Arrived in Venice and stopped here for lunch--couldn't be happier with the choice. The food was absolutely delicious, service was friendly, and the atmosphere wasn't overly crowded. We ordered the gnocchi and pappardelle pasta dishes, followed by panna cotta (highly recommend!) and cheesecake for dessert. We originally considered the bruschetta, but our thoughtful server advised us that the portions were large and filling--great advice, as dessert ended up being the perfect finishing touch. Wonderful ambiance and an excellent spot to dine. P.S. Be sure to double-check your bill; we were accidentally given the neighboring table's check. Honest mistake, but always good practice anywhere you go. read more

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The interior is beautiful -- warm, welcoming, and full of charm. The service was excellent and attentive from start to finish. You can tell the staff really cares about making your experience special. We had the pappardelle with Italian sausage ragu and the homemade gnocchi with duck ragu -- both dishes were incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. As a lovely surprise, we were served a complimentary lemon sorbet at the end of our meal, which was the perfect refreshing finish. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic food and genuine hospitality in Venice! read more

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We came here for dinner one evening at our hotel concierge's recommendation. The place is beautiful and their menu is really nice. Our service was very friendly and personable as well. The appetizer we started with, which had tasty prosciutto and a fried ravioli was really good, so was their Bolognese pappardelle. Unfortunately, the seafood pasta of the day, which was a lobster with Calamarata style pasta had a lobster which wasn't very fresh. My wife thought the texture and taste was a little off while she was eating it, but later that night it definitely didn't treat her right - she was sick for nearly entirely the next day from eating it. This was the only meal we had in our nearly 2-week long Italian trip that was met with this sort of experience - sad. read more

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Food and service were excellent. I've been traveling with my family through Italy and trying as many places as we can. This was highly rated on yelp and it did not disappoint. The pastas were great, wine was perfect, and the desserts (tiramisu, cheesecake, and sorbetto) were fantastic. All accompanied with great service from Adele and the rest of the team! read more

Overpriced, Average Food, and a Scam at the End Don't go here. The setting is nice once the tourist crowds thin out, and the St. Regis recommended it, so we expected something special. The location is great, but the food was forgettable and overpriced. That would have been tolerable. What's not tolerable is getting blatantly scammed. After we told the server we'd be tipping in cash, they added a 12% service charge anyway. Then they quietly tacked on an extra 50 euros to the bill without saying a word. It was a deliberate move. They hoped we wouldn't notice. When we asked for an itemized receipt, the sleight of hand became clear. There are hundreds of better restaurants in Venice. Guna is not worth your time, money, or trust. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

Atmosphere is pleasing. Our server was friendly but certainly not fast. We were seated and waited 10 minutes for someone just to come over and she only brought water without taking our drink orders. Another few minutes she took our drink order. The restaurant was not busy at all. We waited 45 minutes for our food to come. Food was not impressive especially for the prices; way over priced. I had to ask for a refill of my tea. The tea was served in a tall slender glass and had no tea taste whatsoever. Seats were not comfortable. The server mentioned the bread was made in house. Bread? We didn't see any. Overall aesthetically pleasing but just that; over priced so so food not worth the view. We will not return. read more

It was a beautiful night in Venice for a group dinner outside. We were greeted promptly by our server who rattled off a few drink highlights before taking our orders. The complimentary table bread variety and bruschetta got us off to a great start. For my entree, I had the spaghetti with clams and others ordered the beef fillet, fried seafood platter, and spaghetti with tomato sauce. Everyone was very pleased with their meal. My seafood pasta was perfectly seasoned with a few herbs and olive oil and as I was eating it I was amazed by how light and flavorful it was. I easily devoured it. When we finished, as was customary, they brought out limoncello shots for the group to end a really delightful dinner and to set us up perfectly for the gelato that was to come! read more

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You can easily found eat in this restaurant, they food is salty but pretty. Size is not big. Service is not that good, that's why I only give two stars. read more

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@justpadge_eats Started off with some hard bread with tomatoes.... hahaha Bruschetta nothing fancy, nothing to write home to mom about. Recommended by our tour guide was a Risotto ai Frutti di Mare (Risotto with Seafood) When the dish arrived all I could hear in my head were the voices of the judges on Master Chef 'Taste everything, don't under or over cook the risotto....' These guys NAILED it. From the Muscles, Shrimp, Clams, Squid and Lobster everything was what I expected for the first time having risotto. It was so good I actually slowed my eating pace down and how much I put on the fork. A dish that I wanted to savor every single bite. To assists us with digestion (well that's what one of our bartenders said out here) we wrapped up the meal with Limoncello. Excellent staff, Levi did a great job handling our motley crew! read more

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I have never been so disappointed or felt so scammed after a meal. My husband and I wanted a nice last meal in Venice, they corrected everything we said, then acted like they couldn't understand us the other half of the time. Our server treated us like children. I was served the saltiest pasta I've ever eaten in my life. I will say my husbands clams and linguine were good. Then at the end they asked if you wanted any dessert or coffee and we said no just lemoncello. He proceeded to bring us two glasses of lemon cello and try to charge us €25 for the "free" lemoncello that everybody else had. When we asked about it he said that we got charged because we asked. They eventually took it off the bill, but not after leaving a really bad taste in our mouth and a sour experience. Please go anywhere else, they are literally the rudest scam artists I've ever met. read more

We ate here 12 years ago and loved their mussle soup covered in Pastry so we had to come back again have it again. To our surprise they no longer make the mussle soup with a pastry top but our waiter convinced us that it would still be great so we tried it and it was wonderful, so fresh and savory. We ate inside since it was cold out, the inside it quaint but small. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Venice; I've eaten here at least 5 times over 3 trips to the city. Very elegant food and classy service but without a pretentious attitude. The host, Alessandro, is always extremely welcoming and happy to make recommendations, whether for food or from their wine list. A Beccafico serves a mixture of Sicilian and Venetian dishes, which both have flavors that complement each other nicely. Must-haves include the marinated mixed seafood (always so sweet and tender and flavorful) and the zuppa de cozze--which comes out in a big bowl covered with pizza dough that "bakes" as the mussels cook, and is perfect for then sopping up all the great broth. Pastas are always perfectly cooked. Love the linguine with clam sauce, or try the spaghetti in squid ink with smoked cheese. Excellent salt-crusted seabass; basically you can't go wrong with any of the seafood dishes here. Vegetable antipasti and sides are always top notch as well and the wine list offers some great Sicilian wines. For dessert, don't miss the tiramisu, a very generous portion served in a glass jar. They'll also bring out a bottle of their house-made limoncello to just "serve yourself" as much as you'd like after your meal. Linger and enjoy the people-watching in this lovely square and soak up all the elegant atmosphere of Venice. read more

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Best meal of our vacation. Fantastic meal had by everyone in our party. Owner and staff were incredibly attentive without overbearing. Very nice traditional room on a side street. Highly highly recommend. read more

It was so good we ate there two nights in a row. Inside was just as great as outside. Lot's of locals.

This was our last dinner in Italy and it was mostly a success. It was just warm enough to sit outside in the square and our waiter was extremely jovial. We each ordered a pasta dish and couldn't remember whose was whose, but they were both amazing! After, we shared the sea bream, which wasn't as exciting as the pastas but was still very good. At this point our waiter had basically up and vanished. We wanted to order dessert and we had seen them give every other table a small bottle of complimentary Limoncello and we could just not find this guy!!! I think we eventually flagged down someone else, but the end portion of this dinner was definitely less impressive than the first. Still, the tiramisu is HUGE and the Limoncello was free, so I can't complain too much. read more

Must try the house special mussels! I'm a huge fan of seafood and mussels typically are not my thing... but the mussels here were the best I have ever had - cooked to perfection and not too muscular in texture. Wonderful friendly staff that translated the menu for us since there was no English menu. Lobster and clam pastas were delicious! Yelp reviews don't do the restaurant justice - search this restaurant on Trip Advisor and you will see how many people like this place! read more

A Beccafico - Lobster Pasta. The texture of the pasta was amazing, definitely home made and nothing like I have ever had in the states. - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Wonderful venue in Campo San Stefano. Terrific end of the trip meal. Food is very well prepared and presented. Staff is professional, friendly and helpful. Definitely worth the money! read more

A Beccafico - Tagliata dI Tonno con Sesame - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

We walked into this restaurant for our first meal in Venice as it was close to where we were staying. I was skeptical at first because of some of the other reviews and the restaurant wasn't as full as the surrounding cafes, but the food exceeded my expectations - especially the mussel soup! We ordered it simply because the name of the soup has the restaurant's name in it, so we thought we'll try out their specialty, and boy was it the right call. The mussels were fresh, juicy and the flavor of the soup was superb. It was so good that we went back for another meal before our flight home. During the two meals there, we tried their 1. warm seafood salad for appetizer - it was good, lots of fresh seafood (mussels, clams, shrimps, squids), 2. mixed seafood pasta - it was good, but the toppings are the same as the warm seafood salad, so I wouldn't recommend ordering them both together like we did, 3. assorted marinated fish - I enjoyed this dish very much, light and yummy 4. lobster and crab pasta - it came highly recommended by the staff so we decided to give it a try and it was fantastic. At that point of the trip we've had a whole bunch of other types of seafood, so it was a nice change. read more

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Went here on vacation, this restaurant was out first stop and so glad it was. 10/10 will recommend

Very disappointed! The food and service has been great in Venice but A Beccafico has been an exception. We stopped her for dinner tonight, not very busy. Took a while for our server (Marco) to greet us and give us menus but he eventually came by. We ordered and received our food pretty quickly but this is a tiny food place, don't expect the typical Venice size portion. Our pasta was actually undercooked ( how does that happen in Italy?!?). We asked to send it back and Marco actually checked it at the table to make sure we weren't lying I guess. He took it back and shortly brought back a fresh serving. Unfortunately he only brought back about half as much as we sent back. Now it's a tiny tiny serving. At check time, Marco made it a point to explain that the 12% service charge was not a tip and his tip should be extra. He then stood there and I'm ashamed that we bowed to that pressure an tipped him. We will not be back and I recommend to avoid this place. If you do go and Marco happens to be your server, good luck to you but I'd recommend that you just leave before this happens to you. read more

Was here for dinner with friends, 5 of us total including me. Very poor service and mediocre food. Service was extremely slow and inconsiderate. It was raining and for unclear reasons they tried to seat us at the incompletely protected edge of the covered awning area even though there were empty tables in the center, better protected from the rain. They also mixed up our orders. And they did not time the dishes well so one friend got his entree before everyone else, and another friend got his entree long after everyone else. I still considered giving them two stars only because the food was not actually terrible (just mediocre) and I don't like giving one star reviews. But when I wanted to see the wine list just after one friend ordered a glass of wine, the waiter actually scolded me for not looking at the wine list earlier so he could take both drink orders at the same time. He didn't say it jokingly either...thus, one star. read more

One of the best Italian meals we had in Venice! However, the waitstaff seemed put off that we didn't have a reservation, banishing us to the covered outdoor area while it was pouring down rain. Thankfully, a waiter felt sorry for us and convinced his "higher-up" to let us dine inside. Despite this minor mishap, we had an enjoyable experience, and got to eat some great cuisine with good wine and awesome conversation. We started off with the crudo di branzino alla mela verde e pepe rosa (raw Mediterranean Sea bass served with green apple and Peruvian pepper--very fresh!) and the parmigiana di melanzane alla Mediterranea (Mediterranean aubergine eggplant parmigiana--great portion and hearty but not heavy), followed by i calamari e calamari (squids and squids--done three ways, super tasty and not chewy like you'd expect!) and papparde alla marinara (marinara pappardelle pasta--some of the best pasta we've ever had!), finishing off with the tiramisu, which was THE BEST we've had in all of Italy! Next time we'll come with a reservation...lol read more

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A celebratory trip deserves a celebratory meal and A Beccafico delivered on all counts. From the professional wait staff who explained items on the menu (only in Italian) in English to the wine suggestion, it was an excellent experience from start to finish. We walked in without a reservation and lucky to get the only remaining two top in the restaurant. Definitely get a reservation before hand. Highlights of dinner - calamari e calamari (squid done three ways), busiate del pescatore, casarecce alla turiddu, and the tiramisu. Wine flowed freely and so did our conversation. Sexy, delicious, and an overall fantastic experience....just like me :) read more

Short and sweet: this was probably our least favorite restaurant that we tried in Italy. Despite being almost empty when we arrived early for dinner, we got a bit of a grimace at not having a reservation (we were staying nearby and had just flown in that afternoon). The menu was large and entirely in Italian, which feels kind of...I don't know, snooty? I certainly don't expect every restaurant to cater to English-speakers, but this is a big place in square and it's obviously focused on tourists. Of the 7 tables around us, 5 of them ordered in English (and 1 Italian and 1 French). Ultimately we didn't have a very good idea what to order, and while the rigidly upright waiter was happy to translate anything for us, there's only so much of translation-asking you can do before you start feeling like a heel. Ultimately we mostly went with his suggestions, despite not being that hungry, and ended up with more food than we really wanted. All of which was okay, and none of which I'd really call "good". Generally everything was under-seasoned and kind of bland. And to top it off, it ended up being one of the more expensive meals of our trip. So, while it wasn't aggressively terrible in any one area, everything felt sub-par. With all the restaurants around, I'm sure there are better options. read more

Great spot in a large square in Venice. A great people watching spot. Great cocktails too. I had a legit martini which can be tough in Italy at times. Food was great and the service was impeccable. read more

This isn't bad but I had better. It's pretty pricey for the food not to be amazing. I would not go back, the food just isn't tasty. But the service was excellent! read more

A Beccafico - Pappardelle Seafood Pasta - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Ended up being a very expensive meal at the end of the night. The tiramasu was the best I've ever had. Service was spotty, a little bit on the snobbish side when talking to the host but the server was quite friendly. Eating outdoors is a treat, taking in the setting at night really adds to the experience as well. My wife had the risotto, I can't rememver what I had so that may tell you something. read more

A Beccafico - That tiramisu...so good. - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

A Beccafico is a great spot in Venice. I would recommend making dinner reservations to this restaurant. On our first night in Venice, our hotel concierge recommended this restaurant to us. She said that we didn't need reservations, but when we got there, at first, they weren't going to have any opening for that night. Luckily, we were there early enough that after some consideration, they found us a table. It was an outdoor dining experience for us in venice! The food was delicious. Unfortunately, the menu was entirely in Italian, but they had a waiter that helped translate the menu to help us order. This is what we ordered based on a italian to english translation: Seafood pasta with mussels, clams, scallops, and prawns. Pasta with red tomato and basil sauce with fish Both dishes were excellent. I would recommend ordering anything with seafood at the restaurant. Service in Venice is always at a slow pace, so just take your time. read more

A Beccafico - Seafood pasta with mussels, clams, scallops, prawns, etc. - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Service was not at all good. We watched other tables get very personable and personal service from some of the waiters. I think the manager took our order but we got served by maybe the new staff? No one checked in on us. Had to keep reminding for things we ordered or asked for. Never did get the Parma for our pasta. The food was excellent! It was good but not cheap. On a different night we might have had the better waiters. We did mention as we left that we felt jealous of the other tables. They apologized profusely. read more

The best meal I had in Venice. Fabulous fish. Great service. A complimentary little bottle of limoncello after dinner. Came alone and was well cared for. read more

A Beccafico - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Fantastic service, excellent food. My wife had swordfish which may well have been the best thing I tasted in all of Italy. I wish I had ordered it, I had shellfish and pasta which was excellent, just not as magnificent as the swordfish. Our children ordered pizza and gnocchi. We had a cheese sampler which was also excellent. We came late to the restaurant after a concert at San Vidal, and the waitstaff was incredibly courteous and helpful. I always attempt to respect local culture and speak the language, but it is painfully obvious that my knowledge of Italian is meager and very limited. Our main server spoke very good English and the waiters who did not made every attempt to make our dinner unforgettable. We drank wine and had a fabulous time. Be open to the culture everywhere and people will be kind in return, we were brought limoncello by our server as a courtesy. And it wasn't the only time this happened to us in Italy, but it was the first. We were incredibly appreciative. This is a true first class establishment, mostly locals eating out too. Enjoy the real Venice! read more

Great atmosphere, outdoor seating with great people watching. Was our first night in Venice and loved it! Brought tons of rounds of bread with olive oil and vinegar. Gave us free bruschetta which was the one of the best we have ever had. Tomatoes were so fresh they were like candy. Ordered a salad and a caprese salad. Both were great. Ordered steak which was well cooked but didn't have a lot of spice. Ordered a pesto tomato pasta that was the best and I have included a picture. Last dish was a tomato sauce pasta with eggplant and zucchini. Loved every dish and highly recommend it! Definitely make a reservation because people were waiting to eat without one. read more

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We did not have to wait at all for a table even though it was 8:00 on a Friday. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, he recommended us drinks and we got a great appetizer on the house. Despite how busy the restaurant was (packed with a line!) We were still tended to regularly. I can't emphasize how great the service is enough. We had a delicious caprese which was very fresh, great mimosa, great wine, and we all had very good clam spaghetti as an entree. I recommend!! read more

A Beccafico - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

This place is wonderful. The beef dishes, exquisite! Amazing red wines! The pasta with zucchini and shrimp, just great. Our favorite.

One of the better Venetian choices but decided positioned for the hordes of tourists. Locals would never done here for the average preparations, indifferent service and prices. read more

A Beccafico - Dining al fresco - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Concierge at the Gritti Palace recommended this restaurants to; and, it did not disappoint. Burrata caprese was delicious! Attentive service, excellent pasta, and nice ambiance outside in the square. read more

a bit pricey but so worth it. I just finished a 12 day trip all throughout italy eating out 3 meals a day and I have to say this was my fav restaurant. TIRAMISU: a creamy bomb of deliciousness. the best. I ate the whole thing it was embarrassing but it's fine SPAGHETTI W CLAMS: so fucking good I didn't know clam pasta could be such a buttery surprise RAW MARINATED FISH APPETIZER: couldn't have been better, 10/10 read more

Great service! All of the wait staff were particularly friendly and helpful. The tiramisu is to die for...don't miss it.

This place was incredible. Our hotel NH collection referred us here and we were so happy with our meal. The insalate de mare was to die for everything was so fresh and not in a heavy sauce. My husband got the squid ink pasta and he hadn't had it since he was a kid and he loved it. I had a few bites of it and couldn't believe the taste. I had the seared tuna with sesame seeds and orange slices and I can't brag about how crazy good it was. The wait staff was so friendly and even got us a discounted entrance to the nightclub. We can't wait to go back to Venice just to eat at this place read more

I came to have some coffee and a bottle of water, the staff was very rude and made me feel like an imposition since I was not ordering food. The restaurant was not even half full and most of the servers were just standing around. I had to wait over 30 minutes for the check and they refused to accept a credit card for anything less than €15. The coffee was excellent though. read more