This was by far one of the greatest meals I've ever had in my entire life. The service was amazing. Every staff member we encountered was not just polite but genuinely friendly. The pumpkin flan was a true experience of sweet and savoriness. I couldn't stop eating the ratatouille; it was such a delicious treat. I was able to have a conversation with the chef after our meal, and she encouraged my excitement to experiment and try my hand at some of these dishes at home. I wish I lived in Venice, so I could have La Zucca regularly. They only had one reservation spot for the days we were in Venice, so I definitely recommend making reservations ahead of time. read more

La Zucca - Pumpkin flan, absolutely amazing! - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Took us about a 20 minute walk to get there but it was every step worth it. We had a reservation for us ahead of time and that helped. Nicola and Saor were our hosts and kept our tables well served through and through. Saor ran us through the options and we ended up ordering the following: Green beans with almond, grilled fennel with walnuts, lentils and stuffed mushrooms. You really cannot go wrong with any of these as how they were severed though my personal favorite were the lentils and the fennel. Absolutely recommend the place and their hosts and as well the ambiance that you get in a subtle kind of quite part of the town. Just do it!! read more

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Legit, the best Italian food I've ever had. We only ordered 3 dishes and each dish was unbelievable. La Zucca specializes in vegetarian dishes and if you use that information as guidance on what to order I guarantee you, you will not be led astray. This is also coming from someone who appreciates their protein. The best lasagne I've ever had and there's no meat in and no tomato. The pomodoro pasta was made with unbelievably fresh veggies and fruit. And the dish they're known for is their pumpkin flan which we ordered as if it were a dessert. All the dishes were somehow quite light, but jam packed with freshness. La Zucca is also located beautifully right next to a canal with lots of seats inside overlooking. They also have a handful of seats outdoors. The table seats are so cute attached to the building itself. Great atmosphere that's not too loud, but also not too quiet. The perfect balance. Although we were only in Venice for 4 days, we HAD to come back for a second visit and managed to snag a table right before closing. I would most definitely recommend making a reservation for this restaurant! I am now a big gourd boy because of this establishment. read more

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This restaurant is off the beaten path in Venice and worth discovering! I looked on a few foodie blogs and it kept popping up for great veggie leaning food and service. We couldn't agree more! Had drinks, lasagne and three vegetable sides and it was perfect! The lasagne was spinach, walnuts and ricotta so delicious! The carrots melted in our mouths, the potatoes were great as was the stuffed mushrooms. Make a reservation and enjoy a delicious meal! read more

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We dined here last night and enjoyed our meal very much. The service runs at a slower pace. Reservations are required and many people stopped in looking for a table without success. Just to set the expectation the menu is only in Italian so being your translate app or Italian dictionary. read more

My favorite restaurant in Venice. The service was amazing the food was drinks were even better. The menu is uniquely crafted and very fresh. Highly recommend. The restaurant itself is very appealing with a nice ambiance. read more

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La Zucca was an experience! Usually the line and wait is out the door, and some have explained that getting a reservation can be tough. We got lucky being in Venice on the offseason so we walked right in. It was a nice suprise to be able to enjoy La Zuccca without planning ahead. It is a former Michelin star and it acts like one. The aroma when you walk in slaps you in the face, you know right off the bat it's going to be a good meal. They are famous for their infusion with pumpkin into their dishes. Well worth the trip and a must go to restaurant in Venice. read more

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We ate here for dinner tonight. We ordered 3 dishes to share and all 3 were amazing! We had the curry chicken, lamb stew, and the vegetarian plate made up of several of their vegetarian side dishes. We also had 2 desserts--the brownies with whipped cream and dark chocolate pudding with mango sauce. I wouldn't rate the desserts as highly as the main dishes. I liked the brownies best of the 2. The brownies were a little dry and crumbly, however they still tasted good. The chocolate pudding with the mango sauce clashed a little in flavors. We were sitting in the front of the restaurant and noticed about 5 people who tried to get a table without a reservation. Unfortunately all were turned away because they were fully booked. We will definitely return here on a future visit to Venice! read more

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Our first dinner in Venice. Everything was amazing. Even the simple mixed salad. We sat outside and it was great. Service was also great. The spinach lasagna and stuffed mushrooms were the highlight. read more

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In a word, bleah. I first visited La Zucca about 20 years ago. It was a charming restaurant in a great location with a very warm ambience and a menu that departed from the usual Veneto standards. Service was friendly and accommodating (it should be noted that I am near-fluent in Italian--the many English-speakers around us were struggling). All of these aspects are unchanged. The issue with this visit was the food. I started with the pumpkin flan, a signature dish on their menu. Pretty enough, and an enormous serving, but remarkably stodgy. I ended up giving half to my partner to eat. He'd chosen pasta with puttanesca sauce, billed as spicy but not even remotely so (but at least the serving was small enough). His second course of pork filet with ginger and bok choy was acceptable if unexciting. So little ginger (which he loves) that he didn't describe it as containing any at all until I'd prompted him. The real issue was my next course: duck breast. Served so overcooked (and, oddly, with the skin side down) that it both looked and tasted like a shoe. I've eaten (and prepared) duck breast many, many times, including at Michelin-starred restaurants, and this was unquestionably the worst ever. Had it not been for the orange garnish, I would have questioned it even being the correct dish. I considered sending it back to the kitchen, but one is eating on the clock here: a 7:30 reservation means that you will be handed your hat and shown the door no later than 9:30. So I ate it. And indeed, despite having unsuccessfully tried to flag down a waiter for our bill at 9:25, we were presented with the bill at 9:32 with the entirely unnecessary explanation that they needed to turn the table. Not only will I not return, I will actively discourage others from dining here. Almost all their business is well-heeled, educated tourists who are being deceived by surface appeal and glowing reviews. read more

La Zucca - Stodgy pumpkin flan - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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It has been 9 years since we have been at La Zucca, and we were worried that things had changed. They did not! We ordered 3 types of lasagna so that our less adventurous children could taste some for themselves. They were a hit. My daughter had the pumpkin flan and it was light and delightful. My son had the pasta and vegetables and he was not happy, so he got one of the lasagnas, but he was a fool as it was delicious! I this is not a place for the picky eater, but for someone with an adventurous palette, it is still a gem! The pumpkins-Groton potatoes and green beans for the win! read more

It was a delightful and intimate little restaurant that I enjoyed the ambiance of big time - the dining room had a very historic and discreet feeling to it like as if I was dining at someone's house. That, along with the wait time and Michelin stickers placed proudly on the door had me extremely excited to try their food - it's Italy! Everything is good, right? So this must be next level in my mind. Unfortunately, and simply put, it did not live up to the hype for me. Although this was the only restaurant I had in Venice, I have had way better food in the mainland. We had three dishes and although everything tasted okay, each one did not hit the mark when it came to flavors. It was overall a rather bland meal. read more

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We absolutely loved this restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish we had was delicious and the service was outstanding. There is a view of the canal where gondolas float by. Such an authentic Venetian experience. read more

La Zucca - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Best restaurant in Venice, easily. We were getting tired of eating the same vegetables at every restaurant (basically zucchini, artichoke and tomato). Here, at La Zucca, it was a paradise of various vegetables, grains and ingredients. The dishes were scrumptious and there's a reason this restaurant is always busy and a favorite for vegetarians and vegans! Típ: call ahead and make a reservation! On a Thursday night, during our meal, we saw so many people turned away for not having a reservation. read more

We stumbled on the restaurant after trying to find 3 others that were recommended to us, yet were closed. This is an absolute gem of a fine! Everything was cooked to perfection and the favors were second to none. The best meal we ate in Italy on our 2 week vacation... including our time in Rome and Florence! Be sure to make a reservation! We were lucky enough to get the last share table... and that was on a Tuesday during last October! Perfetto! read more

La Zucca - Guancette di Manzo al Cabernet - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Farm to table fresh food in Venezia. You make a reservation off season by stopping by the day before.. the menu changes and we had a seafood risotto with caviar on top.. delicious. Creative food with lots of vegetarian options. Please try any dessert the are so lovely! A view of a small canal,,,with gondolas floating by... A romatic dream! read more

If we paid to come to Italy just for this restaurant, it would definitely have been worth it. This is the best restaurant we ate at in Venice by far and the best we had in Italy for sure. First off, we were seated outdoors right next to a small canal. The vibes were uber romantic. They change menus based on what vegetables are in season. There are a lot of plant based dishes which was a big plus for us. Everything is very freshly made. To start off, we we served some bread and breadsticks. We ordered the pumpkin flan which is a MUST. We ordered a sort of potato gratin - also delicious. The pastas were amazing. My husband ordered the chicory lasagna and I ordered this ziti with eggplant. They were so good. We also had this delicious plate of veggies. For a plant based meal, this place had me going in for more bites. I never would have thought. Nothing even comes close to this in the US. The pumpkin pie is the best for dessert. The raspberry mousse was just okay. Overall, this place is a MUST if you're in Venice. I cannot wait to be back! read more

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Incredible, amazing, delicious - I could go on! Farm to table food in Venice. Every dish was so well crafted and unique. The suggestions were amazing and we loved our server. We sat outside but there is inside seating as well. The artichoke flan was a favorite - but really everything we tasted was so delicious. Highly recommend if in Venice!! read more

The customer service is the worst, it feels that they don't want to receive customers ( especially tourists). You need to step in to be received and seatted. Othewise they will ignore you and tell you that they are booked as always and tell you that they are other places around. ( they do not even give you details on how to reserve in advance) Food was good but not that outstanding to be that disrespected as a new customer. read more

While in Venice we truly enjoyed La Zucca. The food and service were top notch. While not strictly vegetarian, they work hard to provide a good variety of dishes so that one can find something interesting and delicious no matter your preferences. And, these dishes will be unique. The service was top notch and friendly. read more

It is everything you've read. Everything you wish it would be. A perfect restaurant. The most delicious food you've ever eaten. Served by the loveliest staff. And set in a quiet and charming corner of Venice. Far from the maddening crowd. And surprisingly inexpensive. Trust me you must eat at this restaurant. It's a highlight of a trip to Venice. The first thing I did when I got up to leave was make another reservation. read more

Just the most delightful little restaurant, with the best food. Off the beaten path. Not touristy at all. Were we're in Europe for a month, and this was one of our most favorite dinners. read more

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I had one of my favorite dinners in Venice here at La Zucca. The manager or owner was very patient and helpful explaining the menu options. Some of the most memorable dishes were the artichoke hearts, the pumpkin lasagna and the pumpkin flan appetizer, a beef cheeks stew that we can't remember the name of and the Tagliatelle With Lamb Ragu. Every dish was excellent! I can't wait for our next trip to Venice and another wonderful dinner at la Zucca!! read more

When I think about food in Venice, this is the spot I will remember and recommend. There could be a few reasons. I tried twice, prior to this visit to get a seat and there was no place ( it is small!) When I finally acquired a seat, I just happened to be walking by after a morning and early afternoon of Museum hopping. The wait, perhaps even the anticipation was worth it. The Pate appetizer was beautiful. Served with the required crusty bread, pickles, radishes, olives and grape tomatoes, it was as visually appealing as tasty. For my entree, I asked the waiter if he recommended the Lamb or the Rabbit. He stated, that for him, the Rabbit is his choice. Great call. The meat fell off the bone, but retained its perfect flavor. Cooked with yellow and red peppers and olives, it was a Mediterranean treat. Could it get better? The dessert was the perfect finish. Chocolate Semifredo with a Black Cherry liqueur finish. So nice! A quirky location (use Maps!) great atmosphere and fine people. Everything you need in a vacation restaurant! Plus, a complimentary Moscato to finish. Wonderful! read more

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This was the best meal we had during our, almost three week vacation in Europe. The menu is new each day! The staff was friendly! We lucked out and we're able to get a reservation for 5, they sat us at exactly the time we reserved. The only thing I'd suggest were they could improve is; they need a bigger restaurant so more people can enjoy their magnificent food! read more

Our absolute best meal in Venice and maybe all of Italy. The location and ambience are incredible. Everything on the menu was creative, fresh and just melted in your mouth. 10/10 recommend. read more

Tried this place while in Venice. Menu was all in Italian (and nothing wrong with that since we were in Venice after all) and waitress gave us a "dictionary" that they had made themselves with words from the menu. Candidly, not particular helpful since it was more work than I was willing to do... asked the waitress to pick two items from each section of menu for us since we didn't care... that turned out to be too much pressure for her. We ended up just randomly ordering some items. Food was very good but I wouldn't say it's a must go in Venice. Good portions and very reasonable prices. read more

Went here during our two day stay in Venice. Definitely recommend making a reservation as the restaurant has very limited seating. The inside ambiance is very romantic but the outside is more cute if you can get a seat by the water. The appetizer trio of hummus, tzataziki, and hummus was amazing. The house wine is inexpensive but good quality. The chef had daily special recommendations which included the pasta eggplant dish and curry chicken which were both super tasty! Overall the pricing was fair, especially considering that it is a michelin restaurant. The location and the food are prime. read more

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Hands down BEST vegetarian restaurant EVER! We loved it so much, we ate here two nights in a row. Their zucchini and squash lasagna was heaven, along with their mushroom lasagna and bread basket. Even if you are not vegetarian, if you are in Venice you need to try La Zucca at least once; make sure you make a reservation in advance, as they have limited seating and it gets booked quickly! The staff were very accommodating and friendly! read more

La Zucca - Zucchini and squash lasagna - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Of all the reservations I made in Venice, I was most excited for La Zucca and, honestly, I was a little disappointed. The food was good (particularly the vegetarian lasagna dishes) but it wasn't as amazing as I expected. read more

Hard to get a table without reservation but well worth it. Mecca for vegetarian dishes in a meat city. They change menu everyday so every experience is unique read more

What a gem of place! Amazing and tasty pasta, the best vegetarian pasta spot in entire Venice. Would come here everyday for a meal. read more

La Zucca - Baked vegetable pasta - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Delicious meal in a nice location I had the Osso Buco and my wife the beef stew with tiramisu ice cream pie for dessert.

This js the best restaurant. Not just in Venezia, but in the world. Deserves all praise. GET THE PUMPKIN FLAN! and the figs! read more

La Zucca - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

We came here on a recommendation from our friend. ZERO DISAPPOINTMENT!!! We sat outside right on the canal and it was magical. The service was fantastic and it was lovely that the staff spoke English as we tried to navigate our Italian. There were so many people helping not just one person. We had one person recommend wine and another take our order and another to go over their desserts. The food was absolutely the best!!! Everything was perfect portions to order two pastas because obviously every pasta in Italy has be tasted and shared and two entrees which also were shared and dessert. This is a typical dinner order for us in Italy and yet you don't feel horrible after eating everything. The ingredients are simply the best of the best and you feel ready to keep exploring the city after. It's a must!! read more

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ALWAYS wander away to where the sound of the water is louder than the squabbling of the tourists -- it is there that you will find something worth eating. My husband and I stumbled across La Zucca on Yelp while in Venice, and although we arrived about 20 minutes prior to their kitchen closing, they graciously seated us outside where there was, thankfully, a summer breeze. La Zucca means "the Pumpkin," so keep in mind to order at least one thing containing pumpkin off of their revolving menu. No matter how odd it may sound to you, eat. that. thing. up. We ordered the pumpkin flan, which looked like a slice of orange pound cake, smelled like hot pumpkin soup, and tasted like rich, cheesy, pumpkin bread pudding with the consistency of a souffle. After licking our spoons clean, I ordered the lasagne with artichokes and pumpkin flowers, and my husband had the tagliatelle with lamb ragu. WOW. WOW. WOW. Rarely am I so besotted with anything vegetarian (save for desserts), but this lasagne with its thin slices of creamy artichoke, surprisingly savory orange pumpkin flowers, solidly soft (how?) green lasagne noodles, and sprinkling of flavorful mozzarella absolutely won me over. For once I stopped eating off my husband's dish and concentrated on my own. So good. So good. So. Good. As for the tagliatelle and lamb ragu, it was appropriately light in sauce and perfect in ratio between all the ingredients. "I really liked my tagliatelle," my husband said when I just asked him. So there you have it. He really liked it. (A dancer from Sweden who travels across Europe to attend exhibitions and choreograph - hello, this mini Julie-Andrews-esque woman clearly knows her culture - was seated next to us, and she told us time and time again that this was one of her favorite restaurants to eat at whenever in Venice for shows. She was eating an oval of fresh mozzarella along with sauteed eggplant -- off of the appetizer menu -- and it looked divine.) Do yourself a favor and eat here at least once during your trip to Venice. And I will always look back on that artichoke and pumpkin flower lasagne with great fondness. read more

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La Zucca might have been the first Michelin star restaurant that I've dined. It was a casual atmosphere. Nobody was pretentious and everybody was humble. We started our meal with a beef carpaccio over arugula salad with raw mushrooms. I think the beef was lightly marinated giving it a slight tang. I liked the earthiness of the salad and it was served with a lemon to add some zest if desired. For our next course, we shared the pumpkin flan and tagliatelle with tomato sauce and fresh ricotta. The pumpkin flan is one of their signature dishes and a must order. It's topped with shredded cheese and pumpkin seeds, and then it is drizzled with olive oil. Savoriness and warmness were prevalent. It was surprisingly appropriate on a hot August day. The pumpkin flavor was prominent, yet it was not a overwhelming. The tagliatelle was outstanding. The freshly made pasta along with fresh sauce and fresh ricotta was simple yet perfect. This is the type of dish that people come to Italy for. For our main courses, I opted for tongue served alongside cabbage and a steamed artichoke. The tongue was perfectly tender. It cut apart with a fork but stayed together otherwise. It was served with a flavorful mustard to add a little kick. The mustard with tongue would have been an outstanding deli sandwich :p The artichoke was ultra soft. I've never had it prepared like that before where I didn't have to scrape the edible part off with my teeth. My girlfriend had the lamb ribs which were excellent as well. There were served with some tzaiki sauce for a little extra flavor. After she finished, I made sure there was no meat left on those ribs! We finished our meal with a slice of chocolate cake. It was very light and airy. If I could drink coffee in the evenings, then I definitely would have enjoyed a cup with the slice. We had a very reasonable priced bottle of barbera from 2013 and it came from the nearby Piemonte region. The bottle was 27€ and was well worth the price. La Zucca is a must stop in Venice! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Venice...its non-pretentious with friendly service and amazingly fresh food. And of course with a name like La Zucca (Pumpkin), it's perfect for those of us who love vegetarian food. We made reservations earlier and I was so glad we did that as it was packed when we reached. It's right next to a canal and the ambiance is really nice. The best part (apart from the food) was the friendly service. The server did not speak any english and it was so much fun communicating with her. She tried in her broken english and me in my broken Italian....it worked out perfectly as we got the right dish and the wine that we wanted! The food was soooo good....it was our first dinner in Italy and this set the pace for the entire vacation! I had zucchini flan as my starter and it was delicious! It was such an incredible sensation....up till now flan for me was what I ordered as dessert in a Mexican/Peruvian restaurant in LA! If you go here, you must order the zucchini flan...it was perfect! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Hy1sDjDTAXvLBt0cxeeliQ?select=2lG1CX-VJz4FpS_lPtLPzw The potatoes were cooked so nicely...full of flavor and yummy! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Hy1sDjDTAXvLBt0cxeeliQ?select=fifwwVoDX_u61L-lf_QqzA The tagliatelle with pistachio was infused with rosemary and was delicious...simple, freshly made and oh so tasty.....I could eat it every day! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Hy1sDjDTAXvLBt0cxeeliQ?select=3Sh0RMoA0hRBGNddvucRhw For dessert, we ordered the baked pears with dark chocolate...it was amazing! This was one of the best meals I had in Venice and it wasn't super expensive either. The friendly service was an added bonus...overall, a perfect dinner and a great start to an awesome vacation! read more

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Great vegetarian options although it's not labeled as a vegetarian restaurant as they have meat dishes. We started with the burrata which was sooo creamy and mild-- I loved it. It's paired with mixed vegetables that is marinated with olives. Although I don't like pickled olives, together they pair very well and balance each other. I had the zucchini lasagna which was so creamy and light. Pasta was chewy and delicious. Overall the lasagna was very light and easy to eat. The pumpkin flan was very interesting, I personally didn't love it as I didn't like the purée texture. However, it's lightly seasoned and would taste good for pumpkin lovers. We finished with the lamb with Cous cous. Overall dish was very mild and loved the the yogurt sauce combined with the light cous cous. They were also very patient with my food allergies and the waitress helped suggest which dishes would be best with my allergies and taste preferences. Everyone there was very kind and sweet and it was a great experience. read more

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One of the best meals we had in Venice! Luckily we had made reservations in advance as they had a sign out front saying they were fully booked that evening. Decor included pumpkins all around and the restaurant had a classic rustic feel. The menu was in Italian but the servers were quite kind and translated every single item off the menu. It was a lot of items so we did appreciate that! The chicken was delicious. Great flavor and very tender! The bolognese was tasty as well but we like it with a bit more tomato base. Upon first look you see plain looking noodles with some meat but it actually tasted quite good. Chicken cous cous Bolognese Fettuccine Green beans, artichokes read more

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