Bocanova

The food is beyond delicious and the service is brisk, attentive and professional! A total success.

My first time there. With my coworkers from department of health. 3 of us had moqueca, the shrimp stew. Both my colleges had fish and shrimp on theirs, but mine only had shrimp. When I told them they said its shred, but I told them to look at my friends plate and nobody said or apologized for it. The food tasted good, but maybe they made all the 3 plates together and mine didn't get fish. Our serve Daniel was pleasant ☺

Phenomenal. Every dish was superb. Tried their Easter Prix Fixe menu during my first visit and was blown away. We had the lamb shank, lomo saltado, seafood ceviche, cioppino, tres leches cake, and bread pudding. The meats were cooked to perfection and everything was very well balanced.

A great place to experience the world. Food and people are amazing!!!

What a gem and so inviting and fun! Beautiful spot with fantastic food and cocktails. These folks put such care into the food, the beverage selection, the customer service and the decor see pix - yum!!!!!). The menu has something for everyone. I’m not super familiar with many South American dishes and there is such a diverse tasty options. Top picks are: empanadas, Brazilian stew, saltado, scallops (cook to perfection - not easy at all), churros, banana tart. If you’re looking for a restaurant for a special or casual occasion…this is it…plus you’re supporting an Oakland small biz!!!!

Sip handcrafted cocktails while experiencing the art of Pan-American cuisine, elevated with local Californian flair, in the heart of downtown Oakland!