Cool, trendy and cozy! Original drinks, that come in unexpected glasses, and good food…read more Each day of the week they play different kind of music so it can please different public, like rock, samba or jazz. You can take a table and sit or you can be standing as well, enjoying the music, which sometimes it's 'danceable' :) It usually gets crowded so it's better if you can arrive not too late!

This is probably the nicest restaurant in Shopping Cidade. One floor higher than the praça da…read morealimentação (food court), and opposite the cinema, Almanaque has indoor and 'outdoor' seating, some great options for a Brazilian bite, and a good collection of drinks including cocktails and craft beers. We visited on a Monday evening when it was nice and quiet; may be different on other days/times. Service was ok. The feijão tropeiro was really delicious, with excellent pork and quality ingredients (and cheap too). We'd return just for this! Yum!!

Great variety of menu choices. Good priced wine by the glass…read moreor bottle Bruschetta with two varieties on the same order gives you a nice combo of flavors. Mushroom & cheese combo was too thick and clumpy. The tomato & mozzarella was lighter. (Bruscare means toasted bread) This bread was fluffy room temp.Fettuccini Limone was delicious (the cream sauce could be a lot less thick so the lemon can be balanced with the cream. (Could not separate the strands of pasta for the heavy cream/cheese.) Shrimp were sautéed perfect. Service: Vinicius provided great table service and was very knowledgeable on menu and wine choices. In fact all the staff I observed took special care to provide a great personal touch. Ambiance: This landmark spot could use a little touch up to the mosaic banquets (more pillows to sit on & for back support.) Chipped and gouged edges and missing tiles need attention. Dark green walls need refurbishing. (The Devil is always in the details.) When we visit this landmark spot we enjoy all it has to offer. The books and periodicals are of a great variety and add a literary touch to the cafe.

The food seemed pretty regular, the steak risotto was kind of amazing but nothing else stood out…read moreabout the food. It was still overall pretty good and decently affordable as an american. the service wasn't fantastic, my partner asked for water several times and it wasn't brought until the 3rd time and they only brought one instead of two so I didnt love that but the establishment is super cute so they really have that going for them. nice seats, nice tables, large tables for big groups and they had wonderfully made art on the wall, a huge array that looked from the same artist which was cool. Id try the spot if you're looking for dinner but it shouldn't be overhyped

This is a great new bar on Fransisco Sá in Prado. It's more upscale that the typical boteco with…read morenice seating options, some stylish design details, a fully stocked bar, and regular live music. The service is good and friendly. Cold beer yadayada, ok caips. The food is quite good but does take a little while to come out. Overall, probably not a bar to go out of your way for, but if you're in the area it's an excellent option.

When I was in BH this was one of the best bar +gastronomic experiences i've ever had around the…read moreworld! Great cocktails including traditional caipirinhas (cachaca with muddled limes) and new favs like the caipivodka where you can muddle pretty much any fruit (strawberry or pineapple were my choices) asking with vodka! I now make these drinks on the regular back at home in California! They have amazing food prepared fresh when you order it and served mostly fried and breaded so perfect to soak up all that alcohol! And everything you order is bite sized!!!

Top buteco/bar that stands out for its creative food. The owner/chef of Patorocco has created lots…read moreof great dishes to share, some of which won prizes at the Comida di Buteco and other festivals. We have been here a handful of times and have now tasted a decent portion of the menu. A sampling: Koningüiça: Ragout of calabresa sausage and mandioca with gorgonzola creme. This was the winner of the 2003 Comida di Buteco festival. Cool presentation (looks a bit like little ice cream cones) and also yummie. Tutu Bola: Little bite-size balls filled with layers of bean paste (tutu), kale, and pork. The crust is made with pork rind. Super creative and delicious! Entry for the 2014 Botecar festival. Acarajé Mineiro: Patorocco's take on the famous snack from Bahia state. Some of the classic ingredients have been replaced with local favorites, such as sausage instead of dried shrimp and creme of corn and cheese instead of vatapá. This is nicely presented and the ingredients work very well together. (Minor flaw, the 'bolinha' fried in palm oil was a bit dry.) Tô Fora!: Ragout of dried meat with dehydrated Jiló served on a tortilla. Again, great presentation (6 pieces for only R17,50 in May '16). Although relatively simple this tasted super good. Would definitely order again. Torresmo: delicious pork belly; succulent inside, and crispy outside. Highly recommended. Porco ao Molho Pardo: Served in a miniature traditional Minas kitchen (so cute!), this dish serves tender pieces of pork in a delicious sauce, sticks of fried polenta, and quiabo vegetable. One of our favorites here. Delicious and amazing presentation. All in all, Patorocco is fantastic and should not be missed during any culinary exploit of BH.