Lost in Rio

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1. Eden Motorhomes ★★★★★

   We recently held our staff Christmas party at Lost in Rio Plymouth, and it was an outstanding choice from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was vibrant, festive, and full of energy — the perfect setting to celebrate the end of another successful year and to thank all of our team . The rodizio dining experience was a real highlight of the evening. The selection of meats was excellent, all cooked to perfection and served continuously throughout the night, with a great variety to suit everyone. The quality, flavor, and generosity of the servings made it feel like a real treat and something a little different from the usual Christmas party meal. The accompanying sides were equally impressive and complemented the meats perfectly. The cocktails were another standout — expertly made, well balanced, and thoroughly enjoyed by the whole team. Combined with the Brazilian-themed décor, music, and entertainment, the whole experience felt immersive, fun, and genuinely memorable. The staff were fantastic throughout the evening: friendly, attentive, and extremely well organised, especially considering we were a larger group. Everything ran smoothly, nothing felt rushed, and any requests were handled promptly and professionally, which really added to the overall enjoyment of the night. Overall, Lost in Rio Plymouth delivered a brilliant rodizio dining experience and an unforgettable staff Christmas party. It’s an excellent venue for group celebrations and special occasions, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. We’ll certainly be returning in the future.

   1 month ago
2. Curtis Fry ★★★★★

   A lovely food experience right by the barbican. Great range of tasty meats and sides provided in the Rodizio experience. Well worth the money (and more!) if you have a large appetite. The garlic beef was a little too chewy for my taste, but besides that everything was cooked to perfection. Our chef/server Antonio was so polite, funny, and prompt with the food. We will definitely be coming back again. I'm surprised that they're not fully booked every day - definitely worth a try.

   almost 4 months ago
3. jono harv ★★★★★

   A really nice spot to eat! The atmosphere is very lively and upbeat, with super friendly staff and fantastic food. The meats are insanely good, cooked to perfection and regularly served up at the table. The sides are all fantastic, but my favorite has to be the garlic mushrooms. I could eat just that on its own! Will 100% be going back on the regular.

   almost 4 months ago

1. Shaine ★★★★★

   cozy ambience, welcoming and friendly staff, hot fresh off the grill meat and delicious sides. Thank you Lost in Rio crew for accommodating our large group of 15 for our baby shower. Glad to have the option of Brazilian rodizio in Plymouth.

   almost 5 months ago
2. The_ Jester ★★★★☆

   Recently went here for the first time after visiting many similar places in other parts of England. Overall left a little disappointed with the experience. Firstly I must clearly say that the staff there are very attentive and helpful, frequently attending the table and cheerful in interactions. When we got to the restaurant no one was at the front desk or bar leaving us thinking it was closed. After a few minutes a staff member appeared from out the back. Our table we were shown to had very bright lighting but nice decorations and wall art etc. The restaurant had a good selection of buffet food but could do with a wider cover over the top as all the foods were open, meaning anyone passing coughing etc would get onto the food. Great choice though of salads and snacks on offer. Of the meats we had some of them were very flavourful and tasty such as the chicken thigh, Brazilian sausage and one of the beef dishes. Of 80% of the meats however they could do with more flavour, the beef being similar to Sunday roast meat than a Brazilian type seasoning. I was also a bit disappointed with the Red/Green colour system they used at the tables (for those who don't know you have green if you are ready for more and red means hang on just eating or a bit full). On a good 4 occasions we had the card as red meaning give us a few minutes but kept getting meat brought over, not a massive issue but defeats the object and did leave us feeling a bit rushed, especially when restaurant at that time was less than 20% full. Other bit of feedback is ambience could be a little better with the light a bit more dim and maybe louder background music or a candle at the table but that's just personal preference. Don't think we will be returning as feels over priced for what it is as £32 each. Staff themself can't be faulted as they are very attentive, polite and helpful.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Janson Yuen ★★★★★

   TL;DR: -Fast and Excellent Service -Flavorful and Delicious Food (Even the buffet bar) -Reasonable Price (~£30 with drinks). I first noticed this place by driving past in my car. As I have never experienced an Brazilian steak house before, I decided to go and have lunch there on the 5th of March. The lunch hours were rather quiet, however someone greeted me as I walked through the glass doors and I was shown to a table, where he explained how the process works. You flip a card to indicate that you're ready for the meats and there is a buffet like table where your can have your selection of cold meats, stews, snacks and side dishes. The service was excellent and fast, and the managers are quick to pick up on when people needed service and sent wait staff to serve tables. The food was incredible, even the ones at the buffet table. Every dish was packed full of flavour, spices and herbs, one favourite of mine was the garlic mushrooms. I was genuinely surprised at the quality and flavour of the food that was at the buffet bar, which I initially considered to a side-show. When the waiter finally arrived at the table with the main event: large, dripping cuts of meat, I gave every meat dish on the lunch menu a try. The highlight for me is the gammon/pork, which tasted of honey, and roasted to perfection, closely followed by the chicken thighs, Brazilian sausages, lamb and the rump steak selections. Although most of the meat was delicious, the beef dishes does fall behind the others, and can be slightly tough and not as tender as the other meats. I ended my meal with slices of roasted pineapple, slightly seared at where it's natural sugars caramelised into what would be a healthy alternative to conventional desserts. It was an all round great experience, and I would highly recommend this establishment, but it can set you back around £30 per person if you get a few drinks along with the meal. If you can deal with the thirst though, £20 is a absolute steal for the amount of meat and food the you can reasonably eat.

   almost 3 years ago

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