'U Morzeddu and Catanzaro specialities
The menu features the specialities of Catanzaro tradition: 'U Morzeddu', 'Patati e Pipareddi', 'U spezzatinu', 'Pasta china', 'a Tiana', 'i Scilatteddi' and 'i Malangiani chijni'.
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Dining · Catanzaro (CZ)
Trattoria and pizzeria in the historic centre of Catanzaro, keeper of Calabrian cuisine
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027ID 17147
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The place
In the historic centre of Catanzaro, VECCHIA CATANZARO offers traditional Calabrian cuisine through the most authentic Catanzaro specialities and pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. The trattoria works with raw materials from the provincial and regional territory, building its menus around seasonality and local production.
At the table
VECCHIA CATANZARO is a traditional trattoria and pizzeria located in the heart of Catanzaro's historic centre.
Why you can trust it
VECCHIA CATANZARO Trattoria Tipica - Pizzeria Forno a Legna is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
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VECCHIA CATANZARO Trattoria Tipica - Pizzeria Forno a Legna is already on our map, with its own mark among the other certified businesses of the area: here you can look at it up close.
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The menu features the specialities of Catanzaro tradition: 'U Morzeddu', 'Patati e Pipareddi', 'U spezzatinu', 'Pasta china', 'a Tiana', 'i Scilatteddi' and 'i Malangiani chijni'.
Typical cured meats such as soppressata, ricotta, fresh cheeses and preserved vegetables open the meal with the flavours of Calabrian tradition.
The pizza is baked in the wood-fired oven, a method that ensures a crisp crust outside and a soft interior.
The wine list features Calabrian labels, red, white and rosé, including wines bottled under the house's own label.
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What visitors say
«If you're someone who loves eating well and recognising true cooking made with passion, this trattoria is really a place to try.»
«An exceptional traditional Catanzaro trattoria! Extremely high-quality cooking: from morzello, to soffritto, to braciolone, to meatballs and so on!»
«Delicious food, always fresh, excellent pasta and a varied menu choice between two first courses, two main courses and two side dishes.»
«Truly very good cooking, you can taste the real flavours of Calabria! Highly recommended are the scialatelli with 'nduja and the house starter.»
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