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Born from a passion for authentic Brazilian flavors, Bossa Nova brings the rich culinary traditions of Brazil to the heart of Los Angeles. Founded by Chef Francisco, who grew up cooking alongside his grandparents in Bahia, and co-founder Aurelio, a former army officer turned restauranteur, Bossa Nova blends Brazilian soul with Californian energy.From our humble beginnings in the 90s to becoming a beloved local favorite, we’re known for our handcrafted dishes, warm hospitality, and vibrant atmosphere. Visit us for a true taste of Brazil — from our famous Picanha to fresh, handcrafted cocktails.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–4 AM |
| Friday | 11 AM–4 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 AM |
| Monday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 321 W Olympic Blvd Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: (213) 377-9440
Website: https://www.bossafood.com/
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Ibukun Akindele
As many times as I have been in LA, I have never tried this place before 9/26/25. Let’s say that Porto pasta is what a Cajun pasta wishes it would be. The depth of flavor is the sauce is incredible and the Brazilian sausage is just the right amount of savory, fatty and meaty. My friend got the truffle gnocchi pasta. Not a big truffle fan normally but I would eat that truffle sauce again. The service was great and the vibes were cool minus the barking dog. The dog was excused because it was cute and the food was very much worth it. Please if you are ever around the LA area give them a try. You won’t regret it.
… moreShawn Moghadam
Just an great place to eat. Unique and tasty food. We went in there and family styled 3 lunch specials. Looking forward to doing that again. The lemon chicken was healthy, tangy and delicious only issue I had was the dreaded downtown parking but got lucky a block away.
… moreMaggie M
Dec 19, 2025 at around midnight I Picked up two uber eats orders and had a seriously rude experience. The lady at the front (the one in the pic) told me my order wasn’t ready with major attitude. I waited patiently, and she ended up bagging up my stuff and just let it sit there for a good while meanwhile she was just chatting away distracting the other workers and knew I was waiting… until this guy came back and handed me my order… When he asked me to confirm the order, I asked him why she didn’t give it to me if she knew I was waiting for my order. He said “maybe she didn’t know” when clearly I was waiting there in front of the cashier area the whole time … I even went to the restroom and when I came back I asked her again if my order was ready and she said no…….
When I got my order I asked her too, why she didn’t hand me my order if she knew I was waiting, then she’s looking at me rolling her eyes, laughing, while at the same time taking another customers order like she’s got a million problems. Then she has the nerve to throw a kiss at me laughing… Completely rude and unprofessional…
Needless to say, she needs some serious customer service training. She sould definitely not be working at a restaurant like this where customer service is a priority (at least thats what I would think)…
I would’ve talked to a manager, but I didn’t have time to wait, my clients from Uber were already waiting long enough to have them wait even longer …
By the way this place is very filthy. The restroom was disgusting, had no toilet paper in neither of the restrooms and one of them was clogged up with poop…
… moreWhen I got my order I asked her too, why she didn’t hand me my order if she knew I was waiting, then she’s looking at me rolling her eyes, laughing, while at the same time taking another customers order like she’s got a million problems. Then she has the nerve to throw a kiss at me laughing… Completely rude and unprofessional…
Needless to say, she needs some serious customer service training. She sould definitely not be working at a restaurant like this where customer service is a priority (at least thats what I would think)…
I would’ve talked to a manager, but I didn’t have time to wait, my clients from Uber were already waiting long enough to have them wait even longer …
By the way this place is very filthy. The restroom was disgusting, had no toilet paper in neither of the restrooms and one of them was clogged up with poop…
Lixing Guo
DISAPPOINTED.
I ordered the picanha, spent around $40 after tax, and specifically asked for MEDIUM RARE — an option they clearly offered. What I got the first time was ALMOST WELL-DONE — the steak was TOUGH, DRY, and HARD TO CHEW. The inside wasn’t pink at all — it was GREY, completely overcooked.
I showed it to the waiter, who sent to the kitchen and replaced it. And guess what? The SECOND STEAK WAS EVEN WORSE. HALF of it was BLUE RARE, practically RAW. It was so undercooked it could JUMP OFF THE PLATE AND BITE BACK. The sinew in the meat was UNCUTTABLE, because it was ALMOST NOT COOKED. It’s UNACCEPTABLE for a so-called “formal restaurant in DTLA.”
I spent $40 asking for a medium rare. If they served me with medium or rare I would even tolerate it. But well done and blue rare is just unacceptable.
I was hungry, tired, and had no energy to go elsewhere, so I ate the side dishes and the slightly less raw part. The waiter — who was polite and apologetic — asked me if I want a free dessert. This is NOT THE WAITER’S FAULT. But let me be clear: IF I WERE THE WAITER, I WOULDN’T LET ANY CUSTOMER PAY FOR THIS.
My girlfriend ordered the fish-of-the-day risotto, which was actually very good. But for a BRAZILIAN RESTAURANT, you just can’t mess up your SIGNATURE DISH — PICANHA.
… moreI ordered the picanha, spent around $40 after tax, and specifically asked for MEDIUM RARE — an option they clearly offered. What I got the first time was ALMOST WELL-DONE — the steak was TOUGH, DRY, and HARD TO CHEW. The inside wasn’t pink at all — it was GREY, completely overcooked.
I showed it to the waiter, who sent to the kitchen and replaced it. And guess what? The SECOND STEAK WAS EVEN WORSE. HALF of it was BLUE RARE, practically RAW. It was so undercooked it could JUMP OFF THE PLATE AND BITE BACK. The sinew in the meat was UNCUTTABLE, because it was ALMOST NOT COOKED. It’s UNACCEPTABLE for a so-called “formal restaurant in DTLA.”
I spent $40 asking for a medium rare. If they served me with medium or rare I would even tolerate it. But well done and blue rare is just unacceptable.
I was hungry, tired, and had no energy to go elsewhere, so I ate the side dishes and the slightly less raw part. The waiter — who was polite and apologetic — asked me if I want a free dessert. This is NOT THE WAITER’S FAULT. But let me be clear: IF I WERE THE WAITER, I WOULDN’T LET ANY CUSTOMER PAY FOR THIS.
My girlfriend ordered the fish-of-the-day risotto, which was actually very good. But for a BRAZILIAN RESTAURANT, you just can’t mess up your SIGNATURE DISH — PICANHA.
Gave Up
Socially romantic vibe definitely has Traffic so you?n Know that it is a good spot, cuz. It’s never a dull moment or An Dead moment there, what’s great is there Yesn No, no need for a reservation or just sending up their spontaneously. You will get seated fairly quickly. Food is quality and they give you big quantities.and great taste
… moreR S
The ambience is very cool. Makes you feel right at home. The staff was nice and really quick is seating us, taking our order and bringing it out. They came back to check on us and were polite throughout the meal. Definitely recommend everyone to come here to have a meal.
… moreJorge Madrigal Adan
I visited Bossa Nova for the first time to celebrate my brother’s high school graduation over lunch. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to expectations.
From the start, I noticed that other tables were being served complimentary bread, yet our table received none. We requested water multiple times, but our server, Isadora, failed to bring it. When our meals arrived, both my plate and my mother’s had cold roasted vegetables—which should never happen at a sit-down restaurant.
To make matters worse, I was unable to get Isadora’s attention and had to flag down another server. Thankfully, that person responded promptly and brought the bread, water, and fresh vegetables. Their service was far better, but it was frustrating that this had to happen at all.
As for the food, it was decent overall, but I would not recommend the sweet potato fries. They tasted like they had been reheated from the freezer—not fresh at all, and definitely not worth the price.
The service from our original waiter, Isadora, felt inattentive and dismissive. When compared to how other tables were treated, it unfortunately gave off a sense of subtle discrimination, which made the experience even more uncomfortable.
This was meant to be a special lunch, but the poor service and food quality left a disappointing impression. I wouldn’t return to this location, and I wouldn’t recommend it based on this experience.
… moreFrom the start, I noticed that other tables were being served complimentary bread, yet our table received none. We requested water multiple times, but our server, Isadora, failed to bring it. When our meals arrived, both my plate and my mother’s had cold roasted vegetables—which should never happen at a sit-down restaurant.
To make matters worse, I was unable to get Isadora’s attention and had to flag down another server. Thankfully, that person responded promptly and brought the bread, water, and fresh vegetables. Their service was far better, but it was frustrating that this had to happen at all.
As for the food, it was decent overall, but I would not recommend the sweet potato fries. They tasted like they had been reheated from the freezer—not fresh at all, and definitely not worth the price.
The service from our original waiter, Isadora, felt inattentive and dismissive. When compared to how other tables were treated, it unfortunately gave off a sense of subtle discrimination, which made the experience even more uncomfortable.
This was meant to be a special lunch, but the poor service and food quality left a disappointing impression. I wouldn’t return to this location, and I wouldn’t recommend it based on this experience.
Craig D
Was definitely not worth the trip into downtown Los Angeles. The SERVICE was horrendous. Customer service was not lacking. It was non-existent. One plate was cold, and the others temperature was fine. No condiments were available to spice up our dish. The menu items are a little pricey. Portions are marginal. They do have a public restroom. A full service bar with seating is available. Pet friendly environment. Parking options are the street or public parking lots. Depending on the time of day or night it can be rather tough to find a spot in close proximity. Oh well time to move on.
… moreSoraya Teffaha
Passing through Downtown LA, I made a quick stop at this gem, and I’m so glad I did. The food is absolutely delicious, bringing a unique and authentic taste of Brazil. Every dish is worth trying, but whatever you choose, don’t miss the truffle fries. They’re a must.
… moreErika Fernanda
The restaurant is very good overall. The atmosphere is pleasant and the waiters are attentive. On the day I went, it was a bit busy, so it was understandable that the food took a little longer to arrive.
However, I found the table too small. I was with a group of six people and there was barely enough space for all the plates.
Since it’s a Brazilian restaurant, the food was very tasty, but the staff doesn’t speak Portuguese. I also had a small situation when I went to buy a brigadeiro — the person selling it asked what type of brigadeiro I wanted. From a Brazilian perspective, brigadeiro is a specific dessert, and other sweets have different names. I think the staff could benefit from knowing more about the Brazilian cuisine they are serving.
These are small details, but they matter, especially since there is an automatic 18% service charge and the food is already on the expensive side.
… moreHowever, I found the table too small. I was with a group of six people and there was barely enough space for all the plates.
Since it’s a Brazilian restaurant, the food was very tasty, but the staff doesn’t speak Portuguese. I also had a small situation when I went to buy a brigadeiro — the person selling it asked what type of brigadeiro I wanted. From a Brazilian perspective, brigadeiro is a specific dessert, and other sweets have different names. I think the staff could benefit from knowing more about the Brazilian cuisine they are serving.
These are small details, but they matter, especially since there is an automatic 18% service charge and the food is already on the expensive side.