Bossa Nova Cafe

4.8 (146)

$A40 and under

Brazilian

156 Elgin St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Looking for an authentic Brazilian restaurant or just tired of poached eggs & avo on toast?

No matter what you are looking for, at Bossa Nova Café we take pride in serving real Brazilian Food that will take you straight to Brazil after your first bite.

From the lovely beats of Bossa Nova to the quirky & colourful decoration, Bossa Nova's experience was inspired by the most diverse aspects of our culture, to bring Melbournians to Brazil and the Brazilian soul to Melbourne.

Stop by to say Olá, don't leave without trying our truly delicious coffee and delight yourself with the best of the Brazilian Cuisine.

We will be happy to have you in our casa.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Brazilian, Latin American, Contemporary Latin
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
https://www.bossanova.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
156 Elgin St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
Area
Carlton
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Close to tram lines 1, 8 and 96
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bossa Nova Cafe.

4.8

(146)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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146 Reviews

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Abigail
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was lovely and the people so welcoming. We learnt lot about Brazilian food from the owner and was a happy find.
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OpenTable Diner
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, great service, very warm and friendly. Lovely atmosphere. Probably the best Brazilian restaurant I have ever been to!
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Anna Gold
Melbourne20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious, attentive service and fantastic value for food. I haven’t tried much Brazilian cuisine before, but this is setting a high barometer!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Brazilian restaurant in Melbourne, amazing food
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Carol
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place with great Brazilian food, made me miss home even more!
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Jodie
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice casual vibe. Delicious traditional brazillian menu. It's quite small but the host is very friendly and made us feel welcome.
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StephenC
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Helpful staff, great service and great food. Would go back
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Ferjos
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at BNC. The live music is an experience to celebrate.
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FridaLouis
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great authentic Brazilian food and really friendly attentive staff. Felt at home. Fabulous live acoustic Bossa Nova guitarist. Good value. Great night.
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HeathT
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great, traditional Brazilian menu combined with good coffee, engaging service, reasonable prices and an ambience relaxado, Bossa Nova is Melbourne's own portal to Brazil.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Brazilian, Latin American, Contemporary Latin
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
https://www.bossanova.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
156 Elgin St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
Area
Carlton
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Close to tram lines 1, 8 and 96
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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