Pau Brasil in Reading

We tried to visit a few years ago but the cafe was too busy. We had a tasty lunch today served by the lovely owner. Food was excellent!

Great food and the best atmosphere! The Brazilian culture is very beautifully reflected in the decor of the place, making it a very cozy restaurant to eat with family and friends! If you want a taste of authentic Brazilian cuisine, this is the best place you'll find in England! Ps: the owner is a very lovely and friendly Brazilian lady who will make sure you have the best experience!

On a wander round haunts of long ago, was disappointed with the Pheasant, which had run out of Guinness, charm, and, it seemed, hope. But no sooner had I left to plod sadly back into town than I came by this small cafe. Decided to revive my spirits with a coffee. Inside was greeted by the proprietress, a most welcoming, smart, erudite Brazilian. A Brazilian coffee shop on Mount Pleasant, Reading! Wonders will never cease. Of course, being Brazilian, Pau Brasil sold wonderful cakes. I asked about them, and the lady described the displayed delights enticingly. I couldn’t resist and took a seat outside on one of the two tables. Well, my cake was terrific–think it was called Ladrez or something–a sponge with chocolate chequers round the edges. Coffee excellent too. Pau Brasil had triggered a moment of Zen. The lady chatted to me out front and, when I asked, explained why the shop is called Pau Brasil, which involved a fascinating slice of cultural history. At the end, she said, “Thank you for being interested”. Que senhora maravilhosa! She and Pau Brasil made my day.

Fantastic cuisine as per always. This cafe feels really home-like and is run by a Brazilian lady and her husband. I come here occasionally and am always satisfied when I leave. I rate the Frango Milanesi and bacalao!

This little gem is a little out the town centre but well worth the visit. I have taken many friends over the last few years coming from different backgrounds, countries and ethnicities and everyone has enjoyed the food. The lady who runs it i believe is called Evie is a lovely charming woman who makes everyone feel welcome straight away and takes time to speak to all her customers. The food for me is exceptional there are a few dishes witch have an acquired taste but i have enjoy every one i have tried so far My only complaint is it shuts fairly early so you would need an early dinner and you couldn't go there after work but if you are free during the day give this place a try

I highly recommend viting this hidden gem. Amazing authentic Brazillian food brilliant service and .

Amazing service and delicious food! Is Always a pleasure to go there ..one off my favourite restaurants 😊👌

First visit for a couple of years to an old favourite. Despite the genial owner apologising for possible slowness due to cost of living pressures (use it or lose it!) we were served as efficiently as ever. The feijoada (Brazil’s national dish) was to die for, as ever; rissoles and other unusual sides were great too. Also a wide selection of amazing cakes and regional ingredients. Still a hidden gem in a quiet corner of Reading, but if you haven’t been, you’re missing out on a real treat.

I recommend this place, the staff were great and I had some of the best cake and coffee I have ever tasted. I will definitely be going back and taking friends along too! All the food smelt delicious and it has a nice welcoming energy inside.

I have been coming here for a taste of Brazil for many years. The owner and staff are friendly and helpful; service is good and the food is hot and tasty.

10/10 - Delicious! I am not kidding when I say this is the best meal I’ve had in weeks - if not months! The bacalao fritters and the chicken Frango a Milanesa were perfectly cooked. Portion size is generous for mains. Had flan for dessert - my only pointer would be that this portion seemed a bit too small. 10/10 recommend you all to go

This place is outstanding. The ladies here know how to create real Brazilian and Portuguese specialities. The chicken casserole tasted devine. The service is a lesson for all who work in the restaurant sector, she simply looks after you, it is many months we were here, what a mistake that was. Food, service and outstanding value. We will be back!!

Popular with both Brazilian and Portuguese people living in Reading, this is a little gem of a find and quite not where you'd be expecting to find such a place. Downstairs is the kitchen plus a Brazilian shop selling lots of imported fare from there and Portugal and upstairs are four or five tables for snackers and lunchers...and if the weather is fine, a few seats outside on the pavement too. The menu is not huge, but quite varied and you'll be sure to find something you like. I started lunch with a Bolinha de Queijo (a cheesball with very hot sauce) and followed this with a mixed plate of Feijoada and Vaca Atolada (black beans with stewed pork, rice, greens and some shredded beef with cassava) and a 660cl bottle of Antartica Brazilian beer, ice-cold and served like they do in Brazil - in an insulated bottle container! I finished with a slice of almond tart and an expresso. Very slightly pricey for a cafe, but the food is good and service is warm and welcoming, attentive and very helpful. Yes, I'll be paying them another visit.

We had the seafood rice, vegetarian main and meat main and all were so delicious! Really good value for money as you get a lot with it and you can tell it's all handmade to order which is so nice. The service is amazing and so so friendly- will definitely be making this a regular spot!! Also the fresh Portugese tarts are absolutely amazing too, really recommend everything

Eve the manager was super nice, and the waitresses too! I felt so welcome there. You don't find a lot of places that show hospitality like that. I'm definetly coming back.

I honestly am quite a picky eater but Pau Brasil gave me a pleasant experience. Would definetly visit again. :)

Very friendly staff and extremely tasty food . We just had some Brazilian chicken curry and Feijoada which is a ‘must try’ dish. Seating area upstairs but they also do take away ! A “definitely recommended” place to eat in Reading !

Vine aquí con un amigo mío que es brasileño y lo recomendó mucho. Mis expectativas eran altas, pero de alguna manera Pau Brasil logró superarlas. El servicio es excelente, el personal es muy servicial y da excelentes sugerencias. Comenzamos con los risoles que eran tan crujientes y dorados por fuera y llenos de sabor por dentro. Me impresionó cómo algo frito no era grasoso en absoluto. Luego tuve el plato de pollo (lo siento mucho, pero olvidé exactamente cómo se llamaba) que venía con harinas de yuca y frijoles. Se sentía tan reconfortante y como algo que me gustaría comer cuando llueve afuera. Los jugos son muy especiales aquí también. Tuve el mango y la leche y mi amigo tenía el anacardo. El anacardo fue un sabor realmente inusual para mí inicialmente, ya que nunca lo había probado antes, pero estaba delicioso y me sentí tan especial probar algo totalmente único en Reading. Abajo hay una pequeña tienda increíble llena de golosinas brasileñas.En conclusión, esta es una verdadera joya de lugar. Auténtico, delicioso y muy hospitalario.

I have been here some days ago and I have been surprised from the tasty food cooked there!! Was absolutely delicious and the second floor have a very pretty and cozy area where eat and appreciate the latin atmosphere. I totally recommend this place.

He estado aquí varias veces y, aunque todavía no he estado para almorzar, diría que no puede ser malo juzgar por la calidad de sus postres que he probado. El café es excelente, quizás, uno de los mejores cafés de lectura y el personal que maneja el lugar, muy educado y servicial. También venden algunos productos portugueses / brasileños, lo que es genial si quieres probar los sabores originales de esos países.Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar y espero que permanezca abierto durante mucho tiempo.

What an amazing cafe. Fantastic coffee, great food, friendly atmosphere. Sitting upstairs makes you feel like you are on holiday in Brazil. Love the pastel de nata

Primera vez para probar esta joya de cafe. Buena comida y buen servicio. Todos los alimentos que probamos son geniales, desde el pastel de bacalao salado (con una salsa de chile casera muy agradable), la feijoada y los postres celestiales de pastel de nata, pudín y bizcocho. Si quieres tener un auténtico pastel de nata, este es el lugar para ir. Y puedes pedir la muy buena salsa de chile también. Seguramente volveremos de nuevo.

Este es un pequeño restaurante que es tan amable. Tuvimos un delicioso plato de inicio y, por supuesto, la deliciosa tarta de natillas para el postre y hermosos jugos. Como llegamos en un día laborable para el almuerzo, el menú era limitado, pero esto era más que suficiente para el almuerzo. Definitivamente para ser recomendado. Tenga en cuenta que este pequeño restaurante brillante está abierto hasta las 6 pm.

It is by far the best restaurant in Reading! I have been several times as I used to live in Reading and I still go every time I visit the city, because it is in my opinion the best choice. The quality of food is outstanding and you can really feel the authentic taste of Brasil through their traditional home-made dishes. I definitively recommend the Fejoada and the freshly prepared fruit juices, but I have to say that all the dishes I had were always beyond my satisfaction: incredibly tasty! Also, you cannot leave Pau Brasil without having an espresso (the unique coffee I have ever liked in Reading) with a Brigadero (a delicious chocolate small ball which melts in your mouth). The staff is very kind, always helpful and friendly. Since the first time, I was there I felt like at home. The atmosphere is cosy and familiar with relaxing brazilian and portuguese music. The owner is not only an excellent chef but also a fantastic host, always offering everybody the warmest welcome! In Pau Brasil, you can also buy some genuine brazilian and portuguese products so to bring with you at home a piece of your wonderful experience there.Pau Brasil is a must in Reading! Do not be discouraged that is a bit out of the main town center, it is perfectly reachable by a 20 minutes walk from the center and it is absolutely worth more than a single visit!!

Had a delicous lunch here today. The feijoada was excellent, as was the coffee and cake. The staff are really friendly and really value.

I am portuguese and its amazi g being able to have a little bit of home here in the UK. Food is good coffe is amazing hope I could visit more often

Encontré a Pau Brasil mientras buscaba otro lugar y decidí visitarlo.

Amazing food very tasty and authentic Brazilian. Very tasty funky cafe for small food and a couple of main meal options.

I was introduced to this elegant little place by my friends. Great staff and very friendly, and the food, oh my god the food was amazing! I will definitely be frequenting this establishment more often! My taste buds can’t get enough of your culinary delights!

Fui allí para una comida de grupo y estaba bastante sorprendido. Tal vez porque somos vegetarianos, pero pagamos un poco por una comida muy simple y promedio. Yuca sin condimentar y frijoles negros con un poco de arroz llano. Triste porque es genial apoyar a los independientes. Las empanadas estaban bien pero nada especial. El personal era amable y era fácil reservar.

Found this little gem of a place today. Really tasty food and a good selection of drinks. Will definitely see me again.

Great service, friendly staff, good food & nice atmosphere. What more could you ask for when needing a coffee & snack.

Stopped in Pau Brasil for a cold drink whilst on a bike ride. Had the pineapple juice with mint and it was really refreshing. Not as pineapple-y as I would have liked but still tasty. The two women behind the counter were really friendly.

Went for a quick lunch with my boy. People there are so friendly and genuine and the food was very flavourful. Coffee was also good.

A real hidden gem in Reading - Pau Brasil is a place that feeds your belly and your soul! The owner and staff are so warm and helpful :) I definitely recommend trying the vegan feijoada, which was absolutely delicious. There is a whole menu of exotic fruit juices to work your way through too! Highly recommend visiting for lunch if you are in Reading! Can’t wait to come back and try more Brazilian treats!

I just had a call back from one of the owners, what great chat we had about the food, drink and culture..so amazingly friendly i cannot wait to visit this place and try the food.

Love love love this place; every time I go it gets better. My favourite things are the Portuguese custard tarts and the coconut milkshakes. Although the outside may not seem like your cup of tea, the food is to die for and there’s a very extensive list of smoothies and juices. If you’re passing by there’s also some light bites.

3 Brazilians and 1 Brit enjoyed a fantastic Sunday lunch of authentic food with helpful friendly staff. Great for a meal or just a coffee and cake whilst catching up with friends.

Very good place for a Portuguese coffee and some snacks. With Brazilian music all the time is a nice place to spend some time.

Un lugar donde vuelven todos los recuerdos de nuestra tierra, a decir verdad soy paraguayo pero como somos hermanos con los brasileños tenemos muchas costumbres similares, además compartimos la misma pasión por los platos, en espacial la feijoada!

Pau Brasil simply never lets you down. Definitely the place for a taste of Latin America in Reading.

This small grocery/restaurant serves up excellent food in a friendly atmosphere. There is great selection of Brasilian drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) plus a large range of desserts. Very good value for money.

This place is good for a coffee and or a snack. I would also recommend for a light lunch:) The staff is very kind and friendly. They also sell Portuguese products and some are the same to Spanish ones :)

Un pequeño y bonito lugar para comer un bocadillo o una comida real brasileño. Buen servicio. No sólo un restaurante, sino también un pequeño supermercado brasileño!

El ambiente aquí es muy pintoresco, con un pequeño restaurante y un personal amable. Más destacado del menú para mí fue la de aperitivos y postres. Los tres pequeños aperitivos eran de carne, queso y una bocados recubiertos en miga. cada Para postre, nata y...

Normalmente pop en un café y algo de comida, cuando en la zona. El personal es lo que hace de este lugar tan agradable. Me encantó el ambiente relajado y la comida casera. Decoración y música todo bien.

Me encanta Pau Brasil para todos trae: comida increíble, bebidas, cócteles y un ambiente hogareño agradable incluso si no brasileño! Recomiendo la Feijoada; todos los zumos de frutas tropicales, aperitivos, caipirinha; y más! ! !

Este restaurante no va a ganar premios por su decoración, o la variedad de su menú. Generalmente hay de 3 a 4 platos en el menú, y si ejecuta tarde entonces uno de ellos le han acabado. También están restringidos a una sola opción vegetariana....

From the outside it isn't the most appealing venue. It looks cramped but has a large seating area upstairs. The staff are very welcoming and talked me through the menu. A range of options are available and their chilli sauce is absolutely amazing. I'll definitely be back.

We came here on the recommendation of a friend. We had the Chicken parcel and cheese ball starters and then the pork and beef main with rice and beans. The food was wonderful, flavoursome and traditional. This is a cafe not a restaurant but don't let that put you off. The food here is awesome and very moorish. We will definitely be back often

We booked for lunch for 4 on Good Friday... most tables were filled in this tiny Brazilian cafe... The exotic fruit juices were popular with my son and his Brazilian wife, I had a lovely caipirinha and the beer choice was good too.We had a selection of snacks which were hot and tasty, served with a very hot chilli oil, which came with a serious warning!! It was hot...Three of us enjoyed the feijoada, the best I have eaten oiutside Brasil and the moqueca was declared good too...We were too full for puddings but took home pastel de nata from the shop downstairs. The ladies were so helpful and friendly, we will be back...

How can I have lived so close to this place for 11 years and not been?Popped in for a late lunch and loved it! The stew I had was very tasty and a great size portion. Brazilian beer was nice too. Downstairs is set up like a deli with a small seating area upstairs. The place is small but didn't feel cramped. The staff - both the lady that served and (I think) the owner were very friendly and efficient. I'll be back - and soon! Highly recommended.

A sweet, welcoming upstairs cafe run by a delightful team of very customer-friendly ladies from Brasil and Portugal, who are passionate about the detail and quality of their wholesome home cooked food. Great pure pulp juice choices of every possible fruit too. A good place to while away the afternoon and a great little deli downstairs on street level.

This is a small cafe rather than a restaurant and the lunch options are limited, but it's independent and the food is homemade. There are either toasted sandwiches on the menu, or a couple of specials on the blackboard. There were three vegetarian choices in total; a toasted cheese sandwich, a dish with beans or soup. This is fair enough given the size of the overall menu. Reasoning that I could have the sandwich anywhere and not wanting to spend £10 on the beans and rice dish, I opted for the soup which was £3.99. It turned out to be a good choice - really tasty - though I had to ask a couple of times for bread with it. My friend ordered the authentic sounding 'platter' in order to try a few different things. This was okay, but the presentation as a bowl of deep fried 'stuff' wasn't great. Laid out on a plate with a bit of garnish, it would have looked a lot better. I spotted the separate juice menu after I'd already ordered a coke from the main menu, a shame as these look exciting and worth trying. The spicy chilli oil that came with our food was excellent. Staff were friendly and the upstairs seating area was lovely, light and spacious. The cakes we had were amazing and although I don't think I'd return for lunch, I would definitely go back here to meet friends for tea and cake. The shop area downstairs is interesting, the atmosphere is good and it's a sweet little place where you could convince yourself that you were on holiday.

I have been a few times to Pau Brasil and always have great food and very very good caipirinhas.Went for lunch with a friend and we both had the feijoada ( traditional black beans with bits of pork ) caipirinha and she had a cupuaçu juice. Feijoada was great as always caipirinha spot on and my friend enjoyed her exotic juice.Its a very small place to enjoy home made simple food. The owner and the staff are always very friendly. Just love this place!

We visiting the restaurant as a group of fourteen for birthday celebration. Great location and atmosphere upstairs in dining area. Food was authentic and very tasty with generous portions. Staff were very welcoming and guided us throughout the meal. There was also a shop downstairs so we can try a few dishes at home. Will be returning soon. Highly recommended!

Ótimo local para um café e produtos portugueses. Pastel de nata delicioso, bom café e outros produtos. Aconselho vivamente para quem procura algo de Portugal e Brasil também

Recommended by a friend we went to Pau Brazil looking to get real homemade Portuguese/Brazilian food. And we found it! Delicious natural juices, tasty starters and a delicious "feijoada". To finish we ordered a "pudim de leite" and a real expressio, Portuguese style.Besides the restaurant you can get typical products including Muralhas green wine.We will definitely come back more often.

For us is a very good, because of the low value food in Reading area.It is small but authentic place,it is like a cafe more than a restaurant, but our lunch was tasty and different.Big portions.We had the filloada and the cod.We don't like the deserts very much, flan and pastel de nata was average.You can have lunch till 5 on Saturday.We felt like we was traveling in Brazil, very nice staff, very nice atmosphere, very clean, in the ground floor there's a small shop with different kind of Brazilian and Portuguese products. We will back soon.

Dropped in for a coffee on my way home very pleasant nice coffee too. Staff where very nice the service was good as well

I went there last week and absolutely loved the food; it's very tasty; and I was very well looked after by the waitress.Place is small and cozy, with a small shop downstairs and restaurant/cafe upstairs. I will definitely be eating there very often as I have just moved to Reading and miss having some Brazilian food from time to time. :-))

I went here today with a friend. The restaurant was very busy so the service felt a bit slow. However, as we were not in a rush, this was actually perfect for us. The food was delicious and we will definitely come back

I visit Pau Brasil at least 2x a month. It a simple place, no frills place, but probably thats why I like it so much.Food is great, service is great. I highly recommend.

The space is small and cozy.I love the atmosphere. Very warm and exotic. Lovely Brazilian music and decoration.Great service. Strongly recommend.

Authentic Brazilian food with a friendly vibe, Ivie has made a cosy and inviting place to get away from high street sameness.Whether you're here for a full on meal (try the feijoada), coffee and cake (custard tarts - yum!) you can't fail to be charmed by this place.

Very good Portuguese and Brazilian food although very simple... Açaí juice delicious! The place is cosy and service very nice and fast. Love the market in the hall!

For a while we have been to visit this place, so much we heard about it and indeed worths everything told. This is not a big restaurant or business, but an independent business lead by a great lady. A home feel restaurant and grocery with typical food and goods and the food has a very nice home-made taste. Great food with a very nice ambience with brazilian music on a very cozy and "homing" place and welcoming staff. Strongly recommend you to visit Pau Brasil if you haven't yet and like brazilian food.

Recommend this small cafe. We only had the smoothies which was so fresh and different. Really enjoyed my passion fruit smoothie. The lady who ran it was so gentle and polite. She encouraged us to come back to try their food which looks really inviting and good. Really recommend this nice little cafe to anyone bored of the high street stuff.

Stumbled on this place after viewing a house that was for sale, it honestly Pau Brasil helped us to decided to put an offer on it! We popped in the late morning and had coffee and a couple pastries and it was delightful. The lady who runs the place is very friendly, service is fast and the coffee and snacks were great. We look forward to going back to try what looks like a small but exciting Brazilian menu for lunch or dinner. We did notice there might not he much choice for veggies... will write again when after we've tried.

If you want to support independent businesses in Reading, this is one of them! One of the best coffees in Reading that's for sure and the Custard Pastry is amazing! This is for people who love homemade food! Honest service and after all atmosphere. This is for the people who enjoy life and who enjoy simple things and love the personal touch. Lovely white wine which I always get, all I know is that it's Portugese White and I love it! We had some nibbles and some authentic Brazilian lunch with black beans and sausage meat and pork! Just stunning! The balance of the flavors really stood out, and you know that this is cooked with a lot of love! We love the street food appetizers which are cheese balls, salt fish croquettes, prawn pockets, and some more! Do go ahead and ask for the Spicy Oil and you'll be in for a surprise! I cannot compliment them high enough. This is one of the most authentic and relaxed places to go in Reading! Well done!

Having recently come back from a holiday in Rio, we decided to try Pau Brasil. The food was brilliant. We shared some lovely starters which included coxinhas, bolinho de bacalhau and cheese croquette. The mains included lovely frijoles with a flavoursome chicken schnitzel and side salad followed by a tasty dessert of custard tart. The Acai caipirinhas were absolutely divine. The staff are friendly and polite and the owner is a lovely, warm, down-to-earth lady. The cafe/restaurant is a small, cozy and clean place which also has a small shop selling a good collection of Brazilian/ Portuguese food. I would highly recommend a visit.

Very nice loads of authentic dishes and bits and pieces to munch on, it's not in the centre of town but it's well worth a trip up the road a bit.

Brazilian and Portuguese food are delicious. Pau Brasil serves the authentic Brazilian food and it also sells for those wishing to cook it at home. The owner is ever so friendly, she was very helpful when I was trying to try cooking a 'feijoada' for the first time.Sometimes they have live music - I love Pau Brasil and definitely recommend it for Moqueca, Açaí or even just for a coffee!

A bit pricey, but authentic, delicious and cosy place serving up fantastic food. The feijoada is great, the coffee is delicious and the snacks (pastel, pao de quejio, coxinha) are lovely.

I asked Luis from the Millennium Hotel to recommend me a nice Portuguese/Brazilian place to eat and wind down and this was perfect. Very live and clean place, food is gorgeous. The only down side is they close pretty early and they're next to a quite busy road.

Amazing place. In particular, the juices/ smoothies are a masterpiece!!!!! So yummy and full of flavour! Definitely recommended.

Piccolo locale al piano superiore rispetto alla drogheria con prodotti tipici sita al piano di strada.La proprietaria(e cuoca)è una signora di Niteroi,a reading de 20 anni circa.La aiuta al banco una signora portoghese.Entrambe sono molto simpatiche ed affabili e mettono immediatamente a loro agio i clienti.La sala ha posto per 15/16 persone,tavoli di legno chiaro molto vicini tra loro ed una grande foto di Rio.Abbiamo assaggiato come antipasti una serie di crocchette(baccalà,pollo,gamberi)e un piatto di baccalà con patate come pietanza.Molto buoni.Per dessert siamo passati al Portogallo,invece,con squisiti pasteis de nata e un bicchiere di ginja.Squisiti.

By far the finest cafe/bar/restaurant/shop in town, from the quality of the produce, to the customer service. The coffee is divine, and really the only place to have a real espresso in Reading. The food; to die for. Traditional, home-made dishes which are extremely well priced for the quality they are. The staff are some of the most friendly people you could wish to meet and make you feel as if you're coming home each time you visit. If you haven't already, make sure you pay a visit to not only experience all of the wonderful things on offer, but also to support a local independent business.

Went here several times with a varying number of friends and always come back. Above a deli is a very lovely little coffee that inspires with Brazilian atmosphere and serves good coffee an fantastic cake (ie the coconut one). Staff is also friendly and always up for a joke. Just parking a little tricky sometimes if you come by car ...

Nada como matar a saudade da comida de casa, e é isto que o Pau Brasil oferece, excelente comida caseira brasileira! Atendimento maravilhoso e lugar aconchegante. Recomendo aos brasileiros que querem matar a saudade do Brasil!

we had some lovely food and the experience was really nice. The lady that runs it is most welcoming and gave us plenty of information to help us choose. We'll definitely come again, such a nice place!!

Ambience is great, shop is eye opening and mouth watering. Staff are lovely, and so too are the custard tarts!!

Visited in March on a Wednesday lunchtime after reading good reviews on TA. Nice friendly service, very quiet but nice ambiance all the same with traditional music playing, and displays on the walls. We had a selection of starters (deep fried pasties) that were very processed and served with a hot chilli sauce. The main course was off the specials board (inc. refried beans, rice & diced Chorizo). All the food was just OK. We much prefer Las Iguanas in town. The egg custard tarts though, we agree with other reviewers are excellent.

Out of the main town, but well worth making the effort. Small but quaint cafe.Lovely, friendly staff, tasty food with a difference. Try toasted banana and cheese sandwich!! Small shop on ground floor, Portuguese and Brazilian productsGive it a try.

If you are not too keen on the paraphernalia and would like to focus more on the quality of food, this is a place you should visit. The menu changes daily, based on whatever is being prepared for the day. This is another indication of the food being cooked freshly which is a big plus when you are eating out with children. The restaurant serves Brazilian and Portuguese food and you can really work up your appetite after the climb upto the restaurant. The hostess was kind enough to explain the menu and the ingredients. The beans and black pudding served with rice was rich in flavours and was cooked to perfection. Do not miss the freshly prepared fruit juice. There is a decently priced grocery shop downstairs which stocks Brazilian and Portuegese wines - worth a try. The seating accommodates only 16 guests, so booking ahead of visit is a must.

I came here with a few friends for lunch. Had a coffee which was very nuty and flavoursome and the food tasted very authentic.

Restaurante aconchegante que por fora lembra as casinhas de Parati, no Rio de Janeiro. A decoração, a música, a comida caseira e o ótimo atendimento em português me fizeram me sentir em casa. Também tem uma venda de produtos brasileiros e portugueses no primeiro andar. Maravilhoso!

Tried coffee and some savouries for a late breakfast when staying room-only at a nearby hotel having read the good reviews. Friendly, low-key cafe/shop offering a pleasant alternative to 'chain' coffee shops and a variety of unusual tasty snacks to try. Will visit again.

Wonderful atmosphere and nice homemade Brazilian and Portuguese food. Small and cozy place. If you are in Reading and want to enjoy nice food, come and visit this place.

Great spot for the morning coffee. Highly recommended this place.The service is always friendly and happy to speak some portugese with me even though I am terrible at it!

Melhor café de Reading e tudo em português, o que tem um sabor especial em Reading. Mercearia com produtos familiares e um atendimento tão atencioso e hospitaleiro que faz qualquer visitante sentir-se bem vindo e com vontade de regressar. Decoração bem brasileira e feliz!

We often drop in for some pasteis de nata, also tasty chicken coxinhas or bolinhos de bacalhau. We always have a friendly welcome and a good chat while we stock up on our Brazilian and Portuguese essentials. We also like the Pilao coffee, and sometimes have a warm snack straight from the oven, perhaps with one of the wide selection of fruit juices, or Guarana.

I go here regularly for all sorts of foods but especially the custard tart that is so traditional :) followed by coffee and maybe some form of acai smoothie. You can also buy food to take away and cook at home. I love it there and the staff are lovely along with the hard working smiley owner :) big thumbs up!

Fantastic service! We were looking forward to coming here after reading all the positive comments, however food was terrible, definitely Not everything was homemade, the stuffed squid that I had for lunch they sell downstairs I noticed later in the freezer and the meat (beef dish) was tough. The homemade desserts were tasty though.

It was a rainy day in Reading but we didn't notice. We were in a Brazilian kitchen eating the most delicious rice, beans stewed and stewed meats followed by delicious hot custard tarts, cinnamon cake and the best coffee I have had a long time! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. If you like home cooked authentic food then you cannot go wrong at Pau Brasil! We are definitely going again - hopefully soon.

The staff are so beautiful and friendly and really cannot do enough to make you feel welcome and at home. The food is great, the Feijoada is incredible. :) The prices are very reasonable. They have lots of Brazilian products on sale, snacks, meats, home-made things. It's a bit out of town, but well worth a visit. :)

Ispirati dalle recensioni positive (e dal fatto che io e la mia ragazza ci siamo recentemente trasferiti a due passi dal locale) abbiamo pranzato oggi da Pau Brasil.Locale decisamente piccolo, con tavolini esterni, una "drogheria" al pian terreno ed una piccola (5-6 tavolini max) sala da pasto al piano superiore, dove si viene serviti.Come da foto, abbiamo mangiato una classica Feijoada, piuttosto buona e tutto sommato abbondante (è certo un piatto che riempie in sè, visti gli ingredienti), dalla tutto sommato non esorbitante cifra di 9,9£, il più economico tra i piatti principali.Decisamente più economici (sotto le 2£) gli antipastini ed i dessert, decisamente due cose che vorrò provare in futuro!Tutto sommato una buona esperienza, cibo buono e non caro, locale accogliente e caratteristico (musica brasiliana e molte foto e cartine che ricordano il paese sudamericano) e, per un italiano da non sottovalutare in UK, un caffè niente male.

Visited Pau Brasil for lunch today with my partner and two friends and the experience really was wonderful. Never had Brazilian cuisine before, wondered what the choices would be.The food was sublime from the tapas-style fritters to Lulas Recheadas (squid stuffed with chorizo), Feijoada (black-bean stew with pork & rice) and Quorn vegetarian stew with angu (polenta). Desert was coconut cake in syrup and pasteis de nata (egg custard).Service from the owner was charming, patient and helpful as she explained all the dishes.This place will become a new friend for me. Brilliant service, food and taste. Heaven!

Thanks to tripadvisor, my wife and I went to this unpretentious little restaurant for a birthday lunch after a bit of shopping in Reading. The delightful owner, Evie, and her assistant Susannah looked after us superbly and were very happy to explain all the items in their authentic Portuguese/Brazilian menu. We enjoyed all the main dishes followed by truly scrumptious speciality cakes and perfect Brazilian espresso.Don't expect sumptuous surroundings, but enjoy the pleasure of Evie's and Susannah's attention, delicious food, authentic Brazilian cocktails & beer, Portuguese wine, lovely samba and Portuguese music and a very reasonable bill!Well done, Pau Brasil. We'll drop in next time we're in Reading.PS. There's 2-hour free parking just round the block on Highgrove Street. That's a real bonus!

A small yet endearing cafe playing Brazilian music in the background and serving fantastic Brazilian food. The service was excellent and I will definitely be going back!