Zazá Bistrô Tropical

Get ready for some candlelit romance vibes on the charming second floor of this restaurant, which has been open for 25 years in a century-old mansion. Under the helm of Chef Arthur Cardoso, the menu is always evolving. Much of the inspiration comes from the travels of owner Zazá Piereck, who runs the business alongside Preta Moyses. To start, the Gyoza Amazonika Mundi (R$38, with four units) is served with cashew fiber seasoned with tucupi and indigenous pepper. Another new dish is the seared tuna with a lemon zest crust (R$88). However, the great classics remain, such as the squid and white fish moqueca with jasmine rice and passion fruit farofa (R$155), and the organic chicken curry (R$145), great options to share. The drink menu mixes classics and signature cocktails, such as the Caramba Carambola Graviola (R$42), made with gin, carambola, ginger foam, and graviola.