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Just wow. We picked this place based on reviews and recommendations, and it didn't let us down. From the perfectly prepared calamari to the amazing fresh caprese salad (try their own in house balsamic vinegar! It's so good!), and then having fresh fish shared with my wife (branzino and turbot), and bolognese for the boys, this place was DELICIOUS! And they have been the only place that has accommodated the boys requests for "Shirley Temple," mixing sprite and luxardo cherry syrup, the staff were over the top amazing with service and attention (not common in Europe). Tiramisu was fantastic, apparently their secret is Madeira in the soak liquid. Highly recommend. And make a reservation ahead of time. The restaurant was "on the list only" for lunch today.
The trip to Burrano via vaporetto can be arduous (but affordable) as it takes an hour and includes a transfer to another vaporetto at a different station in Murano. Bear in mind, the last vaporetto of the day leaves Burrano at 1730. So, dinner reservations mean you are staying the night. Now, with all that said, the trip was well worth it, particularly having a meal at Al Gatto Nero. Waiting for a table without a reservation, we were provided a glass of Prosecco. I will start with service by Marco that was impeccable. He understood we wanted to taste as many different things as possible and worked with Chef Ruggero to make that happened. We sat outside as inside was completely booked and it was cold but Marco made sure we were as comfortable as possible. The range of seafood was amazing--traditional Burrano style risotto with a sea brine, Venetian style cuttlefish in its black ink sauce, prawns, dover sole, monkfish, sardines--all grilled. For me, the trip there was about the risotto and it did not disappoint. Add to this the wine list was excellent but I was in search of the Venissa wine made from the Dorona grape that only grows on the neighboring island of Mazzorba (connected by a foot bridge). And, this restaurant had that wine. Wow! Herbal, earthy with a hint of salt. Nice and dry, perfectly matched to the various seafood we consumed. Add into this, the meal was completed with a tiramisu with the cookie base freshly made by a local bakery and a fresh house made mascarpone. Great way to celebrate the first day of spring and my birthday. Can't wait to return.
Highlight of our trip to Burano. Staff was top notch and the fish risotto was the star. Make sure you go with your appetite and the risotto is a min order of 2 which comes out to around $50 EU. We had the waiter select our wine based on what we ordered and it was Devine a Chardonnay pair perfectly with the fresh Bronzino which was deboned table side (very cool presentation). Highly recommend you make a reservation at this Michelin star restaurant. We were going to go to the acclaimed Anthony Bourdain recommended one but it was closed on Tuesday. The razor clams and scallops were so fresh and full of flavor.
We stumbled upon this restaurant on our trip to Burano. We did not have a reservation and they still were able to sit up. The service from the staff members were amazing. They were recently awarded a Michelin star which we didn't know until we were seated. This is a family ran restaurant with such an elegant taste. We had the spider crab and bolognese pasta both were made with fresh hand made pasta. This was one of our favorite restaurant of our entire Italy trip. Tiramisu was hands down the best I have ever had.
Al Gatto Nero certainly lives up to its reputation. The food was exceptional, as expected, and the service was friendly and considerate. The weather was questionable, so although we sat on the quayside, a spot was waiting inside in case of rain. The host came to check when some drizzle threatened, and stayed to chat about the weather... amongst other things. More than just the overall experience, though, the risotto burano was wonderful. And I don't usually like risotto. I can't recommend this restaurant enough.
Dining at Al Gato Nero was a phenomenal experience! My wife and I arrived in Burano about an hour prior to our lunch reservations and explored this gorgeous island prior to our meal. Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were very fortunate to have an outdoor table along the canal with a gorgeous view of the colorful buildings. The restaurant was full booked and anyone without a reservation was turned away. We initially thought this was going to be a relatively quick lunch, but we were very tempted by the restaurant's 7 course tasting menu and ended up spending hours of the afternoon enjoying our meal and the view. The meal started with a complimentary glass of prosecco and our first course was Spider Crab. The crab was shredded and super fresh with a hint of lemon. The second course was the Tris di Crostacei all Griglia which consisted of tender flavorful scallops with a light char and a hint of lemon and juicy fresh razor clams. The third course was Antipasto di Vongole Misto which was basically a mixture of tender juicy and fresh clams in a super flavorful briny broth. The fourth course, Risotto alla Buranella, which is arguably the restaurant's most popular dish, was delicious. This briny flavorful risotto lived up to the hype but, ironically, was my least favorite dish of the meal. The food was just that good. The fifth course was the Tagliolini alla Grancevola. Al dente and briny pasta was mixed with shredded shellfish and flavorful tomato. The sixth course (and main entrée) was the Branzino (or Sea Bass). The fish was meaty, tender, and flakey and paired with savory potatoes and juicy tangy tomatoes. Finally, our dessert was creamy with crumbly almond cookies. We were so stuffed after our meal we canceled our dinner reservations that evening. We could not have asked for a better experience in Burano. We had one of our best meals in Italy with one of our favorite views. Dining at Al Gato Nero is a must.
An interesting experience We are American tourists visiting Italy and made our way to the island of Burano. We arrived later than we should, spent much time eating, and quickly saw the town before heading back to Vienna. We had come up with Al Gatto Nero as the place we wanted to eat, but our travels made it uncertain enough we did not try making a reservation. We arrived shortly before they were closing for the afternoon and were lucky to score an outdoor table on a beautiful day. Our server was quite personable and we enjoyed our interactions with him. New to Italy we were just learning about this first course second course eating but not enough to have figured out if we ordered both it is a lot of food. We ordered both. I began with spaghetti with meat sauce, and it arrived within a few minutes. I found it undercooked, al dente I suppose, but it was still ok to me. it was also a large portion for something I was viewing as an appetizer. Al Gatto Nero has an extensive menu, primarily seafood, and it was hard for my wife to choose what we wanted. I had decided on their John Dory and when our server came over to recommend John Dory for two, and that was what we ordered. Filleted at tableside, it was a firm mild white meat. Prepared with a mixture of potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes and more in oil, it was a delicious accompaniment for the fish. I didn't notice anything too special with the fish itself but the rest was very good. This was not an inexpensive meal. We enjoyed our food and visit, but was it worth the cost? We decided it was overpriced, and that is why I deducted the one star.
Michelin recommended restaurant and recommended to us by a local in Murano (island nearby). My family and I got seated with no reservations! We enjoyed the vongole misto, spaghetti alle vongole (my favorite), and other dishes I forgot but they were all delicious. We were seated right by the water with the beautiful and colorful buildings. The only thing I would like them to improve on is the cleanliness of the bathroom floor as it got a little wet and muddy. read more
Heard that this place was Michelin recommended & decided to give it a go. Upon arriving at around 2pm we were greeted warmly by servers ensuring that we have reserved for 2:45. The place was already packed and we felt lucky as we had an open space! The menu had a variety to order, from vegetarian friendly and mainly fish driven dishes. I must say that this place has above and beyond service as they are communicative & productive. You are welcomed with Prosecco but my husband & I don't drink so we kindly declined. We ordered the risotto (which is seafood) & it had a wonderful warmth we were craving. Very flavorful and not too overwhelmed, rice was cooked perfectly as well. The star of the show however was the grilled branzino with a side of olives & tomatoes. The fish itself melts in your mouth and the olive oil was a perfect touch. The calamari was probably the best calamari I have ever had as it wasn't too greasy and was perfectly cooked. The flavors are unmatched & I hope this restaurant gets more recognition it deserves. read more
Honestly, this place was a big letdown. We were excited to try it based on all the buzz, but the experience ended up being more frustrating than enjoyable - and way more expensive than expected. The menu is super misleading. We ordered the risotto, which it says is for two people and priced at €30. Sounds reasonable, right? Nope -- turns out it's €30 per person. So we paid €60 for one shared dish. Would've been fine if they made that clear upfront. Then we ordered fish, which took over an hour to come out. No heads-up from the staff. And when the bill came, the fish that was listed at €12 on the menu was actually €12 per pound, which wasn't mentioned anywhere. Total surprise cost. To top it off, there was a per-person service charge added on at the end. The final bill was a gut punch - way more than we expected for a meal that felt rushed and confusing. Burano is beautiful, but l'd recommend heading back to Venice for food. This felt like a tourist trap wrapped in a fancy tablecloth. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
1 year ago
Just wow. We picked this place based on reviews and recommendations, and it didn't let us down. From the perfectly prepared calamari to the amazing fresh caprese salad (try their own in house balsamic vinegar! It's so good!), and then having fresh fish shared with my wife (branzino and turbot), and bolognese for the boys, this place was DELICIOUS! And they have been the only place that has accommodated the boys requests for "Shirley Temple," mixing sprite and luxardo cherry syrup, the staff were over the top amazing with service and attention (not common in Europe). Tiramisu was fantastic, apparently their secret is Madeira in the soak liquid. Highly recommend. And make a reservation ahead of time. The restaurant was "on the list only" for lunch today. read more
The trip to Burrano via vaporetto can be arduous (but affordable) as it takes an hour and includes a transfer to another vaporetto at a different station in Murano. Bear in mind, the last vaporetto of the day leaves Burrano at 1730. So, dinner reservations mean you are staying the night. Now, with all that said, the trip was well worth it, particularly having a meal at Al Gatto Nero. Waiting for a table without a reservation, we were provided a glass of Prosecco. I will start with service by Marco that was impeccable. He understood we wanted to taste as many different things as possible and worked with Chef Ruggero to make that happened. We sat outside as inside was completely booked and it was cold but Marco made sure we were as comfortable as possible. The range of seafood was amazing--traditional Burrano style risotto with a sea brine, Venetian style cuttlefish in its black ink sauce, prawns, dover sole, monkfish, sardines--all grilled. For me, the trip there was about the risotto and it did not disappoint. Add to this the wine list was excellent but I was in search of the Venissa wine made from the Dorona grape that only grows on the neighboring island of Mazzorba (connected by a foot bridge). And, this restaurant had that wine. Wow! Herbal, earthy with a hint of salt. Nice and dry, perfectly matched to the various seafood we consumed. Add into this, the meal was completed with a tiramisu with the cookie base freshly made by a local bakery and a fresh house made mascarpone. Great way to celebrate the first day of spring and my birthday. Can't wait to return. read more
Fantastic authentic Venetian meal set up by Trafalgar on a group tour. The food was an experience and courses were coming out of the kitchen left and right. Even included in the dinner was limoncello. What a great experience. read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
Highlight of our trip to Burano. Staff was top notch and the fish risotto was the star. Make sure you go with your appetite and the risotto is a min order of 2 which comes out to around $50 EU. We had the waiter select our wine based on what we ordered and it was Devine a Chardonnay pair perfectly with the fresh Bronzino which was deboned table side (very cool presentation). Highly recommend you make a reservation at this Michelin star restaurant. We were going to go to the acclaimed Anthony Bourdain recommended one but it was closed on Tuesday. The razor clams and scallops were so fresh and full of flavor. read more
2 years ago
We stumbled upon this restaurant on our trip to Burano. We did not have a reservation and they still were able to sit up. The service from the staff members were amazing. They were recently awarded a Michelin star which we didn't know until we were seated. This is a family ran restaurant with such an elegant taste. We had the spider crab and bolognese pasta both were made with fresh hand made pasta. This was one of our favorite restaurant of our entire Italy trip. Tiramisu was hands down the best I have ever had. read more
2 years ago
Al Gatto Nero certainly lives up to its reputation. The food was exceptional, as expected, and the service was friendly and considerate. The weather was questionable, so although we sat on the quayside, a spot was waiting inside in case of rain. The host came to check when some drizzle threatened, and stayed to chat about the weather... amongst other things. More than just the overall experience, though, the risotto burano was wonderful. And I don't usually like risotto. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
The best meal we had in venice!! Amazing spaghetti with clams - the sauce with tomatos was fresh and paired well, the pasta was cooked al dente, and the tiramisu was the best we had so far on the trip. The service was exceptional - and we also got complimentary prosecco! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Dining at Al Gato Nero was a phenomenal experience! My wife and I arrived in Burano about an hour prior to our lunch reservations and explored this gorgeous island prior to our meal. Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were very fortunate to have an outdoor table along the canal with a gorgeous view of the colorful buildings. The restaurant was full booked and anyone without a reservation was turned away. We initially thought this was going to be a relatively quick lunch, but we were very tempted by the restaurant's 7 course tasting menu and ended up spending hours of the afternoon enjoying our meal and the view. The meal started with a complimentary glass of prosecco and our first course was Spider Crab. The crab was shredded and super fresh with a hint of lemon. The second course was the Tris di Crostacei all Griglia which consisted of tender flavorful scallops with a light char and a hint of lemon and juicy fresh razor clams. The third course was Antipasto di Vongole Misto which was basically a mixture of tender juicy and fresh clams in a super flavorful briny broth. The fourth course, Risotto alla Buranella, which is arguably the restaurant's most popular dish, was delicious. This briny flavorful risotto lived up to the hype but, ironically, was my least favorite dish of the meal. The food was just that good. The fifth course was the Tagliolini alla Grancevola. Al dente and briny pasta was mixed with shredded shellfish and flavorful tomato. The sixth course (and main entrée) was the Branzino (or Sea Bass). The fish was meaty, tender, and flakey and paired with savory potatoes and juicy tangy tomatoes. Finally, our dessert was creamy with crumbly almond cookies. We were so stuffed after our meal we canceled our dinner reservations that evening. We could not have asked for a better experience in Burano. We had one of our best meals in Italy with one of our favorite views. Dining at Al Gato Nero is a must. read more
An interesting experience We are American tourists visiting Italy and made our way to the island of Burano. We arrived later than we should, spent much time eating, and quickly saw the town before heading back to Vienna. We had come up with Al Gatto Nero as the place we wanted to eat, but our travels made it uncertain enough we did not try making a reservation. We arrived shortly before they were closing for the afternoon and were lucky to score an outdoor table on a beautiful day. Our server was quite personable and we enjoyed our interactions with him. New to Italy we were just learning about this first course second course eating but not enough to have figured out if we ordered both it is a lot of food. We ordered both. I began with spaghetti with meat sauce, and it arrived within a few minutes. I found it undercooked, al dente I suppose, but it was still ok to me. it was also a large portion for something I was viewing as an appetizer. Al Gatto Nero has an extensive menu, primarily seafood, and it was hard for my wife to choose what we wanted. I had decided on their John Dory and when our server came over to recommend John Dory for two, and that was what we ordered. Filleted at tableside, it was a firm mild white meat. Prepared with a mixture of potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes and more in oil, it was a delicious accompaniment for the fish. I didn't notice anything too special with the fish itself but the rest was very good. This was not an inexpensive meal. We enjoyed our food and visit, but was it worth the cost? We decided it was overpriced, and that is why I deducted the one star. read more
3 years ago
Greeted with a glass of champagne, the most delicious fish ever, so fresh & light. Served so elegantly. Highly recommend! read more
We wanted to go for one splurge meal while in Venice and the surrounding islands. After some research we decided to dine here. We called ahead ourselves by google voice (paid a couple cents) and were able to easily make a reservation. When we arrived we were seated at a table outside with the most beautiful view of Burano overlooking a canal. The food was fantastic but the setting of this restaurant was worth it alone. For appetizers we went with the mixed shellfish which was delicious and not too heavy. We also had the house white wine to accompany our meal, it was the perfect pair to seafood. For our first course we each had the risotto burano style since that's what this restaurant is known for. It was delicious and the fish was not overpowering. Risotto was cooked to perfection. For the second course we shared the grilled shrimp scampi. Large shrimps which were very tasty. And finally for dessert has tiramisu. If you're in Burano or Venice this place is worth a stop. read more
Fantastic lunch venue in Burano! We had heard great things but had not made reservations prior to our visit and when we arrived they advised that they were completely booked for the day. However, with a little persistence they shared that they would be able to fit us in before the end of the lunch shift and to return at a specific time. Awesome accommodations! We returned roughly 15 minutes early for our return time, checked in and were given a complimentary glass of a wine of our choice while we wait - amazing! It was raining and the space when you immediately walk in is tight however the area in front of the restaurant is covered with seating so not a bad place to wait. We enjoyed our wine and the manager came out to get us when our table was ready. The waiter was friendly but his english was not the best so we had to find alternative ways to communicate on a number of occasions or speak with another waiter. This was not a problem whatsoever, we were guests in their home in Italy, just potentially be prepared. Great menu with plenty of unique options and all very delicious. I highly recommend the Razor Clams as they were not only superb but also something we had never had before. They will bring you fresh uncooked fish for display upon request and I highly recommended you do so to get the full experience. We elected for the whole sea bass over the bed of fresh cooked vegetables and it was unbelievable! I highly recommended getting a whole fish! They do accept Visa credit cards for payment. Overall the food, experience and service were phenomenal and I highly recommended this restaurant to anyone visiting Burano! read more
4 years ago
Order everything you can....simply the best taste of Venetian seafood anywhere. Impeccable service matches the 4 star cuisine read more
You're greeted with a complimentary prosecco. Do i need to go on? Ok, fine i will! This place fills up quickly, so i recommend getting a reservation before you come here. The food is good, although i do believe the internet has hyped this place up a little too much! It is not Michelin star worthy as they have received. We both ordered the Risotto alla Buranella. It was good, but i was left a little underwhelmed. I also ordered the jumbo shrimp. They were fresh but not a ton of meat for 10 euro each. Lastly, the dessert, Tiramisu. Again, good not great. Its expensive, theres no getting around that and the food was decent but i was a little disappointed considering what i had heard about this restaurant. The wait staff was attentive and friendly throughout our meal and made us feel super welcome. The best part of this place is the free prosecco at the start of the meal, unfortunately It went downhill from there. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
If you visit Venice or burano, you have to make a spot to dine here. The cutest spot along the canal that offers really great service, food, and views. Usually, they have the outside tables reserved so make sure you have your hotel call ahead of time. We called day of and they had a table for us that night at 8 pm. They don't open until 7:30 to be sure to note that when you make reservations. We were greeted with a glass of sparkling wine as a welcome and then started diving into the menu. Since we don't live in an area with a ton of seafood we never tried razor clams before and decided to order them grilled with salt. They were delicious!!!! Only critique is some of the clams were not cleaned 100% leaving a few gritty. For the entrees, they do make you order two portions of dishes which didn't quite make sense to me. My husband and I got the spider crab pasta and it was incredible. I tried to eat slower so I could savor it and almost wanted to lick the plate. Definitely a must eat! read more
3 years ago
From start to finish - we had a wonderful lunch at Al Gatto Nero in Burano. We stopped by a few minutes before they opened for the day, and were able to speak to the Manager as he was sitting outside on the patio. He was able to get us a lunch reservation at 1:45 PM. He allowed me to use the restroom before we went on to do some sight-seeing. The bathrooms were well-equipped ;) Returning at 1:45 PM, we were promptly seated inside and reviewed the menu. They had so many great choices, but we just had to have the house special, their Seafood Risotto. The table bread was amazing, and we were both given a glass of sparkling wine - nice surprise! The risotto arrived promptly and we both chowed it down - SO GOOD! We are so glad that we visited and were able to be seated on the same day. The service was excellent the entire time. I finished with a quick espresso, and we were on our way. If you're in Burano, I certainly recommend a visit to Al Gatto Nero! read more
This spot came highly recommended by a few different people but we hadn't thought to make a reservation ahead of time, so we were worried we wouldn't get in. They were full when we arrived but told us to come back an hour later, which was just fine by us. Service was extremely professional and it felt wonderfully cozy and cheerful inside. We started with the calamari and I know it's just calamari and you can get that almost anywhere, but this was so much better than any other calamari I've ever had. Lightly breaded, perfectly fried and salted. I loved it! We also split the pappardelle scampi and YUM. Now I also highly recommend this place! read more
7 years ago
4 years ago
8 years ago
Amazing. You must try. Excellent service. We were seated on Italian Independence Day with no reservation, after a very short wait. There was confusion over the order, and the wrong dish came out and they insisted on server if the proper dish. The Spaghetti alla Scogliera is the best mixed seafood pasta dish I've ever had. Heaven. read more
5 years ago
What can I really say to describe perfection....this was/is hands down the best risotto on this planet and possibly in the solar system . We saw Fred Sirex eat here and rave about the risotto and with the wife being a fan I planned a day trip to Burano from Venice. I had zero intention on having risotto (because it's never "wowed" me but they have a two person minimum on the risotto ( due to the preparation process). The wife was going to order something else, but I insisted because I wanted her to have this "perfect" dish. Boy, am I glad I did. It was so flavorful and creamy while still light and balanced. I'm converted and can't wait to replicate this dish at home. Oh...not to be outdone, our appetizer of muscles, clams and scallops was redonk as well. The wife isn't really a shellfish fan but was literally spooning the juice between muscle bites. Service was impeccable and the chef is a cool old guy too. They have received a Michelin star for 2021 and I'm giving them my star too. Well worth a special trip if you're in Venice. read more
8 years ago
This is The Best place on the island! Hands down. Very nice, personable owner. Professional amazingly courteous staff. FOOD IS SIMPLY OUT OF THIS WORLD! Apparently, the owner either fishes himself or buys the freshest catch of the day he can get. Any dish is a masterpiece! read more
8 years ago
Such a cute and wonderful place in pretty island of Burano. The food and service were amazing but the best part is the ambiance. I seriously want to go back just to visit this place. From the plates glasses to interior decor, this place is so so beautiful. Food is pricey but what the heck, you are in Italy. read more
Al Gatto Nero was the perfect meal to kick off our island hopping day around Venice. We bought a one day Vaporetto pass and it was well worth it. Burano is a bit of a distance off of the main island of Venice but is not to be missed. Many hear of the glass making claim to fame of Murano. I go to Burano for the beauty of the island. All of the houses are so colorful and the strolls you will be taking around the canals and neighborhood are so relaxing. It will take your breath away as the whole place looks surreal as if you were in a painting or photograph. Hands down, it is my favorite experience in Venice. Al Gatto Nero is a short walk from the boat dock. If you are lucky, you can get a table without a reservation. I highly recommend reservations as every table around us had one. We went during off season and early in the day. They gave us a table outside and told us if we could eat in an hour and a half before the next reservation, the table was ours. Upon being seated, I was immediately impressed. Their plates and glassware are so unique and beautiful. The glasses had indents in them to give you a good grip. They were also a pretty shade of amber. The plates were hand painted with a special design of the colorful houses of Burano. I wish I could take a set home. We started with the pappardelle with scampi and smoked ricotta for two. It was awesome. The noodles were definitely made in house and the pasta was so flavorful. It wasn't rich but it was perfectly balanced with bites of cheese, plenty of scampi meat, tomatoes, and a whole scampi on top! After the pasta, we shared the mixed fish grill. It came with fish, scampi, and squid. It was perfect and so simple, beautifully garnished, and adorned with a lemon wedge which we squeezed on to the seafood to bring out even more flavor. This was a great meal and just reinforces how good the food and seafood is in Italy. There are other restaurants which are on the main strip but Al Gatto Nero is worth detouring for as it is off the beaten path. Such a cute little spot! read more
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