Considering what a tourist attraction this place is I wasn't expecting much from the food. Turns…read moreout I was wrong, I was quite impressed with the food and drinks. Great location in the square, I recommend sitting on the patio for people watching and enjoying the beautiful weather. I had the 4 cheese penne pasta and it was delicious - loaded with cheese and flavor - I was pleasantly surprised. My friend had the bolognese and it was also incredibly tasty. I would definitely come back!

Good food and service at a price…read more When marching through the streets of Venice, my group and I came across Santo Stefano. We had read a review on a different site which suggested stopping here, and we are glad we did! The four of us ordered four wonderful dishes. The squid ink pasta was delicious, and the best I have ever had (even compared to other Venetian restaurants). The pizza was really tasty, and the gnocchi was equally amazing. The wine here is inexpensive, and very good. We ordered the house reserve, which was a steal. After finishing the bottle, we all wanted another bottle to take back home with us. The location is a little hard to find. It is right in Campo Santo Stefano, around the corner from the Accademia Bridge, and not too far from the Rialto. I uploaded a picture of the view, which over looks Campo Santo Stefano and a beautiful Venetian church.

2 words- food poisoning. We came here for dinner on our first night in Venice because of the great…read morereviews. The staff was so kind and helpful! We sat indoors which felt so nice with the AC! The food and drinks were okay taste-wise. I would give the taste a 6.5 out of 10. Good yet not tons of flavor. The food was good for filling our tummies in the moment but not good enough to return. The worst part - food poisoning. I had the calamari and boyyyyy was I sick afterwards. It turned our experience from "okay" to "ouchhhhh". Unfortunately, we will not be returning for more. :(

The food was amazing!!!! It came out hot, cooked perfectly and so delicious. We are only in Venice…read morefor 3 days and will come back again. It is NOT a tourist trap! The service was impeccable! They were courteous, very friendly and attentive. Everything came out in a timely manner. It is located on a charming street next to the canal. I wish we had eaten here for dinner because they have lights strung back and forth across the street. The prices are excellent. I promise you will be so happy you ate here!!

Food service and atmosphere all 10/10! If you are looking for a great meal in Venice then you have…read morecome to the right place!

10 stars if I could give it. Away from tourists !!!! We were early and they were so friendly sat us…read moredown at a small table n served drinks. Chatted with us. Young bar tender was awesome. Then into the garden for dinner. Absolutely amazing and delicious. Everything was so well served and prepared. Staff here is superb! Highly recommend

TL;DR: Outstanding, dependable choice with great service…read more Skip the paralysis of trying to decide between all those restaurant choices and stop here one night. Get what's unique and native to Venice. Conveniently located a mere 5 minutes on foot, east-northeast of the San Marco Basilica and Doge's Palace. I believe the dress is smart-casual (A golf shirt or better, gents). There was no Yelp option to note this. Owner can correct me if I'm wrong. :-) -------------- Longer version: -------------- Stopped by for a quiet meal and sat outside. Was greeted, immediately seated, and provided a cover of focaccia and a flat bread of only 1-2mm thick with a tomato/basil consistency. Delightful. Waiter smiled at my attempt at Italian and helped me through the evening with both Italian and English switching. I'm a barbarian and appreciated their patience. Ordered (1) "Sardines in Saor" for my antipasti/appetizer and their take on (2) Duck cutlets for the primi/main course. ***Dessert is unpublished online, but they have Tiramisu, a cheesecake, biscotti con crema, and a (3) chocolate mousse with Limoncello crema on top (I had this). They also have a solid selection of coffees and dessert drinks. (1) If you're adventurous and like a hint of sweet and sour, definitely go for the Sardines in Saor. If you're typically not a big sardine fan, know that they aren't nearly as briney or fishy as they are in oil or salted. Because they were fried in a light flour batter and wrapped up with pine nuts & raisins within a sautéed onion (and refrigerated overnight) it was more mellow and sweet with that slight hint of sardine. Imagine a taste similar to a fried oyster with onion + fig jam. It's served chilled and it's good. Do it. (2) They adjusted the duck's ingredients to go with a creamy cheese/watermelon accompaniment instead of the menu's coffee puree. The sweet & savory combo was perfect for a summer night. It was unique and very good. (3) The milk chocolate mousse with limoncello cream was a nice dish. Small, ideal portion that gives you a taste of the sweet decadence without loading you up with sugar. You'll walk away without feeling stuffed, and you'll know the price was worth it. Enjoy!

What a cute find in Venice! Wandered the neighborhood and passed a few touristy places to find Al…read moreTre Leoni. Oh my goodness, you should not pass this gem of family owned and operated restaurant. I cannot begin to tell you how many times my companions said "Wow" after taking a bite. Not to be missed items: - bakes lasagna with pork and beef. The creaminess and texture, yum. Every bite was delicious - mixed seafood fried was excellent. We had this at many places throughout Italy, and this was the best execution of it - Duck breast & leg, with coffee puree, cooked perfectly medium rare. Lovely bite - spaghetti vongole (clams), well done. A bit salty for me but I still enjoyed it very much - Creme Brulee, best you've ever had or will enjoy Overall, the best is the personal touch the owner brings to our experience. Before I eat anywhere, I always look in the kitchen and it was clean, organized, and they use an industrial dish washer. The wine glasses are polished. Excellent and curated selection of spirits. The dry aged meats looked tempting as well. The atmosphere is charming and romantic. We saw young couples on dates, intermixed with locals, as well as groups of tourists. You would not be disappointed to take a detour and visit this lovely restaurant. We are so happy this was one of our last meals in Italy, having visted Rome, Amalfi, Serrento, Positano, and finally Venice. P.S. Get thr creme brulee

The location of Al Mariner is amazing! Right by a canal and several bridges it has a perfect…read moreVenezian vibe. There are many restaurants and bars in the neighborhood and it was one of the most lively places we came across in Venice. It seemed like the neighborhood is very popular amongst young locals, we saw many were sitting by the canal or on the bridge, sipping wine, smoking cigarettes, chatting and singing. The scene was a true definition of merry making. I got the black Tagliolini pasta with Pistachio and Tuna with a house wine. It was one of the best pasta I have ever tasted and one of the best meals I had in Italy. Yummy! Definitely stop by for the food and the vibe, I regret not getting the Tiramisu as we had plans elsewhere.

The food was great and the staff was helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed atmosphere and…read moreexperience. We felt like we were locals at our favorite lunch spot. We definitely recommend stopping by and enjoying a meal.

We went to this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and was family owned. We like to…read moresupport family owned businesses. They offered a price fixed menu for €13. We had Lasagna Bolognese, Straccetti Manzo with Rosemary Polenta, and Insalata Mista (beef strips with polenta and mixed salad). The restaurant was bright and cheerful. The staff very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious!

Great atmosphere and reasonable prices. They have a tourist special that was 16 euros for 3…read morecourses. A main pasta, a second protein, and a side. Can't beat that price point. I forgot to take a picture of my dish, which was spaghetti with clams (10/10). The food was very flavorful and fresh. The service team is kind and friendly, but took a long time. We had to ask for our second course and bill. Overall, this was an enjoyable experience and I would recommend this place to visitors of Venice.

This restaurant was close to our hotel. So when some other plans fell through, we decided to eat…read morehere. The atmosphere is quite casual. There were several locals hanging out having beers and snacks. We had some pasta and grilled vegetables. The food was hearty and good tasting. Service was friendly and efficient. A fun place.

Excellent restaurant away from the major tourist areas. Our server was very helpful and attentive…read more And we loved our table right on the canal. We enjoyed the grilled mixed seafood plate and the crab gnocchi. Skip the expensive soft shell crab, nothing special about the flavor. Don't forget a half liter of prosecco and enjoy!

Away from touristy area providing quite and more enjoyable dinner ambience. Good seafood and great…read morepasta. Excellent service.

Wasn't planning on going here. Kind of stumbled on this place. It's a hidden gem. Outstanding!…read more Food was great, service was great and prices were very reasonable. May be our best meal in Venice!