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All'Arco

4.4 (90 reviews)
InexpensiveVenetian, Tapas Bars

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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Cicchetti!
Kris P.

Do not get me wrong--the food is 5 stars but you need to know what to expect. If you're Stanley Tucci, you likely won't wait like us. Also, because I'm American, maybe I'm not used to how they "do it in Italy" but you're going to stand in line! Our friends who live close insisted we tried. So I regret it? No! Experiences are something that last forever. With that, we waited maybe 15 mins to order. Not terrible but also, I couldn't imagine it in the dead of summer. There's maybe 2-3 tables for 2 outside and a few tables to stand up inside. Otherwise, if you get more than one cicchetti (we got 9), you need to find a window ledge, sit on the ground, or hold your plate and drink and try to eat. There! That's where a star disappeared to. The food was fantastic though! Cicchetti, not a single one was bad! The staff was pleasant AND!!! They have a WC. If you're in Venice, you have to give it a try!

Andy C.

Checking the box. A small corner bar serving up cicchetti that was recommended by a few friends. A bit of a line but we were able to snag a table and a few chairs. Inside is small but there a few counters along the window where you can park. Otherwise, there are window sills outside that can hold your drinks but not your plates. Makes for good pictures if you catch the sun right but the window is small. The cicchetti are fine. Seafood and meats combined with some garnishes and sauces to make bites. Think crudités or tapas. My only complaint is that the bread was toasted. Not sure which one is traditional but I preferred other renditions using softer bread as it's easier to eat and doesn't result in the entire bite crumbling away but I also recognize the toasting allows the bread to keep its structural integrity for saucier compositions. You can do better but it's a decent example near Ponte Di Rialto.

Baccalà cicchetti and white wine
Heather A.

All' Arco was the first place I had ever tried cicchetti and I truly fell in love. The staff is always happy to suggest a wine pairing and they have never failed me. Years later it is still one of my favorite cafes to stop in when I am in town for work. It's the perfect place to relax with a bite and a glass of wine and enjoy a little people watching.

Amy P.

Okay, so I was so excited to try cicchetti. I tried to go on Saturday but the line was so long. I decided to go back on Sunday and go early. That plan worked out great, and there was no line here at 11:30 am. There were a lot of options and the staff were so helpful and friendly. I ordered 7 different types, including some classics like the salted cod, sardines in saor, as well as the salmon, cod, salami, and a small beef sandwich. The sardines and saor were pretty tasty which was a nice surprise, but some were not as flavorful as I expected. My favorite was the beef sandwich which had asparagus on it. The Aperol spritz was good, and I was definitely full after trying these.

Taylor Z.

Pretty fun place to try a bunch of different snacks. The line moves quick but there aren't a ton of seats. Might have to wait a lil bit for something to open.

Megan C.

I, like so many of us, watched King Tucci stop by All'Arco on Searching for Italy and was SO excited to find out it it was a stone's throw away from my Airbnb. I am also happy to share that during my visit in November, I was able to stop by, be served very quickly by the MOST friendly staff, and sit outside to enjoy my cicchetti in relative peace. Everything is truly delightful. I just pointed at the three things I wanted and didn't get any wine because it was 11am, something I regret now. Next time. This is a can't miss in Venice. The Venetian way of eating meshes very well with my lifestyle: drinking lil drinkies and eating lil snackies all day long. All'arco is a great spot to do it, though you can find similar haunts with less tourist traffic in other spots around the island. Don't skip the stuff that will make your breath the stinkiest (fish and garlic spreads) and maybe just get one of everything, like the girl in front of me did. Respect.

Cicchetti and aperol spritz
Alison K.

One of the best bites of my trip was here. The baccala mantecato is a must! Loved it so much I want to recreate it at home. So creamy, savory and not overly salty. The other cicchetti we tried included lardo, sardines in saor, anchovies and bleu cheese, and another fish. The toasts were heaping with toppings. The bleu cheese anchovy was definitely a strong flavor combo which would have been better with wine. Lardo and sardines were very tasty. We also had aperol spritzes. There was a line, but it moved relatively quickly around noon. No seating available, but we ate inside standing at the shelves along the wall.

Chiccheti
Elaine D.

Exploring the streets of Vebice, we came upon Bal All' Arco. I had read about it and couldn't help but stop for Chicchetti --- small slices of toasted Italian bread with a multitude of glorious toppings. There is no seating but for a few tables outside. The line out the door did not deter. I selected three. We ate standing up in the true Italian fashion of street food. 66

Baby octopus and Prosecco
Jennifer J.

Delicious local cicchetti spot. I will definitely return here on my next trip to Venice. Baby octopus, baccala, and wine with standing room only is not to be missed.

Amy J.

Order at the counter & enjoy your ciccetti in the window or on the street outside. This tiny space has a lot to offer! The service was impressive & staff very polite. We tried 3 different choices and are glad we came to the best for a a bite.

Cicchetti
Melanie J.

Amazing cicchetti! Very small and quaint establishment but great selection of cicchetti and atmosphere. I will definitely be back

Interior!
isabella s.

Delicious and authentic must try while you're in Venice! Very nice and gets very busy!! Just try whatever you think looks good!! My one recommendation is the stick of fried shrimp! be warned there's limited seating but standing in an alley or the corner of the shop is part of the fun!

Cicchetti
Nicolas L.

All'Arco is a very popular spot for Cicchetti which are basically Venetian tapas. The bar is near the Rialto Bridge so when my wife and I arrived around lunch, the line was out the door. We waited about 30 minutes to order and we ordered a bunch. The cicchetti all sat on nicely toasted crostini. Some had briny anchovies with creamy cheese, some had creamy shredded cod, some had melt in your mouth tuna, and another had tender shrimp with juicy tomato. Overall, the food was delicious and a great opportunity to try various Venetian flavors.

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All of the cichetti were amazing, the best we had in Venice, and it was so fun to watch them make them.

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