I’ve eaten at locations on Pico, Sunset and Robertson over the last 15+ years. It’s not a restaurant I crave but every time I visit, I remember how solid the food is and how reasonable the prices are.

This time, we went to the Robertson location on Halloween. It was close to the WeHo Halloween festivities had outdoor seating. When we arrived around 6:30, we were able to be seated right away in the covered patio area so we were able to see people passing by in their Halloween garb.

I ordered a salmon dish and my husband ordered a chicken pasta dish. My salmon was super flaky, perfectly marinaded and cooked. The black beans I ordered as a side was a perfect contrast to the crispy fries I ordered as my second side. My 3rd side of roasted vegetables was a pleasant surprise. They had a smoky flavor but weren’t overcooked. My husband’s pasta dish was creamy but not overly sauced and the chicken was tender and nicely seasoned.

Equally as good as the food was the fantastic service which was so prompt and attentive. The restaurant never quite filled up while we were there so it seems like a good choice for a nice, casual, relatively inexpensive weekday meal and is great for people watching.

Bossa Nova is a solid choice for a casual, healthy or hearty meal and is easy on the wallet.

Bossa Nova

685 N. Robertson Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90069

http://www.bossanovafood.com