Zairo

Opening hours are : Closed on Mondays Tues - Sunday lunch 12- 2 pm dinner 7 pm- 00 The inside is beautiful don’t eat outside or you will miss out. There was mainly local people. Located on the main plaza there are some parking in front. The food was good and the atmosphere is great

Very nice and Friendly Staff. Great Food. Great Wine! Try Zairo wine, it is local and great value

Based on my experience, Restaurant Zair is one of the few places in Padova that offers a table to a single guest even without a reservation. The service was very friendly, attentive and professional. The food was of great quality and excellent in taste. The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting. Overall, a very positive experience, and I am very likely to return.

Fantastic place, as soon as I entered got completely immersed in this modern neoclassical room, that beautifully paintings in the wall and a set of statues setting the environment. About the food, had the house entrance, and it was this perfect carpaccio that made me question about what I knew about carpaccio. Me and my date had two different steaks from the grill, the flavour was perfect, and the sides as well, just wish it was a bit softer... The house wine is a very good deal, and it's price is hard to beat, even more taking in account the place you are. Overall, excellent place, with decent price quality ratio.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Zairo in Padova, and I can confidently say it was an extraordinary experience. The alioscoglio pasta I had was hands down the best I’ve ever tasted—perfectly prepared, full of flavor, and a true testament to Italian culinary tradition. What truly set Zairo apart, though, was their collection of the oldest, most authentic Italian desserts. Each bite felt like a journey through Italy’s rich history of sweet indulgence. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. If you’re in Padova, Zairo is a must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine and desserts. I can’t wait to return!

A place to come back. Besides the excellent location, in Prato della Valle, the inside deco is like an antique museum. Food is great, from pasta to pizza. Prices are medium. Attention is kind but slow. I recommend to book before. Bathroom is big and clean.

Carbonara is just the best I’ve tried anywhere else in Italy! The place has atmosphere like I went to the old times of 20-30s, really vintage and beautiful. Prosecco was also amazing. I will come again. One note is only about an old man who was standing near me and looking at me making everything to make me leave after one hour on the table, even if I didn’t finish my Prosecco yet. But it was a holiday of st.Valentine’s, so can understand they were expecting many other people. But still wouldn’t want to experience that again, and hope I will not when I come next time, I still liked everything a lot

If you do not speak Italian do not bother to go. The waiters do not want to explain anything and we watched them tell all non speaking Italians to have Lasagna. We translated the menu on our own and ordered what we wanted. We watched a group of 6 get up and leave due to the lack of communication and explanation on the menu. The grilled veal was excellent however my wife's spaghetti and clams was was mediocre. We finished our bottle of wine and decided it was time to leave. The service treated all the locals extremely well. I would direct anyone this review to go down the street to Al Prato, as dinner the night before was excellent and service was outstanding. Wish this place treated tourist better.

5 stars for the location and service alone. Sat outside overlooking a beautiful square that the Romans built dating back BC. Food was amazing, I couldn't read the menu or understand a thing, but mine was phenomenal - mini meatballs and some sort of local pasta that looked like little thumb sized saucers. My Co-worker's carbonara was unbelievably flavorful. He couldn't finish it, so I crushed it and would get it if I ever return. And the calzones are as big as your head!!!

Overrated. Overpriced. Mediocre dishes. More image than substance. But only place in the area to eat decently.

This was a great spot for our first meal in Padua. We sat in the terrace outside overlooking the Prato della Valle. Our meals were delicious & we thought that the prices were very reasonable €32 for pizza, pasta, 2 sides & half a litre of Cabernet. And that also included a €5 cover charge.

Great food and decor right bear the Prato della Valle. The pear gnocci was perfect

This place is a gem - don't waste your time looking for that perfect Italian restaurant - this place has it all

Excellent find, there are few options in the area, but this is one option you can count on. Excellent service and more importantly food. Excellent restaurant for a family. When passing through we will stop in again.

We visited Zairo for a quick lunch as we had thirty minutes before our tour bus was scheduled to leave This was a shame as Zairo is a very attractively elegant restaurant where you would enjoy an extended stay. Service is trained the same - no rush here - enjoy your food - enjoy life.. We explained the situation to our waiter who adjusted accordingly. He remarkably explained which menu selections are prepared quickly and was right on. A fresh pasta and peas dish - four minutes. Margarita and Marinara Pizza - eight. minutes. Right on with all three selections. All three choices were fine and priced beyond reasonable. We left wishing we had more time here to enjoy a nice glass of wine as well as the scenery. With restaurants in this area few and far between Zairo appears to be the go to dining spot..

We just stopped by and had pizza, it was great. Service good and all the other meals around us look awesome. Definitely recommend if you are in Padova...

Very unfriendly staff. Stood there waiting for 5 minutes. Just looked at us as if we were not welcome. Took business elsewhere and had a wonderful meal elsewhere. Been to Rome and Florence and this is by far the only bad experience.

We kept the good wine until last and revisited this great restaurant in Padua -ZAIRO. Presidents-Prime Ministers-Diplomats --Opera stars --people who truly appreciate great food dine here. Our group are professional people and know when we have great food/ wine. In Zairo i had TORTINO DI PORCINI CON RICOTTA DI BUFALA to start followed by Fettuccine porcini e fiori di zucca--both delightful. My main was Costicine di Agnello complimented by SOLAIA ANTINORI. Later we enjoyed Coppa di Merighe con Gelato e Frutti di Bosco with some great GRAVINESE. Everyone in their life should visit here as last year the Australian Rugby team did. The service here is truly professional and expensive-but there is a price and food for everyone as all great restaurants offer.