Those who appreciate the often rare combination of quality AND quantity in a dining experience – will be in their element thanks to the latest arrival to Stratford-upon-Avon.
South Warwickshire foodies can count themselves lucky their little part of the world has been chosen as only the second UK location for Beleza Rodizio, a premier Brazilian steakhouse.
Renowned for its authentic rodizio-style dining and vibrant atmosphere, this is a meat-eater’s paradise with a rather fun and unique feel – and one that stands every chance of ‘carving’ out its own place in a culinary market as crowded as Stratford and south Warwickshire.
Beleza meaning ‘beautiful’ in Portuguese, showcases an exciting and authentic Brazilian rodizio – an all-you-can-eat extravaganza – and you’re in control of the flow of food thanks to the double-sided red and green card on your table. The green side tells the passadores that you’re ready to eat while the red signals that you’d like a break.
Sumptuous skewers are carved table-side, the Rodizio-Style Service offers meats including beef, lamb, chicken, and pork, all expertly seasoned and grilled. And, to help ensure a first-class experience, you’re given all the right tools for the job, including a seriously sharp steak knife and tongs for grabbing hold of the sliced meat direct from the skewer.
There is also a Gourmet Salad Bar offering a selection of fresh salads, traditional Brazilian and Argentianian side dishes, and hot items to complement the main courses.
On an alternative menu (you pay slightly extra for this menu) you’ll even find Wagyu, the world’s most expensive beef from Japan – most expensive because of the way the cattle are fed which leaves it with a unique tender buttery flavour.
To help wash it down, there are some great Signature Cocktails, including Brazil’s famous caipirinhas and a curated list of wines, to enhance the dining experience.
The impressive and vibrant décor makes for a fitting sumptuous backdrop to the rich flavours of Brazilian cuisine.
For the uninitiated in this style of service (as were we) my advice is to pace yourself. The passadors are circulating constantly with a variety of meats from the menu so there’s no need to ‘give the green light’ every time you see them passing. This can result is having less time to savour the overall dining experience. Take your time over the plate of food and enjoy extra drinks and salad bar trips between the meat fest.
The costumed passadors even offer side dishes on a skewer, including garlic bread and onion rings and there’s also pineapple carved at your table if you’d like some to accompany your gammon!
I love the fact that, with one all-you can eat price of between £27.95 and £32.95 at lunchtimes and £42.95-£45.95 for dinner (depending on the day), you can bust your belly without busting the bank. – So easy to do these days.
Belza Rodizio, in Bell Court, is a fascinating feast for the senses, an immersive dining experience that I think will prove popular, even to a local dining scene that already has everything.
This is a culinary ‘experience’ in the truest sense, probably best enjoyed in group occasions or celebrations. Give it a go – but you might want to starve yourself for the day to make maximum enjoyment!
Bookings can be taken via their website here.
