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 Belo Horizonte
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Belo Horizonte
At this classy, high-ceilinged restaurant in the heart of the chic Lourdes district, the well-prepared and -presented specialties include grilled meat,…
Belo Horizonte
The branch of this classic Belo Horizonte eatery specializes in no-nonsense, top-quality mineira food at reasonable prices.
Belo Horizonte
Housed in a low-lit, high-ceilinged historic building, this trendy trattoria serves fresh pasta, salads (niçoise, shrimp-asparagus or pear-gorgonzola) and…
Belo Horizonte
Attached to the Royal Savassi hotel, this airy glass-walled restaurant near Praça Liberdade boasts a a sumptuous per kilo buffet and a 2500-label wine…
Belo Horizonte
With sidewalk seating under trees and awnings in the heart of Lourdes, this venerable corner bar is beloved for its filling, low-cost weekday pratos…
Belo Horizonte
If you’re not a carnivore, or just need a break from Minas' meat-heavy repertoire, make a beeline for the buffet at this popular Asian-vegetarian, per…