A Venetian resident recommended this incredible and charming cafe, close to Basilica de San Marco but not touristy. Amazing calzone and pizza, and get the patate frites (chip like French fries)! Diego, our server, was attentive and did something epic for us when he found out where we were visiting from. A memorable experience in a new favorite city! Grazie Diego and Al Vecio Canton read more

Al Vecio Canton - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

This spot wasn't my cup of tea but the seafood was really fresh. My dish had a love tomato, bread, and cheese. I was hoping for some flavor but was left disappointed. The portions are huge so I highly recommend sharing! read more

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Wow! Al Vecio Canton serves simply prepared but delicious food. Local ambience. Located away from the more touristy parts of Venice. We found Al Vecio Canton on Yelp. Al Vecio Canton opens at 6:30 pm for dinner when visited in late November. The seafood pasta was sublimely delicious with a light tomato based sauce and perfectly cooked thin spaghetti. The seafood was also delicious but the pasta and the tomato sauce was the star of the show. We also enjoyed their Cuttlefish with Polenta. The Polenta was a foam Polenta that was novel (to me) and tasted great. We shared a Wild Mushroom Pizza. Perfect thin crust. 5 out of far stars Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

Most delicious bolognese I've ever had. Authentic and delicious, 10/10 would go back if I'm in Venice again.

Very good and reasonably priced Italian pizza restaurant. Great for families. The first pizza on the menu was great. Ambiance was nice as well. Felt authentic. And a review From our 10 year old son. This was the best pizza I have ever tasted. This was my first pizza from Italy, and it was as good as it can be. I loved how the pepperoni was stretched around in my mouth, all of the flavor piling in. The soft crust was also phenomenal. The waiter was also very kind and even helped us pick a gelato place for after. Over all, this was an incredible dinniner and you should definitely come here. read more

Pretty great restaurant in Venice. It was recommended by our hotel and the food was delicious. Probably one of the best meals we had in Italy. The price wasn't too bad either. I guess since it's not located in the overly touristy area? I had the lasagna and it was delicious. One of the best lasagna I've had in my lifetime. Loved the cheesiness of it! My friends got their pasta w meat sauce and pasta w clams. Both my friends liked their dishes and I thought it was good as well. There was plenty of clams for my friends dish which is always a plus. We actually did their 3 course meal for 18 euros. So I also got their caprese salad and fries. My friends got their pork escalopes and salad. Everything was good! Remember though portions are HUGE! You can share the 3 course meal btw 2 people for sure... We also got their tiramisu for dessert and it was good! Nomnom! If I'm ever in Venice I would most definitely go back! :) read more

Al Vecio Canton - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

My hotel recommended this restaurant and it was a good choice. I love their spaghetti vongole. It comes with fresh baked bread : delicious ! It is primarily a pizza and pasta restaurant. Great wait staff. read more

Al Vecio Canton - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

We learned early on that to find great food at a reasonable price we needed to head away from the main strip by the water. We found this gem while walking down alley's and turning corners that in the US you might not turn down. They weren't scary or anything, but you just didn't know if there was anything down there! I'm the vegetarian of the group so I had a veggie pizza which was quite good. My carnivorous eating companions all enjoyed their meaty selections as well. Friendly service, warm atmosphere, we highly recommend this place to others!! read more

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This was the first restaurant I went to in Venice. I was hungry and tired when I arrived in the evening. I took a walk and passed this restaurant. They had a staff standing outside promoting the restaurant. 3 course meal for €18 which was a good deal! My dinner was: Spaghetti al pomodoro (spaghetti with tomato sauce) The spaghetti was al dente firm to the bite. The sauce was light, maybe just what I needed for that evening. Scaloppine al vino bianco (escalopes with white wine sauce) The pork escalopes was lean and tender. Insalata mista (mixed salad) The mixed salad was very refreshing. The mixture of balsamic vinegar mixed well and coat evenly with the vegetables. They were very generous with the portions. Sadly I did not manage to finish the pork escalopes. This was due to my unpleasant journey from the airport. I felt a little nauseous. The waitress asked me if there was something wrong with the pork escalopes. I said no, it was perfect. I asked to take away the leftovers. read more

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Popped in for lunch after touring the Palazzo Ducale. We shared a caprese and pizza; both were good and the service was friendly. We sat upstairs and noted that every table was taken by an obviously tourist group. This is a safe choice if you're looking for a lunch option. read more

Seriously delicious pizza at a great value, especially for Venice. We had the olive ascolane (fried olives) as an appetizer and they were great. But my pizza, the quattro stagioni was just sublime. Up there with the best of my life. The restaurant is cute, quaint and cozy and the staff are friendly and happy. Nothing I didn't love about it. read more

Great value and delicious Italian pizza is tucked into the little haven of Al Vecio Canton, away from the madness of overpriced mass produced tourist fare around St Marks Square. I was introduced to Al Vecio Canton by a dear friend and resident of Venice, following which it had become a must eat place at least once on a trip to Venice. It's a comfortable and homely restaurant with a little bar and tends to be frequented mostly by locals. Service is always welcoming with a relaxing feel to the trattoria. As well as pizza, they serve great pasta, salads and good desserts if you have any room left! read more

We got the hint from our local hotel receptionist. The restaurant is a must if you like urban locations for having a date as well as having fun & great food with some friends. The interior is by far not modern but very comfortable even if the tables are small and the room ain't wide-open. Enjoy the meal, the wine and a wonderful evening :) read more

My husband and I decided to try this place based on how amazing it smelled as we walked by. We were not disappointed! We are here two nights in a row. Fantastic mushroom pizza (and spicy salami) with very friendly service. Would definitely recommend. Just ask a hotel concierge how to find it. read more

Al Vecio Canton - The view upstairs - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

Last night in Venice. Happened upon this spot when it was closed during the day. Thought the menu would please everyone I was traveling with. Looked it up on yelp. A few reviews but positive. We thought we were arriving early but the place was already packed at 7:30 (kind of early in Italy). Luckily, they turned a table for 2 into a table for 3 for us. We started with the Diavola pizza that has spicy salami on it. The crust was thin and crisp, the salami was not super spicy but was nice on the pizza. I had the pasta carbonara-creamy, tasty and plated very nicely (see pic). Family members had pasta with prawns (scampi) and red sauce that was also a little spicy. It was flavorful and the prawns still had their heads (just in case this makes you squeamish). Also, the lasagna which was nicely done was not a solid brick like here. Father-in-law really enjoyed it. They gave us complimentary limoncello shots at the end of our meal. Service was decent considering that they were very busy. It was typically laid back and a little slow but we were easily able to grab our server's attention. The look of the place reminded me a bit of some of the hipster joints in Brooklyn. I knew we discovered a great place, when people kept coming in looking to get seated and were willing to wait an hour (Remember that in Italy, they don't rush you so it may have been longer). Also, there were lots of natives coming in to make reservations for that same night. Not a ton of tourists. So, if you're going, make a reservation! read more

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Food was amazing. I got a steak with Parmesan. I'm not a meat eater but it was perfect. My husband got the sea ads and he loved it!! Highly recommend read more