O Italiano

Combining family tradition, artisanal production, and modernity, the restaurant offers an authentic Italian experience across more than 2,000 square meters of green space. The menu focuses on fatto a mano cuisine, featuring light dishes prepared with fresh ingredients from the farm, the sea, and imported from Italy, with a special emphasis on the “brasa & mare” concept. Designed by architect Beth Nejm, the space features six distinct areas—from the Giardino under leafy trees to the Terrazzo with its privileged view, passing through the playful Villa Bambini—all set to Italian classics with touches of jazz and bossa nova.

Le Tre Farine

Le Tre Farine is a delivery shop that brings together classic Italian flavours with local flair. Their menu features freshly‑made pastas (notably a pappardelle with gorgonzola, ancho steak and demi‑glace) and wood‑fired pizzas made with high‑quality imported flour. The setting is relaxed yet refined, ideal for dinner with friends or a casual date night.

Est! Est!! Est!!!

Est Est Est is an authentic piece of Italy in Belo Horizonte. Under the command of chef Simone Biondi, originally from San Benedetto del Tronto, the restaurant rigorously preserves Italian traditions — from the dishes to the music, from the wines to the welcoming atmosphere. Here, the experience follows the original customs: the primo piatto (pasta or risotto) is always separated from the secondo piatto (meat), without adaptations to the Brazilian habit of combining everything in a single dish. This cultural loyalty is what makes each meal unique and special. With almost five years of history in the city, Est Est Est is proud to offer more than gastronomy: a true trip to Italy, without leaving Belo Horizonte.

Gennaro - Belvedere

Gennaro offers an elegant yet cozy Italian dining experience, featuring authentic handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and refined Mediterranean dishes. The atmosphere is sophisticated with a warm ambiance, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Prices are moderate to slightly upscale, reflecting the quality of ingredients and service.

Gennaro - Savassi

Gennaro offers an elegant yet cozy Italian dining experience, featuring authentic handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and refined Mediterranean dishes. The atmosphere is sophisticated with a warm ambiance, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Prices are moderate to slightly upscale, reflecting the quality of ingredients and service.

Tom Cozinha

Tom Cozinha is a contemporary restaurant specializing in Brazilian cuisine with modern influences, offering seasonal dishes, executive lunch options, vegetarian choices, desserts, and a curated selection of beverages. The menu emphasizes fresh ingredients and homemade recipes, creating a casual dining experience that highlights regional flavors with a creative touch.

Projeto Sabor Sao Bento

Projeto Sabor offers a fresh‑and‑healthy dining experience in Belo Horizonte, with multiple units. Their menu features a broad range of salads, grilled proteins, pasta, risotos, natural juices and açaí bowls — all served in a relaxed, modern space that embraces clean‑eating values (no artificial additives). Open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM, it’s a great spot for a healthy lunch, a casual dinner or a post‑gym meal.

Engenheiros Cruzeiro

Engenheiros blends a relaxed, late‑night hangout vibe with a diversified menu. You’ll find everything from fresh sushi, temaki and poke bowls to pizzas and açaí bowls, all served in a casual, welcoming space.

Xapuri Restaurante

Founded in 1987 by Dona Nelsa, Restaurante Xapuri was born from Sunday lunches that brought families together in her backyard and became one of the greatest symbols of Minas Gerais cuisine. Daughter of Italian immigrants, Dona Nelsa dedicated her life to preserving traditions such as the wood stove, copper pans and plenty at the table, leaving a legacy of affection and flavor in 2023. Today, his son Flávio Trombino is in charge, who keeps the essence of Xapuri alive and also takes Minas Gerais cuisine to Brazil and the world through the Minas de Cabo a Rabo project. Recognized with awards and loved by the public, Xapuri is more than a restaurant: it is memory, history and a hug from Minas Gerais in every dish.

Dona Lucinha Restaurante

Dona Lucinha Restaurant is a true guardian of Minas Gerais food culture, bringing to the table the flavors and traditions of Minas Gerais' colonial times. Its menu was created based on careful historical and cultural research, reflecting the gold and diamond cycle and the formation of Minas Gerais cuisine. Inspired by Afro-indigenous and Portuguese knowledge, the house's cuisine uses authentic techniques: meat softened with cachaça and lemon, annatto in abundance and subtle pinches of salt. Everything prepared with an indispensable ingredient, as the founder Dona Lucinha stated: “the first ingredient that is put in the pan is love”.

Porcão BH

Porcão BH is a Brazilian steakhouse specializing in rodízio-style barbecue, offering a wide selection of premium grilled meats, salads, side dishes, and desserts. The experience is centered on continuous table-side meat service and traditional churrasco dining.

Gennaro - Lourdes

Gennaro offers an elegant yet cozy Italian dining experience, featuring authentic handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and refined Mediterranean dishes. The atmosphere is sophisticated with a warm ambiance, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Prices are moderate to slightly upscale, reflecting the quality of ingredients and service.

Bolão Santa Tereza

Bolão Santa Tereza is one of Belo Horizonte's most iconic and traditional bars in Belo. The menu includes classic Brazilian snacks, portions to share, cold draft beer, soft drinks, and other local favorites. Founded in the 1960s, Bolão has become a true gastronomic landmark, attracting generations of locals and visitors looking to experience one of Belo Horizonte's most beloved culinary traditions. What makes the restaurant unique is its historic atmosphere, with simple yet authentic recipes.

Pacato

Pacato is a contemporary fine dining restaurant led by Chef Caio Soter, one of Brazil's most acclaimed chefs. Since opening in 2021, the restaurant has gained national and international recognition for its creative interpretation of Minas Gerais cuisine, highlighting local ingredients through refined techniques while celebrating the state's culinary traditions. The menu features seasonal tasting menus, à la carte dishes, carefully selected wines, signature cocktails, and desserts, with a strong emphasis on regional products, sustainability, and innovative presentation. What makes Pacato unique is its modern approach to Minas Gerais gastronomy, combining local flavors with contemporary culinary techniques, making it one of Belo Horizonte's premier fine dining destinations.

Restaurante Chen Chang Kee Noodle House - Galeria BH

Chen Chang Kee Noodle House is a restaurant specializing in Chinese cuisine, with a focus on ramen and handmade noodles prepared in the traditional style, as well as dumplings, wontons, rice dishes, appetizers, and classic Chinese dishes. The ambiance combines modern design with elements of Eastern culture, offering an experience inspired by traditional Chinese noodle houses. What sets Chen Chang Kee apart is the artisanal preparation of its noodles, served in slow-simmered broths and authentic recipes, along with a meticulous attention to ingredients and traditional flavors. It is one of the leading destinations for contemporary Chinese cuisine in Belo Horizonte, attracting both connoisseurs of Asian cuisine and those who wish to try traditional dishes prepared in the authentic way.

Birosca Restaurante & Deli

Birosca S2 is one of Belo Horizonte's most celebrated restaurants, recognized for its creative interpretation of Minas Gerais cuisine. Led by Chef Bruna Martins, the restaurant combines regional ingredients with contemporary techniques, offering a menu that changes seasonally and highlights the flavors and traditions of Minas Gerais in an innovative way. The menu features seasonal dishes, shareable appetizers, handmade pastas, seafood, meats, vegetarian options, signature desserts, carefully selected wines, and craft cocktails. What makes Birosca S2 unique is its modern approach to regional gastronomy, commitment to local producers, and inventive culinary experience, earning national recognition as one of the city's top dining destinations.