outstanding food and service! We were in Venice for just 2.5 days, but eaten in this restaurant 3…read moretimes:) because the whole family enjoyed the food each time. Lasagna and pizza (with ricotta) were especially good!

The name says it all, "Very Good" I'd argue that it's "Excellent!"…read more I stopped in for lunch on a rainy Monday around the time they opened and had a delightful meal. The gnocchi was the BEST I've ever eaten - and I've eaten a lot of gnocchi! Pizza was delicious too. Very Good is off the beaten path a bit and one should navigate directly there if interested in an excellent meal. Loved it - 5 stars!

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

A Venetian resident recommended this incredible and charming cafe, close to Basilica de San Marco…read morebut not touristy. Amazing calzone and pizza, and get the patate frites (chip like French fries)! Diego, our server, was attentive and did something epic for us when he found out where we were visiting from. A memorable experience in a new favorite city! Grazie Diego and Al Vecio Canton

This spot wasn't my cup of tea but the seafood was really fresh. My dish had a love tomato, bread,…read moreand cheese. I was hoping for some flavor but was left disappointed. The portions are huge so I highly recommend sharing!

First food experience in Venice. Found this place on Yelp. Surprised that there were very little…read morereview given the location was around a busy corner by the dock. Ordered variety of dishes including clam spaghetti, scallops, fried calamari and fish, risotto , etc. food was amazing. Very nicely cooked and well portioned. Our server was super nice and quick. Which was kind of a rarity in Italy. Favorite highlight was scallops , super fresh and sweet. Also the squid ink scuttle fish with polenta was creamy and tasty If this was not reviewed by many I highly recommend this hidden gem. Would definitely be back if I were ever in the area again.

Perfect location to relax and soak in the Venetian atmosphere. The Aperol Spritz was refreshing and…read morewell-balanced. Friendly service. Definitely recommend for a classic Venetian moment!

Favorite Italian meal yet in my 1 week of travel across the country. Have been fairly disappointed…read morewith many pasta dishes, however, Rio Novo did not let me down. Ordered the Spaghetti Allo Scolgio (seafood spaghetti) and Cozze Alla Marinara (mussels marinara). The spaghetti wasn't super al dente as I've noticed with many other restaurants and the sauce itself was plentiful and also seasoned nicely, a slight bit of spice. The seafood was definitely the highlight, every protein: shrimp, octopus, mussels , clam was nicely cooked and definitely felt fresh sitting by the water front outside the restaurant. The view was also a great addition to the meal, great option to eat and people watch the walking pedestrian or the boats floating on by.

Delicious Venetian seafood dishes at an affordable price! I saw this place on YT so I had to pull…read moreup and try a bunch of their dishes. My order: - Fritto Misto (fried seafood mixed plate) - Spaghetti alla Veneziana (cuttlefish ink spaghetti) - Tagliatelle alla'astice Con Frutti De Mare ( Each one of these were amazing and the service was very kind, even helping us take photos. Seating was perfect and the ambiance was great.

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

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!!

We just arrived into Venice and found this cute neighborhood close to where we are staying in the…read moreDorsoduro area. It was incredibly warm out so we were seeking out delicious food, but indoors. We were greeted by one of the servers and immediately sat inside. The inside is very cute, quaint and clean. Our server greeted us, got us drinks quickly and provided great suggestions on the menu. This food did not disappoint whatsoever. The bruschetta was light and refreshing, the bread was soft & perfect. We each got a different lunch pasta, but both were fantastic. The spicy shrimp pasta I ordered was top tier and one of the best meals I have had on our Italian trip. It was slightly spicy, plenty of fresh shrimp and the presentation was too notch. My husband ordered the ricotta and spinach stuffed ravioli which was so flavorful - every ingredient stood out. 100% recommend this spot to try if you are looking for some amazing food and great service!

Dallo Zio is divided in two with their cafe and full restaurant area. I came mainly for some bites…read moreand to hang out in their cafe area. They were still very welcoming and inviting. They had ready made foods as well as made to order items. I came with one other person and we shared some bruschetta, sandwich and cappuccinos. Everything was pretty good and we didn't have any complaints. I did ask for a hot chocolate because there was a hot chocolate sign outside in front but they didn't have any. The cafe area is pretty small with 4 small tables. it's right in front of the register. The restaurant area is pretty nice. The place is cozy and it's a nice escape from the chaos outside.