The rodízio format — Brazil's legendary all-you-can-eat tableside grilling service — has spread across Europe, bringing with it the theatrical experience of skewered meats, the green-and-red card system, and the happy, lingering atmosphere of a Brazilian Saturday afternoon.
What is Rodízio?
Rodízio (pronounced hoh-DEE-zyoh) is a style of restaurant service originating in southern Brazil. In a rodízio, a fixed price covers unlimited access to all food, with servers (passadores) continuously bringing grilled meats on skewers and carving them directly onto your plate.
What to Expect
- Unlimited access to the salad and hot sides bar
- 10–20 different cuts of meat, arriving in sequence
- Tableside carving — the passador uses a long knife to slice meat directly onto your plate
- Fixed pricing — usually covers everything except drinks
Top European Cities for Rodízio
- London — widest selection, highest quality range
- Lisbon — most authentic, best ingredient quality
- Amsterdam — growing scene with excellent options
- Paris — strong community restaurants, best atmosphere