Risotto al Nero di Seppia in Venice

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Squid ink risotto with deep briny flavor.

Pronunciation: Ree-ZOT-to al NEH-ro dee SEP-pya

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What it is

Risotto cooked with cuttlefish and its ink. Jet black, briny, intensely savory.

Taste translation

If you like bold seafood flavors, imagine a jet-black risotto colored with cuttlefish ink. Dramatic, briny, unforgettable.

Zen's note

Your teeth will be black. Your tongue will be black. Your Instagram will go crazy. The taste is deep, oceanic, and unlike anything else. This is Venezia’s most dramatic dish.

Where to eat Risotto al Nero di Seppia

Osteria alle Testiere

Area: Castello

Small, seafood-focused and very Venetian.

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Cantina Do Spade

Area: Rialto

A classic stop for cicchetti and lagoon flavors.

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Antiche Carampane

Area: San Polo

A strong address for traditional Venetian seafood.

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