Guide to the best Brazilian restaurants in London

Tia Maria, in Vauxhall, welcomes customers with its lively Brazilian atmosphere. The bright façade leads to an energetic interior featuring exposed brick and ample space for dancing. The menu offers traditional Brazilian dishes, including feijoada, grilled meats, and stroganoff. With weekly live music, you can dance 'til late, enjoying cocktails throughout the night.

Made in Brasil is a vibrant Brazilian restaurant and cocktail bar in Camden, bursting with lively art and energy. It's been infusing Camden Town with Brazilian culture since 2004. With a beach shack-style setting, the restaurant offers both classic and contemporary Brazilian dishes. Enjoy homemade favourites or sample street food bites. The bar boasts 250 cachaças, a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice, and a variety of cocktails. This lively venue hosts diverse events and promises a tropical party atmosphere and a taste of unique Brazilian cooking.

Fogo de Chão is an international group of Brazilian steakhouses that also has a presence in London. This upscale establishment is a rodizio specialist, offering over 20 varieties of grilled meat alongside an endless buffet of vegetarian-friendly stews, salads, and seasonal sides. Complement your meat with a selection of wines.

Drawing inspiration from 1950s Rio, Cabana exudes the spirit of vibrant Brazilian cuisine and culture. These family-friendly, lively restaurants infuse London with bold and aromatic flavours. The menu highlights tropical delights such as blackened prawn tostadas, chargrilled pineapple and tofu skewers, and burgers. Alongside kids' options, a lively weekend bottomless brunch is also available.

At South London's Picanha Steakhouse, you can enjoy classic Brazilian rodizio – grilled meat cuts carved at your table, paired with unlimited salads and sides. Expect plenty of prepared meats, with up to ten different cuts available. Cocktails like caipirinhas and sangrias complement the food menu.

Da Terra, situated in Bethnal Green's former town hall, draws from Chef Rafael Cagali's Brazilian-Italian heritage, offering surprise tasting menus featuring authentic Brazilian-inspired dishes in a contemporary setting. Chef Cagali, with experience from Italy's A Villa Feltrinelli and Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck, secured the restaurant's second Michelin star in 2021. The chic, unassuming vibe is accentuated by grey walls, wooden floors, and impeccable service, complemented by thoughtful wine pairings.

Omnino Steakhouse is a sophisticated venue that exudes modernity in a dimly lit atmosphere and offers the option of exclusive private dining. The eclectic menu features empanadas, zingy ceviche, premium Argentine steak, and a variety of choice cuts. Complementing this culinary journey is a worldwide wine selection, including offerings from Argentina, California, France, and Spain.

With a stripped-back aesthetic and stripped floorboards, this Brazilian café offers breakfasts, fresh juices, and cherished Brazilian classics. Enjoy their ever-changing lunch menu or opt for a swift morning bite featuring dishes such as feijoada and petiscos. The drinks menu highlights favourites like the must-try caipirinha.

Kaipiras is dedicated entirely to genuine Brazilian cuisine. This community restaurant offers hefty servings of exceptional Brazilian dishes, including things like steak with chips, cachaça, and moqueca. The live music element blends seamlessly with their creative cocktails, enhancing the overall experience and energetic vibe.

Fazenda, a renowned name across the UK, established its branch in the capital in 2023. Known for its authentic South American cuisine, the restaurant specialises in top-quality grilled meats served rodizio-style, where diners use a double-sided card to control their meat selections. Located in the 100 Bishopsgate Tower, the London branch features a mezzanine bar and three private dining rooms, spread over two floors.

Relocating from Heddon Street to Mill Street, Mano in Mayfair offers a Brazilian-Japanese fusion experience across two floors - dining on the ground and lounge below. This vibrant restaurant and bar combo lets you dine, warm up, and then head to nearby nightclubs – it's right around the corner from buzzy Soho.

Amazónico, by restaurateurs Sandro Silva and Marta Seco, brings an immersive rainforest setting to diners in fancy Mayfair. Amid lush foliage, the menu is chock full of both Amazonian dishes and sushi inspired by local Asian communities. Grilled meats and seasonal ingredients add variety. Live jazz, bossa nova, and DJs provide entertainment while the open kitchen provides a window to your food being prepped.

Enjoy the art of rodizio at Preto, where you can indulge in an unlimited feast of succulent grilled meats carved right at your table. Chow down on everything from gammon to chicken hearts, all expertly prepared. There are also a range of tempting sides, including hot dishes and salads to complement your meal.

Discover the culture and cuisine of Brazil at Rodizio Rico—a lively eatery centred around rodizio, the Brazilian all-you-can-eat style of dining. Feast on freshly carved meats at your table, complemented by a vast buffet of salads and sides. Modern and spacious, the restaurant's vibe is further enhanced by an impressive wine collection. Vegetarians can also enjoy grilled veggies with the buffet.

Filó opened in 2024 in Holloway Road. Housed in a former pub, the exterior is painted dark green and inside there are green pot plants lining the windowsills. This restaurant uses quality local ingredients to prepare authentic Brazilian classics. The menu includes vegan and gluten-free options, showcasing dishes like ceviche, steak, and a Brazilian-style burger.