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Hostaria Da Franz

4.6 (18 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSeafood, Venetian

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Quiet
Classy
Dressy
Good for groups

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He told us the saltwater eel was in season and amazing so we took the risk. Worth it!! We started to devour at this point...
Kim H.

This was the most amazing dinner experience we've probably ever had included fine dining in New York City and Los Angeles. This should be at least 1 Michelin star. Very underrated, seems like a gem that only the locals know. Service was impeccable - they even let me buy their last bottle of an extremely rare dessert wine. We had multiple courses of local seafood dishes unfamiliar to us, and each was recommended and completely outstanding. Even the desserts were absolutely to die for. If you eat anywhere in Venice, spend the money and eat here with Maurizio (and Luca!). It should be #1 in Venice! You won't regret it if you appreciate delicious food. -from 2 foodie Americans :)

Mike R.

We've been to Venice five times now, and Hostaria da Franz is the best of every place we've tried. Be comfortable with the fact there are no menus, just a daily run down of the best of locally-sourced food by the fantastic Maurizio. Be comfortable that no prices are quoted - even going all-out, our meal last night was a reasonable €200 or so. Genuinely excellent Venetian experience This was our third visit, but the first to the new, much easier to find, location. And it has become even better. Many reviews will tell you how fantastic the locally-sourced-only food is, or how welcoming host Maurizio is. Just know that the way it works is : no menu - Maurizio will run through what is good that day, but with no prices. We have seen a few Americans look a little uncomfortable with no menu to peruse, but this works so well. For Venice, the lack of prices is not a cause for concern. My wife and I had the full experience and the bill was around €200, which was around half that at Cip's Club, but da Franz was twice the experience. The restaurant is relaxed, dress is informal, they take cards. All in, this is easily the best restaurant we've found in Venice in 5 visits, and people do get advised to come by the concierge at The Danieli, so we aren't wrong...

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We had such a wonderful evening! Maurizio, the owner was charming and made our evening magical, we hope to come back soon!

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We've been to Venice five times now, and Hostaria da Franz is the best of every place we've tried.

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Osteria la Busara - Grigliata Mista

Osteria la Busara

4.5(22 reviews)
0.8 km

On our last evening in Venice we wanted some Crudo di Mare. Checked online and found this place…read more Reviews looked very good. So we came here for an early dinner (around 5pm), kitchen is open through! Took a nice table inside by the window. Our Bulldog was welcome as well. Staff/owner very friendly, helpful and made us feel very welcome here. Inside it's a nice, cosy atmosphere. Good selection of wine on the menu as well. For all kinds of budgets. And at the counter a nice display of all kinds of seafood. Lovely place. We've ordered the Crudo di Mare plate and Spaghetti Vongole. And a .375ml bottle of their white house wine, which turned out to be a good pairing with the seafood. Both dishes were excellent! Plenty of Vongole (clams) in the pasta dish, Spaghetti were perfectly cooked. Vongole were nice and fresh and the dish perfectly spiced (not too much, which is good). A real highlight definitely the Crudo di Mare. Two langoustines (so nice and sweet flavour), two red shrimp. scallops, tuna, swordfish, oysters and tuna tartare. All fresh, all tasty. An excellent mix of wonderful fish and seafood. Quality wise along on top with the best ones we've had so far (we love Crudo di Mare). And all is nicely presented. Really made our day, this meal here. After the meal we even got some aperitif on the house. A wonderful place. Feels very relaxed, lots of great items on the menu. And really fair prices, this is a real gem here with great value. And we will definitely be back next time in Venice. Highly recommended!

Best cook in Venezia! Very personable! Great food! Great service!…read moreNot only was he cooking, he was visiting each table, greeting guests; Toni Clyde a large party in the "banquet room"!

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