Osteria dalla Zabariona

Osteria dalla Zabariona is a traditional Romagnol osteria located in the historic centre of Ravenna, Italy, a short walk from the mosaics of San Vitale. It presents itself as a place of authentic Romagna cuisine rather than a tourist-oriented 'typical' menu, focusing on recipes that had nearly disappeared from local tables. The kitchen is led by Andrea Rondinelli, who has chosen to recover dishes remembered mainly by the azdore, the traditional Romagnol housewives, reconstructing their gestures and ingredients and bringing them back to the menu before they vanish. The osteria's identity rests on three pillars: rediscovered recipes, ingredients with a traceable origin, and wines that speak of the place. Dishes such as Sucialesta, Curzul and Urciòn appear alongside hand-rolled cappelletti, Adriatic fish and Mora Romagnola pork. The ingredient sourcing is deliberately local and protected: Mora Romagnola, squacquerone DOP, Delta rice, Cervia sweet salt and Adriatic catch. The wine list exceeds one hundred labels, chosen among small independent growers with particular attention to Romagna. The menu follows the season and what the territory genuinely offers. Signature items include cappelletto with Mora Romagnola ragù, described as the dish not to be missed. The osteria has been recognised by Gambero Rosso with '2 Gamberi' and is listed in Slow Food's Osterie d'Italia, as well as being part of the Slow Food Alliance of Cooks and FIVI Independent Winegrowers. Online booking is available through its website. As a small independent restaurant, Osteria dalla Zabariona operates as a private business rather than a chain or listed company. Its market is primarily local and culinary-tourism oriented, drawing diners in Ravenna's historic centre who seek a deeper, research-driven expression of Romagna cooking.

Osteria dalla Zabariona is a traditional Romagnol osteria in the historic centre of Ravenna, Italy. It was founded by Andrea Rondinelli, who chose a more difficult path than the standard 'typical' Romagna menu: to search for recipes that lived only in the memory of the azdore, reconstruct their gestures and ingredients, and bring them back to the table before they disappeared. This research-driven approach defines the osteria's identity. The restaurant is located a short walk from the mosaics of San Vitale, placing it within Ravenna's UNESCO-recognised early Christian monument area. Its menu features dishes with names that many diners may not know, such as Sucialesta, Curzul and Urciòn, alongside hand-rolled cappelletti, Adriatic fish and Mora Romagnola pork. The kitchen follows the season and what the territory genuinely offers. Ingredient sourcing is a central part of the concept: Mora Romagnola, squacquerone DOP, Delta rice, Cervia sweet salt and Adriatic catch. The wine list exceeds one hundred labels, selected among small independent growers with great attention to Romagna. The osteria has received recognition from Gambero Rosso with '2 Gamberi' and is listed in Slow Food's Osterie d'Italia. It is also part of the Slow Food Alliance of Cooks and FIVI Independent Winegrowers. Online booking is available through its website. As of the available evidence, the osteria operates as an independent private business. No founding year, ownership group or corporate parent is stated in the sources.

• Recognised by Gambero Rosso with '2 Gamberi'

• Listed in Slow Food's Osterie d'Italia

• Part of the Slow Food Alliance of Cooks

• Part of FIVI Independent Winegrowers

Authentic, research-driven Romagnol cuisine reviving nearly lost recipes, with local protected ingredients and artisan wines, in Ravenna's historic centre.

• Cappelletto al ragù di Mora Romagnola

  Signature dish not to be missed

• Sucialesta

  Recovered nearly lost recipe

• Curzul

  Recovered nearly lost recipe

• Urciòn

  Recovered nearly lost recipe

• Hand-rolled cappelletti

  Fresh pasta made by hand

• Adriatic fish

  Local catch

• Mora Romagnola pork

  Local heritage breed

• Squacquerone DOP

  Protected designation cheese

• Delta rice

  Local rice

• Cervia sweet salt

  Local salt

• Artisan wines

  Over 100 labels from small independent growers

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