What to order at Zena Cucina

Must order
Gnocchi al pesto genovese, the house specialty
Signature dishes
Gnocchi al pesto genovese
Editor tip
The name is the Ligurian dialect word for Genoa, and the whole menu leans on that region's olive oil and pesto cooking.
CuisineItalian
Price$$
NeighborhoodJardins
HoursTue-Thu 12:00-16:00, 19:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-22:00. Closed Mon.
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Address: Rua Peixoto Gomide 1901, Jardins, Sao Paulo - SP, 01409-000, São Paulo

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