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Maximo BistrotvsContramar
Both restaurants are endorsed by writers. Overall, Contramar ranks slightly higher than Maximo Bistrot Local. Contramar comes in at #4 in Mexico City with recommendations from 10 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, goop and Bon Appétit.
Maximo Bistrot
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Tasting Table
Condé Nast Traveler
The Infatuation
Time Out
Independent
Tonala 133, Colonia Roma City
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Frommer's "The first Sunday of each month the restaurant serves up poached eggs with asparagus and truffle oil, paired with French bread and homemade jam." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If there's one place that best represents Mexico City's exciting new culinary scene, it's Maximo Bistrot." Full review
Tasting Table "Another one of the hotspots of la Roma." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A relatively new concept for Mexico City, Máximo Bistrot is a true farm-to-table restaurant serving French plates made with Mexican-grown ingredients." Full review
The Infatuation "The focus is on seasonal and local ingredients, so the menu changes every day, but you can always expect French-style dishes with some chile or huitlacoche." Full review
Time Out "Everything here is local, from the napkins hand-sewn by artisans from Oaxaca to the daily-rotating menu which is crafted by local seasonal ingredients. Even the table bread is perfect." Full review
Independent "Maximo's tasting menu puts it ahead of the pack for a spendy dinner...expect decadent dishes such as gratinated comté, octopus ceviche and wagyu beef tongue. "
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Book ahead, but select bar dining for a more raucous feel.
Contramar
Concierge
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Gayot
Fodor's
goop
Bon Appétit Tasting Table Condé Nast Traveler The Infatuation Show All Reviews
Durango 200, Col. Roma Norte City
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Concierge "It's so hip, you'll probably see D.F.'s number one heartthrob, Gael GarcÌ_a Bernal‰ÛÓas long as you don't try to come for dinner."
Travel + Leisure "A high-ceilinged, blue-and-white dining room is the setting for long, loud, convivial lunches, especially on weekends." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Fresh seafood is the star attraction at this stylish dining hall with a seaside ambience." Full review
Gayot16.0
"A high-ceilinged, whitewashed, airy space, Contramar attracts a fashionable, well-heeled crowd (publishing, models, artists, bankers) that comes here to see and be seen." Full review
Fodor's "While the people-watching is prime, your attention will be on the food: start with giant, raw almejas chocolates ("chocolate" clams, for their shell color)." Full review
goop "There is nothing like lunch at Contramar: And by lunch, we mean comida, an extended main meal which begins roughly around 3pm and continues through the afternoon and into the early evening." Full review
Bon Appétit "Grilled fish, palomas, and good vibes for any occasion." Full review
Tasting Table "On Friday afternoons, Contramar is the place to be and be seen." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Fully understand why lunch is the most important—and longest—meal of the day in Mexico City, especially on Fridays." Full review
The Infatuation "Contramar is an upbeat, busy seafood restaurant, and it makes for a great lively dinner with friends spot." Full review
