O Boteco Bem Brasil is a bar in Matosinhos, Porto. Rated 4.9 stars from 144 Google reviews. Known for picanha cooked properly and service that remembers you. Best for group dinner and solo dining. Price range: 5 - 10 €.
O Boteco Bem Brasil
Quick Verdict
Locals return because the picanha is top-notch, the atmosphere is genuinely Brazilian rather than themed, and Cleo's team treats you like you belong there.
Go if you want genuine Brazilian food at €5–€10 a plate, cooked by someone who cares, in a small room with good music and no pretence.
About O Boteco Bem Brasil
O Boteco Bem Brasil is a small Brazilian restaurant in Matosinhos that doesn't close at midday — a rarity in Porto. Walk in and you'll find Brazilian food cooked with care, Brazilian music on the speakers, and a team led by Cleo who remembers regulars and adjusts the seating for groups without fuss. The picanha arrives properly cooked, the coconut rice is what people return for, and the queijo coalho starter sets the tone. Prices sit between €5–€10, so you eat without the markup. Reviewers consistently remark on its Brazilian feel — one German visitor said it felt like strolling through Rio again. It's not designed for speed or Instagram moments. It's a place where the owner cooks, the service is warm, and people bring their families or come back alone because the food tastes like it matters.
What Stands Out
Picanha cooked properly
Multiple reviewers singled out the picanha as 'top-notch' and 'very good'. One Spanish visitor specifically praised it, and a regular said they return every time they pass through Porto because of it.
Service that remembers you
Reviewers used words like 'welcoming', 'warm', 'attentive' — one mentioned Cleo by name and called her 'lovely'. Another group of 10 arrived spontaneously and the staff rearranged seating without stress.
Authentic Brazilian cooking at small-restaurant prices
Reviews describe 'mother's cooking', 'genuine and very tasty food', and 'affordable prices'. One visitor said it felt like Rio again. Feijoada, sausage skewers, and coconut rice are mentioned across multiple reviews as 'indescribable' and 'delicious'.
What Customers Say
Brazilian food and music in a small and beautiful place.
Simple but delicious food in an authentic brazilian restaurant
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Practical Information
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Contact
O Boteco Bem Brasil, R. 1º de Dezembro 31, 4450-272 Matosinhos
918 879 301Frequently Asked Questions about O Boteco Bem Brasil
The picanha. Reviewers called it 'top-notch' and 'very good', and it comes with coconut rice that people describe as 'indescribable'. The queijo coalho starter and feijoada also get consistent praise. Everything comes with a spicy sauce that works with the meat.
Yes. There's no online booking system. Walk in Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00–23:00, or Sunday 12:00–18:00. Closed Mondays. One reviewer mentioned arriving before midday on weekends is wise if you're a group.
€5–€10 per plate. A picanha with rice and sides, plus a caipirinha, won't break €20. Reviewers specifically praised the 'excellent value for money'.
Small, cosy, with Brazilian music playing. One reviewer said it feels like Rio. The staff is warm and attentive — Cleo is mentioned by name for her service. It's genuine rather than themed, and the owner cooks, so it has a 'mother's cooking' feel.
Yes. A group of 10 arrived spontaneously and the staff rearranged seating to make a long table without stress. The service is welcoming and handles groups easily.
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