Boteco do Manolo - Framingham

Noticed "new" restaurant earlier in the day, and decided to stop for dinner on the way home. There were a fair numbers of cars there, for 5pm on a Sunday night. Had no idea what we were walking in to. Once inside, we determined it was Brazilian. The decor is simple, a cross between a cafeteria and cafe in 2 very large rooms, with wooden tables and chairs and a few booths along outside walls. There seemed to be a little confusion about where to seat us, in hindsight, I think they were trying to determine whose section had a server who spoke English well. I asked for a booth and was accommodated easily. This is an Authentic Brazilian Restaurant. I have been to Brazilian Tapas before, but this is more of a family atmosphere. We got menus which were quite comprehensive, albeit written in Portuguese. Our server came and asked if we needed English menus, and grabbed some for us. 😂 He explained the menu and we ordered an appetizer and a half serving combo from the steak section. There was more than enough to feed 3 of us and we took home 3 containers with leftovers. My favorites were cheesy chicken strips and the coconut pie w ice cream. The fact we were able to agree and order 2 items that "stuffed" the 3 of us is Extremely Impressive, as we all have very different preferences for our food. It turned out to be a fun adventure and the food was great. The owner/manager even checked in w us at the end of the meal, concerned about a language barrier for us. We had no problem. Highly recommend you check it out. We will go again.

Disappointing experience.
Unfortunately, my experience at Boteco do Manolo in Framingham was far from what I expected. From the beginning, the service left something to be desired. The staff seemed disorganized and uninterested in serving customers well.
The food, which arrived at the table in record time (less than two minutes), was cold and of poor quality. I was under the impression that the dishes had been ready for a long time and had not received the necessary care to ensure flavor or freshness. To make matters worse, the price was exorbitant, completely incompatible with the quality offered.
Furthermore, at the end of the meal, the manager approached us to ask about the experience. We were honest and gave constructive feedback, but he was clearly not satisfied and showed it in an unprofessional way.
Unfortunately it was a frustrating experience that I don't intend to repeat. For the price charged, I expected much more. I don't recommend it.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Our experience was incredible, it is worth highlighting the collaborator Magda, a distinguished professional who presented us in detail the entire menu and the main dishes of the house, the decoration is beautiful, we were next to the lake which also offers a magnificent view, drinks and dishes well prepared and to top off the dessert, a hot coconut with ice cream, I highly recommend it and we will be back more often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is very salty, I've been to this restaurant more than once, I thought the first time they might have gotten the amount of salt wrong, but I went the second and third time, and the amount of salt in the food, I couldn't eat it the food and savor it. You have to be very hungry and have three glasses of soda on your side to be able to eat. So I recommend reducing the amount of salt.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 4

Great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Indpicanha a Dom Manolo

Parking: Falta vagas

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Filé Mignon Gratinado Com Queijo Brie E Geleia de Pimenta, Churrasco Misto à Mineira Com Farofa de Carne Seca

I popped in for dinner and none of the meals are for 1 it cost me over $150 the food was good not great, the options seem huge it’s really 6 things with 12 combinations: it’s not a good menu , Everything is smothered in cheese sauces, if you eat healthy stay away The service was amazing, it was late at night and the restaurant was very bright and so loud it us not a place to go relax or have chat, def not fine dining but charges like it, never going back

Vegetarian options: No

Kid-friendliness: No

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Nice experience, good food, but expensive.

Kid-friendliness: Family oriented restaurant.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Couve Refogada Sautéed Collard Greens with Onions, Strogonoff De Frango, Churrasco Misto à Mineira

A top dinner, good traditional Brazilian food with lots of choice. The service is very good and the team of hosts is phenomenal, we were served by Duda who was incredible, super professional and friendly with super service and without forgetting to mention Theo manager who was super sweet... Without a doubt an experience to repeat again ! I highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sensational, Duda is simply adorable, service is 1000.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent service, they promptly responded to my request for a more reserved space for my daughter with special needs! They were super attentive and friendly! Very efficient table service and wonderful, fresh food! I simply highly recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bacalhau Assado C Risoto Trufado, Escondidinho de Camarão, Filé Mignon Gratinado Com Queijo Brie E Geleia de Pimenta, Aipim Frito à Dom Manolo, Ind Strogonoff de Frango, Picanha Com Farofa de Carne Seca

Excellent food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

My husband and I finished an open house by 3 pm last Saturday…. We were starving …. Here is what we ordered …. It was DELICIOUS & more enough for the 2 of us …. Loved it ???❤️

Parking: I Parked closed to the door!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great atmosphere, family friendly, live music. The food arrived quickly at our table. Good variety.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, I do recommend ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5