--- product_id: 4775076 title: "POLPO: A Venetian Cookbook (Of Sorts)" price: "¥13686" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4775076-polpo-a-venetian-cookbook-of-sorts store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # POLPO: A Venetian Cookbook (Of Sorts) **Price:** ¥13686 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** POLPO: A Venetian Cookbook (Of Sorts) - **How much does it cost?** ¥13686 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4775076-polpo-a-venetian-cookbook-of-sorts) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Tucked away in London's edgy Soho district, Polpo is one of the most irrepressibly buzzing restaurants in town. Critics and food aficionados have been flocking to this understated bacaro where Russell Norman serves up small dishes-think tapas-from the back streets of Venice. A far cry from the tourist-trap eateries of the famous floating city, this kind of cooking is unfussy, innovative, and exuberantly delicious. The 120 recipes in this book range from salads and snacks to small main courses, drinks, and desserts, including asparagus with Parmesan and anchovy butter; warm duck salad with beets and walnuts; crispy baby pizzas with zucchini, mint and chilli; scallops with lemon and peppermint; soft-shell crab in Parmesan batter with fennel; fizzy bellinis and glasses of bright orange spritz; panacotta with poached rhubarb; and warm autumn fruits with amaretto cream. The recipes are accompanied by luminescent photography within a dazzling design, including a distinctive stripped-away spine to reveal colorful Japanese stitching--a feature that also allows the book to lie open flat on a chef's workstation. Polpo captures the unfrequented corners, bustling bacari, and sublime waterways of Venice as they've never been seen before. Review: An absolute gem of a cookbook. Measurements are metric. - I lost my hardcover edition of this book and I just bought the kindle version because I missed it so much. The subtitle of this book is "A Venetian Cookbook (Of Sorts)" is perfect because the book contains many recipes that lovers of Italian foods from other regions of Italy will recognize and love, but the many photos of Venice, along with the "Gazetteer" and list of cafes and restaurants at the book's end, will have every lover of that city pining away for it. A visit to Venice notwithstanding, this cookbook is the next best thing. The unfussy, generally easy, and wonderfully delicious recipes evoke not only the flavors of Venice, but capture the languorous atmosphere of the city as well. One thing to note, however, is that the measurements in the book are metric. In the non-digital version, it was easy to make hand-written notes next to the amounts but that is neither as easy nor as practical to do in the digital version. At least not as far as I have discovered. Many of the recipes look deceptive because they seem way too easy. That, in many ways, is the genius of this book. It is the combination of flavors and often the method of preparation instead of the number of ingredients that make these recipes shine. Among my favorites: The Cicheti will up your appetizer game like crazy. - Bacalà Mantecato - I love salt cod and this preparation of it is one that I have thrown all others over for. It's better than any brandade de morue recipe I've made (no potatoes) and it is delicious. - Tuna & Leek Crostini - Guests went crazy over this. It's not beautiful but doesn't matter once you taste it. Using good tuna in olive oil is a must. - Smoked Salmon, Horseradish and Dill Crostini - another total guest pleaser. - Anchovy & Chickpea Crostini - very good and make-ahead. The rest: - Duck, Black Olive & Tomato Ragù - my husband loves duck, so I thought I'd give this a try. Oh, oh, oh. Worth the extra steps. A company-worthy dish if ever there was one. - The Gnocchi - I can't believe I made gnocchi that was so easy and so light on the first try. Why would I ever buy it again? - Basic Tomato Sauce - this is a delicious one. Make a lot to keep on hand for itself and for other recipes. - Walnut Pesto - Oh, my, is this good. If you like bitter flavors, this is your new pesto. - Roast Potatoes & Rosemary - a little bit of additional work is required but it makes for a creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside result. So good. - Cauliflower & Fontina Gratin - A flavor combo made in heaven Pick any of the Pizzetta. They are all good and very easy to make. I'd get the book just for these. Desserts - The Blood Orange & Campari Cake made with Greek yogurt and almonds. Need I say more? Drinks - The Negronis, a spritz, a Bellini and the Elderflower Lemonade fully cover my desires in this department. I consider a good cookbook to be one that I get at least three recipes that I want to repeat over and over. This book goes far beyond that. With few exceptions, I eventually want to cook my way through every recipe, and I honestly can't say that about too many cookbooks. Review: Stunning book! - I've had this book on my wishlist for a while and am so beyond glad that I finally purchased it! It is absolutely gorgeous! I actually purchased a copy to give to my mother during the holidays it was so beautifully done. This is a work of art from beginning to end. The binding is sewn opens to lay flat which is just gorgeous in person and really makes this volume stand out amongst my other cookbooks! And as if that unique and beautiful detail wasn't enough, there are full color images of the dishes, and they are gorgeous! Absolutely swoon worthy. The recipes themselves are mouthwatering and not too complicated, surprisingly! I think most can be easily followed by any intermediate home chef. The ingredients are accessible for the most part and not so outlandish and bougie that you'd have to make a trek to a specialty shop for them, but the combinations are ingenious. This book had everyone drooling over the holidays and is a new favorite among everyone I know! Perfect for any fan of italian cooking, as well as bibliophiles who can appreciate a well thought out, visually beautiful book. I can easily see this becoming not only a regular go-to, but also a family heirloom. Which is definitely something you don't find everyday among the masses of cookbooks published every day! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #298,254 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #341 in Italian Cooking, Food & Wine #391 in Christmas Cooking #476 in Party Cooking | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,144 Reviews | ## Images ![POLPO: A Venetian Cookbook (Of Sorts) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mPuYmgL9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute gem of a cookbook. Measurements are metric. *by C***E on May 20, 2020* I lost my hardcover edition of this book and I just bought the kindle version because I missed it so much. The subtitle of this book is "A Venetian Cookbook (Of Sorts)" is perfect because the book contains many recipes that lovers of Italian foods from other regions of Italy will recognize and love, but the many photos of Venice, along with the "Gazetteer" and list of cafes and restaurants at the book's end, will have every lover of that city pining away for it. A visit to Venice notwithstanding, this cookbook is the next best thing. The unfussy, generally easy, and wonderfully delicious recipes evoke not only the flavors of Venice, but capture the languorous atmosphere of the city as well. One thing to note, however, is that the measurements in the book are metric. In the non-digital version, it was easy to make hand-written notes next to the amounts but that is neither as easy nor as practical to do in the digital version. At least not as far as I have discovered. Many of the recipes look deceptive because they seem way too easy. That, in many ways, is the genius of this book. It is the combination of flavors and often the method of preparation instead of the number of ingredients that make these recipes shine. Among my favorites: The Cicheti will up your appetizer game like crazy. - Bacalà Mantecato - I love salt cod and this preparation of it is one that I have thrown all others over for. It's better than any brandade de morue recipe I've made (no potatoes) and it is delicious. - Tuna & Leek Crostini - Guests went crazy over this. It's not beautiful but doesn't matter once you taste it. Using good tuna in olive oil is a must. - Smoked Salmon, Horseradish and Dill Crostini - another total guest pleaser. - Anchovy & Chickpea Crostini - very good and make-ahead. The rest: - Duck, Black Olive & Tomato Ragù - my husband loves duck, so I thought I'd give this a try. Oh, oh, oh. Worth the extra steps. A company-worthy dish if ever there was one. - The Gnocchi - I can't believe I made gnocchi that was so easy and so light on the first try. Why would I ever buy it again? - Basic Tomato Sauce - this is a delicious one. Make a lot to keep on hand for itself and for other recipes. - Walnut Pesto - Oh, my, is this good. If you like bitter flavors, this is your new pesto. - Roast Potatoes & Rosemary - a little bit of additional work is required but it makes for a creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside result. So good. - Cauliflower & Fontina Gratin - A flavor combo made in heaven Pick any of the Pizzetta. They are all good and very easy to make. I'd get the book just for these. Desserts - The Blood Orange & Campari Cake made with Greek yogurt and almonds. Need I say more? Drinks - The Negronis, a spritz, a Bellini and the Elderflower Lemonade fully cover my desires in this department. I consider a good cookbook to be one that I get at least three recipes that I want to repeat over and over. This book goes far beyond that. With few exceptions, I eventually want to cook my way through every recipe, and I honestly can't say that about too many cookbooks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning book! *by K***K on January 31, 2014* I've had this book on my wishlist for a while and am so beyond glad that I finally purchased it! It is absolutely gorgeous! I actually purchased a copy to give to my mother during the holidays it was so beautifully done. This is a work of art from beginning to end. The binding is sewn opens to lay flat which is just gorgeous in person and really makes this volume stand out amongst my other cookbooks! And as if that unique and beautiful detail wasn't enough, there are full color images of the dishes, and they are gorgeous! Absolutely swoon worthy. The recipes themselves are mouthwatering and not too complicated, surprisingly! I think most can be easily followed by any intermediate home chef. The ingredients are accessible for the most part and not so outlandish and bougie that you'd have to make a trek to a specialty shop for them, but the combinations are ingenious. This book had everyone drooling over the holidays and is a new favorite among everyone I know! Perfect for any fan of italian cooking, as well as bibliophiles who can appreciate a well thought out, visually beautiful book. I can easily see this becoming not only a regular go-to, but also a family heirloom. Which is definitely something you don't find everyday among the masses of cookbooks published every day! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Cookbook But Was NOT in "New" Condition *by R***T on April 26, 2024* The book was the perfect gift for a friend who has eaten at Polpo in London many times, is going to Venice soon, loves to cook and is a professional photographer. Its binding was also beautifully done. Unfortunately, the condition of the book was not pristine. The cover was marred by a scratch, the plastic wrap torn open in one spot, where some moisture got in and warped a few pages. Couldn't wait to give the gift so I accepted the condition it was in, but I would not by from this seller again --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4775076-polpo-a-venetian-cookbook-of-sorts](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4775076-polpo-a-venetian-cookbook-of-sorts) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*