Authentic location but not persuading Italian dishes: Restaurant La Baracca (8. January 2020)
The La Baracca remains a reliable place for good Italian food. Once you’re seated, you get a little plate of pizza slices which are simple yet nice.
We went – as a starter – for a plate of cold cuts and some burrata which offers a nice selection of different, tasty Italian cured meats.
The “Pappardelle ‘Bologna Mon Amour’ (ragu di manzo, funghi, panna, parmigiano e tartufo)” (CHF 34.50) are apparently one of their signature dishes which I decided to go for. And frankly, it was quite good. There are two things which were a bit disturbing – on the one hand side, the portion was relatively small and that was confirmed when the table next to ours got the same dish but the portion size was about double. Secondly, and that was the part which was actually bothering me, the dish was only lukewarm which I somehow resent as I would love to get served hot food and then decide at what temperature I want to eat it.
The place is lovely, atmospheric, loud, Italian. Now, the service is the same – they are friendly, generally professional, and jovial. However, when it comes to getting their attention it can at times take quite a bit of time until they notice you that you e.g. want a bit more sparkling water. In any case, all in all, the La Baracca remains a good choice for a tasty Italian dinner. Booking in advance is a must as else you won’t stand a chance to score a table.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant La Baracca
Kanzleistrasse 103
8004 Zürich (CH)
Tel.: +41 43 811 80 04
Cell: +41 78 717 77 77
E-Mail: mail@ristorante-labaracca.ch
Homepage: http://www.osteria-santobevitore.ch
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
