combos including picanha, sausage, etc. Add the yuca fries and savor the side of fluffy farofa. Turns out this is a chain with a couple places here, at the Cape and Framingham, but a dozen in Brazil. Yet "pretty, pretty, pretty good!"

We came on a Friday during Restaurant Week as a party of four, three adults and one toddler. The…read morefood was delicious and our server was friendly. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, though our table was in the middle of the aisle which felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, the service itself was inconsistent. We had to ask for bread three times. When we ordered two brownies and one coffee, we were brought one brownie and two coffees. At the end of the meal, we asked for both my meal and my son's meal to be wrapped to go. My son's plate was accidentally thrown away because other plates were stacked on top of it. When I asked about it, the server explained what happened but did not offer to remake it, remove it from the bill, or apologize, which was disappointing. That said, it was a busy Friday during Restaurant Week, so I would consider coming back and hope the service is smoother next time. While writing this review, I actually received a text from the restaurant letting me know we left our son's plate behind, which was thoughtful and appreciated. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give 3.5.

Fabulous dinner at Bocado tonight. We did the Bocado experience for two and there was just way too…read moremuch amazing food! 2 cheese board items and 6 tapas plus dessert! Oh my. Thank goodness for takeout boxes. My favorite plate was the QUESO DE CABRA CON MIEL (goat cheese with honey) served with crusty bread. We paired it with the CHORIZO LEÓN HERRADURA. It was just perfect together. Dessert was worth mentioning. The warm double chocolate brownie with ice cream is a definite yes please. So rich, so gooey, so worth the calories. Bocado is a tapas restaurant, but I found these small plates quite generous. Roll me home I'm done!

Varied small plates menu and a comfortable atmosphere made for a great dinner…read more.. --BIBB LETTUCE & FINGERLING SALAD: roasted cauliflower, red onion, spring peas, sweet drop peppers, green onion parmesan dressing --BRÓCOLINI A LA PARRILLA: This unique combination of flavors was our favorite with grilled broccolini, roasted garlic red pepper hummus, tahini chili sauce, toasted sesame seed, fried garlic. --GAMBAS AL AJILLO: sautéed shrimp, garlic, parsley, olive oil, red pepper flakes, sliced baguette --PECHO DE RES COCIDO: 5 hour braised beef brisket, bbq braise sauce, Yukon mashed, Aleppo crema. I had read this was outstanding, but we thought it was just okay. (Maybe because I make the best smoked brisket!) Often, tapas restaurant portions leave you hungry, but here they are more than ample.

Good food, better people. Have gone here on a date with my wife several times. Try what they…read moresuggest.

I was there earlier this week with a few friends and we sat on the patio - which is lovely. If you…read morecatch a nice summer night, definitely request out there as they've done such a nice job with it. The food was excellent - salmon, steak, salad - etc. Salmon arrived the way my friends asked for it as did the steak. Our waitress, Kendra, was top notch. She not only knew the menu really well but helped us with wine selection. She was very attentive but not hovering and we would request her again. Definitely going back!!

We used to love going when it was the Sherborn in and also the Heritage. My wife has always enjoyed…read morethe food and atmosphere here. This was our first time going since it had opened as the Fireside Tavern. It is fair to say we were underwhelmed. My wife ordered a Dirty Martini and it had a lot of vermouth in it which is not the correct way to prepare it. For an appetizer we got the Calamari which was very good. Crispy and tender with delicious hot peppers added in as well. For the main courses we got the Chicken Piccata severed over Gnocchi which was good but nothing special. Gnocchi were a bit denser than we like. Our other main was the Seafood Paella. On the plus side it had a lot of seafood in it, mussels, Shrimp, Scallops and a white fish. All of the sish was cooked well and was tender and juicy. However it did not appear to be cooked in a Paella pan so you didn't get some of those bites of crispy rice and the seasoning was off it had no saffron or tomatoes like I am used to. It was more like a plain rice that they added peas, carrots, and red pepper. Just didn't taste like any form of the paella that I have eaten previously. Jenna our server was awesome and attentive but not overbearing. She was fantastic and made for an enjoyable evening.

A little disappointing! I had been excited to try this place since seeing it next to the climbing…read moregym that I visit when I'm back in MA. I love a good little wine bar and went on Saturday around 6pm. There was only One other customer at the bar and two women behind the bar. I honestly felt awkward when I walked in because no one really acknowledged me and I wasn't even sure if they were open. I went over and sat down anyway and decided to start with a holiday cocktail instead. I got the orange tootsie- orange vodka and chocolate liqueur. It was definitely tasty but def a bit overpriced- $16 and after tax and tip basically $20. While the place itself had festive/cozy vibes I really just didn't feel too welcome, I ended up not ordering a second round. I think this spot has great potential with some improvements in hospitality / service.

They certainly make it feel cozy and festive for December ! They do have great flatbreads -…read moredelicate dough, full of flavor.

Such a cute, funky little spot in Cambridge! They had a huge list of wines ranging in prices. Our…read moreserver helped us pick out a nice Barbera from Argentina in our price range which was so nice. Can't wait to come back again when there's live music.

Had a great time here, super cute and vibey space. Big menu with a ton of wine options from Maine…read moreto Slovakia to more traditional options as well. I did the pony tini which is ~1/2 size and loved the prominent vermouth flavor. Service was very fast and friendly.

Amazing food. I also loved the ambience. It was reminiscent of the Mediterranean…read more The plates, plating, and serving ware were tastefully chosen. The service fast attentive and friendly. I'd definitely be back when on vacation again. The orange honey cake was mind blowing

Generally a positive experience though this most recent time we had a few odd moments that took…read moreaway from the experience. We dined indoors. There were a number of flies/ gnats that joined us for dinner, which was not our favorite. We requested an open table by the door but were informed it was only for parties of 3- but then, several other groups of 2 were seated there during the period of time we were there. It's one thing if those tables were specifically reserved- that's fine- it just felt a bit dishonest. Also a note that if you have leftovers, they may not package the entirety of it (though I am not sure why..). For example, we had leftover tiropita rolls but the Greek honey butter (an essential component of the dish) was not packed. Similarly we had a lot of the chicken souvla left, but the roasted garlic yogurt was also omitted? Well worth a try, but less impressive on this visit.

If you are a wine drinker this is the place for you! Step into a self serve tasting room that…read moreallows you to try a variety of wines, and the best part is, you pick! The process is easy- you're given a card when you arrive that tracks which wines you pour. There is a nice selection of white and red wines from many regions. The portion size options are a sample, half a glass, or a full glass. Each display will tell you how much the portion costs, and every wine has a description. They have a simple food menu, which has never disappointed and a casual vibe. Grab a game and relax by the fireplace with your favorite wine and a yummy bite! We really love this place (so much that we came here after getting engaged!) No reservations needed, but it does get busy on weekends. Lentz_explore

Stopped in here on a whim with a friend and we both enjoyed the novelty of the self-serve aspect,…read moreand found a couple wines we really liked. While I can appreciate the choose your own adventure / tasting concept and benefits of moving at your own pace, wine tasting is something where I'd prefer to have more of a personal touch. The storytelling and personal connection was missing, and made the experience feel a bit hollow. The space was a nice open hang and there's snacks and games, and there is staff there, but the experience made me realize I prefer a guided human tour for some things, wine tasting being one of them. Prices also snuck up on us a bit, it's easy to lose count of how many you've had with the card reader. I was also a bit bummed to find that if you liked a wine you cannot purchase a bottle on site. But I'm glad I tried it and had fun.