Bossa’s Northern Brazilian menu is simple and fresh, using only the finest in locally sourced and organic ingredients with options for pro-meat, meat-free, and gluten-free guests.

The kitchen is open Wedneday – Friday from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. and on weekends from 5:30 – 11:00 p.m.

To reserve a table, please call 202-667-0088.

 

TAPAS

Bolinho de arroz – Rice croquettes stuffed with collard greens and mozzarella and topped with marinara   9

Bolino de carne – Ground beef croquettes stuffed with peppers, onions, and herbs with marinara   11

Aipim frito – Fried yucca root topped with Parmesan cheese – freshly ground cilantro sauce   7

Linguiça frita – Brazilian-style sausage with onions, red pepper, and garlic   9

Camarão a baiana – Shrimp sautéed in garlic, green onions, cachaça, and red chili peppers   14

Camarão a milanesa – Lightly breaded shrimp in yucca flour and spices   14

Franguin – Bite-size crispy chicken marinated in herbs and spices   11

Xadrezinho – Beef sirloin with fresh diced tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh mozzarella   14

Feijão tropeiro – Red beans mixed with Brazilian-style sausage, yucca root flour, egg, onions, garlic, and cilantro   12

Farofa de couve – Collard greens with garlic and crumbled yucca root flour   7

Branco e preto – Rice and black beans topped with a delicately fried egg (optional cilantro sauce)   9

Sopa de feijão – Organic whole black bean soup stewed with red pepper and garlic   7

Ceviche – White fish and shrimp cooked in lime juice and spices   14

Salada de palmito – Mixed greens, hearts of palm, and tomatoes in our house dressing   10

Chicken Tom Jobim – Grilled chicken in a spicy tomato sauce topped with mozzarella   16

Seafood moqueca – White fish and shrimp stew infused with coconut milk and herbs   18

Filé Aceboaldo – Thinly sliced beef tenderloin with sautéed onions infused in Brazilian spices   18

Beringela Elis Regina – Pan-grilled eggplant lightly breaded in our special yucca root flour, seasoned and topped with freshly diced tomatoes and white cheese   14

Daily special – Ask your server about today’s special.   Varies

 

DESSERT

Flan – Crème caramel custard   8

 

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