This place is simply an institution. I was born and raised in Campinas Brazil and there is NOT a better representation of a Brazilian Bar (Buteco) than Giovanetti's. You will NEVER, EVER have a colder beer. Great quality food and great service. The location is awesome, and it happened to have been the house of my great grandfather back in the 30s. It is a beautiful location right in the middle of downtown Campinas. Giovannetti is famous for Brazilian appetizers, pizzas and their sandwiches are absolutely the best: Churrasquinho (perfectly cooked thin slice of meat with cheese and the most fantastic french bread loaf, all cut to bite size perfection) and the absolutely most perfect accompaniment to their cold Chopp (or Brazilian draft beer). Try the dark chopp, one of my favorites. Seriously I have drank beer in many places around the globe and there is no better place for a cold Brazilian beer. If you have not been to Giovanetti's be aware of their honor system for beer ordering. Every time you order a glass of Chopp they will bring you a little saucer which counts the number of chopps you have had. Brazilians will have many, and why not, they are the best. For appetizers, try their Bigode (doughy shrimp appetizer), their pastels (lighter than an empadada and filled with meat, cheese, etc), fried pork rinds, croquetes (meat patties), I can go on and on about this place, because there are so many good things about it. On Wed. and Saturdays they serve their traditional feijoada, all you can eat buffet, which they also have if you do not want to go with appetizers, sandwiches or pizza. Their feijoada is delicious and if you opt for that, definitely have a caipirinha (theirs is fantastic of course). Warning for Americans: they are not cheap, but worth every penny. I would go there every day if I could when I am visiting my fantastic hometown of Campinas. The outside patio is awesome on a hot summer afternoon. THIS IS TRULY AS GOOD AS IT GETS!!!!! A home town treasure and tradition. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT!!! read more