Fabrizio
My name is Fabrizio Zucchelli and I come from northern Italy, from the city of Brescia near Lake Garda. That is where my roots, family and first professional experience are. For several years now I have been living in Ceske Budejovice, a place I have grown to love and consider my second home. I am Italian, but I am also very fond of the Czech Republic and Ceske Budejovice, and I am happy that I can live and work here. Through my bistro I want to bring people closer to the atmosphere of true Italy - a place where food is above all about joy, meeting others and sharing time together.
Fabrizio
My name is Fabrizio Zucchelli and I come from northern Italy, from the city of Brescia near Lake Garda. That is where my roots, family and first professional experience are. For several years now I have been living in Ceske Budejovice, a place I have grown to love and consider my second home. I am Italian, but I am also very fond of the Czech Republic and Ceske Budejovice, and I am happy that I can live and work here. Through my bistro I want to bring people closer to the atmosphere of true Italy - a place where food is above all about joy, meeting others and sharing time together.
My journey to pizza
I decided to devote myself to gastronomy more than thirty years ago. I originally studied a technical field and worked in that industry for several years, but I soon realized that working with my hands and creating food for others fulfilled me much more. I dreamed of opening my own pizzeria and bakery where I could offer my own products and create a place people would love to return to. So I began attending professional courses for pizzaioli and bakers and gradually learned the whole craft - from dough preparation to the final bake. A great inspiration for me was also a pizzeria owner from Naples, from whom I took over my first pizzeria in Brescia and who passed on his many years of experience.
Pizza is not just food to me. In Italy it is a symbol of togetherness - families go out for pizza together on Sunday evenings or order it home and spend time together. That is exactly the atmosphere of sharing and friendship I want to bring here as well.
Italian tradition and original recipes
Over the years I completed many courses throughout Italy and expanded my knowledge with other specialties such as focaccia, pizza in teglia and pinsa romana. Step by step I created my own recipes, which I continuously adapt according to the season, temperature or character of the ingredients. Another great inspiration for me was my mother Erminia, who taught me to prepare traditional Italian dishes such as homemade lasagne or pasta alla carbonara.
What you can find here
In our bistro we offer genuine Italian specialties that you can enjoy on site, take away or order for delivery. Every day we prepare fresh Milanese-style pizza - a pizza with a higher dough that stays airy and crispy even after reheating. Our pizza has a diameter of approximately 40 cm and thanks to its generous size it can satisfy more than one person. We also offer the option to buy individual slices or one pizza with several different flavors.
Besides pizza, you can also find
Fresh focaccia
with olive oil, salt and rosemary or filled
Pinsa romana
with light, easy-to-digest dough
Homemade lasagne
based on a family recipe
Olive and nut breadsticks
ideal with cheese or as a snack
Fresh croissants
filled with pistachio cream, jam or Nutella
Vegan & gluten-free pizzas
vegan options and gluten-free pizzas on request
Among the most popular specialties are pizza with pancetta and onion, Pinsa Calabria with spicy salami, and lasagne based on my mother's recipe.
Quality ingredients directly from Italy
I care deeply about ingredient quality. That is why I import most of the basic ingredients directly from Italy - flours, tomato puree, mozzarella, cheeses such as gorgonzola, brie, grana padano, burrata or stracciatella, as well as traditional Italian cured meats.
A place people love to return to
I am proud that I prepare all products personally - from the dough to the final bake. Thanks to that I can guarantee the authentic taste of Italian cuisine. It gives me great joy that my pizza has found its place among people in Ceske Budejovice. Many customers come back regularly and some have even become friends. I have also had the opportunity to provide catering for weddings, celebrations or for example the gala concert of the Hvezdy nad Vltavou festival. My goal is to bring people honest Italian food and create a place where they can experience the true atmosphere of Italy, even if only for a moment. Grazie, and I look forward to your visit.
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