Espetinho Carioca — Restaurant in Pittsfield

We stopped in here sort of last minute for dinner. Neither of us had ever dined at a Brazilian restaurant, but the server was very helpful describing the terms on the menu that we did not understand. It was a small place and busy between the customers in house and the constant stream of delivery drivers picking up bags of food. The food took a little longer than expected to arrive, but it was wonderful when it did. We need to go back and try some of the other items on the menu. When we visiting in June, 2024 the restaurant had no liquor license, so it was BYOB. Several Brazilian families were eating here when we were, so I am assuming the delicious food we ate was also...

We visited here on a whim with our kids on a road trip. The server was so attentive and kind, as well as flexible when we had questions. We tried the sampler platter and used that as a jumping off point for ordering more of what we most enjoyed. We all loved the pastels—the pastry crust was amazing. The yucca fries came with cheese to dip in and were nice and crispy, but I do wish they were finished with a salt (maybe they normally are and it was just an oversight?). The whole family fought over the Brazilian limeade. I’m definitely going to try to recreate it at home for the warmer months.

They have a buffet you can order by the pound if you already know what you like! All in all...

So good! I'd read about the excellent food and service, and had lunch here today. Rather than the buffet, I went a la carte off the menu. Prices are very reasonable. Got the Brazilian empanadas called Pastel (basically $2 each and they're good size); half-order yucca fries ($4), rice & beans ($4.49 ea). Plus the limeade which is ground and sieved limes, water, sugar with a bit of sweetened condensed milk added; absolutely delicious.

The waitress is so friendly, and helpful for newbies like me 😀 And the dining room is serene and relaxing. A beautiful restaurant, I wish you...