This was by far one of the greatest meals I've ever had in my entire life. The service was amazing…read more Every staff member we encountered was not just polite but genuinely friendly. The pumpkin flan was a true experience of sweet and savoriness. I couldn't stop eating the ratatouille; it was such a delicious treat. I was able to have a conversation with the chef after our meal, and she encouraged my excitement to experiment and try my hand at some of these dishes at home. I wish I lived in Venice, so I could have La Zucca regularly. They only had one reservation spot for the days we were in Venice, so I definitely recommend making reservations ahead of time.

Took us about a 20 minute walk to get there but it was every step worth it…read more We had a reservation for us ahead of time and that helped. Nicola and Saor were our hosts and kept our tables well served through and through. Saor ran us through the options and we ended up ordering the following: Green beans with almond, grilled fennel with walnuts, lentils and stuffed mushrooms. You really cannot go wrong with any of these as how they were severed though my personal favorite were the lentils and the fennel. Absolutely recommend the place and their hosts and as well the ambiance that you get in a subtle kind of quite part of the town. Just do it!!

My wife and I came across this charming place as we followed the scent of delicious food. The pasta…read moreis incredible, the wine is great, and we're glad to have stumbled across this gem.

Complimentary desserts and appetizers, great service and vibe. Close to the action, quick stop.read more

This was only a couple minute walk from my hotel and it was wonderful. We got there a little early…read moreso we were able to get seated right away. There was definitely a line for tables when we left. We wanted a light dinner so we only got lasagna and a glass of wine, but the service was wonderful and it was the best lasagna of my life. The interior of this restaurant was small, but really cute all the food at all the tables looked amazing. I would definitely want to eat here again and try more things. This was a wonderful dinner.

This place was one of the first stops we made for lunch while walking through the paths of Venice…read more The scenery was excellent and the restaurant looked clean and high end for a good lunch. Unfortunately our wait staff had major issues getting the orders through. In the end what we thought were small personal pizzas ended up being full size ones. Simply too much food for three people. The quality of the dish was questionable at best and gave each of us terrible upset stomachs for the rest of our day in Venice. Overall just an extremely disappointing experience.

This place opens at 6:30 and they don't open early so get your shopping done before hand. It gets…read moreoccupied 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!

Small Sicilian restaurant in Venice. Recommend making a reservation. Tried the branzino filet,…read morepasta 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.

Date of visit: May 28, 2025…read more The rule for tourist towns such as Venice: Avoid any place that has pictures on the menu outside, folks waving you in, or giant signs outside. Al Garzoti doesn't have any of these things, with their name only appearing inside on the bar. Service is nothing to write home about; our waiter who looked like a young Nick Jonas, minus the charm, barely interacted with us, but the food he brought us was wonderful! If you've already had some pizza while in Italy, then go with a calzone instead. They are large and a great value, too. Note the ingredients first, though; Italians do not like substitutions. I tried a pezzo di pizze with ham and that too, was great!

I visited Venice in early May of 2025. I was craving pizza and found this spot. It's quaint and…read morelovely inside. They have a posting that says if you want fast food, this is not the place. I definitely agreed. It takes time to make your meals.. The food was phenomenal. I got a pizza that had pears. I cannot remember the exact name of the pizza, but it was Delicious. My son got one with tomatoes and mozzarella. He did not share one piece of his deliciousness because it was that good! . A must go when ever in Venice.

Very special dining experience. The freshest seafood! Peaceful atmosphere. Wish we could go again.read more

This restaurant is on one of Venice's wider street therefore you will not get overwhelmed by the…read morecrowd walking by. We tried it for lunch and it was quite good. The service was good as well.

Was walking by and saw how cute it was! Our group had time to kill and got a jumbo Bellini and it…read morewas amazing. Francesco gave amazing service and was super kind to us. Def a fun part of our trip!

Delicious on the go pasta in Venice. It took less than a minute to prepare the gnocchi and the…read moreportion size was perfect. The restaurant itself is medium sized, and everyone takes their pasta to eat outside or while browsing the many shops that line the canals.

Get lost in Venice and found this restaurant. It is right at the corner of a quiet courtyard…read moreneighborhood. The waiter is very friendly and invite us to have lunch, and menu price look reasonable so let's go for it. We ordered clam and mussels. So amazing and yummy, especially the soup! I really want to finish all of it. The scallop spaghetti is also very yummy. I love this place. Good vibe, friendly service, and most important is the food quality. 5 stars for sure. If you like to find restaurant in Venice with lots of local people visit, here is the best one!

We were in Venezia for vacation recently and tried to dine out of the main San Marco tourist area…read moreas much as possible to try to get the most unique Venice experience and La Colonna was an amazing find! For dinner in peak season, try to make a reservation as the restaurant is very small. We arrived before our reservation time and were seated immediately inside and greeted warmly by the restaurant owner. We ordered a bottle of wine to start (most under 20 Euros for a 75 ML bottle). For appetizers we ordered the cheese with honey for 13 Euros, absolutely amazing! We also combined this with the local olive oil and fresh bread brought to the table to start as well. For our second course we chose two pastas, the Penne Alla Amatriciana (I think it was around 12 Euros), and the Spaghetti Alla Carbonara (I think it was around 12 Euros as well). Both had extremely fresh homemade ingredients and were out of this world and extreme attention to care in the preparation. For our entree we split the breaded pork chop (I think it was around 20 Euros), including a side of potatoes (similar to the steak fries that you would see in the U.S.) The service was absolutely amazing and we loved dining alongside the owner and his family and meeting the cat that also lives at the restaurant and comes by to greet you during the meal as well. It truly was like you were dining at the home of the owner and is a must try if you are in Venice!