Location: Nova Lima
Top Restaurants in Nova Lima
Top Things to do in Nova Lima
Nova Lima Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Nova Lima
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
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).
2. diVino Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Rodrigo F - Belo Horizonte, MG
Consistent, well made food and good wine list, fair prices and a warm welcome.
3. La Victoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 334 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
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
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!!!
8. Primeli Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 500 reviews
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.
