Cucu - VICENZA

A really cool scene. This restaurant was very different than the ones we have been going to. The food was Italian but prepared with a different flair. The food was delicious. I ordered the seafood BBQ which according to the waiter, the seafood was prepared/cooked on a grill. I was expecting some char marks on my seafood but it did not present that way, on the contrary it came it some black sauce which made my mouth and lips all black. We got a good laugh at that but the meal while different, it was very tasty and good. My girlfriend had the fried goat cheese which she said was delicious. Our friend ordered a pasta dish which was decorated with gold leaf. Although quite different from what we have had the food was delicious.

We stopped at tables by the “Basilica” for a Campari spritz and a rest. We were surprised to see such imaginative items on the menu as ox heart skewers with sesame seeds, falafel with fruit of the forest sauce and cones of venison and goat meat tartare. We liked it so much we came back three times in total. Service was efficient, the prices reasonable and the food good, particularly the ox heart skewers.

We did enjoy our aperitif outdoor, in the beautiful piazza, with the typical spritz (not only the usual Campari or Aperol Spritz but a lot of local variants) and rich cicchetti, the tapas of Veneto. A nice and relaxing break

Always was a great place to make an aperitif in the center, near the majestic basilica. the interior is modern and comfortable, the staff always friendly and helpful. cocktails and aperitifs unfortunately have worsened slightly. great food but portions are scarce. you can return to previous levels surely.

We entered by chance looking for a place to drink and eat a toast... and we found an eclectic, original, gorgeous environment. friendly staff, great food home made (falafel to red turnips and a sort of super toast to cheeses baked back.) we will return.