Bossa

Fine dining in Brazil once focused on French and Italian cuisine, but in recent years chefs have begun to explore and promote the country’s huge natural bounty. Alberto Landgraf is one of the movement’s leading lights, bringing his take on modern Brazilian cuisine to a swanky spot by the Brazilian consulate in Marylebone. Bossa is plush, with leather banquettes, moody lighting, and bar seating along the open kitchen. Brazilian and British ingredients are blended to stunning effect. There are fancy takes on Brazilian classics, including feather-light crab pastel with savoury açaí sauce, and roasted bone marrow with tapioca and cashew nuts. The seafood moqueca is a delicate version of the Bahian classic, while scallops come with tucupí (fermented cassava sauce)—a Scottish-Amazonian fusion we’d love to see more of. Despite the eye-watering prices, there’s a casual, Brazilian atmosphere—more trainers than brogues. Order a few strong caipirinhas and you’re guaranteed a good time.

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