Location: Contagem
Top Restaurants in Contagem
Top Things to do in Contagem
Contagem Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Contagem
Contagem (Portuguese pronunciation: [kõˈtaʒẽj]) is a city in the center of the state of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. It is located only 21 kilometres (13 miles) from the capital, Belo Horizonte and forms part of a metropolitan area with a population of 4.8 million.
Things to do in Contagem
1. Vecchio Sogno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 930 reviews
Reviewed By Jay M - Minneapolis, Minnesota
We have been to Vecchio Sogno twice and both meals have been wonderful. This past visit 5 of us enjoyed an unforgettable Brazilian-Italian experience, featuring very good service, excellent food and wine, and their out-going and entertaining pianist. We love northern Italian food paired with northern Italian wine (in this case, a youngish Barbaresco) and we were not disappointed. Our French-Brazilian waiter did a very nice job, with a bit of assistance from the maitre d', walking us through the menu. Ivo Faria should be proud of his team - and his food. We had a diverse range of options and I hate to start listing how many I loved because that would force me to prioritize. Suffice it to say, that I think this might be my favorite restaurant in Brazil, so far. And in the end we spent some fun time with their pianist who entertained us for about 30 minutes after our wonderful meal.
2. Taste Vin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
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).
3. Glouton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
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!!!
4. Cumbuca Restaurante E Pizzaria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Paulo Antonio P - Torres, RS
Chegamos para almoçar no domingo as 14:00 h. A comida estava no fim, sem reposição, as pessoas servem-se diretamente no fogão que não tem proteção contra cabelos caindo e perdigoto. Churrasco só com carnes de segunda.
Faltou água sem gás e sucos em lata.
5. Tropeiros Do Zeze
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By WindsorFonseca - Lisbon, Portugal
I've heard about this restaurant long time ago and today I had the opportunity to go there with my family.
I was very impressed about the service and food. The owners are so friendly and kind with the customers.
And I was most impressed about eggs 'rodízio' (you can eat eggs on your own).
If you wanna try a delicious typical food from Minas Gerais this is a very good option!
6. Tradicao da Roca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By Bolinhaleo - Belo Horizonte, MG
Fui ao restaurante para almoçar no sábado. O valor do self service é R$56.90 o quilo.
O restaurante possui uma variedade enorme de comida, mas claro que o principal são as comidas mineiras.
O espaço é bem grande, recebe muito bem grupos maiores. Possui parquinho para as crianças.
Sem dúvida é uma boa opção em Contagem.
7. Bar Do Andre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By AlyssonRubio - Contagem, MG
Comida nota 10 peça qualquer uma que venha nas panelinhas de ferro. Recomendo almôndegas, arroz com alho. Ou um pãozinho francês. Mas chegue cedo pois se não moda na fila.
8. Sion-K-Etano
Overall Ratings
5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Gabriela De Sou... M
Ótima opção para todas ocasiões, ótimos caldos e porções, sucos maravilhosos e atendimento de qualidade...
Os caldos são ótimos!
9. Churrascaria Carretao Trevo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 388 reviews
Reviewed By Gustavo Camargo S - Belo Horizonte, MG
The restaurant is located at highway exit from Belo Horizonte/Contagem/Betim to São Paulo. It has a large and secure parking lot. It has a big saloon as well decorated like western movies. The service is pretty good as well the food. Here you can eat all you want. They have the traditional food from the south of Brazil called "gaucha". Also they have lot of salad and a table of japonese food. The price is a little high if you consider similar steak houses at Belo Horizonte surroundings or even downtown.
10. Koi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By AlyssonRubio - Contagem, MG
Ponto negativo o estacionamento não ser próprio tem que pagar para estacionar. e está localizado em uma rua que não tem como parar, antigo espaço La Madre, comida boa, preço salgado, lugar muito agradável.
