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Restaurante AprazivelvsZaza Bistro Tropical Ipanema
Both Restaurante Aprazivel and Zaza Bistro Tropical are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Restaurante Aprazivel ranks slightly better than Zaza Bistro Tropical. Restaurante Aprazivel is ranked #2 in Rio de Janeiro with recommendations from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Michelin Guide.
Restaurante Aprazivel
Concierge
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Rua Aprazivel 62, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-270
From $0/night
Concierge "Nestled in a private jungle of jackfruit, mango, and star fruit trees, this artfully designed eatery became Santa Teresa's first gourmet restaurant when it opened in 1996."
Frommer's "Tables spill out over the gardens and patios, offering views of downtown Rio by day, and warm and exotic lighting in the evening." Full review
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View junkies should ask for a table on the house veranda, or on the patio tables outside by the bar.
DK Eyewitness "This open-air restaurant specializes in seafood and traditional Brazilian dishes like galinhada caipira (chicken risotto with mineiro sausage, chicory, and beans)."
Rough Guide Star
"Excellent, though expensive, French-influenced Minas Gerais dishes, plus an attractive terrace with wonderful views across Rio."
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"Climb up an alley to the very top of Santa Teresa and you'll stumble across this family-run restaurant surrounded by a lush tropical garden." Full review
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The shady garden with its soothing birdsong provides a relaxing setting in which to sip one of the special cachaças and choose from a menu that offers a whole host of delicious dishes from right across Brazil.
Fodor's "A tropical garden filled with exotic plants, monkeys, and birds is the spectacular setting for this family restaurant serving pan-Brazilian dishes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "While Aprazível’s menu features traditional recipes from various corners of Brazil, some of the best are from Castilho’s home state of Minas Gerais, especially the galinhada." 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
