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Bossa Nova Cafe, Carlton, AU-VIC

Bossa Nova Cafe

5.0
5
146 Reviews
$40 and under
Brazilian
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 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
  • Phone number
    (03) 9078 2410
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close to tram lines 1, 8 and 96
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 5Value

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146 Reviews
  1. Abigail

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 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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  3. Anna

    VIP

    Melbourne

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Brazilian restaurant in Melbourne, amazing food

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  5. Carol

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 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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  6. Jodie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 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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  7. StephenC

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 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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  8. Ferjos

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 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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  9. FridaLouis

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 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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  10. HeathT

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 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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FAQs

Bossa Nova Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9078 2410.

Bossa Nova Cafe is rated 5 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

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Google Map for Bossa Nova Cafe

156 Elgin St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, Latin American, Contemporary Latin
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close to tram lines 1, 8 and 96
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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