Meat feast at Brasilia
- Gard Karlsen
- 41 minutes ago
- 2 min read
I visited Brasilia back in October 2025, just a few weeks after they first opened. At the time, I wasn’t particularly impressed but that may well have been down to them still finding their feet. Recently, I dragged a friend along for a second visit, this time on a late Wednesday afternoon, to see if things had improved. The restaurant is somewhat tucked away in St. Olav and feels a bit deserted from the outside, but once you pass the large Jesus statue, you step into a huge dining room. Inside, the space is modern and well thought out, with a mix of small and large tables, sofas, and cozy seating areas.
The concept is straightforward and very much in line with a classic Brazilian churrascaria: you pay NOK 645 for access to the salad bar, and servers circulate the restaurant with different cuts of meat, carving off as much as you want directly at the table. You get your table for two hours, so there’s plenty of time to go back for multiple rounds if that’s your thing.
I was pleasantly surprised to see quite a few guests already seated at 5 pm on a Wednesday. Since we arrived early, there was little to no congestion at the salad bar, which is split into a cold and a hot section. The buffet itself might feel a bit small when the restaurant is at full capacity especially if they’re pushing close to 350 guests, but at this time it worked well. The cold section features vegetables, coleslaw, dressings, feta cheese and the like, while the hot section offers rice, fries, sauces, and a couple of Brazilian specialties, including the classic bean stew feijoada.
One of my main issues during the first visit was how long it took before any meat reached our table. That was definitely not a problem this time. Within minutes, we were served picanha, rib-eye, sausages, chicken, spareribs, and more. Overall, the meat was very good as it was served hot, juicy, and mostly cooked to a solid medium-rare. Just remember to use your coaster: “Yes, please!” signals that you want more meat, while “Stop! I need a break” gives you some breathing room. The wine list isn’t particularly exciting, and you’ll get better value if you move slightly up the price ladder.
I’ll admit that I’m generally not a big fan of buffet-style dining. I usually prefer quality over quantity and would much rather be served a large cut of meat to share, with sides arriving at the same time. That said, Brasilia did a good job on this visit: the meat came quickly, there was plenty of it, and most importantly, it actually tasted good. Whether that’s because we came early and the restaurant wasn’t full is hard to say. Still, Brasilia is well worth a visit, especially if you’re heading out with a group and feel like indulging in a serious meat feast.
Pros: - Plenty of meat and a wide variety of cuts - All-you-can-eat concept - Great for larger groups
Cons: - Buffet can get a bit messy when it’s busy - You don’t always get the meat cooked exactly the way you prefer - Not impressive wine list
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