Carlos Amaral came to the United States from Brazil in the 1970’s and began his culinary career in Boston. Since then, he has worked in restaurants in New York City, Montreal, Toronto, and Vermont before settling in Roanoke and opening Carlos Restaurant (originally) on the Roanoke City Market; a restaurant built on a reputation of excellent food and uncompromising service.
Carlos is joined by his brother, Ricardo Amaral, and Ricardo’s wife Maggie Amaral, who help ensure a world class staff of courteous and knowledgeable professionals. Together, the Amaral Family have created a unique atmosphere for diners to experience an exceptional meal in an incredible setting atop the knoll across from Tanglewood Mall above route 419 in SW County.
As you enter Carlos, chances are you will see Maggie Amaral greeting customers, always wearing a smile as she oversees servers who are focused on providing excellent service to their customers. At times, both Carlos and Ricardo will also make an appearance to scan the room to watch customer’s responses before they disappear back into the kitchen.
The words “Passion for Perfection” really are lived and worked out at Carlos. The Amarals don’t believe in frozen foods or pre-cooked items – the bottom line is that all ingredients have to be fresh. Have you ever watched a Chef on TV preparing a meal that made your mouth water or found a new recipe and spent hours preparing the perfect meal? This is the mindset of Carlos.
Surround a delicious meal with a beautiful setting, comfortable, classy environment and you start to understand their secret to success. Of course, if you are more of a meat and potatoes lover, they can please your palate too. Carlos offers a wide variety menu with something delicious for everyone and they are always open to new dishes. Their lunch menu continues to be updated with new items added weekly.
If you like to wrap up your dining experience with something sweet, just look to Bobby at his “Sweet Tooth Desert Bar.” You’ll find all deserts are made from scratch. If you are a chocolate lover, you absolutely must try Bobby’s Madonna desert dish, Carlos signature chocolate.
While Carlos, Maggie and Ricardo take pride in the years of experience and expertise they “bring to the table,” they are the first to tell you it takes teamwork. Each day, before serving hours begin, Maggie meets with her staff and they plan for success as a team – each knowing their role and recommitting themselves to the underlying philosophy that “the customer comes first.”
Winner of numerous awards including: Best Chef, Best Dessert, Best Service and a consistent winner of Best Restaurant Overall, the Amaral Family ensures your visit to Carlos Brazilian International will be a dining experience you won’t soon forget.
To learn more about Carlos visit them online at: http://www.carlosbrazilian.com/
By Bill Braton [email protected]