Casa do Ouvidor
Restaurante Casa do Ouvidor
A Minas restaurant opened in 1972 on the upper floor of a colonial house on Rua Direita, known for its okra chicken.
Opened in 1972 at 42 Rua Direita (Conde de Bobadela), the main street, the restaurant occupies a colonial house above a jewelry store, close to Tiradentes Square. Travel guides often list it alongside Contos de Réis for authentic Minas flavor without frills, and Fodor's also recommends it. The signature is okra chicken served with rice and cornmeal mush, plus tropeiro beans and tutu bean purée. Portions are large and suitable for sharing between two. Some reviewers find the chicken a bit dry, but overall reviews are good. Prices are moderate, and it is open on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Opening hours
Sun, Tue–Thu 11:30–17:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Praça Tiradentes
- Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Teatro Municipal de Ouro Preto (Casa da Ópera)
- Museu da Inconfidência
- Museu do Oratório
- Museum of Science and Technology of the School of Mines
- Soapstone Craft Fair (Largo de Coimbra)
- Casa dos Contos