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Probably the most popular cuisine in the country, mineiran food is hearty and mixes Portuguese, Indian, and African flavors. Famous foods include tutu de feijão, mashed-up beans mixed with bacon, sausage, and cassava flour; frango ao molho pardo, a surprisingly tasty chicken dish with a sauce that is made with its own blood; and
Probably the most popular cuisine in the country, mineiran food is hearty and mixes Portuguese, Indian, and African flavors. Famous foods include tutu de feijão, mashed-up beans mixed with bacon, sausage, and cassava flour; frango ao molho pardo, a surprisingly tasty ch
Probably the most popular cuisine in the country, mineiran food is hearty and mixes Portuguese, Indian, and African flav
Probably the most popular cuisine in the country, mineiran food is hearty and mixes Portuguese, Indian, and African flavors. Famous foods include tutu de feijão, mashed-up beans mixed with bacon, sausage, and cassava flour; frango ao molho pardo, a surprisingly tasty chicken dish with a sauce that is made with its own blood; and angu, a vegetarian dish made with polenta. For dessert, you can't go wrong with goiabada (guava paste, usually combined with queijo minas, a fresh white cheese that has a similar consistency to fresh ricotta). Pão de queijo, chewy cheese bread in roll form, is the state's culinary hallmark—mineiran bakeries get the consistency just right. The cachaça (sugarcane rum) from the northern region of Salinas is considered the best in the country. Mineiros tend to eat dinner after 8. Many restaurants close on Monday. Reservations may be required, especially on weekends.
A Parisian-like café and restaurant in an 18th-century building, this beautiful establishment serves delicious sandwiches, soups, and pastries, as well as full entrées. It's especially appealing on a rainy day to sip a cup of coffee or a glass of wine here to the accompaniment of a good novel. The happy hour bar downstairs, Escadabaixo, is the town's most popular hangout for wealthier ouropretanos and tourists. Escadacima is a small shop within the restaurant with a good selection of local and imported wine and beer.
Rua Conde de Bobadela 122, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
A large and welcoming restaurant above a jewelry store, Casa do Ouvidor has won numerous awards for regional dishes such as tutu, feijão tropeiro, and frango com quiabo. The portions are generous. Since the restaurant's opening in 1972, it has hosted former President of France François Mitterand, actor Richard Dreyfuss, author John Updike, and many other luminaries. Try to sit by the windows, which look out on the street below and save room for the homemade sweets.
Rua Conde de Bobadela 42, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
Patrons of the Estalagem rave about the feijão tropeiro and frango ao molho pardo, just two of the Brazilian dishes prepared by friendly chef Beth, who often makes time to come and greet diners. Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere is elegant. Light music and an attentive staff make this an appealing place to dine.
Rua Ministro Gabriel Passos 280, Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, 36325–000, Brazil
One of Brazil's best restaurants for comida mineira, the Viradas do Largo (also known as Restaurante da Beth) serves dishes such as chicken with ora pro nobis (a Brazilian cabbage) and feijão tropeiro with pork chops. Some of the ingredients, such as the borecole (kale), are cultivated in the restaurant's backyard. The portions are generous, enough for three or four people, but you can ask for a half order of any dish. The restaurant is also a market, with typical arts and crafts from Minas Gerais. Reservations are essential on weekends.
Rua do Moinho 11, Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, 36325–000, Brazil
This well-respected restaurant specializes in comida mineira. Diners' favorites include pork steak with tutu and pork tenderloin with feijão tropeiro (a dish of beans, cooked eggs, and toasted cassava flour). You can order à la carte from the menu or head over to the self-service buffet.
Rua Direita 113, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, 39100–000, Brazil
038-3531–1686
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun., Credit cards accepted
The best place for a mineiran buffet in Ouro Preto is in this vividly decorated eatery near the Casa dos Contos. The large dining room has beautiful furniture designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and the cupboards are decorated with antiques and candles. On the gorgeous balcony in the back, you can sip jaboticaba (a purple grape-like fruit) drinks as you peruse the countryside.
Rua São José 167, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
031-3551–2828
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner, Credit cards accepted
Roughly 32 traditional Minas dishes, like feijão tropeiro, frango com quiabo, and frango ao molho pardo, are available at this reasonably priced buffet restaurant. The food is the only reason to go, as the place—in an old house devoid of taste—lacks charm. Children get significant discounts.
Rua Padre Odorico 38, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30330–040, Brazil
Along with its romantic, candlelit settings and smart decor, Monastério's main draw is its variety of fondues. Order the tasty fondue mineiro, a mix of pork, sausages, and beef. Risotto and pasta options are also available, and there's a good selection of local and foreign wines.
Rua Ministro Gabriel Passos, Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil
This self-service restaurant is highly sought after by travelers who come to the village of Bichinho to shop for craft items. Patrons serve themselves from a wood fire inside the simple kitchen and the food is authentically mineiran: the fixed-price, all-you-can-eat buffet features dishes such as frango com quiabo (chicken and okra), collard greens, and slow-cooked beef stews. On weekends, arrive early to avoid long waiting times. The card machines are known to fail, so bring cash.
Rua Deputado José Bonifácio 64, Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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