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Zucca

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Italian Restaurant££££
Bermondsey, London
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  • Virginia F.
    Virginia FieldDecember 13, 2014
    Lovely staff and allergen menu at the ready. We had the squid bruschetta and the mussles to start, and the swordfish and the ox cheek ragu - all phenomenal flavours and cooked to perfection.
  • Meg F.
    Meg FarmerNovember 30, 2015
    Modern take on classic Italian dishes. So much good food (and wine) here. Be sure to have the truffle special, heavy hand on the truffle shave makes this well worth it.
  • Tatiana M.
    Tatiana MosesOctober 9, 2013
    Sat at the bar which isn't terrible. Best fritters. There was a linguini special which was to die for! Main had duck and the gnocchi! Superb! The chocolate ice cream with caramel sauce topped it off
  • Tee
    TeeNovember 24, 2015
    This seabass carpaccio is to die for. Smothered in pickled chillies and Zucca's brilliant olive oil...
  • Poonam S.heart icon on user image
    Poonam SJuly 19, 2015
    Try the prosciutto ham starter, amazing! The menu is really limited and if you don't fancy anything they will cater to your request.
  • Luc V.
    Luc VerhelstSeptember 29, 2013
    The melanzana and Zucca friti are amazing starters! Il postre chocolat and caramel get you wild! Hmm, one of the best to come...
  • Adam B.
    Adam BatesSeptember 23, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    They always have 2 recommended wines. I always get a bottle of the red as I know it will be good and it makes me try something different.
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris R (thechristophe)February 16, 2015
    Separate vegetarian menu which was a rare treat (just ask), delicious ribollita worthy of Tuscany (although bread wasn't stale enough), open kitchen so expect to smell a bit foody afterwards.
  • Bex C.
    Bex ClarkeApril 4, 2012
    One of my top 3 restaurants in London. Simple, fragrant, modern Italian. The fish and starters are always fab. Need to book ahead!
  • @JaumePrimero
    @JaumePrimeroSeptember 13, 2011
    the mission of this restaurant is too focus on flavors, in their simplest and purest form. They accomplish everything they claim and more! Don't miss out on this gem of a restaurant.
  • Stephen D.
    Stephen DennisonJuly 16, 2011
    If there are 1 or 2 of you ask to eat at the bar. Great fun watching the super efficient chefs at work. Also, bar may be free if all tables are booked.
  • Kuan-wen H.
    Kuan-wen HuangNovember 6, 2013
    The menu varies everyday. We had the grilled squid today which was exquisite.
  • Anyam ..
    Anyam .November 3, 2012
    Truffle is in season! Treat yourself with special truffle pasta, it's fantastic!!!!!!!
  • The Guardian
    The GuardianApril 25, 2012
    "Hard on the heels of a good Italian in north London comes a restaurant worth crossing the river for..." Read more
  • Brian
    BrianJuly 19, 2013
    By far the best Italian restaurant I've been too. Excellent wines too.
  • Heather R.
    Heather RodriguezSeptember 1, 2012
    Excellent, light & refreshing. Finally, a good restaurant in London. Zucca Fritti good.
  • Carine S.heart icon on user image
    Carine SpiraJune 7, 2015
    Disappointed. It's good but not that good. In the same vein we prefer the Union Street cafe. Food was good but not inventive. Venue is like my own dining room so nothing special.
  • Yousuf B.
    Yousuf Bin DraiSeptember 24, 2011
    Added via the Tatler Restaurant Guide 2011Price £££Tel +44 207 378 6809Email eat@zuccalondon.comWebsite zuccalondon.comA handsome, workmanlike space, unpretentious as anything (but who are they Read more
  • Financial Times
    Financial TimesAugust 18, 2011
    Our reviewer enjoyed the salad of peas with mint and pecorino, at this buzzing trattoria. For the full FT review... Read more
  • Morgans Hotel Group
    Morgans Hotel GroupAugust 1, 2012
    Many have likened this little Italian to the early days of The River Café - superb Italian cooking
  • Maria S.
    Maria StensmyrJune 14, 2013
    Don't miss the rabbit bruschetta and the pasta is a must!
  • Robert M.
    Robert MarshApril 9, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Really excellent food. Modern italian. Well priced wine list too. Best to book. Have seen loads of people turned away on Fri eve.
  • Dan H.
    Dan Hopchet ✨February 27, 2011
    remember to ask for the specials, they're not well advertised, and try to share as many anti-pastas as you can
  • Bill R.heart icon on user image
    Bill ReeseApril 4, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing - great well executed piedmont food
  • Luc V.
    Luc VerhelstAugust 16, 2013
    The Zucca Fritti exceeds, wow, excellent!!
  • Nathan F.heart icon on user image
    Nathan FisherJune 12, 2015
    Sea bass carpaccio is to die for...
  • Metro.co.uk
    Metro.co.ukSeptember 10, 2010
    There's a warm, smiley greeting, almost absurdly low prices and a short menu of simple, ingredient-led dishes that's the antithesis of cheffy indulgence. Metro gave it 4 out of 5 Stars. Read more
  • The Guardian
    The GuardianNovember 21, 2011
    An acclaimed Italian restaurant - booking is essential. Try reservations@zuccalondon.com Read more
  • Lizzie M.
    Lizzie MJanuary 17, 2011
    Awesome pastas, and well priced starters. The veal chop is most excellent.
  • Saffron W.
    Saffron WoodcraftJuly 28, 2010
    Zucca is my favourite neighbourhood restaurant ... Try the zucca fritti. You need to book early. Read more
  • Urban Nomad
    Urban NomadDecember 16, 2012
    Veal Chop (Time Out London's 100 Best Dishes)
  • Michelle T.
    Michelle TMarch 28, 2014
    The zucca fritti was good but slightly salty. The veal ravioli was tasty but portions were terribly tiny for the price!
  • Adam B.
    Adam BatesOctober 11, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Veal chop is 10/10
  • Scott-Lee N.
    Scott-Lee NicholSeptember 25, 2010
    Really excellent food and the service is unbelieveably brilliant, a definate hit
  • Fraser B.
    Fraser BrownJuly 24, 2010
    Incredible carpaccio starter and perfectly seasoned throughout. Yum.
  • Johannesheart icon on user image
    JohannesJuly 2, 2013
    Only one vegetarian dish - vegetable tagliatelle. Really expensive and pretentious. The pasta was extremely salty. When I complained the waiter said "oh sorry to hear that". That's it.
  • SHISHIISHI M.
    SHISHIISHI MarketingMarch 26, 2011
    Starter are better than main, main course just not special enough, can easily cook the same thing at home.
  • Mark L.
    Mark LawlessMarch 12, 2013
    The porchetta was great!
  • Adam B.
    Adam BatesSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    An amazing restaurant with wonderful staff. BOOK!
  • Sonia R.heart icon on user image
    Sonia RaiNovember 8, 2014
    Italian food just the way it should be.
  • Rob N.
    Rob NunnNovember 24, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    If you get here in truffle season, you're in for a treat.
  • Donal K.
    Donal KaneOctober 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Is there a better pannacotta in the world .. I doubt it !
  • jass p.
    jass phelanAugust 10, 2010
    Go for the Zucca Fritti, a little heaven awaits you!!
  • Anyam ..
    Anyam .November 10, 2012
    The best panacota in the world!!!!!!!!!
  • Adam B.
    Adam BatesOctober 6, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Try any pasta, they are all exceptional.
  • Alex M.
    Alex MetzFebruary 27, 2014
    Book early
  • Adam B.
    Adam BatesFebruary 24, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Book or you stand no chance. Outstanding.
  • Cecily B.
    Cecily BartonJuly 16, 2010
    Definitely try the 'Zucca' fritti! Read more
  • Sharon S.
    Sharon SawersApril 17, 2011
    yummmy, yum, yum
  • Mela M.heart icon on user image
    Mela MelAugust 29, 2014
    Definitely overrated and overpriced. Sorry
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