Nova Lima Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Nova Lima

September 21, 2017 Carley Gatson

Nova Lima is a municipality of about 87,000 people, whose downtown is located about 20 kilometers of Belo Horizonte, the capital of the south-eastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. Mining is one of the main economical activities of the city, including the extraction of Iron Ore and Gold. The most famous mine in the city is Morro Velho (Old Hill), a gold mine of 2,700 metres (8,900 ft) depth.
Things to do in Nova Lima

1. Taste Vin

Rua Curitiba 2105 | Bairro Lourdes, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais 30170-127, Brazil Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Valet Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi French, European, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Late Night HK$196 - HK$785 +55.31.3292.5423
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Taste Vin

Reviewed By EdSimone - Brasilia, DF

We very much enjoy Belo Horizonte, one of the most interesting cities in Brazil and in a state renowned for its food. Taste Vin is a wonderful restaurant , located in an old house. It's a cozy restaurant, with Seating in a number of rooms. We made a reservation (a good idea, it's very popular) and went really for dinner (7:30). The restaurant has a great menu and an even greater wive list, one of the most extensive I've seen in Brazil. Be vey careful ordering wine if you don't speak Portuguese so that instead of getting a $50 a bottle you don't end up with a $500 bottle. We had an excellent Argentinian malbec. The specialities are clearly soufflés and my friends ordered a scuffle with smoked fish and cheese as well as one with thyme and goat cheese. Both loved their entrees but each was more than one could eat. My wife had a wonderful salad verde as a main course and I had quail cooked in a port sauce which was excellent. For dessert, a wonderful chocolate souffle and creme brûlée, both of which were great. Taste Vin is an excellent restaurant with good service, excellent food and good value for the money (if you like god food).

2. diVino Restaurante

Avenida Quinta 144 | Loja 6, Nova Lima, State of Minas Gerais 34011-093, Brazil Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Italian, French Lunch, Dinner HK$31 - HK$416 (31) 35414272
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 172 reviews

diVino Restaurante

Reviewed By Rodrigo F - Belo Horizonte, MG

Consistent, well made food and good wine list, fair prices and a warm welcome.

3. La Victoria

Rua Hudson Gouthier 675 | Jd Canadá, Nova Lima, State of Minas Gerais 31565-360, Brazil Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Steakhouse, International Lunch, Dinner +55(31) 3581-3200
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 334 reviews

La Victoria

Reviewed By Kadugui - Belo Horizonte, MG

The ambiance is really good but the service is disappointing. They suggested me a USD80 steak which was inedible. I had to order something to replace. Don't bother telling them how you like your meat done. They won't remember it. The plates don't come together. If you have been invited to this place, go and be prepared. If you have a say, go to Fogo de Chao instead.

4. San Ro

Rua Professor Moraes 651 | Funcionários, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais 30150-370, Brazil Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff Chinese, Sushi, Asian, Taiwanese, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch (31) 3264-9236
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 236 reviews

San Ro

Reviewed By Emiko S - Natal, RN

this restaurant is Taiwanese owner.
he had great chef skill,and now he is passing to Brazilian chefs.
he has own source,and own recipes.many natural foods.( i don't think he is using ajinomoto.
because foods taste are all big different.and he is not Chinese.Taiwanese!)
nice lovely daughter too.

5. Domenico Pizzeria Trattoria

Rua Claudio Manoel 583 | Savassi, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais 30140-105, Brazil Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Dinner HK$157 - HK$392 +55 31 2516-2969
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Domenico Pizzeria Trattoria

Reviewed By Juliette G

The meal was absolutely delicious ! We shared a meal made of eggplants/ Buffala and a pizza (possibility to select two pizzas and have half/half), it was delicious !
The cocktails are awesome as well and nothing can be criticized about the service :)
GO FOR IT !

6. Emporio Paraiso

Rua Ministro Orozimbo Nonato 215 | Loja 8/9, Nova Lima, State of Minas Gerais 34006-053, Brazil Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Wine and Beer, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts Credit Cards Brazilian, Brew Pub, International, Pub, South American, Italian Lunch, Late Night, Drinks, Brunch, Breakfast, Dinner +55 31 3786-3119
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 147 reviews

Emporio Paraiso

Reviewed By Mário V

Ótima opção para se tomar bons vinhos, comidinhas deliciosas e frios. Você escolhe os vinhos nas caixas e prateleiras, um charme. Recomendo

7. Glouton

Rua Barbara Heliodora 59, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais 30180-130, Brazil Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi French, Brazilian, South American, Contemporary, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +55 31 3292-4237
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Glouton

Reviewed By FlyingTuga - Coimbra, Portugal

I prepared the visit to this restaurant some weeks before. I booked a table for two using the contact form in their webpage, analyzed their menu and selected one of the best bottle of wines from my collection (a Douro 2011).
Note, they allow you to take your own wine. You pay “rolha” of 60 reais per bottle. I tend to do that since wines are extremely expensive in Brasil. Better to take my own win (bought in Portugal, Argentina, Uruguay, etc...) and have a great wine with great food, while the restaurant still make some profit (that’s their aim, right?).
When we arrived, we were greeted very professionally. We were given the choice of several tables. And immediately asked if we wanted them to prepare our wine.
Bottle given and we took our places in the table.
Then our waiter came, Jairo. Funny, caring, professional. What a great person to have on a restaurant team. Without doubts, he made our experience even greater.
But let’s go to the food... we started by sharing a tuna tartar with avocado ice cream. It was perfect! We enjoyed it with a 3 lemon caipirinha (she) and a citrus gin tonic (he). We took our time to enjoy it and without any pressure from the staff.
The we moved to the mains. Papada de Porco and Costela de Boi. The perfect selections to have with the Talentvs 2011 from the Douro valley, in Portugal.
The papada was absolutely fantastic. I love that cut of the pig. And this could have been the best I ever tried. My girlfriend loved the Costela de Boi. I have to admit that I’m not so found of that specific cut but it was perfectly prepared.
We were extremely satisfied with our choices. And the wine was perfect. Robust but smooth. Aged but still fresh. Powerful but humble enough to be a side of such an exquisite meal.
Then we shared the desert. A wonderful chocolate cake with caramel sauce. I have to advise that is extremely sweet so some people (like my girlfriend) may not like it so much. But I just loved it. It was perfect for sugar and chocolate and caramel lovers.
And the meal went smoothly. More than a meal, it was a lovely gastronomic experience. And yes, it was one of the best restaurants I have been. It lived to the expectations!
Last but not least, the price. Well, it’s not cheap. But quality has a price. And it was worth it.
Leo Paixão has created a wonderful restaurant, where you can enjoy a great meal.
Thanks a lot and for sure, we’ll be back soon!!!

8. Primeli Bistro

Rua Alabastro 49 | Horto, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais 31015-068, Brazil Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner +55 31 3421-3008
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 199 reviews

Primeli Bistro

Reviewed By Muriloug - Belo Horizonte, MG

Comida gostosa, atendimento caloroso, e lugar despretensioso. O unico ponto é que achei que q comida demorou muito, mas nada que estrague a experiencia.

9. Riviera

Rua Goias | Centro, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais 30190-030, Brazil Takeout, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Brazilian, South American, International Lunch +55(31) 3213-1360
Excellent
66%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 212 reviews

Riviera

Reviewed By Rgreficce - Belo Horizonte, MG

I am never tired of eating in this wonderful restaurant. The food is always delicious and looking nice. It's got a clean, sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and, best of all, even after eating there many times, I had always liked the food.
If they keep the food quality I'll find it hard to find a better place!
Congratulations to the chef for keeping its high standards.

10. Faz De Conta

Avenida Toronto 1465 | Jardim Canada, Nova Lima, State of Minas Gerais 34007-658, Brazil Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards Brazilian Lunch HK$133 - HK$173 +55 31 3541-8959
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 500 reviews

Faz De Conta

Restaurante Faz de Conta - Do interior, o sossego, a hospitalidade, o bate-papo em uma roda de amigos. Da cidade grande, as coisas novas, a agilidade, o profissionalismo. De todos os cantos de Minas, o que Minas tem de melhor: as Delicias de sua cozinha. No Faz de Conta e assim, desde 1992 o melhor de Minas, para voce desfrutar de momentos inesqueciveis com os seus familiares e amigos em um ambiente aconchegante e descontraido.

Reviewed By LVBBICALHO - Belo Horizonte, MG

It's a good restaurant of "comida mineira". You can eat how much you desire for a fixed price. There a lot of options of plates and finger foods. The desserts buffet is also well served. The better thing is you won't be surprised about the check.

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