Lacto
Italian
Organic
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
A family-operated bistro in the historical center of Ortigia. The menu offers soups, salads, sandwiches, and toasted bread, craft beer and local wine. Uses organic produce. Reported fully vegetarian October 2023. Open Tue-Sun 12:00-14:30, 19:00-00:00.
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63 Reviews
First Review by Liah
SalvoLaRosa
Points +97
A homely place with lots of warmth and flavour - Edit
Zenzero is a lovely vegetarian restaurants with some good vegan options available. The space is homely and the family that runs it are wonderfully friendly and warm. I went there with 3 omnivore friends who finally agreed to come to a veggie place after initially been quite fixed on the idea of having to have meat or fish everyday, they were happy with the food. I am vegan and I had a pesto bruschetta and an AllegriadiSicilia, a dish with amaranth, avocado, dried fruits, nuts and veggies which was delicious. Most dishes can be made vegan if you ask.
Read morePros: Lots of local flavour and charm, The owners personality , The food is delicious
Cons: Maybe a little pricey for portion size, Menu could be easier to understand for vegans, Would like to see more entirely vegan dishes
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sarah.esmith
Points +16
Great vegan and vegetarian food - Edit
Ordered the bruschetta which was delicious and my non vegan family really enjoyed the special which was ravioli but my sister commented that it could have done with more seasoning. Apart from that, everyone was very happy with their meals. Overall, a lovely restaurant with very friendly staff.
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lauragangemi
Points +70
Cosy vegetarian restaurant - Edit
This is a real cosy place with a nice atmosphere. The menu is mostly vegetarian but for almost all the dishes with cheese, there is written that it can be substituted with avocado to make it vegan. I had a nice salad with mango and avocado, however it was quite small for the € 12 I paid for it.
Read morePros: Vegan-friendly, Proper salads (instead of only side-salads)
Cons: Quite expensive
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Dinahmike
Points +33
Wonderful bistrot - Edit
What a wonderful place. Easy to find on a side street and a delightful welcome from the owners. One speaks excellent english but practising your Italian makes it more fun. Extensive menu (though does include anchovies) but the ideal option is to be told the best ingredients in the kitchen and have these put together to suit you as long as they are not rushed off their feet. For instance I chose ravioli with spinach and a pistachio pesto, partner had artichoke. Any combo of the suggestions would have been possible and equally delicious. Do not miss a chance to visit.
Read morePros: the freshest of ingredients, super friendly atmosphere, wonderful value
Cons: none
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buessa
Points +11
Una allegra e gustosa cena in un posticino molto carino - Edit
entrando nel locale si respira subito un'aria positiva e simpatica, accoglienza perfetta, cibo molto buono con molte alternative e possibilità di modificare i piatti in base ai propri gusti e alle proprie preferenze - vegano, vegetariano - e soprattutto tantissima fantasia nel mettere insieme gli ingredienti con risultati davvero gustosi, e ancora più piacevole il riferimento alla cucina tradizionale siciliana. Il dolce all'avocado poi è spettacolare. Il vino non mi è molto piaciuto, la prossima volta magari lo sceglieremo con più cura. Ci torneremo sicuramente, spero presto.
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Elena_fp
Points +18
Cozy vegetarian restaurant - Edit
Very nice little restaurant with friendly owners and great food. It's vegetarian, but they have enough vegan options and they are happy to give information about any dish. It's worth going if you are in Siracusa :)
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JonathanP
Points +264
Great little family-owned place - Edit
Very welcome and accommodating little place, a welcome relief from the glitzy or ostentially 'authentic' places to eat in Syracuse. The family-owned vibe is strong, and the womb-like niche of restaurant a unique expression of the owner's eclectic tastes. They completely understand vegan cooking, with simple meals and a great, very different dessert in the boreke.
Read morePros: Warm, welcoming atmosphere, Earthy home cooking
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Lampky
Points +1688
Delicious family run restaurant - Edit
An excellent family run restaurant. The food was really good. We had the brushetta. Salads brukkah. And grilled veggies. All excellent fresh good quality. I highly recommend this place
Read morePros: lots of vegan options
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Liah
Points +55
Lovely Home cooked Vegan Food ! - Edit
Our first night in Ortigia, we found ourselves drawn to this quirky little place, that has great vegan choices. We were made very welcome by two friendly ladies, who couldn't speak much english, and we had no italian. The menu can be veganised easily by taking out the cheese, or in one item there was anchovies.Everything was made fresh as we ordered it, we had a feast of different things off the menu, such as potato cakes, a mango and avocado salad, a 'brike' or buriki which was like a wrap, little spicy fried potatoes .I would definitely recommend this place, they were so friendly and kind, it was like being invited to a meal in someones house ( we were the only people there on a Tuesday night) This was a great place to go for our first night in Ortigia, a bit eccentric but really charming, and great food, go there and see for yourself !
Read morePros: Friendly Service, Menu can be easily veganised, Lovely Quirky Decor
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