By far the best and most authentic Brazilian restaurant in Chicago! The owner is quite literally inviting you in to her home, and, in the summer, her pretty and eclectic backyard garden. From the hibiscus tea to the plantains, everything is delicious! I planned with the owner, and had my whole Zumba class come after a workout and everyone enjoyed!
Mona T.
Overall Thoughts: Sinha is one of the most unique and intimate dining experiences I've ever had. I went for the Sunday 2-hour, all-you-can-eat buffet at 4pm, which I called 2 weeks in advance to reserve. Everything takes place in Chef Jorgina's home, beginning with communal appetizers on the ground floor. Later, everyone is seated downstairs around tables arranged according to party size, where the buffet and desserts are served. The service is so warm and absolutely top-notch. Chef Jorgina prepares a full, impressive feast every time. The food was overall delicious with many hits (all the yuca, veggie, plantain, bean dishes) and some misses (some of the more meaty dishes). For $49 total including tip/tax, it was worth it considering the sheer quantity and quality of food and the level of care, detail, and warmth that goes into the service and preparation. I literally could not walk afterwards. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5 Food: 4.4/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.6/5
Katerina R.
I almost don't want to write a review b/c I don't want to spoil the surprise of it all! You are in for a treat when you come to Sinha. Ill just say- great experience, great staff, delicious amazing food, ambience is incredible and it's BYOB! enjoy :)
Mickey B.
Great foodie experience! The welcome greeting at the door , the appetizers, the professional and kind staff, delicious food & drinks, beautiful ambience, and great company made for an amazing day! The food is absolutely delicious. So much food that I can't even mention them all, some of our favorites were the lamb the fish, the ribs, steak, plantain, the greens, rice, and beans and the empanadas were delicious.
Darlan Reis
I thought it was simply incredible, the food was very delicious, everything was very clean, the service was perfect, I felt at home.
Nice traditional place for Brazilian food. You enter from the basement and atmosphere is like someone invited you to have homecooked dinner at their home. The place is small and cozy with an open kitchen where your mom is cooking. It is sort of a set menu. The unlimited side are buffet style and you order your main course off menu.Our server Leo was very friendly and hospitable. He brought appetizer to your table and tells you to start with the buffet sides which consist of Black beans, Rice, Pasta, and variety of salad and coleslaw vegetables. We ordered the Picanha (Brazilian sirloin) and Ox tail which was not on the menu. The Picanha was ok but the flavor and taste of the Oxtail was amazing.The place is a little pricy for a quick lunch but great for dinner. When it gets warmer, I will surely be back with friends to dine in their outdoor patio.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Oxtail w Polenta
Chenxi
Many kinds of food, desserts are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rady Grozdanova
We had a great experience, very authentic food and space, staff were amazing, would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arnold Diaz
Wonderful dining experience. Staff are amazing!Parking: Next to the house
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Beans
Crannie A.
We came here for the first time before spring break ended. The feijoada was buffet style, and then you order your main entrée. Prices starting at $25. Don't forget to make reservations. The eating area was filled, so be prepared to be patient with services. Very cozy set up in their basement, playing music in Portuguese in the background. A great experience I highly recommend it at least once.
A total immersion into Brazilian culture. From the greeting, sitting, music, decor, and total ambiance, all beautifully done.You can eat just the side dishes and be happy. We had the fish (cod), chicken, steak, and ox tail with polenta. All beautiful done and seasoned. The passion fruit mousse and flan cake were also delicious.Service was super attentive, and they treated you like family but with a bit more professionalism. Even the beautiful and amazing owner, Jorgina, who was making the rounds and moving amazingly from table to table with an amazing smile. I cannot wait to go back for a Sunday brunch.Vegetarian options: Although the menu has meats on the main dishes, the side starter dishes are plenty to dine on. They had vegetarian black beans (delicious) to go with 6 or seven other options. I could have ate vegetarian style and been happy with it.Parking: Adjacent lots are available to park at when there are no United Center activities going on. They have passes inside for street parking if needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Bognot
Such a fun and unique experience! The staff, the atmosphere, the food... they all make you feel like you're attending a family brunch! Chef Jorgina is awesome. So welcoming and fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yolanda Hunt
From the time you walk in the staff were very welcoming. The explanation of the food we were going to eat was a plus. I will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Velvet Flan, Collard Greens Couvinha Minieira, Black Beans, Dessert, Salads
Kellee Salas
I cannot explain how much I enjoyed Sinha. Staff was amazing and tentative. The atmosphere was like home. The food was 10+. I will be returning. You must go there. Reservation is recommended.
By far the best and most authentic Brazilian restaurant in Chicago! The owner is quite literally inviting you in to her home, and, in the summer, her pretty and eclectic backyard garden. From the hibiscus tea to the plantains, everything is delicious! I planned with the owner, and had my whole Zumba class come after a workout and everyone enjoyed!
Overall Thoughts: Sinha is one of the most unique and intimate dining experiences I've ever had. I went for the Sunday 2-hour, all-you-can-eat buffet at 4pm, which I called 2 weeks in advance to reserve. Everything takes place in Chef Jorgina's home, beginning with communal appetizers on the ground floor. Later, everyone is seated downstairs around tables arranged according to party size, where the buffet and desserts are served. The service is so warm and absolutely top-notch. Chef Jorgina prepares a full, impressive feast every time. The food was overall delicious with many hits (all the yuca, veggie, plantain, bean dishes) and some misses (some of the more meaty dishes). For $49 total including tip/tax, it was worth it considering the sheer quantity and quality of food and the level of care, detail, and warmth that goes into the service and preparation. I literally could not walk afterwards. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5 Food: 4.4/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.6/5
I almost don't want to write a review b/c I don't want to spoil the surprise of it all! You are in for a treat when you come to Sinha. Ill just say- great experience, great staff, delicious amazing food, ambience is incredible and it's BYOB! enjoy :)
Great foodie experience! The welcome greeting at the door , the appetizers, the professional and kind staff, delicious food & drinks, beautiful ambience, and great company made for an amazing day! The food is absolutely delicious. So much food that I can't even mention them all, some of our favorites were the lamb the fish, the ribs, steak, plantain, the greens, rice, and beans and the empanadas were delicious.
I thought it was simply incredible, the food was very delicious, everything was very clean, the service was perfect, I felt at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Picanha Sweet Potato Mango
Nice traditional place for Brazilian food. You enter from the basement and atmosphere is like someone invited you to have homecooked dinner at their home. The place is small and cozy with an open kitchen where your mom is cooking. It is sort of a set menu. The unlimited side are buffet style and you order your main course off menu.Our server Leo was very friendly and hospitable. He brought appetizer to your table and tells you to start with the buffet sides which consist of Black beans, Rice, Pasta, and variety of salad and coleslaw vegetables. We ordered the Picanha (Brazilian sirloin) and Ox tail which was not on the menu. The Picanha was ok but the flavor and taste of the Oxtail was amazing.The place is a little pricy for a quick lunch but great for dinner. When it gets warmer, I will surely be back with friends to dine in their outdoor patio.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Oxtail w Polenta
Many kinds of food, desserts are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had a great experience, very authentic food and space, staff were amazing, would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful dining experience. Staff are amazing!Parking: Next to the house
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Beans
We came here for the first time before spring break ended. The feijoada was buffet style, and then you order your main entrée. Prices starting at $25. Don't forget to make reservations. The eating area was filled, so be prepared to be patient with services. Very cozy set up in their basement, playing music in Portuguese in the background. A great experience I highly recommend it at least once.
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A total immersion into Brazilian culture. From the greeting, sitting, music, decor, and total ambiance, all beautifully done.You can eat just the side dishes and be happy. We had the fish (cod), chicken, steak, and ox tail with polenta. All beautiful done and seasoned. The passion fruit mousse and flan cake were also delicious.Service was super attentive, and they treated you like family but with a bit more professionalism. Even the beautiful and amazing owner, Jorgina, who was making the rounds and moving amazingly from table to table with an amazing smile. I cannot wait to go back for a Sunday brunch.Vegetarian options: Although the menu has meats on the main dishes, the side starter dishes are plenty to dine on. They had vegetarian black beans (delicious) to go with 6 or seven other options. I could have ate vegetarian style and been happy with it.Parking: Adjacent lots are available to park at when there are no United Center activities going on. They have passes inside for street parking if needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a fun and unique experience! The staff, the atmosphere, the food... they all make you feel like you're attending a family brunch! Chef Jorgina is awesome. So welcoming and fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From the time you walk in the staff were very welcoming. The explanation of the food we were going to eat was a plus. I will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Velvet Flan, Collard Greens Couvinha Minieira, Black Beans, Dessert, Salads
I cannot explain how much I enjoyed Sinha. Staff was amazing and tentative. The atmosphere was like home. The food was 10+. I will be returning. You must go there. Reservation is recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantains Banana Frita, Red Velvet Flan, Pulled Pork, Collard Greens Couvinha Minieira, Picanha Sweet Potato Mango, Black Beans, Dessert, Salads, Cheese Puff
Food was delicious, the atmosphere was comfy with a warm feeling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Velvet Flan, Chicken Pears, Collard Greens Couvinha Minieira, Black Beans, Roll Stuffed with Corned Beef, Dessert