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Bacan
Calle del Tentor, 1834, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
+39 346 075 0952
This much-buzzed-about restaurant is helmed by Silvia Rozas and Marco Zambon, two young chefs who met while studying in San Sebastián and after stints in some of the world’s top kitchens, including Noma. They’re now creating inspired Latin American cuisine in a groovy spot in San Polo. Marco’s family restaurant Birraria La Corte is a short walk away and has also been reconceived. While Birraria remains committed to an Italian menu, with organic wines and, arguably, the city’s best pizza, Bacàn is a showcase for the duo’s culinary creativity. The menu is inspired by dishes from across Latin America, from Peru to Ecuador, even though as many ingredients as possible are sourced locally - the ethics of food purveying, especially in a fragile city like Venice, are top of mind of these chefs. Cocktails are just as creative; some of the best feature Mezcals (of course). For foodies and anyone interested in the next generation of Venetian cooking, Bacàn is not to be missed.
Written by Simone Girner
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