Friend recommended. Pasta dish was much spicier than expected and my appetiser was underwhelming…read more But ingredients were fresh and lovely outdoor seating. Service was inattentive & not communicative. Menu included 2 page manifesto against tourists. Menu is designed for sharing...probably better with a group?

Enoteca Al Volto, a historic wine bar near the Rialto Bridge, offers a classic Venetian experience…read more Stepping inside, you're greeted by a rustic charm, with a ceiling adorned with countless wine labels, reflecting its deep-rooted passion for wine growing. The atmosphere was authentic, humble, and welcoming, making it one of our favorite among local spots. Less crowded and we had a decent start. The knowledgeable staff are happy to guide is through the extensive list of wines and we traditional Venetian casual snack cicchetti (small plates), which are perfect to pair with my wine. Beside cicchetti, the menu features delicious seafood dishes & spaghetti dishes. Overall the staff was friendly, delicious and reasonably priced food, and great wine. Whether you're looking for a quick glass of wine and some cicchetti at the bar or a more relaxed sit-down, Enoteca Al Volto is a place to try.

Date of visit: May 28, 2025…read more This was a stop on a Venice food tour and was a fascinating place! With a long storied history and some fantastic food, we enjoyed this literal "hole in the wall" and probably would have come back here had we had more time in Venice. We tried the deep fried sandwiches and the mac and cheese balls; funny that these are both things that are plentiful back home in Milwaukee--never would have expected to see them in Venice of all places. Word to the wise: The outdoor tables are nice, but the birds--especially seagulls--are not afraid of people and will throw up gang signs as they try to take your food!

I came here for a quick bite and beer because of all the hype and reviews I read. Sadly it's not…read morememorable. Confusion on what to do when you pull up. Do you wait to be seated or do you seat yourself? After a good 10 minutes of standing, I just sat myself. The lady at the bar told me to go and order up front, I got a beer and a couple of fried bites. I'm not too keen of fried seafood in case and food in a case with cooling system. But when in Rome, or Italy, I went for 3 fried bites. Bad decision. All of them were warm with oil just spewing out. All you could taste was oil. I took 3 bites and left it. Beer was good.

WOW, lucky for us the restaurant we wanted to go to was closed for our duration of our travels so…read morewe sat here for some lunch grub and how beautiful that they have some water ways right behind you. Decor is super cute and def gives off that Venice vibes! Not to mention this was actually a very highly rated restaurant according to google with a lux dinning experience. I ordered the octopus dish and my cousin ordered some seared fish dish. We ordered an appetizer to share as well before out entrée dishes arrived. We both finished our dish and appetizer. The seafood we both had was super fresh and actually quite filling. I was worried I was still going to be hungry after eating. The service is A1! he speaks fluent English and was very helpful answering our questions before we ordered. They def have some top notch quality food and service to accompany you!

We had a marvelous dinner here our last night in Venice! My husband and I stopped and were lucky to…read moreget in without a reservation. The restaurant quickly filled completely after a short time. We had the thinly sliced beef with apricots for an aperatif and the beef was so tender you could cut it with a fork. They had an extensive wine list and we had a bottle of Teroldego which we had sampled at the Rioja winery in Romero and it was perfect. My husband had the lamb - tender and perfectly done. I had the potato and zucchini filled pasta which was delicious and the plate presentations for everything were beautiful. We had their tiramisu for dessert which was also delicious. It was an outstanding and memorable meal for our last night in Venice.

Date of visit: May 28, 2025…read more The rule for tourist towns such as Venice: Avoid any place that has pictures on the menu outside, folks waving you in, or giant signs outside. Al Garzoti doesn't have any of these things, with their name only appearing inside on the bar. Service is nothing to write home about; our waiter who looked like a young Nick Jonas, minus the charm, barely interacted with us, but the food he brought us was wonderful! If you've already had some pizza while in Italy, then go with a calzone instead. They are large and a great value, too. Note the ingredients first, though; Italians do not like substitutions. I tried a pezzo di pizze with ham and that too, was great!

I visited Venice in early May of 2025. I was craving pizza and found this spot. It's quaint and…read morelovely inside. They have a posting that says if you want fast food, this is not the place. I definitely agreed. It takes time to make your meals.. The food was phenomenal. I got a pizza that had pears. I cannot remember the exact name of the pizza, but it was Delicious. My son got one with tomatoes and mozzarella. He did not share one piece of his deliciousness because it was that good! . A must go when ever in Venice.

Our first night in Venice and we tried osteria 21 maybe it's the walk though the streets of Venice…read moreover the bridges and down Alleyways that make this spot cool. The food was excellent and so was the service

Please save your time and money, terrible food and service…read more I was recommended the creamy cod with polenta it was terrible, we returned it and were still charged for it. Waitress had a terrible attitude.

My hotel concierge had recommended to me only two nearby places for dinner, both of which I'd tried…read moreon preceding evenings. With more dinners in the offing I wanted to find equally promising places but feared I'd settle for one of the ubiquitous Venice spots with mediocre food, catering entirely to tourists. La Lanterna looked promising, with what appeared to be locals spilling out onto a handful of tables out front but when I made the decision to dine there I was seated in the plaza, in a large array of tables that I'd not even taken to be part of the same restaurant. I thought of moving on before quickly checking TripAdvisor and noticing the high rating. "This place might actually be good" I remarked, before ordering up some wine. A Seafood Risotto for 2 was decided upon and it proved a thing of beauty, equally lovely to eye as to consume. So a place in the middle of a plaza - not on a canal - can be all that. This meal was great. Do they seat only tourists in the plaza and locals in the restaurant doorway? I'm uncertain but it didn't matter. La Lanterna was a place that I returned to my hotel telling the concierge he should be recommending.

This restaurant is so good. I don't know where to start. The food is amazing and I didn't need to…read morewait too long. I tried the squirting pasta and the lobster pasta and it was really good. It was in good quantities. It was raining really hard that day and probably would've ruined the experience but it didn't. The people were nice and checked on us many times to see if we need anything. The overall atmosphere was nice and the rain did not ruin much of the experience. I would highly recommend this place.

The waiter seated me quickly. The menu was diverse, had LOTS of seafood, and had specials for the…read moreday. Elena, the owner, was listening when I asked for a white wine suggestion and suggested a white (Soave Pieropan) to go with the pasta with scampi and zucchini courgettes. A suave, it was a perfect pair! The homemade tagliolini was prepared JUST right, with just a small delicious edge of al dente. Her homemade tiramisu (light, airy, creamy and the 6th best out of 2500 Venice restaurants) with a small glass of moscato was the perfect ending. EXCELLENT RESTAURANT. Run here, it will be worth it.

The food was fantastic! I had the crab pasta and my husband had the scampi along with the tuna…read morecarpaccio. We also had the bubbly rose which paired very well with our dishes. The service was a highlight as well. The owner herself was working the tables last night. We felt a sense of warmth and personalized service - what a nice feeling. She treated each table with lemon cello at the end of the evening - this is great touch!!!

We thought it was empty. Everyone was in court yard. Nice staff…read more Don't pass this place up. You'll love it.

Oh my goodness, looks can be deceiving. When you first look inside from outside, it looks like…read moreempty, but is only because everyone is eating in the garden. The food is some of the best we have had all over Italy. On our first visit my sister orders the pasta and bean soup because she was not feeling well. I ordered the spaghetti all' amatriciana and we shared the fresh sea bream grilled whole fish with grilled vegetables. It was divine! The service from Nacio and his team was wonderful. At the end of our meal he brought us a small shot of limoncello that was a tart and delicious way to end the meal. We loved it so much we came back for dinner the next night where my sister had the lasagna al forno and I had the spaghetti aglio e oglio with chili peppers. For our second course we had the grilled pork chop with roasted veggies and the Yahay pizza. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. This time we ended with the flaming creme brûlée that was creamy deliciousness! Nacio then brought us a digestif that tasted like anise liquor which we loved! We highly recommend trying this place! You will not be disappointed!