Looking for where to eat in Ravenna after visiting the mosaics? Osteria dalla Zabariona serves Romagna cuisine at Via Giuliano Argentario 19, around 200 metres from the Basilica of San Vitale. Choose à la carte, daily specials or our six-course tasting menu.
This is the osteria’s own guide, not an independent ranking. Andrea Rondinelli explains our cooking so you can decide whether it suits your visit.
What local food can I try?
Cappelletti with Mora Romagnola ragù, Sucialesta with polenta and beans, and our house Risotto della Zabariona tell different stories of Romagna. The risotto, made with Po Delta rice, saba and squacquerone, is always on the menu. Curzul are egg pasta. Other dishes described in our recipe pages are seasonal: check the current menu and daily specials before choosing.
How much is the tasting menu?
A tavola con l’oste costs 50 euros per person: six courses, with cover charge, water and coffee included. Optional wine pairings cost 15 euros for three glasses or 25 euros for five, per person, in addition to the food. The tasting menu is served to the whole table. See the courses and conditions; à la carte prices are listed separately.
Can I have lunch near San Vitale and Galla Placidia?
Yes. We are in the pedestrian historic centre, on the same street as San Vitale, close to Galla Placidia and the National Museum. It is a sit-down meal, not a promise of express service. Check directions and parking, and allow time to enjoy lunch between monument visits.
Are you open on Monday evening and Sunday lunchtime?
Lunch every day 12:00–14:30. Dinner Monday and Tuesday 19:00–22:00; Wednesday to Saturday 19:00–22:30. Closed on Sunday evening. Holiday hours may differ. Check the date in the online booking form and wait for confirmation; published hours do not guarantee a free table.
What wines do you serve?
The wine list starts in Romagna and includes small artisan growers from Italy and Europe, with attention to organic, biodynamic and natural wines. Zabariona also has a listing on Raisin. Not every bottle has the same farming method or certification.
Can you cater for allergies or vegetarian diets?
Consult the ingredients and allergens in the menu, then ask our team about your needs before booking or ordering. A cheese dish is not automatically suitable for every vegetarian diet, and a dish without gluten-containing ingredients does not guarantee freedom from cross-contact. Do not assume a dedicated gluten-free kitchen or certification.
Where can I verify the guide listings?
See the osteria’s Gambero Rosso profile and the official Slow Food list of Cooks’ Alliance members. These are different acknowledgements, not interchangeable awards.
How do I book a table?
Use the online booking form. For an organised group, discuss the arrangements through our group dining page. Our guide to local dishes explains what makes Ravenna’s cooking distinctive.
