3 /5 Fakı AKIN: We had visited the Edinburgh branch before and were very satisfied, so we decided to try the Fazenda here without any hesitation. There is a bar-like area on the ground floor, and we were seated upstairs for the meal. We chose the “all-inclusive” package, which includes unlimited meat service as well as access to the salad bar. The variety at the salad bar seemed slightly more limited compared to Edinburgh, but the quality of the items was still very good.
I’m a bit conflicted about the overall experience. At the beginning of our visit everything moved quickly — the different cuts of meat arrived one after another. But after a while, even though our card was left on the “keep serving” side, the pace noticeably slowed down and eventually almost stopped. Towards the end they asked if we would like grilled pineapple, which is usually served at the very end, and this made us feel as if they were subtly signaling that it was time for us to leave. At the same moment they asked if we wanted any specific cuts, which felt odd, because with an all-inclusive package we shouldn’t need to request each item individually — if that were the case, we would have ordered à la carte.
The biggest downside of the place is how extremely dark it is; it’s hard to even see the color of the meat you’re eating. The service was polite, but it felt slightly artificial — almost as if the staff were overly focused on receiving a good tip. Personally, in terms of service, atmosphere, and overall experience, I preferred the Edinburgh branch; although I have to say the quality of the meat here was better.
