Great food an excelente service !
I heard very good things about this place so I was excited to try it especially because I love Brazilian food. At first sight the atmosphere was very inviting; modern decor, clean, and a set up for live music.We ordered drinks and appetizers. Drinks tasted great, a bit weak, but fresh and well made overall.Our appetizers then came, queijo coalho and mandioca frita, both were excellent. Again I thought great, experience is on the money so far.About 50 minutes after ordering and 2 drinks in, we’re still waiting for our entrees. Finally the entrees come and I’m excited. The table got the picanha, ribeye and risotto, skirt steaks, and the salmon.First thing is first. The ribeye was requested medium. It was grey, not an ounce of pink in sight. Also the ribeye was pre sliced. This rendered it dry once it arrived at the table. Overall, very poorly executed imo.Second the risotto was salty and it was returned. a replacement risotto arrived. The “chef” stayed at the table to watch us retry it. The person trying it was shy and said it was good. We then all tasted it. Also salty, inedible after 3-4 bites.Next was the salmon. A good salmon is nice and opaque in the middle rendering it moist and tender within. To achieve the same result the “chef” thought it would be a good idea to cook only one side of the 3 strips provided. What this resulted in was a cooked side and a completely raw side. If it’s a tataki, I’ll take it (then again all sides would be seared). This was not tataki and was I was really confused at how they could let this escape the kitchen. The person ordering didn’t even want to bring this up and left all the salmon on the edge of the pasta dish.Besides this, the people who ordered the skirts ate most of them and didn’t complain, although these also came pre cut and looked dry.Lastly was the picanha. I asked for medium rare. 2 pieces came medium well, and one piece was medium. The medium piece was great and the medium well pieces forgiving since there was a lot of run off juice from the picanha, leaving it moist. Again this was presliced, which allowed all the juices to run.Ultimately people work hard for their money, and I will not be coming back here. The place clearly prioritizes ambiance vs the dining component of a restaurant, which to me is the most important on top of service.My recommendations to this place would be.1. Don’t pre slice people’s steaks as soon as you take them off heat. This is a sure way to get a dry steak. Perfect the cook, let it rest and ppl will cut it at their table.2. Review the way salmon is cooked.3. Ensure food is not overly salted4. Review the temperatures of steaks vs how they are requested.I do want to add that the wait staff were very friendly and accommodating, so that was certainly a plus, and the live music was excellent.
Nice place, live music, I only had drinks. I plan on going back to have food.
Excelente ambiente para família e amigos
A new and spectacular cuisine, lunch prices and food are amazing, ambience and decor a plus.
Great atmosphere, food is amazing made by the best chef Jimmy. The employees are really friendly and offer the best service in town. They offer live music and a cozy environment. I really recommend Matuto.
My steak came raw. I ordered medium. Sent it back. They gave it to me the same way. I asked for a box and had to fix it at home. They charge a $5 fee for credit card payments which they don’t tell you in advance. The waitresses are constantly chatting at the bar and looking at their phones. You have to wave multiple times to get their attention. I do not recommend this place. Too pricey for mediocre food and terrible service. Not worth it. Go elsewhere.
The Matuto berry drink is spectacular.The pumpkin soup and entrees very flavorful. Delicious Flan dessert.Great service too!
Delicious cocktails and food. Great service. Good music. Super good!
Amazing Brazilian restaurant. Great atmosphere, sophisticated and flavored cuisine. The presentation of my plate was pristine! I had Sea bass with lobster farro and as dessert, the Petit gateau with Belgian chocolate: the BEST that I ever had! Good selection of drinks and cocktails! Great service too.