Ok, let me first say the food was pretty good. I had a matzo ball soup (4 out of 5, because it could have been a few degrees hotter) and the latkes (4 out 5 because while delicious, they were tiny and only two). But the service was completely ridiculous. I don't know if they didn't have their normal staff there because it was the afternoon of New Year's Eve, but the six servers seemed completely overwhelmed serving maybe 15-18 tables. First, the host asked me to come back in 30 minutes, even though there were tables open. Ok, I had walked for an hour to get to the Jewish Ghetto so I went and had a Spritz nearby while waiting. When I returned, I saw them turn away group after group, including tired hungry families with children even though there were plenty of tables free. It was crazy. At one point, I moved to another small table against the wall so a family of five could have my table with another empty one pushed together and the host still turned the family away, telling me he "needed to rest!" (Assuming they started working at lunch, he would have been on the job for maybe four hours at this point). When my water came, the server slammed it down on the table without a glass. I was in Italy for over two months and this never happened at any restaurant. I saw no sign of anybody over 30 managing this place, and the results were obvious. When I asked for the bill (nobody ever came by to check on anything my entire meal) the host/server said yes and totally forgot. When I finally got up, put on my coat, and went over to ask him about the bill, he suggested I go into the kitchen/prep area and ask a server for the bill for table 27!!! At this point I gave him an incredulous look and carefully repeated back to him what he said - I think he realized he had crossed a line. I would never go back to this place with so many other amazing options in Venice. The ambiance is also extremely sterile for Italian standards, bright light, nothing beautiful plus overall, they just don't make you feel like they give a hoot about whether you eat there or not. Try Trattoria Pontini nearby - it's wonderful! read more

This place was my great for me, a vegan person struggling to eat in Venice. The gam gam specialty of the house was perfect! Warm sliced pita and falafel with abundant sides went together perfectly. Staff were friendly as well. read more

Gam Gam - Gam gam specialty of the house with red wine. - Kosher Near Me - Venice, VE

When one thinks of Venice, Italy rarely does Kosher come to mind. But A La Scott, having journeyed off the beaten path into the Jewish ghetto of Venice, found Kosher and its was fine. Gam Gam is Venice's first Kosher restaurant, sitting just on the outskirts of the heart of the world's oldest Jewish ghetto. And it's not just a really nice dining experience but a business that supports the many programs the Chabad of Venice pursues as it continues to re- establish the once thriving Jewish ghetto. On a nice day sit canal side and enjoy the outdoors but be wary that the canal water occasionally drifts over on to the sidewalk where Gam Gam has their tables. The ghetto area is low lying, as in the day the Jews of Venice were placed in a less desirable part of the city. Today however, it is again starting to thrive with enriched Jewish life. This is a perfect lunch spot after a bit of touring, and just a brisk walk or a bunch of stops on the canal 'bus' to get to the ghetto area. They do serve dinner as well including Shabbat dinner. Start with the Israeli appetizers with falafel. Like any good Jewish restaurant the portions are generous and the offerings diverse. Go for the fried artichoke with techina as well. It's a house specialty albeit pretty heavy and definitely fried. Nonetheless it's a treat and worth a try. As for main dishes, the Shwarma is a comforting sizzling skillet of onions and spices with cubed cuts of chicken. A predictably flavorful but well done dish. Although a kosher hot spot, do not underestimate the pasta selection (it is Venice after all). The pappardelle with mushrooms is a nice dish of all dante pasta and rich but simple mushroom flavors. Good food in a slightly off beat location in an otherwise busy city makes Gam Gam a nice destination along the way in Venice. A La Scott likes this memorable spot and gives it three and one half stars for the diverse and tasty offerings it has. read more

Must try! The schnitzel was yummy! Can't go wrong with this kosher option. Great location where gondolas pass by. read more

Gam Gam - Chicken mushrooms and schnitzel ! - Kosher Near Me - Venice, VE

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After a couple weeks traveling with my wife in Italy, we were very much looking for a break from the heavy pasta/pizza meals we've been stuffing our face with. My wife is a vegetarian and she found this restaurant. We loved it! The food is fresh and delicious. It tasted like a home cooked meal. We are sad we only had one opportunity to eat here. read more

The food is great, big dishes and really tasty. Great service, clean and affordable. read more

The food was really good . They have good vegan and vegetarian stuff which are hard to find . The staff was friendly and very helpful . Must try are gam gam special and fried artichoke .i would like to visit again read more

Rating- 4.5 Amazing kosher option in Venice. Ask the waiter for recommendation and order from that. read more

Please order the Matzo Ball soup and the Vegetable Lasagna. Trust me on this - you will experience an amazing blend of Italian and Jewish cooking. read more

We all enjoyed it very much. Busy night but they made room for us. Loved sharing the appetizer plate. I had the Red Sea Spaghetti which was great. Portions were comfortable. read more

We loved this place! It was so nice to find a place that catered to vegans outside of pasta and pizza. They offered several different vegan menu items (they can bring out a menu that is clearly marked) and the food was AMAZING! If we hadn't wanted to try other restaurants while we were there, we would have eaten here twice. It is a must try! read more

This restaurant was so wonderful that we ate here two out of our four nights in Venice. The fried artichokes with techina is not to be missed! How often can one enjoy a dish served in the Roman times with a modern twist ? Make a reservation so that you can sit outdoors on the canal and enjoy the breezes. Service is friendly and the crowd is multinational. read more

Amazing lunch. Came here on a Friday right before the restaurant closed so the staff could observe the Sabbath. Amazing menu of simple items done with such precision and skill. Matzo Ball soup was light and flavorful. The Israeli Appetizers were amazing along with their fresh baked bread. We had as our main dish the Orata fish with a side of homemade potato latkes with their own secret applesauce. They brought us the whole fish to our table that was prepared with fresh garlic and spices. To say it was incredible would be an understatement. Those Potato Latkes which were fresh shredded potatoes with onions and spices I will crave till my next visit. Our final bill was reasonable and a fraction of what we would have paid if we were in San Marco by the high tourist area. This was the best lunch we had in Venice, hands down. You can sit with a view of a canal and enjoy a reasonably priced meal with flavor that will knock your socks off. read more

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This was my first time eating at a Jewish restaurant and I am very glad we stopped by this place. The service was very friendly and prompt, and the food was incredible. The house specialty appetiser is a great sampler (the hummus and babaganoush were the best) and the Red Sea spaghetti was very satisfying (noodles cooked just the right amount and not too much sauce). I also had the latkes, which were very good, and the applesauce that came with it was the best I've ever had. Of course, the location is also great as it is located right on the canal and it is very easy to find. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Never go to this restaurant. The attitude of the waitress is so bad. The beefsteak is awful and it is the worst beefsteak that I ate. If you go to this restaurant, you will be unhappy through the whole day. read more

Authentic Jewish food in the ghetto in Venice. The hummus, falafel, and antipasti are very good. They usually can make a vegan option for the main dishes and are very accommodating to food allergies. When there's nice weather, they have seating outside right along the water, which is lovely. The staff are also very friendly. This is one of the best restaurants in Venice if you are vegetarian or vegan. read more

Wonderful hummus, matzoh ball soup, pasta with tomato sauce, schwarma chicken, grilled vegetables and service. Sitting on canal with quite a view. I'm not kosher but simply a great meal. Soup was as good as any deli from home which is New York. Highly recommend. read more

(4/10/2014) Had a truly delicious and memorable meal at Gam Gam. We wanted to visit the quarter, Ghetto Nuovo, in Venice. Just a few steps from the Guglie water taxi stop and outside the portal to the interior is this great Kosher restaurant serving Israeli food, seating indoor and outside by the canal. We had the house specialty, "Israeli Appetizers with Falafel", was 9 small plates like tapas with marinated, spiced, sauced vegetables; eggplant dip, chickpeas 4 ways, falafel, fresh hot pepper sauce, egg salad, marinated sweet peppers, tomato salad, spiced carrot salad with raisins. We also had a plate of humus (smooth) with mushrooms (meaty, savory) and the "Ghetto-style" Eggplant (roast and mashed eggplant 4 ways). Seating by the canal on that spring day was amazing. Service so very friendly. Def a must-stop if you're out this way, even worth making an effort to get there if you're not. read more

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Amazing hospitality!! We arrived here on Shavuot and the owner, Shachar, invited my husband and I to stay for the dinner celebration. My favorite dish was the salmon appetizer, but everything we ate was delicious. I highly recommend this location, and if I am back in Venice, I will be back! read more

We had a great evening at Gam Gam and exploring the Ghetto. Gam Gam was easy to find. It was crowded, so we were seated inside. Friendly staff. We had an eclectic meal: hummus, minestrone, potato latkes with applesauce, and tagliatelle with meat sauce. Everything was very good. I wish we could have tried more dishes! read more

Great restaurant away from all the crowds!! Very reasonable and I highly recommend the pappardelle and mushrooms... Yummy!!

Excellent hebrew and jewish cuisine and nice service. We can absolutely recommend the israeli starters (9,80 EUR). It's just a fantastic tour of taste with I think about 10 or more different delicious little things to try plus Falafel. Also the fried artichokes are really good! Lemonade and ice tea is home made and also worth to try! In addition to that here are a bit less tourists and you can sit in front of the waterside. Prices are quite normal to low price. If you come by waterbus just hop off the boat at Guglie, head just a few meters to the right and enjoy the wonderful food :) Just want something cheap on the go: ask for the gam-gam take away just arround the corner with fantastic pizza and little things filled with sweet or savoury (vegetables) stuff. read more

The food is wonderful and a great atmosphere. If you're in Venice, I would recommend stopping here to eat.

Food was delicious and service was great. Was also nice to sit outside on the canal. Was also really interesting to experience a little of this quarter in Venice - and understand the Israeli history. Great markings for vegetarian items, but didn't mark vegan so you just have to pay attention to what you're ordering. Everything we got was delicious though! read more

Pricey, smallish portions, but worth it if you're into great tasting Jewish food. Had the Fried Artichoke, Gefilte Fish, and the Special Sample Platter. Everything was really tasty. read more

Good food. Only reason for the 4 is that we wound up in the heated corner next to the kitchen

Get the shwarma!!! By far the best dish there!! Also making a reservation is a good idea especially for larger parties. We also had the chicken and mushrooms which was good, but not as good as the shwarma!! read more

Oh yes, this place just gets it. I have had so much Kosher Middle Eastern being a New Yorker, yet dining here really gave me the opportunity to experience what it's SUPPOSED to taste like. First off it is one of the most beautiful places to dine if you eat outside, since the tables are right next to a canal. Inside isn't bad either. But the food...just spectacular. I was not feeling so well when we went here so I ordered a ginger tea expecting it to be a ginger flavored tea bag...but no...it was hot water with actual pieces of fresh ginger inside! Incredible, never had that before. I also ended up having the matzo ball soup (best I have ever had) and this spicy fish with cous cous. We all split a couple of the platters of appetizers which come with little tastes of many things (all out of this world). The service was extremely friendly as well. If you're ever in Venice and need a break from pasta or pizza, definitely come here, don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Truly exceptional restaurant, cuisine, and quality of food. My most memorable meal in two weeks touring Italy. Highest recommendations for the eggplant masabacha in a sweet tomato sauce, and the twice-baked salmon on turmeric couscous. read more

Excellent choice if you're looking for something different in Venice. A short walk from the train station, you can sit inside or outside on the small canal. The vegetarian antipasti was delicious, especially the eggplant prepared four different ways. We were gaga over the sardines in onions, a local specialty, probably the best dish we've had in Veneto. We thought we wouldn't have room for the pasta with fish and spicy tomato sauce, but it was so delicious we cleaned the plate. The homemade lemonade with mint was deliciously refreshing. It's also very close to a boat station for easy transport around the island. read more

Delicious kosher meat restaurant in the Jewish Ghetto. I ordered the appetizer with a sampling of salads , pasta with meat sauce , as well as the eggplant in marinara sauce. It was all very tasty. I chose to sit inside due to limited available seating. But, they have outdoor seating right on a canal. It is an excellent location. Shabbos takeout is available as well as pre ordered meals for Shabbos. Reserve early to ensure a spot. read more

The food wouldn't have passed muster at a high school cafeteria. Not sure what the hype is about. Requested Shabos meals through chabad. Fairly expensive. Worth it only if you feel like giving charity to chabad. Otherwise you get a barely air conditioned sweltering hot room, with plastic picnic chairs and one guy running around like crazy trying to serve the entire place. And the food was not even worth the wait anyway. Boiled tasteless chicken and greasy meat. I would not recommend. read more

In a city full of generic pizza and pasta restaurants, finding vegan & gluten free options can be tough. Gam Gam was great find. We just ended up ordering veggie sides & appetizers which made for a reasonably priced meal. The falafel and vegetarian sides appetizer comes with a great selection of dishes, if you are one who likes to try a bit of everything. And if the food wasn't enough to entice you, you can enjoy dining right along the water. read more

Amazing food. I would recommend the potato latkes shawarma, falafel and sides, lemonade. Would not recommend eggplant or vegetarian lasagna but I'm sure the other dishes are amazing. Should have tried cous cous. read more

I had one of the worst meals I can remember here. It was pasta with what I'm pretty sure was canned mushrooms, served in what I guess was sauce from the can, oil and 3 tablespoons of salt. I was famished from a full day of hiking Venice. This meal was so salty l couldn't finish half of it. I managed to eat just some of the pasta after letting the sauce from it drip off. When the server came by I mentioned that the meal was mostly inedible and told her why. She said she would do what she could. I said there was no need to adjust the tab, twice. I wasn't looking for a free meal or discount. I just wanted her to know, before she served it to others. She came back with a discounted tab, fine. But then she started arguing that it wasn't too salty. Folks..I am not anti-salt. I have no issues with blood pressure, although after this meal, I'm not sure. I can tell you that get coming back to argue with me about it, was absurd. Admit you served crispy food and fix it, or just say nothing. I only gave this place 2 states because my girlfriend did the lasagna as okay, though she suspected the sauce was also canned. My advice, stay away. read more