Belo Horizonte Pizzeria Turns a Square Into Its Dining Room
Forno da Saudade, a Belo Horizonte pizzeria, turns a public square into its dining room, offering pizza, forró, and a lively atmosphere without reservations. The post Belo Horizonte Pizzeria Turns a Square Into Its Dining Room appeared first on The Rio Times .
In the capital city of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, a pizzeria named Forno da Saudade has found an innovative way to expand its offerings. The restaurant, located in the Carlos Prates neighborhood, turns a nearby public square called Praça Zigue-Zague into an extension of its dining room, dance floor, and lookout. The square, also known as Zigzag Square, is filled with customers sitting, eating, and dancing, transforming the public space into an integral part of the restaurant's experience.
The pizzeria, run by Grupo Viela, operates without reservations and has no table service. Customers order at a counter, receive a paper ticket, and collect their food and drink themselves. The square serves as a venue for live music and forró dances on Mondays, starting at either 6pm or 8pm, depending on the source. While the city's tourism portal notes the presence of forró, the exact start time is unclear and visitors are advised to arrive early.
The pizzeria's owner, Rafael Quick, is a member of Grupo Viela, and the venue has faced disputes with city hall over its illuminated sign. However, the city has not recorded any fines related to the issue. The pizzeria is open Monday to Saturday from 4:30pm to 0:30am and Sunday from 3:30pm to 11:30pm, with the forró gathering being a free, public event.
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