Great hidden jem. We went into Venice and got fooled by one of those tourist restaurants that sell…read morefrozen food. This place was completely opposite. FRESH FOOD cooked here. Highly recommend. I had the lasagna which definitely tasted fresh. The sauce on the gnocchi was creamy and rich. Great food.

Da Carla is a neighborhood Italian eatery that a lot of tourists come into because of its proximity…read moreto hotels. They prepare their dishes with care and the presentation is exceptional. However, it is not the best I have had as many rave in other comments. i think there is some grade inflation in the overall score for Da Carla. Polite, professional service. The menus have multiple language translations, so ordering was easy. I enjoyed my meal here and could come again but I will also explore other loactions around Mestre.

Amazing local fresh never soourced seafood will and more details when not travel... great operation…read morebut make a reservation

I've been to this place a few times and the food has alway been impeccable. The service has always…read morebeen warm and friendly. However, it is always crowded so I would definitely make a reservation. Although it's a lot of ppl It's not loud. There is a comfortable atmosphere.

Food was magnificent Service impeccable…read more Restaurant beautiful & clean Highly recommend

the waiter is friendly and kind, thank you so much. The…read moreenvironment is lovely, comfortable. It would be great if there's a corner table to charge phone at our own table, which we can watch out our phone.

Great food! You can taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients. All the employees are very…read morefriendly and willing to accommodate you even if you don't have a reservation. Would recommend!

Best food and service I've had in Italy! Waiters were so kind and helpful, had an English menu,…read morevery quick.

What a hidden gem! This mom and pop shop has great food and customer service. It is kid-friendly…read moreand has a cute talking bird and dogs. The seafood was fresh and cooked to the right temperature. We didn't enjoy the polenta but I didn't go for polenta so that's okay

Osteria da Mirco is a cozy mom-and-pop restaurant serving a menu of seafood dishes in a homey…read moredining room decorated with antiques, paintings, and an old piano. The service here was super friendly and welcoming and made us feel like we were dining at a local's home! After starting with a basket of bread, we had the Spaghetti Frutti di Mare, made of spaghetti in tomato sauce, topped with mussels, clams, squid, fish, and prawns. While tasty, the tomato sauce was overwhelming in flavor and the pasta slightly overcooked. I was a much bigger fan of the Antipasto di Pesce, a plate that came with an assortment of seafood appetizers including octopus salad, two white fish spreads, a sardine topped with onions, two head-on shrimps, two mantis shrimps (canoce), a mussel and scallop baked with Parmesan and bread crumbs, and polenta topped with schie (little shrimps). We also had the Grigliata Mista di Pesce, a plate of mixed grilled seafood including a shrimp, a squid, and three different types of fish. All the seafood was fresh and delicious, though I was especially partial to the head-on shrimps and the white fish spreads!

GREAT local place. Friends had pizza custom. And they loved it. We had calzone and it was…read moredelicious!! Don't know that we'll be back in Mestra, but if we are we'll be back for sure! It's was a great day to a long day visiting Venice.

We had dinner at Da Gigi both nights that we were in Venezia area. While it is not in Venice,…read moresimilar to Chris H., Da Gigi was next to our hotel and a short 15-minute bus ride from the bus depot in Venice. Open late (11PM/midnight) that you could still enjoy dinner here after a full day of exploring Venice. Food: Seafood pasta - Excellent dish. It had just a hint of white wine that gave some flavor to complement the food, but it didn't need it. Fresh seafood (mussels, shrimp, clams) with an angelhair like pasta. Portion size was huge as it covered an entire plate. Fish - On our 2nd night, our table shared the sea bass. The care and attention to detail that Marco displayed in de-boning our fish helped us enjoy it even more (without worrying about bones). It came with steamed potatoes that were cooked with the fish. Seafood entree over wild rice was my entree the 2nd night. Just as good as the 1st night. Service: Marco was our server both nights and he had a positive attitude, told jokes, and really created an atmosphere that made us feel like we were native. When we asked him which wine he recommended, he simply asked our price point, looked at our entrees for the evening, said "Ok, I got it. 1 moment" and returned with a bottle from Castel San Gimignano (short drive near Florence). Excellent choice.

This place was so yummy! It has a wide range of food options, and they aren't too pricey. I had the…read moreSpaghetti Alle Cozze, and it was absolutely delicious. The staff is really friendly, they speak good English, and the service was so fast! The ambiance is a cute little bar and restaurant, and it has a nice and casual vibe. There was soccer playing on the TV, and there is seating available inside and outside. The location is connected to the Hu Venezia Camping in Town, which was really convenient since I only walked 2 minutes from where I'm staying.

The restaurant is actually located within the Camping Jolly Venice location. There are customers in…read morehere throughout the day, but they get fairly busy and noisy during dinner time and later on into the night. The food here was actually very pleasant. One of the coolest things about this restaurant was that the menu was very friendly for people with food allergies/dietary restrictions. They had a numbering system that showed you exactly what you should expect in every dish and was really appreciated. My girlfriend had the pork shank in beer sauce, and I had the pasta with clams. I honestly don't think either of us expected the dishes to come out so well! The pork shank was large and cooked beautifully. The sauce really brought out the umami in the dish, but honestly, the potatoes stole the show. They seasoned to perfection and were crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The dish had a generous amount of clams and the pasta was also perfectly al dente. We probably would have eaten here more often, had there not been so many great food options. If you are staying at the Camp Jolly, this is definitely not a bad place to try!

Bar none, the best service and best food we've had thus far in Italy. I didn't think it was…read morepossible...but this local restaurant takes the five stars and wears them proudly like Super Bowl champion. The ambiance and the service exceeded our expectations. Blues and jazz play softly in the background while our waiter goes over the menu (which by the way is loaded with delicious options) she's very sweet and speaks English very well, which made our order a bit easier, as my Italian is non così buono (not so good) We ordered the octopus carpaccio, baked clams, and the gnocchi with smoked duck breast as starters to share. We also ordered the beef bone steak with vegetables. Every single dish left us excited for the next. Not one item was over cooked, or under spiced. Perfectly cooked is all I experienced. I would recommend this place over and over again!!! The service was excellent, friendly and were patient with our lack of Italian ;) Seating: both outside and indoor Ambiance: casual to date night classy ( we were backpacking Europe, even had our backpacks on and were welcomed in as if we were can't Cleanliness: very clean Reservations: not required Bring your appetite and be ready to try some delicious Italian dishes. Bye for now...Ciao! Buona mangiata!

Brilliant neighborhood place with fantastic food. Why people shell out twice as much in Venice? I…read moredon't know