During a visit to Belo Horizonte we had the pleasure of dining at a great French restaurant. After…read moredays and days of churrasco we looked for something different for dinner and were absolutely delighted to find Au Bon Vivant. The foie gras was exceptional. For the main course I had the Magret L'Orange {duck w/ orange). I have to say it was one of the best if not the best duck dished I've eaten. Flavorful, fresh, just perfect. I had the Profiterolles, great finish to a wonderful meal. They have an extensive french wine list with pairing recommendations. We usually stay with local cuisine when travelling but Au Bon Vivant is an absolute must if you're in BH and love french food.

This is the best restaurant in BH in my humble opinion. It has been around for years and it…read moremaintains the same high standards. They specialize in soufflés and have a page in the menu dedicated to them. We ordered the Swiss gruyère, a filet mignon and a cod. All so well executed and delicious. They have a small selection of wines by the glass and a large selection by bottle. We had 3 different wines by the glass and you could tell the selection was carefully curated. The dessert menu included a couple sweet soufflés. We got the banana with chocolate. The place has a romantic ambiance. A lot of attention and love goes into all details. Oh and don't skip the couvert. It's probably the best in town.

Always good food, good presentation, and good service.. Soufflés are exceptional.. Owner very…read moreinvolved.. Outstanding

Fantastic spot in Belo!…read more This restaurant is charming, it has a old aesthetic to it that makes you feel like you're sitting in someone's home. I certainly adored it. I came out with my coworkers and we enjoyed everything that we got the drinks were fantastic. The appetizers were so good that we had to order seconds and everybody's entrée was divine. Our favorites are the duck dumplings, the pork belly, octopus Entrees we love the shrimp gnocchi, cod, tuna, oxtail. Service here was top tier. Thank you team at Glouton

There are no words to describe Glouton, but I will try!!!…read more Innovative, while staying authentic. Surprising, however simple. Classy with that Mineiro welcome that no one can replicate. It was our last night in Brazil, and we were able to get a last-minute reservation at the chefs table. To say that I was ecstatic is an understatement! The food was everything I expected and so much more. It was a great way to close our vacation to my beloved Minas. I can't wait to be back!.

My eat.pray.love moment happened at this restaurant. I was first introduced to it by a friend who…read moretook me here for my farewell lunch. I was not that hungry that day but still managed to finish the whole plate while marveling that this entree was fantastic. I ordered the dish that they have based their restaurant's name upon - L'Entrecôte (steak) and opted for pasta instead of the traditional steak frites. My friend got the steak frites and ordered more later (I tasted one and it tasted great - crispy thin and lightly salted). My steak was medium and was absolute perfection. The pasta that accompanied it was even better - garlicy and buttery fettuccine - so simple yet delicious. Our entree came after the main salad which is simple and hearty; Greens, cherry tomatoes and walnuts topped with a dressing of yogurt consistency. The dressing is kind of genius because it works so well with the simple salad. I did not have room but dessert but promised myself that I would return. So I came back a day before my departure from Belo Horizonte and ordered the same dish accompanied with the special sauce on the side of coarse. My server was delightful and conversed with me in English. The dish tasted even better today because I came hungry. You have to come to this gem of a restaurant and get their steak with pasta/frites (I recommend the lovely pasta) and save room for the absolutely delectable and airy chocolate mousse for dessert. It's the perfect end to a great meal and now I am going to go back and experiment with trying to replicate this marvelous yet simple dish.