The story
Crafted with passion, served with love
A Zürich Address with Italian Soul
On Backerstrasse 36 in Zürich, A Taverna e Pullicinella has earned the attention of Gambero Rosso — one of Italy's most authoritative food guides — receiving 2 slices in the 2025 edition. That recognition places it among a select group of Italian restaurants outside Italy considered worthy of the guide's stamp of approval.
The Pullicinella Spirit
The name itself carries meaning. Pullicinella is a figure from Neapolitan commedia dell'arte — mischievous, warm, and deeply rooted in southern Italian culture. A taverna bearing that name signals a particular kind of hospitality: unpretentious, generous, and tied to tradition. It's the kind of Italian dining that doesn't perform Italianness but simply lives it.
Why Gambero Rosso Took Notice
Gambero Rosso's slice rating is reserved for pizzerias and Italian eateries that demonstrate genuine craft — from dough and ingredients to technique and consistency. Earning 2 slices in Zürich, far from the Italian heartland, speaks to a kitchen that takes its standards seriously. For anyone in Switzerland seeking Italian dining that goes beyond the ordinary, A Taverna e Pullicinella on Backerstrasse is a address worth knowing.
Recognition
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