This place opens at 6:30 and they don't open early so get your shopping done before hand. It gets occupied very fast. The house wine is great and at 5 euros you can't go wrong. American music playing lightly in the background. We both had a pasta plate and were not disappointed. Both had very good but different flavor. Great environment and really good food gives this place a 5 star! read more

Bacarretto - Connolo - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Small Sicilian restaurant in Venice. Recommend making a reservation. Tried the branzino filet, pasta al forno and the grotto misto. All three had wonderful flavor. Service was great and it is a bit away from the touristy areas, which can be a plus. Would definitely go back again whenever I am in Venice. read more

By far, the best restaurant we went to in Venice. Came here twice on our visit after trouncing around to all the top-rated places on Yelp and Google reviews. This one is unstoppable! Could eat their fried mista platter every day of the week - their fried eggplant, sardine ball, and rice balls in particular. Love the Sicilian spritz, this citrusy blend. The pastas are delicious but that platter and drink were the best foods on our trip. Such an intimate, cozy spot that felt local. 5 stars!!!! read more

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Best food we tried in Venice! First time my husband and I came to try authentic Sicilian food it was memorable and we had to come visit again this time bringing our two children with us. Everything we ordered was amazing Marco is amazing and he provides great service and the ambiance is warm and inviting like we are family it's absolutely wonderful restaurant i recommend visiting ! read more

I noticed some of the negative reviews but I have to say, this place was amazing. We arrived at 7:00 p.m. which is a little early to eat in Italy, but we were hungry. We were the first ones in the restaurant and the owner, Marco greeted us with a smile. I immediately noticed the colored drawings on the ceiling and Marco explained to us that he posts the drawings for everyone to see. I noticed that they were the work of children and I thought it was a sweet gesture. He offered us the chance to color a page and we laughed and said no thank you. That was sweet of him. The Fritto Misto Siciliano was the perfect starter. There were three of us and we had no problem finishing it. They items were crunchy about not greasy. The Parmigiana D Melanzane was another great starter. My husband ordered the daily special of the day which was Sea-bass with asparagus. It was seasoned well with caramelized onions and pistachio nuts. The Polpette de la Nona was seasoned well and very moist. The potatoes that came with it was a nice side. Pure deliciousness. The Pasta Al Forno was delicious too. We shared the cannolis and an orange tiramisu. Can I just say wow. Every dish was delicious and the dessert was something. I don't think I'll be. I'll be able to get anywhere else back home. This place did not disappoint. The service we had was excellent, and we couldn't have picked a better place for our last night in Venice. As the night went on the place got very crowded and I can surely understand why. Don't let this place pass you by. You will not be disappointed. read more

Bacarretto - Inside - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Friendly family owned establishment, great service, the food was delicious, and people watching on the passing sidewalk is fun. read more

Bacarretto - A swordfish special and their spritz siciliano speciality drink. - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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My daughter and I ate dinner here tonight. We got the Pasta Alla Norma and the Meatballs. Both were delicious! We shared our food and definitely eat the pasta before the meatballs. The meatballs have a stronger sauce on them so you need a palate cleanser before eating the Pasta Alla Norma after the meatballs. For dessert we got cannolis and they were wonderful as well! I've been disappointed at the cannolis in Italy so far and was searching for some really delicious ones. I FOUND THEM HERE!:) read more

Bacarretto - Pasta Alla Norma - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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A week of Venetian meals and this was the best of them all! It is a little off the beaten path and worth the time spent to get there. We made reservations for 7 pm and walked into an almost empty restaurant. By 8 pm all tables were full. Make reservations if you plan to come later than 7:30 as the restaurant only seats about 30 people. The very kind owner reviewed the menu with us, pointing out that they are a family restaurant without any restaurant experience and their meals are traditional Venetian, family recipes. We both had house wine (red and white) and an appetizer to start. My husband went with the tuna steak finished with honey and sesame seeds. Wow! The best tuna either of us have ever had. I went with their traditional pasta that did not disappoint. We finished with limoncello and left with happy hearts. Do not be put off by the small menu or the laid back service. It was perfect! After we finished we were never rushed to pay, even though the restaurant was full on a Friday night. Very reasonable price (75 Er) for two. A very memorable and favorite of Venice. read more

Located on a quiet Calle in beautiful Venice, Bacarretto Bistrot offers warm service and delicious food, in an inviting space. Our group of eight ordered a variety of appetizers, pastas, desserts and drinks. The standout for me, was the homemade Tiramisu, cannoli, and an amaretto spritz - which the owner, Marco, made for me personally. The Mr's favorite was the carbonara with smoked tuna. In addition to great food, we were treated to excellent conversation with Marco. As a retired teacher, I appreciated his love of the children he tutors, and the beautiful children's art that decorated the restaurant. Bacarretto Bistrot was one of my favorite dining experiences in Venice. read more

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Bacarretto in Venice, owners from Sicily was amazing! The service was friendly and the place had a cozy feel with kids drawings, and music vibes choice was perfect . I ordered the daily pasta and it was super fresh and full of flavor. I would definitely come back again!!! read more

Bacarretto - Coffee, and dessert. - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Yelp highly rated this restaurant in Venice but we were disappointed in both the food & service. The owner is very friendly.

The restaurant is off the beaten path, which was a plus for us. It was actually right next to our AirBnb! The owner made space for us even though we didn't have a reservation and served us very quickly. The food itself was tasty and fresh. The pasta was cooked to a nice Al dente. The sauces were fresh, light, and simple. The shrimp were over cooked which is something I'd usually take a star off for (plus that might be how the dish is traditionally made?), but the host/owner was so warm and accommodating that I had to give them a 5/5. The food was overall great though, don't get me wrong. read more

Bacarretto - Creamed Shrimp - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Marco is a culinary genius! Bacarretto is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Italy, and the fact that it's Silician food in Venice is special. He started this place in 2015. It's a beautiful story--ask him about it and why there are drawings posted on the ceiling. I came in by myself, a little shy about my lack of Italian, but Marco speaks excellent English. I can't believe I ate so much food here. In addition to a few glasses of wine, Marco brought me a platter of mozzarella and proscuitto atop lettuce and drizzled with a mouthwatering dressing. Great appetizer that preceded my main course of linguine and shrimp with an almond and wildfennel pesto. One of the best dishes I've ever eaten in my LIFE. The food at Bacarretto brings people together--local families as well as visitors passing through. It's a small rotating menu, but everything is fresh and delicious. Marco is also active on Instagram so check out what's cooking. Definitely not a substitute for stopping by and receiving royal Silician treatment, though. I'd give this 6 out of 5 stars if I could! read more

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My wife and I were traveling to Venice in April 2024. We found Bacaretto on Yelp with a 4.9 stars rating and decided we have to try it. My wife messaged Marco the owner through What'sApp for a 6:30 pm reservation and he confirmed in a few minutes. We were seated right away upon getting to the restaurant at 6:30. We ordered the Sicilian fried platter, pasta al forno and smoked tuna with Burrata cheese. Everything was really good. The pasta was cooked al dente and the bolognese was flavorful. For dessert we had the cannoli with pistachios. The pistachios were not in the menu but Marco just added it in because we asked for it. The cannoli was really good with a lot of ricotta cheese. Marco took the time to talk to his customers. He even remembered my name from the reservation. I definitely recommend this restaurant when you're in Venice. Thank you Marco! read more

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BEST DINNER YET!! When you hear people talk about eating in Italy, this is what they are talking about!! Italy is not just spaghetti & pizza. It is so much more. If you are ever in Venice, go see Marco. The food was unbelievable. From the starter to the dessert, there wasn't a bad bite. If I could could give this 10 stars I would!!! Service is slower than we expected in USA. I suggest you relax and enjoy the delicious meal. read more

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I miss Italian-American food, and getting Sicilian food in Venice was a welcome respite. My wife and I are also vegetarian and the options were amazing, especially after the owner gave us options that weren't exactly on the menu. Get the chickpea sticks - they are more like fries and were amazing. The staff were super stressed but extremely nice. read more

Tried this spot and it was one of the highlights of Venice. The service was top notch and our pasta was delicious. Loved the children's drawings hung as art around the dining room. read more

Bacarretto - The owner made us feel like family. - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Great atmosphere and would definitely come back. Restaurant is cozy, the staff were awesome, and the bathroom was super clean! 100% best authentic dishes. read more

I'm so mad I didn't take any photos of the dishes. Hands down the best place we ate at in Venice and worth the walk. The staff was incredibly kind and the food blew us away. My husband and I got their take on carbonara and the pasta alla Norma for our entrees (both to die for) and the cassatina Siciliana (highly recommend trying) and cannoli for dessert. A MUST if you're visiting Venice. read more

Phenomenonal restaurant, owned by a man from Sicily, whose sister is the chef. Absolutely amazing! Small place, personalized service by the owner who treats you like family. A highlight of our time in Venice! read more

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We walked five miles round trip to eat here and it was worth every step. We've been in Italy for a bit and have been slightly disappointed by the food we'd eaten. But then we found this place. Easily the best meal we've had while visiting and probably a top 5 meal in my lifetime. The owner and his family are incredibly fun to talk to and so proud of their food. And rightly so. The cannoli was fresh and made to order with candied citrus and dark chocolate. The roast beef was served cold (it's supposed to be) with tomatoes and the freshest burrata I've ever had. The pasta Al Norma had this incredible basil sauce drizzled on it. I just can't say enough good stuff about it. Thank you for sharing your food with us. read more

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One night, while exploring Venice in search of dinner, my wife and I noticed a crowd gathered in front of a restaurant. This interested us, so we went inside and asked if a table was available. Alas, one was not, nor would one be that night. We then decided to make a reservation for the following night. This proved to be a wise choice. Everything about Bacaretto is superb-the food, the service and the ambiance. After dinner, we enjoyed a conversation with Marco. It is obvious, in talking with him, that he brings joy to his work, and that he wants to share this joy with his guests. In this, he succeeds admirably. Of course, we made another reservation. Of course, the second dinner was every bit the equal of the first. If we have the good fortune to ever return to Venice, we will return to Bacarretto il Siciliano-probably several times. Of course, we will make a reservation first. Mille grazie a te, Marco e a tutto il tuo staff. You helped to make our trip to Venice truly memorable. read more

Bacarretto - Excellent! - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

I was disappointed after seeing the rave reviews. I had the special of the day - fries fish balls made of cod. Well fried but dry. I also tried the eggplant caponata which was good but nothing special. Service was polite but I noticed the server explaining more about the restaurant being Sicilian to other customers, making me wonder why she shared much less info with me. read more

This was one of the best dinners we've had during our Italy trip. The food was so yummy, fresh, and homemade. You literally cannot go wrong with choosing a dish. Also, make sure to end your meal with one of their cannolis because they're perfectly crispy and creamy. The biggest thing that stands out about this place is the service. The owner is hilarious and made our dinner such a fun experience! Important note: the place is air conditioned and not a touristy spot which is definitely nice during the summer haha. I would highly recommend going here if you're looking for a fun dinner with comforting meals and a good environment. read more

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We stopped in for an afternoon snack while waiting to check in to our hotel. The meatballs and fried appetizer medley were delicious. The server recommended a great beer from Sicily and it was just that. The 1/2 pistachio-choc chip cannoli was the star of the show and we almost went back just to have it again but we were tight on time. We would get just pistachio next time as it was that good. Great service and a cool little spot away from all of the busy tourist areas. Would definitely go back! read more

Bacarretto - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Found this on Yelp (thanks Yelp!) and made a reservation thru Fork. This small bistro does not have a website and unfortunately my reservation was somehow canceled after we'd left for our trip and I had no idea. Marco was gracious enough to accept us in anyway and I'm so glad he did! Many were turned away after that so make sure you have a (legit) reservation! The place is tiny and popular! Hubby had the sea bass special and I had the pasta al forno...both dishes so simple yet so tasty and fresh and the cannoli! OMG the cannoli...be sure to leave room for that! It has been noted in reviews how personable the owner Marco is and it's true. He is a busy man running this tiny place but will take the time to talk and joke with you. Schoolteacher by day, restauranteur by night! His "kids" drawings adorn the ceiling and while we were there at Halloween he was super sweet and attentive to the trick or treaters that came in. Very much recommend this place! read more

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Didn't have a reservation but was able to get a seat after about 10-15minutes of waiting. The food was delicious and the staff was so kind. Definitely the best food we had while in Venice read more

Bacarretto - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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The short of this review is this place is amazing. A must try if you're even remotely close to the area. The food is amazing, the people and owners/workers are wonderful people with love and passion for what they do. From the moment we made the reservation and talked to the nice lady, until we left the restaurant a little after 11:00pm we felt like friends and family to Marco and his family. From the journey of his family to the start of the restaurant, the meaning behind the ambiance inside, to the cleanliness of the restrooms, and restaurant over all, to the freshness of our fish, and the delicious wine, it was all top notch and very reasonable for the price. We've been on vacation for 2 and a half weeks from Athens and several other islands in Greece, Montenegro, Crete, Split, and Italy, this was a meal to remember. Our whole group agreed that it was probably our favorite meal we could remember, and for sure our favorite meal of the trip. We asked Marco questions about the restaurant and the food and how it began, and as he told the story we got a glimpse in to the food and it wet our appetite but once we tasted his food and the love and heart that went in to these family recipes we felt like friends through his food but by the end of the meal we felt like family. So much love in this restaurant and delicious food. If I'm ever in Venice Italy again, I will come back to see my friend and his restaurant. Ciao! read more

Bacarretto - Good people, happy memories, and delicious food - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

For as touristy as Venice is- my husband and I agreed that we ate some of the best food in this city during our trip to Italy. Bacarretto provided a great dining experience- the restaurant is small, cozy, friendly but most importantly great quality food at terrific prices for Venice... just make sure to make a reservation! It's hard not to want to try everything you set your eyes on in Italy.. there's so much variety in the foods of this country and Bacarretto showcases the depth by offering a wide variety of dishes which made this such a fun experience! For starters we ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana and Stuffed Sardines. The Eggplant Parmigiana consisted of fried eggplants, cheese, tomato sauce, fresh basil cream. The slices of tender eggplant coated in homemade breadcrumbs, and then layered with melted cheeses & rich marinara and basil cream was sooo amazing! The stuffed and breaded sardines, with orange and lemon peel, almonds and basil was a must order! Sardines are amazing on their own but stuffed sardines were something I never would have thought of, but they pulled it off! The sardines were huge and stuffed to the gills (pun intended). For main dishes we ordered the Involtini Di Carne Alla Palermitana which translates to beef meat rolls stuffed with flavored breadcrumbs, raisins, and pine nuts. This dish was soooo good!!! I loved the use of the raisins and pine nuts inside the meat. The roasted potatoes on the side are also worth talking about. They were buttery, herby and roasted to perfection. You didn't think we would forget to order a dessert did you?! You're in Italy on vacation- it's required that you order a dessert with every meal!! Their cannolis are phenomenal!! Best cannoli I've ever had the pleasure of eating. This huge crispy waffle stuffed with sweet Ricotta cheese and pieces of pistachio topped was so fun to split with my husband. They are made fresh to order so save some room for this treat! We left Bacarretto with big smiles on our face. Thanks to the staff for being so friendly and providing us a memorable meal! read more

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A Great time, went here on our last night in Venice, and the ambiance and food were a perfect send off read more

Bacarretto - Pasta Al forno! Delicious! - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Slightly off the beaten path, and quite a find. Owner and food were great, and his personality and passion shone through everything. Terrific meals for all of us, Sicilian fare, a little jewel. read more

Bacarretto - Eggplant parmigiana, and beef baked pasta with peas. - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

This small somewhat hard to find bistrot in the Santa Croce is a great find. The owner is a Silician from Palermo. No tourist places nearby. The have 4 tables outside in a covered area and 9 tables inside. They have a limited menu of both food and drinks. The roof is decorated with children's artwork. I started with their Fritto Misto (breaded aubergines/eggplant slices, rice balls with beef & peas, rice balls with ham & mozzarella, chickpea flour sticks, mini calzone with ham & mozzarella, mini calzone with anchovies & mozzarella) for 16 Euro and a glass of 2018 Etna Rosso red wine (6 Euro). My 2nd course was Filleto Di Orata Alla Griglia Con Pesto di Mandorle E Zucchini (grilled sea bream with almonds and zucchini pesto) for 14 Euro. I paired it with a glass of 2021 Insolia white wine (5 Euro). A wonderful mild fish with a tasty & crunchy pesto. For dessert, I had 2 mini pistachio cannoli's with Coffe Corretto (expresso with Sambuca). The Coffe had quite a kick. They have no printed menus, but their menu thru a QR code was quick and my mobile security app said their WIFI was secure. The owner came to my table. He has been here 7 years. They charge a 2 Euro cover charge and 2,50 Euro for still/sparkling water. read more

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The food was excellent and a nice change from rest of northern Italy's food as its Sicilian. The service was immaculate and had the friendliest staff. All of us enjoyed the food and they have colourings hanging from the ceiling which was cool to recognize characters from shows that people coloured. read more

Bacarretto - PASTA CON GAMBERI, CREMA DI ZUCCHINE E PINOLI - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Worth the walk from the grand canal. Pasta is the perfect al dente. Simple pasta yet delicious. The eggplant was cooked into the sauce perfectly. Perfect lunch after a long travel from the aiport. read more

Wonderful food and service the menu is limited but everything is homemade with a family recipe. Small location but very special. read more

Bacarretto - Roasted beef and seafood pasta amazing - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Phenomenal service, phenomenal taste. Dining here is an incredible experience. The meatballs were also very good, and the pasta with the eggplant is amazing. Basil sauce on the eggplant pasta is absolutely amazing and worth the visit. read more

Bacarretto - Pasta with peas and meat - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

Amazing restaurant! Owner is on site and involved. Great pairing of wine recommendations with the meal. Central location, nice intimate setting, staff is responsive and accommodating. I can't wait to go back!! read more

Excellent service, ambience, and food. Their pasta was perfectly cooked and had the perfect balance of spice. I would recommend them to anyone passing for great food and service. read more

Bacarretto - Shrimp Linguini - Sicilian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Hands down this was the best food I had in the two weeks we traveled to Italy! We spent time in Rome, Florence and Venice. The dishes were authentic and amazing. I had caponata and a shrimp and pasta dish... The staff was so warm and accommodating. Outstanding! It was so delicious I decided to take a chance on ordering dessert as I had a cannoli at some other place on anther day and it was an embarrassment. The cannoli was the best cannoli I have ever had! Please, if you are in Venice, don't miss this wonderful place! read more

Fantastic food and incredible owner Marco we thank you and your staff for an incredible meal and sharing of stories. Zucchini pasta pasta plus a smoked veggie fruit tuna was buenismo my friend read more