Where to Find the Flavour of Brazil in London

For those missing home or Londoners eager to discover Brazil, here are my recommendations for where to eat. One of my favourite spots is Frigideira, a restaurant famous for its feijoada, picanha, and coxinha. Just around the corner, D’Broa Café serves comforting Brazilian snacks and juices, while Açaí Carioca in the same street brings the taste of Rio’s beaches to London.
by Gabriela Vallim
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Frigideira Restaurant – Kensal Rise

Authentic Brazilian food and friendly hospitality make Frigideira one of the most loved restaurants in North London. Expect hearty dishes, live music, and a community vibe that feels like a corner of Rio. 37 Chamberlayne Road, NW10 3NB @frigideirauk

 

D’Broa Café – Chamberlayne Road

A cosy, family-run café serving pão de queijo, sandwiches, and fresh juices (vitaminas). The perfect stop for breakfast or a relaxed weekend brunch. 114 Chamberlayne Road, NW10 3JP @dbroacafe

 

Açaí Carioca – Kensal Rise

This café celebrates Brazil’s beloved açaí fruit in all its forms, from smoothie bowls to tapioca pancakes. Bright, welcoming, and health-conscious — it’s pure Rio energy in London. 52 Chamberlayne Road, London NW10 3JH @acaicarioca

 

Preto Restaurant – Soho

The UK’s most popular Brazilian rodízio, offering endless cuts of grilled meat served tableside — a must for any churrasco lover. 17-19 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ED @preto_restaurants

 

Made in Brasil – Camden

A lively bar-restaurant inspired by Rio’s Lapa district. Live music, caipirinhas, and vibrant décor make this one of the best spots in London for a true Brazilian night out. 12 Inverness Street, NW1 7HJ @madeinbrasilcamden

 

Ipanema Barbecue – BOXPARK Wembley

A family-run Brazilian BBQ bringing the flavour of Rio’s street grills to London. Located inside BOXPARK Wembley, it serves smoky picanha, espetinhos, and traditional feijoada in a lively, music-filled setting perfect before a football match or concert. Unit 14, Boxpark Wembley, HA9 0JT @ipanemabbq

 

Little Piece of Bahia – Hackney

Run by chef Camilla Vargas, Little Piece of Bahia serves authentic Bahian street food acarajé, abará, and moqueca blending Afro-Brazilian flavours with a London twist. A Manchester native on weekdays, Camilla brings her soulful cooking to Brick Lane on weekends, honouring her mother’s legacy and generations of women who cooked before her. 223 Mare Street, London E8 3QE @littlepieceofbahia

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