You have to come. Its a hidden gem for sea food lovers. Always empty, which is a bit sad, but their…read moresea food stew (moqueca) is awesome. Just remember to order the Abadejo fish, not the badejo fish. The abadejo fillet is taller and with a milder flavor. Caipirinhas are great!

The only thing that's missing from the place is a hammock to lay down after the filling meal I had…read more The portions here are on another level. Initially my family and I were going to order the feijoda and a steak but our server warned us that it was going to be WAY too much food for the three of us so we stuck with the feijoda and I'm so glad our waiter gave us the heads up because between the three of us we barely finished the feijoada and immediately were feeling comatose after the meal. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. We ordered the feijoada, three caldos de feijão, pastel de carne seca and two beers and the total came out to 129 reais which come out to about $51 USD. Now tell me where you can have delicious and quality food in the US for three people for that price? honestly wish I was spending additional time here in São Paulo so I can come again.

I love this restaurant. They are simple, fast and have tasteful dishes, with a very fair price…read more Most of my reasons to have lunch/dinner here is because of their "feijoada", which is awesome. They say it will serve up to 2 people, but I can easily assure that it can serve up to 2 couples. So, don't get surprised when you check the price because you will eventually realize that it is worth it. Not only because it is tasteful, but because of its price. Today, I tried "Tutu a mineira" and it was pretty good too. I would go back to have it again. The service is good. Some waiters serve you better, some don't. Overall, they are friendly, respectful and hard workers

Gorgeous restaurant! You wouldn't expect the stunning and breathtaking views from the exterior but…read moreonce inside, I couldn't help but marvel at the huge tree, wood beams, beautiful decor, immense wine cooler and liquor wall. I fully appreciated the blanket and heaters that were brought over as it was a chilly evening, yet we were still "indoors" but not. Service was impeccable, with every member of the staff ensuring our experience was top notch and food met our expectations. I chose the slowly roasted beef ribs rice and was not expecting savory goodness that arrived! The beef ribs melted in my mouth and the rice was so incredibly flavorful - I would order this over and over again! Of all the restaurants I've been to, Figueira Rubaiyat has by far the one of the most extensive wine list I've seen, featuring many different wines from around the world, including Brazil of course! There is also a gift shop that should not be missed because of the very unique items that are found here - and a place I'll need to visit next time I'm in the area again! The entire experience is one that should not be missed. Every detail and every bite was absolute perfection!

I had a mixed experience at this restaurant. The food was decent overall, around a 7/10, and the…read moreservice was good--friendly, throughout the meal. One challenge was communication, as none of the staff seemed to speak a language other than Portuguese. While everyone was polite and tried to help, this could be difficult for international visitors. The drinks were unfortunately the weakest part of the experience. They took an exceptionally long time to arrive, and the quality and flavor were disappointing. On the positive side, the desserts were good; creative, original, and delicious. They were easily the highlight of the meal. What ultimately made the experience disappointing was the value for money. The bill came to nearly 3,000 BRL (about $600 USD) for two people, which felt extremely overpriced for what was delivered. At that price point, I would expect exceptional food, outstanding drinks, and a more seamless overall experience. While the service and desserts were good, the overall experience simply did not justify the cost. Unfortunately, I did not feel it was worth the price.

France has Cassoulet. Brazil double dog dares with Fejoada (fay-zzzhwa-dah)…read more I asked the hotel receptionist where to go for Fejoada. She pointed me to Bolinha. It is the weekend and the ubiquitous Brazilian dish is their signature buffet. So everything came to the table! The 10 cuts of meat include bacon, pork chop, oxtail, pig ear, beef tongue, linguica, brisket, ham hock, and pork knuckles. The broth is brimming with collagen--so they offer salsa, hot sauce, and fresh orange slices to resuscitate your palette. Thicken the broth with toasted nut flour if you wish. There's fried sweet banana and yucca, pork rinds and crispy bacon on the side, perfect rice and shredded collard greens. Assuage your guilt with shots of house caipirinha. Think a sweeter margarita on the rocks... The very patient and sweet maitre'd offered me dessert. He's thinks he is so funny! While I have no reference to compare this example to others as it was my first taste of Fejoada, the standard is set immensely high. Not cheap at R150 total bill ($40). But this memory has been seared indelibly into my food coma'd brain. And now I understand why they have such a light dinner. Time for a siesta to recover. !!! Bring a translator (Google translate is pretty good) if you don't speak Portuguese. Inhouse WiFi available.

Amazing food and fantastic deserts. Service was impeccable. Tried Feijoada for the first time, was…read moregreat!!