Xapuri
A Pampulha institution founded in 1987, serving home-style Mineira cuisine cooked on a wood-fired stove, widely regarded as the city's most famous Mineira restaurant.
Founded by Nelsa Trombino in 1987 and currently helmed by her son, Chef Flávio Trombino, this restaurant was selected as one of the country's top 100 by Casual EXAME 2025. The rustic, barn-like setting features a visible wood-fired stove. Signature dishes include homemade sausages, Costelinha da Sinhá (pork ribs), and Arroz Preguento, as well as frango ao molho pardo (chicken in blood sauce), alongside a dessert buffet with over 30 varieties. Portions are large and suitable for sharing among 2–4 people, with an average cost of 140–200 BRL per person. It gets very crowded on weekends and Sundays, so reserving or arriving early is recommended. Located at Rua Mandacarú 260 in northern Pampulha, far from downtown; taking a taxi is advised.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00; Sun 11:00–17:00; Closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Belo Horizonte Zoo-Botanical Park
- Pampulha Lake & Modern Ensemble
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Pampulha)
- Pampulha Art Museum
- Casa do Baile
- Mineirão Stadium
- Mercado Novo
- Mercado Central