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Bananaland

Rua Manoel Turibio Farias 50, Buzios, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
22 2623 2666
Ranked #16 of 90 restaurants in Buzios
4.0 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Cuisines: South American
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Buffet, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Buffet, After-hours
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

As a family we have been visiting Buzios for the last 10 years or so and have always eaten in Bananaland because we like it so much. It follows the well known Brazilian 'per-kilo' approach where you pay for the food by weight - this is a great idea but does not seem to transfer to Europe - possibly because... More

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Houston, TX
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Had lunch here with my wife. They do a kilo menu, which is basically buffet style except you pay for the weight of the food you put on your plate. They had a great display for lunch. I had amazing mussels and lentils. They had warm and cold food, salads, veggies, and meat. My wife is a vegetarian and did... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

The food not only tastes great but also has a beautiful look. Formidable place and excellent service. The owners have already been to TV shows to give some of their secret receipts. It is a little bit expensive but it is worth every single penny. More

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Toronto, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Dropped in for lunch on the small terrace on Rua das Pedras. Loved this kilo restaurant as a great place for a group who had varied dietary needs(vegetarian, gluten-free). Fantastic vegetarian selection, lots of creative combinations of dishes. Staff were VERY helpful and went beyond in guiding us through the buffet. Pricing was about average for Buzios. More

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new york
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

For those who like sweed and sour. They like mixing fruits with food and have some original recipes but it is not for everyone. More

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marylouretton
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

such a great selection for a good price, right on the strip. worth it! More

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Oslo, Norway
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Resently refurbished and fresh restaurant. The buffet was good and the service was very quick and friendly. A bit to pricey, 54 real pr kilo and 5 real for a small beer. Just around the corner you can find two other kilo-restaurants, Gula and Caverna wich charge 30 Real pr Kilo and 4 real for a small beer. Not as... More

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Brasilia, DF
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

You won`t leave Bananaland hungry or disappointed! There are ample dishes to please everyone. Lots of variety of well-prepared dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating. Service excellent. Buffet is priced per kilo. More

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oxfordshire
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2011

This is a restaurant where you pay according to the weight of your food. There is an excellent range of food on display and the helpful staff will explain all the dishes in English. More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2011

Good food, pleasure place in the center. You can go with children, it will be wellcome More

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