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Adega Ouro Prêto
The cozy cavelike Adega is a great deal at lunchtime and also serves reasonable pizza four nights a week.
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Beijinho Doce
A half block downhill from Praça Tiradentes, this coffee shop and bakery is perfect for a sweet or savory snack between museums.
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Bené da Flauta
Directly below Igreja de São Francisco, this place occupies two levels of a gorgeous colonial sobrado (mansion). The open, airy atmosphere, the views and the wine list nicely complement the trout, salmon and Mineiro specialties.
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Café e Cia
An old favorite with an airy back seating area overlooking the creek. The self-service lunch focuses on Mineiro fare, while dinner includes Italian food and grilled meats.
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Café e Livraria Cultural
Tucked away just below the tourist office, this little café with exposed stone walls has simple food, fancy coffee drinks and a clean, relaxed feel. A good place to pore over the map and get your bearings.
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Café Geraes
Well-heeled students and artists favor this trendy spot to sip wine, talk shop and linger over creative offerings such as salada mineira (greens with Minas cheese and basil ice cream) or salmon with crunchy cinnamon crust.
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Chalet dos Caldos
This rustic spot with beautiful stone walls serves delicious soup and local dishes large enough to share.
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Chocolates Ouro Preto
A popular spot for hot chocolate and other sinful indulgences, between Rua São José and the Igreja do Rosário.
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Deguste
Deguste has a 26-item lunchtime buffet; the á la carte evening menu focuses on fish and meat entrées, accompanied by live music on weekends.
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Janela do Rosário
This sweet little restaurant with candlelit tables on the cobblestones overlooking Igreja do Rosário serves salads, sandwiches and some creative vegetarian and fish offerings. There's live music on weekends.
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Maximus
One of the best per kilo places, with an upstairs dining area; very popular with locals.
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O Passo
In a lovely historical building, this restaurant has intimate candlelit rooms with marbled walls; outside, the relaxed terrace overlooking the Casa de Contos is ideal for an after-dinner drink. Everything's superb - pizza, pasta, salads and the wine list!
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Quinto do Ouro
Prices are higher than at other per kilo restaurants, but the quality and variety of the Mineiro food, including meat grilled to order, is superb.
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Restaurant Casa Do Ouvidor
Just downhill from Praça Tiradentes, Ouvidor has garnered numerous awards for its comida mineira (typical cuisine of Minas Gerais) entrees. Be prepared for a crowded room, and definitely come with an empty stomach - portions are immense.
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Sabor de Minas
Sabor Minas has a varied menu and some of the best prices in town. Their picanha na pedra (tri-tip steak grilled on a stone) is especially recommended; plates are large enough to share.
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