This place was fantastic. We found it online as a strong recommendation, and came on one of our…read morefinal days in Italy. We came right around opening so were able to get a walk in table without a reservation. The staff were all super friendly and helpful throughout the night. The complementary bread here was probably the best one we had from every single restaurant we ate at in Italy. We shared a bottle of wine, and ordered a variety of dishes to share. We got the pistachio pasta, gnocchi with duck, ravioli, tuna plate, truffle lasagna, and fried platter. Amongst the items we ordered, standouts were definitely the pistachio pasta, gnocchi, and tuna. They were so perfectly textured and flavored, and we thoroughly enjoyed them all! We also got a frozen mojito like drink as a dessert wine, and it was so so delicious - one of the highlights of the trip! Definitely recommend this restaurant :)

The pistachio pasta is delicious, very creamy. I did ask the waitress if the pasta was home made,…read moreand she said no. The pasta of the day is home made tho. I had the tuna tartare and the beef tartare, I wasn't a fan of the texture of the beef tartare. The peach belini definitely tasted strongly of peach.

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

Best restaurant in Venice price, view, service, food all perfect plus free dishes 10/10.read more

Such a fantastic place! Giacamo, our server was personable, fun and attentive. Our seafood was all…read moregreat. We had the baccala and the cuttlefish for starters. Both wonderful - the cuttlefish sauce was so unique and fresh. Primi piatti of mussels and linguine that was very fresh in a light garlic sauce. Entrees were amazing especially the lightly fried mixed seafood and the branzino, which was filleted upon request. Would definitely return!

I really wanted this to be a wonderful experience because we were celebrating one of our travel…read morecompanion's birthdays, but, unfortunately, it turned out to be a huge disappointment. It started off well; they gave us a nice table in the back room even without a reservation. The waitperson brought us menus and came back about 10 minutes later to take our orders. Then we sat... and sat... and sat while several other tables were seated *and* served before we got our food. In fact, the waitperson never came back to check on us or anything! We didn't get our meal until one of my travel companions inquired about how much longer it would be. The couple at the next table had just about finished their meal already! We started to feel that maybe they didn't like tourists since we were the only ones there and we were the only ones ignored. While the service left a whole lot to be desired, the food was reasonably good. I had the grilled branzino and it was only okay; there were lots of bones and it was very plain. A sprinkle of salt and some lemon improved it, but it still wasn't something I'd want again. My companions had the seafood salad and the scallops and they both enjoyed their dishes. The scallops looked especially delicious. If I was ever in this area again, I'd skip this restaurant; I don't like being overlooked!

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.

A "charming "corner bar away from the tourists and tourist prices!…read moreThey have fabulous prosecco for 5 euros and the cicellas (sp?) are very tasty tapas

Best Bellini's we've had since we've been to Venice and the surrounding islands. We had peach and…read morealso had a pear/ginger. Fresh fruit puree. None of the others we tried had the flavor these had. Everyone was very nice and quick at getting our 1st and 2nd orders. Saw the reviews on there food, we weren't quite ready for lunch but it looked and smelled great. Was tempted for a third round, it's been hotter than hell here this week but thought better and walked away.

Food was IMPECCABLE. We had the caprese, lasagna and scallops with asparagus pasta. Nothing had a…read moreflaw. So yummy, so classic. Service was quick and the sweet lady running it was so knowledgeable and kind. Ambiance is great, very small and intimate and worth the walk if you're staying closer to the Basilica! At the table, my mom said she would give it a 22/10. She's a tough critic!

Great little local osteria. Very friendly, cosy and welcoming. Delicious local dishes. Especially…read moreloved the baccala. Everything great though.

I don't think this listing is the same as where I am. I am at castello 1666 it is great! The…read moreservice is fabulous and the gluten free pizza is the best I have ever had out and about let alone in Italia! Grazie!

We just picked up a mushroom, artichoke and ham pizza after a long day traveling. We were so hungry…read moreand the owners were very wonderful and made pizza for us even though it looked like they were closing. Exceptional service and the pizza was fabulous. Would definitely recommend dining here! Thank you so much for welcoming us so kindly during our first trip to Venice!

Best food. Everything g was amazing. Love this place. Food and wine so deliciousread more

Loved this place so much I ate there twice whil I was in Venice. The Tre pomodori e ricotta was SO…read moregood. And it was a great little place to sit and hang out. The people were nice and very accommodating. I highly recommend this place. !

Before I start this review, I want to say we have been eating pasta nonstop and this is a takeout…read morereview. I'm far from a pasta expert but we have an idea of what's really good pasta from eating it nonstop in Italy. They do take great care to pack the take out order. The best from all the take out orders we had during our trip so points for that! Nothing was open near our hotel so we found Gran Viale. I went to grab takeout because Mink was back at the hotel packing. It's very easy to find with indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is covered to shelter you from the elements. Inside is very nice and has a classy upscale look. Customer service is friendly and they spoke good English. The kitchen also got my order out in a jiffy. I ordered us a Seafood Spaghetti and a Spaghetti Bolognese. Portions are very generous. The seafood was a decent amount but not considered "a lot" compared to other Seafood Spaghetti dishes we ordered during our trip. Flavors were ok, nothing spectacular and amazing. Price wise it is on the higher side but they do make up for it with the amount of spaghetti you get so you'll definitely be full. No utensils available. Decent food from a nice restaurant. Maybe we ordered wrong?

Some friends who live on Lido took me to Gran Viale for lunch, and it was absolutely fantastic. We…read moreenjoyed the Branzino, Chateau-briand with sautéed potatoes, a few delicious pasta dishes, and some incredible Langoustines. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the service was attentive and friendly. It was an enjoyable, casual lunch, and I'm already looking forward to returning on my next visit to the area!

One of our favorite meals on our trip to Italy. Everything was delicious, service was great, and I…read morehighly recommend it here. Their specialty is the stuffed fried zucchini flowers, and we understand why. We also got the squid ink maccheroncini, gnocchi, calf's liver with polenta, and seasonal vegetables. The gnocchi was so pillowy and soft.

So I ate at a lot of local Italian restaurants during my vacation in Italy; Rome, Milan, Venice,…read moreand Florence. I can say unequivocally that Osteria Oliva Nera was the absolute BEST. We started off with their fried zucchini flower, which is supposedly one of their specialties, and it was awesome. I don't even like zucchini, but I tried it and loved it! I got the sea bass and my wife got the lasagna. The Sea Bass blew me away. That green sauce, whatever it was, paired perfectly with it. The lasagna was really great too! We got there a little early, but the nice lady setting up tables before opening offered to let us sit down on the outside patio since we were a bit tired from sightseeing all day. She was so welcoming and proud of her restaurant. If I ever go back to Venice, I'll definitely be eating here again. Just thinking about the experience makes me smile =]