Il Ceppo
About
Bistros
Price Range : Under $10 (€€)
Il Ceppo is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back!
Location
Adress: Corso Andrea Palladio 196, Vicenza, 36100
Phone: +39 0444 544414
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- directions_carDeliveryYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- turned_in_notAccepted CardsCredit
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsNo
- local_barAlcoholBeer & Wine Only
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVNo
- fastfoodCatersYes
Reviews
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Alan B.
Excellent selection of entrees and sides for takeaway. It's a regular stop for us.
We've not eaten upstairs yet, but suspect it will be good based on the deli experience. They also have a small counter in the back that we see people eating at, looks like they get takeaway and then eat in.
Take a number if it's busy, and if you don't speak Italian there is nearly always someone who speaks English. -
Taryn R.
Business in the front, party in the back! The set up at Il Ceppo is unique -- with a market/deli upstairs and a restaurant downstairs. Both floors are something special!
I love shopping for unique, local goodies in the market upstairs. They have a huge variety of high quality meats and cheese as well as cold salads and veggies in the case. The shelves are stocked with jars, boxes, and cans of Italian goodies from honey to sardines and all points in between. This is my go-to spot for gifts when putting together Italian samplers for friends and family back in the States.
As you descend the narrow staircase into their wine cellar, you're transported to a small, intimate Bistrot serving up unique, seasonal dishes. They specialize in baccalà (cod fish) and while I'm not the biggest fan of this fishy dish, Il Ceppo actually does it justice. I wouldn't ever order an entire plate of their baccalà all to myself, but I'm always happy to try a bite or two of my friends' plates when they order it.
My go to's in the Bistro are the vegetable plate and the seasonal soup. The vegetable plate features 4 or 5 samplings of the veggies from the upstairs deli. My favorite soup so far has been the pumpkin cream with blue cheese. Mmmmmm! I'm getting hungry just writing this. Their pastas are always spot on, too. They have a bigoli with duck ragu and orange zest that is to die for. All of this is washed down quite nicely with a bottle of wine from their extensive list. The walls are literally lined with bottles of wine, so it may take you a while to pick out the perfect one.
Be sure to save room for dessert. Their tiramisu is not to be missed! -
Karine L.
Wow!!! So impressed by this place!! It's like a high end buffet.... from amazing cheese choice to charcuterie to fresh pasta and finally so many Pre-made dishes ready to eat!! Octopus, paella, croquettas, everything that you could imagine!! They have a very sweet terrasse in the middle of the main road. Love love love this place!
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Elle Z.
Ok, so I hate to ruin their pristine reputation, but I came here based on it being a top restaurant on TripAdvisor.
I came for lunch. Got seated outside. After making a reservation for 20m after arrival. I would suggest reservations, even for lunch.
The location is great for people watching. Service is excellent. Dining menu does *not* a list of the same as the items in the deli, but is good enough. Menu is offered in both English and Italian includes 3 different tasting flights. I got the cheese and cured meat menu, my friend got the vicenza fish special. Both were good, but not "top 3 restaurant in Vicenza" good. I think the very high rating is based off their deli.
The deli selection looks superb. So. Much. Variety. So fresh looking. I didnt have a chance to try, but I will and probabaly add a star. As a restaurant, its 3.5* on Italy standards (which are far above American Standards, so still, good :)
The deli offers prepared items to go, some deli type meats, wine, olive oils, vinegars, cheeses and a small selection of other dairy products (like milk, eggs, butter). -
Maureen P.
Absolutely loved everything about this restaurant. From the delicious food to the charming staff. I'm from the United States and was in Vicenza on vacation. Everyone made me feel so welcome. I had the cheese and fruit plate and it had some of the best cheeses I've ever tasted in my life! My waitress was Eve and she went above and beyond - she spoke English very well, which I greatly appreciated. I'm so happy I stopped in this little gem for lunch. Bonus tip: The wine room downstairs is something to be seen!