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Restaurante Hotel CiprianivsZaza Bistro Tropical Ipanema
Both establishments are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Zaza Bistro Tropical is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Cipriani Restaurant. Zaza Bistro Tropical has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 6 publications including DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Concierge.
Restaurante Hotel Cipriani
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Avenida Atlantica, 1702, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021-001
From $50/night
Fodor's "An extensive Northern Italian menu that includes appetizers such as shiitake carpaccio with goat-cheese gratin and excellent mains such as potato-encrusted snapper fillet." Full review
Insight Guides "Elegant, classic but innovative Italian restaurant overlooking the glorious pool of the Copacabana Palace."
Lonely Planet "On a candlelit patio beside the Palace’s pool, Cipriani serves fine northern Italian cuisine to a well-dressed, largely non-Brazilian crowd." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Copacabana Palace’s haute cuisine restaurant is related to the Cipriani in New York and Venice and features excellent north Italian dishes."
Michelin Guide1 Star
"The Cipriani belongs to the hotel with the most fascinating history in the city and possibly in Brazil." Full review
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
