Andrea Rondinelli is the host and founder of Osteria dalla Zabariona, opened in Ravenna in 2021. His work brings together hospitality, research into Romagna food culture, and the selection of small producers and artisan winegrowers.
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A family story
Hospitality has been part of his family since 1 March 1967, when his grandfather Giovanni began the restaurant story documented in the historical photograph preserved by the osteria.
Research into Romagna recipes
Andrea’s work begins by listening to the azdore, comparing local sources and meeting the people who farm, raise animals and make food. His research includes Sucialesta, egg-pasta Curzul, Urciôn, Savor, wild herbs and Adriatic cooking.
Roles and activities
- Founder and host of Osteria dalla Zabariona
- Member of the Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance
- President of FIEPET Confesercenti Ravenna
- Has written selected articles for Settesere
The cellar
Andrea curates a list of more than one hundred labels. Romagna is the starting point, joined by small Italian and European growers with attention to organic, biodynamic and natural farming. Explore the full wine list →
The host’s notebook
Dishes, words, people and local differences continue in Andrea’s personal editorial project. Read his stories about Romagna cuisine →
