Bossa Nova

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Bossa Nova in Los Angeles is a four star Brazilian restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Hollywood neighborhood. It's known for its pizza. The menu is quite diverse - grilled meats. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery. This place is open late.

User Reviews of Bossa Nova

good in dining, bad take out

every time i have personally gone and sat here i have enjoyed the experience. the bread melts in your mouth!! however never order it to be delivered or taken out, it is always cold and soggy.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Disgusting! Raw Chicken!

A coworker told me this place was great, so we thoought we'd give it a try. It was packed, which I take as a good sign, so we accepted the only empty table. Our waitress was with us shortly, and she was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Dont place a order for delivery

I called at 7pm and placed an order for delivery and was told it would take a hour. After a hour and a half, I called back and the guy tried to insult my intelligence and say that it hadn't been a hour. After...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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GREEEEEAAAT!!

This place is AWESOME! My first time going there was on a date and I really enjoyed the food! The Cajun Blackened Platter is the GREATEST thing I have ever tasted! The black bean soup is another great dish..at...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Solid burger, friendly staff

I went here today with some coworkers for lunch and ordered the BBQ bacon burger and have no complaints. The burger was cooked perfectly. Really tender and juicy. Good amount of bacon, sauce and cheese. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Good Service

Drop by there one night with some friends and we order a variety of things to all share and sample. I found all the food we tried to be decent, nothing bad but also nothing memorable.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Brazilian-ish good stuff

I'm a fan of both locations, probably more the other, but regardless, I love both the Cajun Platter with shrimp and the peach-flavored beer -- which I inevitably order every time I go. Service has always been...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Great Service, But Caution for Vegetarians

We had a great waiter and bus boys--the service was very warm and attentive. They have a HUGE menu (according to our waiter they just added 48 new dishes...) and nearly all the food sounds (really, looks)...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Good food, but avoid large confusing orders, they will screw it up!

Bossa Nova has a good history of great food, but I have a problem with their service/management. Two out of the last three times I've ordered from Bossa Nova, they have screwed up the order. One time they even...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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RUDE RUDE RUDE

the food was good, the rest was not. i left a piece of clothing there, called about half an hour later to ask about it. waitress said they had found it and took my name and phone number. when i went to pick it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Perfect late night meal

I love this restaurant. The pizza and pasta is unbelievable, especially late at night, when nothing else is open but fast food. The staff is friendly and promt. I would def recommend!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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The Pizza it is not the best, The Brasilian Pizza is much better

Food it is ok. Management (Zero) Price is ok Waiters, Waitres no sklils they need to learne how to work.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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I wouldn't serve my dog this food by Katie A. at InsiderPages

So my burger was pretty much raw by the time it came to my table, my friend had a bone in a chicken pasta dish; the whole place stunk like cleaning solvent, and the waitress, she dumped cheese on the table and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Good food. Fast-food restaurant service.

HA! I used to love this place. But in reality guys....Food is good anywhere when you're drunk. This food here is pretty good but nothing worse fussing over. There are plenty of better places in Los Angeles. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Delicious appetizers!

From scrumptious cheese-balls to savory bacon-wrapped chicken, the appetizers are worth the extra bucks. I happened to order the Flat Iron Steak, but much to my disappointment, it was over-cooked. Still, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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THE DELIVERY GUY ATE OUR FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY DREADFUL! WE ORDERED DELIVERY, IT ARRIVED THIRTY MINUTES LATE AND THE DELIVERY GUY TOOK A BITE OFF ONE OF OUR PLANTAINS! WHEN WE OPENED THE BOX AND SAW THAT PLANTAIN EATEN, OUR...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Get a brain

Food is awesome but the staff are not smart
menupages.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Great Food

The food is always amazing. The restaurants are small and get really busy. The service is always better at the West Hollywood location. But even that can be a little slow at times. They offer delivery but be...
menupages.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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long waits

good food but service sucks
menupages.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Clean unique no grease, perfect

Just the best!!!
menupages.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Go somewhere else!

I have had such bad experiences with this restaurant. I am stunned to see it have such a high rating. The service is appalling, the management is RUDE, and the food is just barely acceptable. I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Warm, Welcoming, Great dishes

I had only ever eaten Bossa Nova at lunch, as take out. And I thought that was great. But last night, I went to the restaurant with 3 other girlfriends and we had a really great time. Great food. Their grilled...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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Rafael's Pasta

I'm from London and Bossa Nova is my favourite restaurant in the world! I love it! While the restaurant itself is nothing to rave about, the food is unreal. So flavoursome and fulfilling. I wish they had a...
menupages.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Brazilian food with an american style

I have been to Bossa Nova on several occasions with some friends on their high recommendation. It was talked up as the best thing since sliced bread, and although it was not quite that amazing, I did enjoy it...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Great food

Even though it's in Sunset, it's a place where everyone is welcome. When we went there, which was around lunch, we sat ourselves and had no trouble finding a table. Service was very prompt. The manager even...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Better Than I Expected

Wow. I had the salmon ceasar salad and I must say, it was better than I expected! The salmon was grilled to perfection!! Dressing was great and everything was delicious! I'm from Detroit, but when I return to...
menupages.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Great food, chill atmosphere

So my friend and I decided to try this place out before hitting the clubs one Saturday night. Since it was Saturday, I thought I would plan ahead and make reservation, but alas they do not take reservation. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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yummy

bossa nova is amazing. allow an hour or so for delivery...but worth it. try the bossa nova sandwich or santa fe salad. and the carrot cake is amazing
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yummy

I just ordered pizza with prosciutto and a salad from them. I was surprised at the selection of toppings for both. Very fresh and delicious. Even the greek salad tastes different than most. In a good way! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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nice relaxed spot

I was taken here by a friend and was pleased with the selection. Although not very hungry when I came, I ordered the salmon dish which came with lots of salsa, fried plantains, beans and rice. The salmon had...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Delicious late-night food!

This is the perfect place to go for dinner or a post-club-hopping bite. Their pizzas, pastas, and salads are amazing, and so are the delicious desserts. It is right in Hollywood, so the location is convenient...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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OH MY GOSH...I LOVE THOSE COXHINAS!!!!

i got introduced to this restaurant like 2 years ago and i loved it since the first day ...there's not a single day i go there without ordering my favorite of all time "COXINHAS"... is that really popular in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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GREAT FOOD....and some GOOD LOOKING SERVERS!!!!

You want the place to spend a fun night...eat FATtasitc food...and see a cute face.....wait for your food more than 1/2 hour somtimes.....this is the place!!...i've been to Bossanova almost since they opened...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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Outstanding or a Waste of Time ( Depending on server and time of day)

My relationship with Bossa Nova is one of pretty good to a waste of time. I?ve been here plenty of times (on dates, friendly gatherings, solo, etc) and have had my share of very crappy service with mediocre...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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delicious food....

great good with zesty flair, in the heart of hollywood. Its very casual, but the food makes the experience a classy one. Great portions, great ingredients and a good atmostphere. Parking is all that can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Awesome food, open late

They have amazing food here, & they are open late & deliver rather late too. Everything I have tried has been great. I haven't had bad service, but I get delivery more often than i eat in.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Food Yes/Service No

First, let me say that I adore the food--everything is delicious! I particularly recommend this appetizer: Chicken wrapped in bacon that you dip in cheese. (Sinful.) There's something left to be desired in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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great food. cheap food. open late!

the food here's tasty.. AND it's cheap. i'm always looking for restaurants open late-night and i stumbled across this one. i was so happy to have stumbled across this one. when it's late, and i'm hungry.. i...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Appalling Service, Management needs to take self-righteous servers in hand

I have worked in hospitality so I'm always very polite and empathetic to servers, because I know what it's like to be in their shoes and I know that without fail you get better response by being nice than...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Good late night eats!

Definitely one of the better places to eat late at night, after a night of clubbing. I ordered the BBQ chicken pizza, which was good. But my friends ordered the pasta, gorgonzola pizza, chicken fingers, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Fantastic!

I LOVE this place! I've been going there for a few years now and I've never been disappointed. On a weekend there's a bit of a wait for a table, but it's well worth it! The food is delicious and there are...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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my new favorite Brazilian joint

ok, so i didn't really have an old favorite Brazillian joint, but the food is so tasty it deserves it's own category. the portions are huge, and the dishes are fresh and flavorful. plus, it's open super late,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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Hitt n Miss

I've eaten at Bossa Nova on several occasions, and the food is really hitt n miss. Some dihes are superb, while others are just fair. The lasagna is quite good, i think they make it with veal rather than...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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Great place

nice atmosphere, and great food.
menupages.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Awesome, with one caveat

I love this place and since it's right around the corner from me I eat there often. My friend visited me and as thanks for letting him stay at my place, he gave me a $50 gift certificate to Bossa Nova. When I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Simply the best

Late hours, delivery, great food, simply the best in Hollywood.
menupages.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Best Brazilian, Eat here all the time

This place has the best food for the money. I eat here twice a week and love almost everything on the menu. The chicken with rice, beans, and plantains is my favorite. I also recommend the Bossa Nova salad...
menupages.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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Delicious Food - Down to Earth - Excellent Value

This place is more South America or European in its appeal, than Californian. There is no snob factor, there isnt anything fancy about it, and it is inexpensive. You can almost always get in and there is no...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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It's ok but it ain't what people think

I like this place. There is some decent food and the service can be good (and can also be not so good). But overall, it can be a decent mid-priced meal and can certainly hit the spot on those meat-and-potatoes...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Fantastic food at a great price

I'm sad that I hadn't tried Bossa Nova sooner because it was outstanding! I highly recommend the red sangria if you are a sangria fan. I had the grilled chicken skewers (tender and perfectly seasoned), black...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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Victor's Favorite is dee-licious!

I'm not the world's biggest pizza fan but this place serves GREAT pizza! The Victor's Favorite is very tasty and I highly reccommend it.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Ideal For Late-Night Dining; Gross Pizza

The pizza at Bossa Nova is horrible! My brother and I went on a Saturday night and ordered a traditional pepperoni. It barely had any pizza sauce. It just didn't taste very good. And we were hungry, too. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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Bossa Nova is the greatest!

I have been to Bossa Nova about 5 times, and it is one of my favorites. The prices are great for what they offer. The service is spectacular and the bread that they give you before your meal is very tasty. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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Pleasantly Surprised

We were a little leery about going here due to its chain nature. But, we were pleasantly surprised not only by the courteous staff, but the wonderful menu selection. Classic dishes are prepared to perfection;...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Awesome Eatery

This place is perfect to bring a date or bring your friends. Awesome wine selection not huge, just good. My favorites on the menu are the chicken brochettes, santa fe chicken salad and their lasagna. To die...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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Oh man, where to begin with this place... by Adam S. at InsiderPages

If it's 2:30 in the morning, there is no better option than Bossa Nova. That said, if it's 2 in the afternoon, there are few better options than Bossa Nova. Admittedly, I haven't gone for many of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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Good food by J D. at InsiderPages

If you're hungry and it's late, that's the place to go. Food is good, service is good, they deliver too. another plus, they're accross from 7th Veil.. PROS: open late CONS: none
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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portions and selection are excellent

Don't let the Brazillian trappings scare you away; salads, pastas, and sandwiches are mainstays. Pizzas are overloaded with cheese so tell the waiter to scale it back if you're intent on trying one. Arnold...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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Great food and value..but don't go for the pizza.

Before going to Bossa Nova, all I heard about was their pizza. Honestly, of the three items I ordered I enjoyed their pizza the least. The layer of cheese was decidedly too thick and weighed down the pizza....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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WOWOWOWOW - simply must go to place!!!

Food is superbly delicious, especialy the Pasta with Fresh and Smoked Salmon - once u try that u will not want anything else!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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Tasty!

When I ate here with my sister from out of town, we went crazy of how yummy & tasty their food was. We had salads as a starter and I have to say, it was one of the best salads I've ever had. It's a nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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I love this place!

This place is great...I've eaten at both locations and have only positive things to say.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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User review by voices

Bossa Nova is a great place to chill and dine after the club. They have a fairly large selection of food, the pizzas are especially tasty, great ambience and a smoking patio which is a plus point for smokers....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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Better To Order In

Bossa Nova is on my regular rotation of delivery places. When I want a healthy dinner, I order bonesless skinless chicken and vegetables. Pizza is also very good (that's saying alot in a town of mostly crappy...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2005
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Simply the best.

I live in Chicago, and every time I go to LA, I plan on going to Bossa Nova for at least one meal (usually 2 or 3...). I CRAVE the chicken brochette appetizer!! Their menu is quite diverse - grilled meats,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2004
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Great at 2am

I've only been here after midnight, and the atmosphere is great. There's usually open meters at that time too, otherwise valet is $4. All of the food is good. Definitely get some kind of vegetable, like the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2004
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Great, but lose the Windex!

I love the food, but have 2 small complaints . . I wish they would not spray Windex to clean the table next to you while you eat! Also . . I wish they would deliver 1 block south of Wilshire. Besides that, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2004
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so so.

pretty decent food. Ordered seveal times same dish,ended up receiving different sized meals all the time. Waiters are slow and have difficulties with the english language(and a little edgy,especially late...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2003
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Wonderful, trendy, tasty

Trendy, funky LA restuarant. Go for the real Brazillian stuff, because they do it well. The lamb skewers were great! I highly recommend it, it's very laid back, casual, delicious and has great service. Bon...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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not authentic brazilian

if you're expecting authentic brazilian cuisine go elsewhere...this is more standard fare (sandwiches, burritos, salads) with a brazilian twist. the coxinha is a must have appetizer! patio seating is a plus...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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Great food, open late

Lots of tasty food to choose from, and open till 4am. Nice little outside area to eat, and the bread is delicious.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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Afterhours Brazilian Cuisine

We decided to give Bossa a try one night after catching a show at the Gig, what an unexpected surprise! The restaurant was packed, but it didn't take but 10 minutes for us to be seated by a friendly hostess....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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Terrific

Boss Nova is consistantly one of my favorite places to eat in LA. Not only is the location convenient and the atmosphere laid-back, but the food is delicious and the service is friendly. AND -- they're open...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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Casual late night eats

Bossa Nova is one of my favorite late-night eats in Hollywood. On the rare occassion you have to wait for a table, you never have to wait longer than 5 minutes. The food is great, too--try the pesto verde...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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Compact and cute

Small space with a sweet, enclosed patio. Decent food and service. The parking situation however is less than ideal: 5-8 spaces in their lot and the street parking is a nightmare to contend with.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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Excellent late-night service

Bossa Nova is a great place to grab a bite/drink between the hours of 10pm and 2am, when many other area restaurants are done serving for the night. Even this late, the wait service is outstanding -- although...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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Good for groups

Quite possibly the best cheap eats in Hollywood, with fabulous pizzas, pastas and salads. Bottles of Chianti are less than $15 and quite good. The veggie shrimp pasta is a must-try. Accommodating for large...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2002
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