Osteria La Zucca
A bridge-side osteria in Santa Croce focusing on seasonal vegetables, famous for its pumpkin flan, while also offering select meat dishes.
This cozy osteria is located in the Santa Croce district, just steps from Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio right by the foot of a bridge. It features 35 indoor seats and 12 outdoor seats. While the official website emphasizes that it is not a strictly vegetarian restaurant, the menu places a heavy focus on seasonal vegetables. The menu changes daily, blending traditional Venetian recipes with creative twists, alongside meat dishes like beef cheek. The signature dish is the pumpkin flan served with aged ricotta. Due to limited seating, reservations are essential: bookings can be made online, though parties of 2 or fewer must book by phone. Main courses are around 10–20 EUR (data year unspecified).
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 12:30–14:30, 19:00–22:30, closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Fondaco dei Turchi (Natural History Museum)
- Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
- Venetian Ghetto
- Ca' d'Oro
- Scuola Grande di San Rocco
- Rialto Market
- Madonna dell'Orto
- Grand Canal & Rialto Bridge