Italian restaurant · Distrito La Perla, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Succo Italiano, Zapopan: an honest review
| Criterion | Weight | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Service | 35% | 3/5 |
| Flavor | 30% | 4/5 |
| Ambience | 15% | 3/5 |
| Value for money | 20% | 3/5 |
| Weighted average: 3.30 → 3.5, rounded to the nearest half point. See my method | ||
Quick facts
| Approx. spend per person | ≈ $700 MXN |
|---|---|
| Reservation | No. On a Friday night there were tables available, no wait |
| Ideal for | Dinner with friends or as a couple, good conversation and a cocktail |
| Would I return? | Yes. This was our third visit and it won't be the last |
| Date of visit | October 23, 2026 |
A night of good food and even better company in Distrito La Perla.
Succo is a contemporary Italian restaurant: fresh house-made pasta, stone-oven pizzas and wood-fired grill dishes, with a large terrace, an open kitchen and a central bar. Its executive chef is Javier Arvizu, and prices run from about 310 to 500 pesos per person. Source: the restaurant's OpenTable listing.
The good
- The flavor. The Pulpo Pepe and the gnocchi in squash sauce with pecorino, prosciutto di Parma and fried shallot were our favorites.
- The drinks. Tasty and refreshing: Italian soda, a Pink Flamingo and a carajillo to finish.
- The service. Good overall.
Room for improvement
- The octopus portion. A bit small for how good it is.
Why I keep coming back
This was our third dinner at Succo and I don't think it will be the last. So far I haven't tried anything I didn't like. Plus, Plaza La Perla is beautiful and its architecture invites you back; it's one of my favorite plazas in Guadalajara.
Verdict
Great flavor. If you go hungry, consider ordering something extra to share.
What to order
- Pulpo Pepe (if you're hungry, order something extra to share)
- Gnocchi in squash sauce with prosciutto di Parma
Transparency: I paid for this visit in full. No invitation or sponsorship.
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Manuel Alemán
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