THIS RESTAURANT IS GREAT!!! Don't judge my all caps... Anyway, found this place in my neighborhood…read moreand ate there a number of times over our two weeks in Venice. The food (oh my gawd, THE FOOD!!!), the staff (freaking awesome AND cool), and the value (you won't believe your bill; trust me) are all top notch. Typical Venetian fare (squid ink pasta, mussels, clams, seasonal ravioli, etc.) plus a pizzeria that is FIRED UP when open. You want this. PUT IT IN YOUR BELLY. P.S. You're welcome. There is a lot of crap, expensive, tourist-trap food in this city. P.P.S. If you're coming to Italy to eat, go to Tuscany (a small town called Sarteano has my heart). P.P.S. Be forewarned, the menu is only in Italian. It doesn't matter, ORDER ANYTHING AND BE PREPARED TO SMILE. :-)

The menu has no English, so you know it's a local restaurant for local people. It's authentic and…read moreyummy! It's a gem.

During our recent ski trip to Italy, we realized a week ahead that we'll be in Venice for…read moreValentines day! That's a pretty awesome realization, but we also didn't have reservation and didn't know where to go. Again, a nice problem to have. Since my partner is not a huge fan of seafood, we found Bitta as a top option. We called and were lucky enough to find a reservation later in the evening. Upon arrival, the woman was on the phone with someone making a reservation in April! Which was a pretty assuring sign that it's going to be a good night :) We were seated promptly and given menus. There were so many good options, but we decided to go with the beef tarare, ragu Bolognese and the duck. And a bottle of wine for good luck! Overall, the food was incredible. After a long day of travel, we inevitably are every bite/too much, but NO regrets. The ambiance is super cozy and homey, the service is warm and the food is excellent!

La Bitta was one of our better meals in Venice. The space is modern rustic and cozy. Their spritz…read morewere lightly effervescent and perfect for a mild buzz. The food is great and comforting. The carpaccio comes on a bed of salad to balance out the heaviness of the meat and the tagliatelle was cooked on the softer side of al dente (which is perfect). The dessert was also fantastic and I highly recommend their tiramisu. CASH ONLY

I found a gem! Super high quality Italien food with a…read moremodern tough. You need to try! See rice is very knowledgeable and friendly and the ambience is inviting. Located far off the typical tourist routes.

There are a lot of good reviews on this restaurant, but my reason for the low rating is the limited…read moremenu selection, and what IS offered, as being unappealing. The offerings are very strange for an American. Be sure to find a menu and read it carefully before going there. The menu seemed like they are trying to be different than all other Italian restaurants in Venice. It was honestly the worst restaurant I have ever eaten at, in any country, irrespective of price, which was on the high side.

This is a lovely artsy restaurant tucked under a Venice hotel. But don't let that stop you!…read more The menu was great, with several great options. After the mix salad, which we shared, I had the Spring Chicken Two-ways and my wife had sliced beef sirloin. Both were prepared beautifully. The seasoning was exceptional. The food gets five stars! The service was impressive. The waiter took perfect care of us without hovering. He was helpful with food selections and saw to our every need. I hope we get back to Venice to enjoy this place again!

Best most tenderest beef ever, delicate risotto, lovely salmon tartar appetizer, THE best Sprits on…read morethese bogs...

Great place to eat and have drinks that's somewhat off the tourists path, there was only one…read moreoutside table and a few tables inside. Service was quick if you're looking for something quick.

Perfect spot for dinner right on a quiet side-street canal!…read more So here's the deal - this guy is busy. It's a 1 in the front, 1 in the back situation. Make a reservation or show up soon after opening (like I did) or you may not be able to be accommodated (but definitely worth giving a shot if you're passing by). Be friendly & ask for bread (or whatever else) if he forgets/seems late. Food is SO good. And quite affordable! ($12-15 pasta, $2 appetizers) Service isn't perfect, but it's definitely because the guy's busy (we're American & bl@ck so quite frankly you can disregard the review about discrimination lol). You know when you can tell someone is under pressure? That's all. If that's gunna ruin your night, go somewhere wine isn't $5/glass. 10/10 would come back. High five-ing myself for this find!

We were looking for something away from the tourist traps and where the locals dinned, and this…read moreplace was recommended by our local hostess. While not on a canal and not so great atmosphere, the food was fantastic and so was the service. We liked it so much that we went back two more times during our stay. The fish ravioli and seared ahi were my favorites along with their wines and of course the Italian spritz which is great especially on a hot afternoon. Prices were also very reasonable. I will definitely go back when I'm in Venice.

We set out to explore the sestiere Dorsoduro and were disappointed to find our planned lunch spot…read moreclosed. We then decided to go the Scuola Grande dei Carmini; but, they were also closed for a wedding. However, they did give us a suggestion for a place to have lunch. They sent us to Osteria ai Carmini, which is just off the Campo Santa Margherita. It was a charming restaurant. We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed spaghetti with Cacio e pepe € 8 and spaghetti with ragu € 8. The service was impeccable. The prices were: 1/4 liter of wine €3, water € 3, cover & service € 3; and with two first courses the total was € 26. It was a great place for lunch.

From the warm greeting of the owner Giuseppe to the outstanding cuisine and cozy ambiance, this…read morefamily run trattoria is a must try for anyone visiting Venice. Excellent service and wine pairing. The tuna tartare, ravioli and Caprese salad were all five- star.

We had dinner here our last night in Italy and it was wonderful. Hardworking family - father,…read moremother and son take great pride and care. We had the mussels - the absolute best! My husband had the eggplant ravioli and I had the spaghetti with tomato and basil. Good, simple, good full of flavor.

Beautiful outdoor seating. Romantic setting with all the charm that Italy has to offer. Outstanding…read moreservice and Top quality meal. You must have an Aperal sprits while there and enjoy their wonderful house wines. Also enjoy an outside old Italian movie shown on the wall of the building. What a charming atmosphere. Too bad for us Italy is so far away from us!