Glouton
Opened in 2013 by Chef Leo Paixão, this restaurant interprets Mineira flavors using French culinary techniques, making it one of the city's most acclaimed fine dining spots.
Chef Leonardo Paixão, a former medical doctor who trained in France, opened Glouton in 2013, combining French techniques with rustic Mineira ingredients. It consistently ranks high on the Casual EXAME lists (ranking 24th in Minas Gerais for 2026). Representative dishes include cassava mille-feuille with pork neck (145 BRL), grilled octopus with cauliflower okonomiyaki (125 BRL), and vaca atolada (135 BRL). The ambiance features exposed brick walls and a garden. Open only for dinner, reservations are required. The average cost starts at around $55 USD. Located at Rua Bárbara Heliodora 59 in the Lourdes district, accessible by taxi or on foot.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 19:00–23:00, Closed Sun
Nearby sights
- MM Gerdau – Museum of Mines and Metal
- Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
- Palácio da Liberdade
- Praça da Liberdade & Circuito Liberdade
- Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte
- Mercado Central
- Savassi
- Mercado Novo