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Zaza Bistro Tropical Ipanema vs Olympe
Both establishments are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Olympe ranks significantly better than Zaza Bistro Tropical. Olympe has a TripExpert Score of 93 with recommendations from 8 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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
Olympe
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Rua Custodio Serrao 62, Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro
From $60 /night
Fodor's
"Claude Troisgros, of the celebrated Michelin-starred Troisgros family of France, runs this top-notch venue."
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Frommer's
"His recipes combine a French approach with ingredients drawn from Brazil. Thus for appetizers there's Burgundy escargots with oven-roasted palm hearts."
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Insight Guides
"According to many, this is the best food in Rio, if not Brazil."
Travel + Leisure
"Using Brazilian ingredients like cassava and açaí, chef Claude Troisgros... produces French cuisine that’s considered some of the best in Rio."
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DK Eyewitness
"Claude Troisgros – one of the inventors of nouvelle cuisine in France – founded this intimate dining room on a quiet street near Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas."
