Zucca Greek Mezze - Glenelg

Zucca has served some of the tastiest Greek food that I've had in Adelaide. Located in a prime spot by the Glenelg marina, this restaurant is a perfect spot for a romantic dinner date or formal gathering. The mezze dishes are a perfect way to get started and try a bit of everything, I recommend the moussaka.

What a delight, you can smell the charcoal flavours from outside. The place is semi modern semi tired, but the waiters bring the place to life.We asked the waiter to bring out a mixture of food.Kefalograviera cheese with figs and walnuts drizzled with honey.The we had dolmades with a cream sauce that blew our minds, they were quite large.We then had perhaps the best prawns I've every had they were quite large and wrapped in kataefi and then fried with a base of beans and salsa type vegetables.If a that wasn't enough we had chicken and lamb Souvlaki skewers that were so soft and juicy, accompanied with Greek potatoes and pita bread Delish, that's all I can say, we were fortunate to have the owner and chef come to the table who suggested a mixture if sweets.....don't do it......they are insanely good. What a pleasure to eat there, just loved it and as authentic as it gets.Very reasonable too.

I have been here a few times now because I believe in second chances! Obviously any restaurant that overlooks the sea is a review within itself.<br/ <br/ However, each time I have come here, I find that inconsistency seems to be present. <br/ <br/ We started with a plate of dips, which were excellent, followed by scallops, delicious and perfectly cooked. Vine leaves filled with chicken rice were nice, but no real appearance of chicken and they were quite dry. Kataifi prawns were way overcooked and hardly any pastry on them. I love this dish when it’s done right, super crunchy outside and moist prawn inside, but this one missed the mark. I am surprised that this dish managed to get pass Adam in the kitchen, who was on for this lunch service. Eggplant roulade next, this is a nice dish but the lamb was incredibly strong, almost muttony! Overall most of the dishes were quite good, just need a bit more uber loving! <br/ <br/ My good foodie mate and myself, noticed that the interior of the restaurant, the chairs etc, were looking quite tired. <br/ <br/ Service was good but they did seem a little understaffed.<br/ <br/ Zucca is on the pricey side of Greek tapas but I suppose that’s Holdfast Shores for you, it really is aimed at tourism and tourists pockets. For these prices you don’t want too many errors……

We were a group of five catching a late Saturday lunch on the waterfront at Gleneig. We had great service and a wonderful view of a stormy sea. My glass of rosé was crisp and refreshing. Three of us took the moussaka which was hearty and satisfying though a tad salty. The junior member of the party had the kid's lamb souvlaki and fries which looked tasty and she devoured with great relish. The last choice was the 12 hour cooked suckling pig gyros, and disappeared so fast I'm assuming it was a hit as well.

Booking made on the app, I've never booked online before. Very friendly waiters. Explained specials in Greek English. Food came very fast ordered potatoes, salmon and octopus. Potatoes were the best I've ever had at any restaurant. Salmon was tasty but had a few bones in it. Octopus was really nice but some pieces were chewy and difficult to eat. Overall I love this place. Can't wait to go back again!