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Zaza Bistro Tropical IpanemavsOlympe
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
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
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." Full review
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
Frommer's "Zazá is Rio's funkiest eatery, serving up a creative menu of South American cuisine fused with Oriental flavors." Full review
Olympe
Fodor's Frommer's
Insight Guides Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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."
Rough Guide Star
"Celebrity chef Claude Trosgros makes regular expeditions to the Amazon and other remote regions in search of new ingredients and ideas."
Michelin Guide2 Stars
"Try the ravioli filled with baroa potato purée, pine nuts and sea salt, followed by the Crêpe Passion, a house speciality since 1982." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Using the best Brazilian produce in innovative French cuisine. He offers a variety of menus, from which guests can choose single dishes in an à la carte fashion. " Full review
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Make sure you finish with a great classic: the Crêpe Passion, which has been a fixture here since 1982!
