Zaza Bistro Tropical Ipanema vs Mil Frutas
Both establishments are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Zaza Bistro Tropical is preferred by most reviewers compared to Mil Frutas. Zaza Bistro Tropical comes in at 87 with endorsements from 6 reviewers including Frommer's, Concierge and DK Eyewitness.
Zaza Bistro Tropical Ipanema
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Rua Joana Angelica, 40, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-030
From $20 /night
Concierge
"The terrace is sweet, but everyone goes upstairs to kick off their shoes (it's compulsory) and recline, pashalike, on pillows in the candlelight to drink caipirinhas de saqu̻made with Japanese sake and cacha̤a."
Travel + Leisure
"This restaurant serves Brazilian-tinged Asian fare in opium den-like surroundings."
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DK Eyewitness
"This brightly colored bistro, a block from the beach, serves Mediterranean and Eastern food, including Vietnamese rolls."
Rough Guide
Star
"Light-hearted, imaginative fusion cuisine, colourful decor and a terrace with a street-life view make this a popular spot with tourists and trendy locals alike."
Travel + Leisure
"Tropical flavors with Asian accents and organic ingredients are only part of what draws customers to Zaza"
Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide
August 3, 2021
Mil Frutas
Rua Garcia D'Avila 134A, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $0 /night
Frommer's
"One of the best ice-cream parlors in town, Mil Frutas offers a whole gamut of chocolate and fruit flavors, including some exotic ones from northern Brazil such as açai, cupuaçu, and caja."
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Travel + Leisure
"After a hard day on the beach, step up to the counter and choose from 80 flavored sorbets and ice creams."
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Rough Guide
Star
"Ice-cream parlour boasting dozens of flavours – including exotic Brazilian fruit such as pitanga and jaboticaba – that vary according to the season."
Travel + Leisure
"Head to Mil Frutas for a frozen treat. This sorbet shop makes close to 100 handmade flavors using fresh ingredients, including native fruits like araca, acai, and umbu."
Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide
August 3, 2021