09/09/09

Food ok service subpar

by CSMobileUser

Went their last eve with a friend. Great atmosphere but the help is incompetent nad not particularly nice. Food was average.

08/13/09

If felt like being home...

by ABrazilian

I have been to casa so many times and the food there is FANTABULOUS...it tastes like home made Brazilian food. The only problem with this restaurant is that is always packed...hard to get a table unless you have a reservation.

• Pros: food
• Cons: always busy

12/02/08

Don't got to Casa if you want to have a pleasant night.

by Tupiniquim

I am Brazilian and just came back from dinner at Casa. Unfortunately, I left very disappointed and will never go back. The location is very charming and cozy. The starters are very good, the entrees are good but the desserts mediocre. THE SERVICE IS AWPAULLING!!!

I decided to take a friend for dinner. We arrived at 7:30 pm for dinner when the place was empty. By 9pm the place was packed and before we finished dessert, the waiter dropped the bill on our table. We kept eating. Just as we finished having dessert, the waiter collected the dishes, the glasses of water and asked if we could pay the bill!!!!!!! Unbelievable. I was still working on my caipirinha. After two minutes the waiter asked again if we could pay and leave as there were other people waiting at the bar. I said I was going to finish my caipirinha, so he asked me to finish drinking it at the bar!!!!!!! I told him that no. He asked me how long I've been living in NYC and explained that this is very common in restaurants here. (I've been living here for five years and have never been asked to pay the bill and leave before even finishing my meal.) UNACCEPTABLE, RUDE BEHAVIOR. I will never go back and recommend you don't go there unless you want to have an unpleasant evening. It was embarrassing...

• Pros: Starters, location, atmosphere
• Cons: Service, entrees, desserts

11/23/08

Forget about this place

by btour

Got there at 5:30 on a Sunday, the place wasn't empty because we were there, otherwise it would have been empty. We were two and waiting for two others, they asked us to wait at the bar. I told the waiter (who looks like a lolipop and was wearing a shirt that says SAPPORO - please...) that he could only be joking. He said "No". I told him we were going to seat and the told me "We usually don't do that". Tell you what, I don't even know why I stayed in this despicable place that doesn't even serve good food and debates "rules of engagement". My rule of engagement is that if it is reasonable to seat two waiting for two others, it's really not a big deal. OK, enough of these incompetent staff, let's get to the food. The appetizers are basically the only thing you should have here. I went to Casa many times (forced by friends) and tried pretty much everything. Stay away from the entrees, they are heavy and don't taste good. To start with, Brazilians don't eat feijoada and muqueca for dinner, it's too heavy. Please avoid at all costs the beef strogonoff, they have a problem with that, seriously. I can do better at home. Beef strogonoff is very simple to prepare: sliced beef, onion, worcestershire sauce, cognac, mushrooms, cream. I am having a hard time understanding how they f%^&* up such an easy dish... The "complete salad" that costs $15 is composed of 1/6 of a heart palm stick and maybe six sleeves of the lettuce you find at Food Emporium. Please. Oh, and the place is very expensive. So good luck!!

• Pros: Basically nothing
• Cons: Staff, food, staff, food, staff, food

11/17/08

memorable expreince

by warner34

the best word to describe casa is decadent. its so unbelievably rich and delicious and expensive that its perfect for the right occasion, such as congratulating a worthwhile accomplishment, celebrating an anniversary, or simply to ensure a truly memorable experience with whomever is joining you. its impossible to not have a wonderful dining experience here.I would recommend to anyone.

11/14/08

Worst Restaurant Experience Possible

by Brad8888

We had been there once before and it was decent and figured why not since we could get a Friday night reservation. Well, thought is what we thought we had. They called at 5:30 the night of to confirm and we called back before 6. They said that they had given away our table for the 9:15 reservation. They even lied to us and said they had called 4 hrs ago when it was less than a half hour. I mean do they not know how phones work in this world. Unbelievable. Avoid at all costs!

08/11/08

Best of a mediocre lot

by PVM

Ate there with a party of four last week. Two of us are Brazilians. Bottom line is that the menu is representative of Brazilian cuisine but the food has a watered-down-for-Americans taste to it. Pretty room, but FAR too noisy to be able to maintain a conversation; indifferent service, not particularly friendly. Excellent drinks. Better food is available on 46th Street, but setting is not as nice. Would consider returning, but only on a night that is not as crowded and noisy.

• Pros: Drinks. Space. Menu.
• Cons: Noise. Service. Watered-down flavors.

07/10/08

Um dos melhores restaurante brasileiro nos USA

by uoha

De verdade um dos melhores restaurante em Nova York!

Vale apena para la para uma boa janta!! Tire aproveito do melhor aqui en Nova York!

www.uoha. com estava aqui por varias vezes!

06/21/08

AWFUL

by Newport20RC

CASA IS AWFUL. Trust me... I go out in the city A LOT! And CASA IS BLOODY AWFUL. I mean what hell kinda hole is this? There were no chairs. My friend and I had to share a chair while we were there with a party of 4 others. What kinda sh!t show are they running there? The staff is far from human... they arent accomodating at all.. even after tonnes of begging for another chair. DONT EVER WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS PLACE.. ITS THE SIZE OF MY CLOSET, STAFF IS RUDE, AND YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO SHARE A SEAT ALL NIGHT. All for nothing. The food is avoidable.

Dont waste your $$$$ here.. do yourself a favor and go elsewhere..

• Pros: none whatsoever
• Cons: everything you can think of

05/20/08

You'll feel right at home.

by bmc21

I love this place my brother and I found Casa one day after work looking for a place to eat on the West Village. I'm so glad we went in, I felt as if I was back home in South America in my grandmother's house eating. So amazing the juiciest pork chops I have ever had. We've been back since to celebrate birthdays and also just to enjoy a good time with family. I completely recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy some amazing Brazilian food.

• Pros: Attentive Service, Sweet and Cozy Ambiance.