We loved this restaurant! The food was delicious and beautifully served. The place is an old house…read moreremodeled and has a magical vibe. Our server was a rock star. She recommended food pairings, wine and dessert. She deserves six stars!

It was a beyond restaurant, the manager was very good, and the atmosphere was fantastic. That being…read moresaid, the food was unfortunately not worth the price. It is very expensive and it was the worst of the meals that we had in Venice. Even the things we did enjoy, such as the plate of regional cheeses, was only 6 pieces of cheese and some honey for 20 euros. For that price we expected a little more than we got. Also, the king crap appetizer was very small and bland, and it was 24 euros. We would go back for drinks, bread, and some starters, but it is far to expensive and the food is mediocre.

Amazing food with friendly and professional service. You can taste the fresh ingredients and the…read moreexpertise of the chef in the preparation. Perfetto! We got: Squid ink spaghetti Mixed fried calamari and shrimp Margherita pizza Sea Bass for two Chocolate gelato Tiramisu (ridiculous) Soave white wine Chianti Lemon soda

Had an amazing meal here. The Tagliatelle with mushrooms and shaved Parmesan and a spicy sausage…read morepizza . Both were excellent! Great service and ambiance in the courtyard.

I went to this location today. The staff wasn't friendly at all. But what got me was when I ordered…read moremy bill it was 24.60 euro. I told the lady at the counter I was going to pay with cash and I gave her 50 euro. She asked if I had change and I told no and and apologized. She gave me 25 euro back and said nothing. I guess she thought I didn't speak Italian since I was American and she had told me the price in Italian. I asked her where was the rest of my change and she told me well she didn't have change so that was it. Now she could have given me an extra cicchetti but she didn't. I looked at her and said well if you need that 2 euro so bad keep it. I wonder how many tourist have they stolen from. But yeah they don't care because people will still flock to them but not me. That was my first and last time going there. LADRI!!

We really enjoyed our dinner of cichetti here on a rainy June night. Very casual pub style…read moreatmosphere. Ordered by walk up to the counter and then pick up after they were plated and heated if needed.

If you're staying anywhere near Hotel Al Sotoportego, do yourself a favor and eat at Al Vagon…read more My two daughters and I were staying at Hotel Al Sotoportego, and this restaurant is literally right outside the hotel entrance along the canal. The moment you step out the door, you're practically part of the restaurant. Every time we walked by, it was packed, and every dish that came out looked incredible. It was our last night in Venice, and we made a last-minute decision to cancel our dinner reservations at another well-known restaurant and eat here instead. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we made during our entire trip. Even though they were extremely busy and we didn't have reservations, the owner, Giovanna, welcomed us with such warmth and kindness. She asked us to wait just a few minutes inside, made sure we were comfortable, and even turned the fan/air conditioning toward us while we waited. That simple gesture said everything about how much she cares about her guests. When we finally sat down, every single bite was outstanding. My daughters and I devoured everything we ordered and literally cleaned our plates. The food was authentic, fresh, and absolutely delicious. But what truly makes Al Vagon special is the hospitality. Since it was our last day in Venice, we were trying to figure out how to avoid dragging three large suitcases through Venice and over the Rialto Bridge to get to Marco Polo Airport for our flight to Santorini. As we were eating, we noticed there was a water taxi dock literally next to our table. Since the restaurant sits right on the canal, we wondered if it would be possible to arrange for a private water taxi to pick us up directly outside our hotel. Our waiter immediately offered to help and asked Giovanna if she had the phone number for a private water taxi. We already thought that was incredibly thoughtful. But then Giovanna went above and beyond. When I thanked her, she didn't just hand me a phone number--she personally called and arranged the entire pickup for us. The next morning, our private water taxi arrived exactly on time right outside our hotel. We stepped aboard with our luggage and enjoyed one of the most beautiful rides of our trip all the way to Marco Polo Airport. It cost €170, and it was worth every single euro for the convenience, the scenery, and the stress-free ending to our Venice stay. Giovanna, thank you for your incredible hospitality, your kindness, and for serving my daughters and me one of the most memorable meals we had in Venice. You turned what could have been a stressful travel day into a perfect ending to our trip. We can't wait to come back. Until next time--grazie mille!

Service was great! 10/10 Our server was friendly, offered suggestions, spoke English, and checked…read moreon us throughout. Food was very fresh. Seriously, the fish came out with the head and tail still in it. The waiter asked if we wanted to filet it or if we wanted him to do it. The waiter did it so quick. My salmon dish was super fresh as well. It came with potatoes. I ordered a tomato ensalad, which was a bowl of tomatoes. I didn't know that lol I ate the tomatoes with my salmon. My favorite dish was the TAGLIOLINI ALL'ASTIC. That was amazingly good! The flavor was there and the noodles were delicious! 10/10 dish right there. My husband had the squid ink pasta and loved that. The food was good all around. Ambiance was a sit down restaurant. A little more upscale, but not too much that you can't wear casual clothes inside. We weren't dressed up and they let us in. Make sure to have a reservation! They get busy, especially since the outdoor dining is by the canal.

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!!

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

Amazing seafood and pasta. Great experience all around. Beware it can flood at high tide when…read moreraining heavily. The staff knows how to deal with it.

We came here looking for some less touristy Venetian food. They were full inside for lunch on a…read moreweekday in October but were able to set up a table for us outside along with some other tables. They started with an amuse of polpette of tuna. I got a Spritz Artigianale with Select (Select over Aperol in Venice..) Starters: - Local razor clams: much smaller than we've had elsewhere but super flavorful and so great - Carpaccio of local fish: sea bass, tuna, swordfish, and shrimp - all very fresh, with olive oil and salt. It came with a wasabi sauce and a tartar type of sauce, but we liked the simple, plain preparation - Spaghetti with shrimp and prawns alla busara: with an uni like sauce on top, rich and good in texture - Fettuccine: fresh pasta with spider crab sauce Service was friendly, and the outside setting was actually really nice because it was a quiet area - nice as a more relaxing lunch stop just far enough away from the Rialto Market.

Stumbled across Ostario Al Vecio Pozzo as we arrived past dinner time in Venice. We were warmly…read morewelcomed when most establishments were closing for the day. What a delightful place. A bistro vibe filled with locals. We had the local Venetian Sarde in Saor, Bigoli in Salsa & Stuffed Zucchini. For drinks we had to have an Aperol Spritz. All delicious and a wonderful introduction to Venetian cuisine. Highly recommend this place!

This place is a hidden gem! Best food I had in Venice. Great service, quiet and away from the…read moretourists traps. Don't let this one pass you by!!!