Belo Horizonte
This intimate brick-walled bistro with candlelit back patio is one of Belo's most romantic addresses. Award-winning chef Leonardo Paixão peppers his menu…
Must-see restaurants in Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais
At this edge-of-town hideaway, run by the same family for nearly two decades, everything is lovingly homemade – roast chicken, pork cheeks, artisanal…
Belo Horizonte
Run by the affable Dona Nelsa, this long-standing local institution 15km northwest of Belo Horizonte is renowned for its fabulous comida mineira (typical…
Minas Gerais
Mariana’s best por-kilo place offers a sumptuous buffet of mineira cuisine – from freshly grilled meat to feijão tropeiro (beans mixed with toasted manioc…
Minas Gerais
Just downhill from Praça Tiradentes, Ouvidor has garnered numerous awards for its authentic comida mineira over the past four decades, with specialties…
Minas Gerais
Authentic Italian antipasti, pasta and risotto dishes – including several vegetarian offerings – coupled with a prime corner location below Tiradentes'…
Minas Gerais
For fine dining in a rural setting, try this sweet little restaurant just 2km south of Aiuruoca. Run by a couple with roots in France and Switzerland, it…
Minas Gerais
In a lovely 18th-century building with intimate candlelit interior, this local favorite specializes in pizza, pasta and salads complemented by a good wine…
Belo Horizonte
In 2017, Lisbon-born chef Cristóvão Laruça moved his popular Portuguese restaurant from Belo Horizonte's suburbs to this sleek space overlooking the…
Minas Gerais
Eclectically decorated with old photos, religious art, Brazilian flags and antiques, this local institution serves one of Minas' tastiest (if priciest)…
Belo Horizonte
The brainchild of chef Leonardo Paixão from Belo's renowned Glouton restaurant, this buzzy newcomer northeast of downtown puts a whole new spin on the…
Belo Horizonte
Locally sourced ingredients and inventive twists on Brazilian and international recipes are the focus at this classy-casual restaurant opened by renowned…
Belo Horizonte
This perennial Mercado Central favorite earns its name (meaning 'Full House'), with lines regularly stretching out the door. Behind the counter, a bevy of…
Belo Horizonte
Tucked off a busy downtown street on the ground floor of the Maletta building, this beloved local institution has been feeding belorizontinos into the wee…
Belo Horizonte
One of several resto-bars lining Rua Sapucaí above Belo Horizonte's train station, Dorsé is a prime spot for late afternoon drinks, snacks and gazing at…
Minas Gerais
One of Tiradentes’ finest restaurants, Estalagem specializes in classic comida mineira, from frango com quiabo (chicken stewed with okra) to tutu à…
Minas Gerais
Occupying two levels of a gorgeous colonial sobrado (mansion) just below Igreja de São Francisco, this upscale restaurant is ideal for a romantic dinner,…
Minas Gerais
Whimsically decorated with vintage radios, telephones and sewing machines, this trendy, high-ceilinged corner spot with old vinyl records for placemats…
Restaurante do Minas Tenis Clube
Belo Horizonte
For atmosphere and price combined, it’s hard to beat the noon buffet at Belo’s tennis club. Gorge to your heart’s content in the parquet-floored dining…
Minas Gerais
This popular downtown spot is part bar, part restaurant, with a menu that offers intriguing new twists on traditional mineira cuisine. Local favorites…
Minas Gerais
Set in a romantic, candlelit space with exposed stone and brick walls, Tragaluz prides itself on home cooking served with artistic flair. The innovative…
Minas Gerais
For tasty mineira fare, hit this friendly, good-value per kilo joint on Santana do Riacho's main drag. Chef Joca announces each newly prepared dish ('we…
Minas Gerais
Famous for its regional dishes, the restaurant at Pousada do Garimpo challenges the heftiest of appetites with its house specialty bambá do garimpo, a…
Minas Gerais
It's an 8km trip east of town, but you won't find a more authentic traditional por-kilo place anywhere in Minas Gerais. Every square centimeter of Ângela…
Belo Horizonte
A little slice of Bahia just off Praça da Savassi, this bright, lively and informal bar-restaurant specializes in tasty acarajé (shrimp-stuffed brown bean…
Belo Horizonte
Regularly voted one of Belo Horizonte's best pizzerias, Marília earns accolades for its chewy-crispy crust, top-quality mozzarella and deliciously fresh…
Belo Horizonte
The concept is simple at this health-conscious lunch spot, founded by a trio of women: select one of the three daily specials (including one vegetarian…
Minas Gerais
At the foot of the long staircase leading up to Igreja Santa Rita, this sweet cafe with outdoor seating serves up prime views of Serro's main square,…
Minas Gerais
Tucked down a peaceful lane far from the relative bustle of downtown Tiradentes, this is one of the region's standout restaurants for traditional comida…
Minas Gerais
In a peaceful country setting between Tiradentes and the artsy community of Bichinho, this is a great spot for homemade linguiça (garlicky pork sausage),…
Minas Gerais
Creatively prepared salads, pasta, salmon, steak and wine are the name of the game at Café Geraes, an upscale eatery on Ouro Preto's main street. Its…
Minas Gerais
Best known for its hot chocolate and other sinful indulgences, Ouro Preto’s hometown chocolate factory also serves sandwiches, soups and other savory…
Minas Gerais
A long-standing local favorite, Casa Mineira stands out for its excellent weekend buffet featuring fresh produce from the owners' own garden and delicious…
Minas Gerais
On the main square, this locally run restaurant specializes in down-to-earth mineira fare at reasonable prices. Folks with less voracious appetites will…
Belo Horizonte
The sumptuous buffet here features 50 traditional mineira dishes daily. It’s fairly touristy, and prices have climbed thanks to the owner’s publication of…
Minas Gerais
This family-run self-service place cooks delicious comida mineira over the wood fire. There’s pleasant seating at colorful oilcloth-draped tables, in the…
Minas Gerais
This quaint cafe and dessert shop serves everything from quiches to caldo verde (Portuguese kale, sausage and potato soup) to roast beef sandwiches, along…
Minas Gerais
This stone-walled, stone-tabled pizzeria near the top of town wins rave reviews for its extensive menu of wood-fired pizzas. It's an atmospheric evening…
Belo Horizonte
A long-standing Belo Horizonte institution, Vecchio Sogno is a splurge-worthy destination for fine Italian food. Mains range from duck and wild rice…
Minas Gerais
Ramon prides itself on perfectly cooked meats and all the traditional mineira favorites. For a bargain, try the prato comercial (meat, beans, rice, salad…
