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Garden Bistrot

4.8 (12 reviews)

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Julia, Marco, Denada of Garden Bistrot
Mike O.

During the first week of our month long stay in the Dorsoduro, we happened on this restaurant for a dinner without a reservation. It was early enough, so Marco seated us outside. What a happy circumstance because the food is excellent, and the service friendly and efficient. We shared the Impepata di Cozze (mussels), and had secondi dishes of Tentacolo di Piovra (octopus), and Salmone. For the record, we returned to this gem of a restaurant 4 times during our stay, and I had that octopus every single time!! We travel extensively and eat in some of the world's great restaurants, and their octopus is some of the very best that I have ever had. It is perfectly cooked, very flavorful, and almost fork-tender. I'm definitely going to miss it. The aforementioned mussels were also very good and plentiful...enough for two. Needless to say, everything that we've had has been really good...so says my wife...because I always had the octopus LOL. This is a family run restaurant...Marco runs the front of the house along with his sister-in-law, Julia, while his wife Denada is the chef. What a team!!! And even when things get hopping, their service is fast and friendly. You can see lots of pictures of the food, but I'm posting one of these three who are the hard working owners who make it all happen...who will give you some of the best food and service that you'll get in La Serenissima. Do yourself a favor and wander into Campo Santa Margarita and the Garden Bistrot, and let these three dedicated restaurateurs wow you. Just do it!!!

Seafood pasta
Kaitlin R.

Great ambience, attentive staff and delicious food that tastes fresh and light. Would recommend, especially the seafood pasta and tiramisu.

10/10! Could not recommend this place enough. The owner/staff provided top tier service. The food was beyond fantastic & they have a great selection to choose from. For being a tourist I felt like I was treated like a local, had to come back again before I left Venice because thats how good the first experience was. Don't sleep on this fabulous restaurant, you may regret it!

Table side sea bass
Daniel H.

Amazing service by Marco and fantastic food. Great location in a quiet square where the locals hang out. Kid friendly and welcoming. Order the sea bass for two-cut and served table side!

Marco's table-side service of Denada's amazing fish and vegetables.

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Sea bass was super fresh, moist, juicy - no idea how they make it like that....

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Al Timon

Al Timon

4.4(114 reviews)
1.4 km
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Al Timon was the culinary highlight of my visit to Venice. We went for Sunday lunch-- restaurant…read morewas quite busy; there were a few tables inside. Servers were welcoming and answered questions my friend and I had about the menu. The steak platter was AMAZING. 10/10. Truly such a memorable meal. I loved the chips and tzatziki-like sauce that were served alongside the meat. The complimentary limoncello at the end of our meal topped off our incredible experience. Would travel all the way back just for this gem of a spot. Thank you!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Definitely get the Lombatello steak if you are feeling carnivorous…read more Throngs of lively people sipping wine and snacking on cichetti late into the evening along the canal. The cichetti selection looked very good (variety thinned out throughout the night), but our party of 3 was starving and we opted to sit inside for a late ~8:30pm dinner. We got one order of grilled lamb and the Lombatello steak for 2. The lamb was also good, no gamey taste. The Lombatello steak was simply fantastic, choose this cut specifically!! A heaping pile of medium-rare meat (cannot buy single portions) that was very tender and flavorful. It's cushioned with steak fries and grilled veggies on the side. Paired with two glasses of house wine, this meal was fantastic. Ended up with a to go box of steak and fries. Servers are very busy, bustling around clearing tables, taking orders, etc, but they are vigilant if you need anything. We saw one table of ~10 order a steak platter, and it was a sight to behold - a massive wooden cutting board packed with steak, transported by two waiters.

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Farini

4.4(164 reviews)
1.3 km

When in Italy, I started catching on that my favorite affordable eats spots were bakeries. Highly…read morerecommend this bakery for their incredible pizza in Venice. My husband and I ordered 4 flavors (2 each) but we should've just shared 3 instead. Order and pay at the counter, find a seat, and watch for your order to be done. Loved the wine options. The small space fills up quickly but we were lucky to find a spot for 2 by the window. It was a great spot to people watch the street outside as well. After, walk a few blocks/steps to Suso for gelato/dessert!

I had an absolutely horrible experience here. I ordered four pepperoni pizza slices, and while…read morepaying, I accidentally tapped my card for the wrong bill. Instead of handling it professionally, a tall blonde employee immediately snapped at me, saying, "Why would you put your card down? That's not your bill." I apologized right away, but she continued to act incredibly rude--rolling her eyes, shaking her head, and talking under her breath while processing the refund. It only got worse from there. When I reached for a slice that had been placed in front of me, she barked, "No, that's not yours." At that point, I felt completely unwelcome and didn't even want the food anymore, so I asked for a refund so I could leave. She refused, claiming the pizza was already in the oven and that I "had to pay for it." She then tried to say I only ordered one slice, when I very clearly ordered four. The entire situation was handled in the most unprofessional, hostile way possible. There was zero accountability, no basic customer service, and the way I was spoken to was completely unacceptable. I have never been treated like that at any business. Save your money and go somewhere else.

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