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Zaza Bistro Tropical

Rua Joana Angelica, 40, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-030, Brazil (Ipanema)
(21)2247-9101
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Ranked #10 of 1,175 restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Price range: $20 - $35
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Good for: Romance
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Neighborhood: Ipanema
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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Had a delicious meal at Zaza with my young adult daughters. Starting with some lovely craft cocktails and moving on to wonderful seafood entrees, topped with a great chocolate desert with a lemon sorbet chaser, the room is warm and unpretentious, the staff attentive and English-friendly. Very nice block in Ipanema. My reais were well spent.

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19 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Place was recommended by my son who was studying in Rio. the food was great and plentiful. Sat outside and took in the wonderful sights and sounds on Rio at night.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Our guide recommended this restaurant, and we really enjoyed it. We ate on the porch. The food was great. I had the chicken curry. My husband had a fish dish. All very spicy and delicious. I highly recommend it.

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Sarasota, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Great atmosphere of Ipanema, excellent service, good food. However, they have a shredded LAMB dish which is not lamb but actually MUTTON. Needless to say, it was quite overpowering and quite gamey. High price and servings are small.

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Rio_For_Partiers, Public Relations Manager at Zaza Bistro Tropical, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

hi Michael, Mutton is considered to have more flavor tha lamb. It just needs to be cooked longer, which we do, so that it softens up to its maximum savory potential. Too bad you gave us a 3 star despite having enjoyed your experience at our restaurant... cheers! come back next time and try the other dishes! cristiano rio for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

The building is very special, and stands out on the streets of Ipanema. The service and food is likewise - outstanding. This is the only restaurant which I kept comming back to during my stay in Rio. By the way, you need to sit outside to pick up the "Ipanema vibes", in which this restaurant fits so well into!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

The place is located in Ipanema. Close to the beach. With nice ambience, excellent service and the best fish I have got in years. Try the cocktails, they are really good!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

Yes the food here is good. But I think they are charging prices based on its location, right in the heart of Ipanema. My partner had the chicken curry and I opted for the lamb shish, both lovely. The restaurant is nice. But way too expensive for what you're getting.

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Rio_For_Partiers, Public Relations Manager at Zaza Bistro Tropical, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Hi SaintlySinner, All restaurants in Rio have been experiencing inflation, so prices are high all around. Zaza keeps the prices within reach, when you consider the quality of food you are getting (one of the few restaurants in Rio to work with triple filter water, to use only organic vegetable, and to limit the use of salt in the kitchen).... More

Miami, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

we were a bit disappointed at first as we wanted to have dinner but is was too early they only serve Drinks and Snacks. Hot entrées served after 7.30pm only finally we had some sncks and they were very creative and tasty, and they serve some crazy Juice-mixtures. outdoor seating is very pleasant but the barefoot-on-the-floor-seating on the 2nd floor... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

During the past week we've had lunch 3 times at Zaza, well located between Ipanema's beach & main shopping street. Each time the food was good, the waiters friendly and the atmosphere laid back. Especially the seafood dishes (e.g. ceviche & tuna tartare) are excellent, albeit that in one dish the tuna was served with parts of the skin still... More

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Marshfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

We ate here during our trip to Rio. My husband got the shishbarack as his entree and we're still talking about it. I must find a resto that makes it back in Boston! We got there early and sat on the outside patio enjoying a cocktail while the resto opened. The cocktails were great! I highly recommend this place. If... More

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