This Brazilian steakhouse brings a taste of southern Brazil to Edinburgh.

A much-loved Brazilian steakhouse in Edinburgh has entered a new chapter after Fazenda joined the world-leading Brazilian steakhouse group Fogo de Chão in May, bringing one of the world’s best-known Churrasco dining experiences to George Street.

For diners, the name may have changed – but the real attraction remains the food. Fogo de Chão is renowned for its authentic Brazilian Churrasco Experience, where expertly grilled meats are brought directly to the table and carved by skilled gaúcho chefs, creating a theatrical, relaxed and thoroughly indulgent meal.

Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo de Chão has grown into a globally recognised restaurant group, with its roots firmly planted in the traditional grilling culture of the Serra Gaúcha.

The founders grew up on a traditional Southern Brazilian farm, where they learned the Churrasco grilling techniques that would eventually become the foundation of the Fogo de Chão story.

That heritage is alive and well in Edinburgh – with diners at the George Street restaurant able to enjoy continuous tableside service of premium cuts, cooked to their preference and carved in front of them.

It is an experience designed around choice. Guests can take their time, deciding which cuts they fancy as the gaúcho chefs make their way around the restaurant, serving freshly grilled meat straight from the skewer.

But it is not all about the meat

A vibrant Market Table provides a colourful counterpoint, packed with seasonal salads, fresh vegetables, cured meats, cheeses and Brazilian-inspired dishes. Drawing inspiration from the farmlands and traditional recipes of Southern Brazil, it gives diners plenty of opportunity to mix and match flavours throughout their meal.

The result is a dining experience that feels as much about the occasion as the food – whether it is a relaxed lunch, a business meal, a date night or a big celebration.

Surrounded by some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks, Fogo de Chão combines warm, considered interiors with the energy of traditional rodizio-style service.

Set within a refined, contemporary space, Fogo de Chão Edinburgh offers a warm and welcoming setting, with an intimate private dining room seamlessly complementing the character of the restaurant and the spirit of South American hospitality.

Churrasco takes centre stage

For anyone who enjoys a proper steakhouse experience, the combination of premium grilled meats, tableside carving, fresh Market Table dishes and Brazilian hospitality offers something rather different from the standard city-centre meal.

With Fazenda now becoming part of the Fogo de Chão family, Edinburgh diners can experience a restaurant brand with more than four decades of Brazilian grilling heritage behind it – and, most importantly, plenty of expertly cooked meat to savour along the way. Relationships & Events Manager Rachel Elliot said: “Our guests tell us everything feels the same — same team, same passion for creating unforgettable experiences, just now under the Fogo de Chão name.”

To find out more about the Churrasco experience in Edinburgh, click here.