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    iL Refolo

    4.5 (31 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Pizza

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Margarita
    Heather L.

    This spot was close to our hotel and had a nice outside seating area next to a canal so we figured let's give it a try. It's away from the crowds so it was sort of relaxing to eat and people watch those coming through on boats thru the canal. We sat outside and under some large umbrellas which kept us dry when there was a passing shower. Service was fast and I think our pizzas arrived in 10 minutes from us ordering! We tried a margarita pie for €12 and vegetarian (which had a lot of veggies on top) pie for €13. Both were flavorful and fresh and had a nice soft crust. I preferred the vegetarian pie as the added veggies gave it a bit more flavor. They also serve your standard pasta dishes but it did look like most opted for pizza, especially as their menu had 2 full pages of pizzas to try.

    Gnocchi with smoked salmon
    Justine S.

    Was one of those happy accidents we stumbled upon on the way back to the train station. We just had the gnocchi with smoked salmon, a Bellini, and a spritz, but the gnocchi was AMAZING! The sauce with the salmon was light but flavorful and was a delicious surprise. Not to mention it's right along a back canal which was delightful.

    Penne pasta
    Daniela J.

    Great service and food in a non touristy setting. Note I haven't found a place where there aren't other English speakers in Venice so it's all touristy in my opinion but the food was great. I've read the pizza is well known and the pizza menu was extensive, we got the carbonara pizza but anything we saw other diners eating looked heavenly also. Pasta: we got the penne and it was delicious and perfectly al dente Order the ribola white wine

    Yan T.

    Fantasic pizza that was recommended to us by relatives who had been to Venice. The pizza is absolutely delicious and one of the best pies I had on my trip to Italy, and the server was awesome. The best part, though, might be the pseudo-secret square that becomes your personal hideaway from the madness of people traipsing back from San Marco to Piazza Roma and the train station. Sit and watch the boats roll by as you while away the afternoon with a carafe of white wine or a spritz.

    Tuna tartare appetizer
    Andrea S.

    4 stars for an inexpensive, delicious dinner and a great spot to escape the crowds. When I was there, I was the only tourist in a dining room full of locals -- always a great sign! This restaurant was not far from my hotel on the grand canal, so I thought I'd check it out on my first night in Venice. Despite using my phone for directions, I almost walked right past the unassuming entrance. A staff member welcomed me inside and around the back to the small dining room. On a chilly evening (like the night I was there), this restaurant's 10 tables will fill up FAST. Warmer temps that allow for comfortable dining al fresco will more than double the number of tables available. I was seated promptly without a reservation. Now, for the meal - The tuna tartare appetizer was delicious. The fish was fresh and bright in color and full of flavor. The carbonara pizza was very good, but not necessarily what I was expecting. From other photos, I thought the egg might be cooked and placed in the center of the pizza. This was more like... scrambled and drizzled over the top. The pizza was still delicious and the dough was obviously fresh. It didn't blow my mind (I'm not sure if my expectations of pizza in Italy were too high) but it was very good and I'd visit this spot again. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable.

    Margherita Pizza and Caprese Salad
    Joseph B.

    Extremely good pizza and a delicious caprese salad (balsamic and olive oil were served on the side), we also got two glasses of the house white wine and a tiramisu to share for dessert, all for 40 euros (there's no table fee here, but 10% tip is included). We were happy to find such a good restaurant with such reasonable prices.

    Caprese Salad (half)
    Jack G.

    Very tasty dishes and a nice (and reasonably priced) wine selection. Wait until the sun is below the buildings to eat here since it is not shaded. Very popular, so you may need a reservation (we told them we would be finished in less than 90 minutes, so they squeezed us in). 10% service charge included. Our dinner bill for two with wine came to €70.

    Pizza w/Pepperoni & Spicy Red Peppers and Spinach Salad w/ Pecorino, Mushrooms & Bacon
    Janice S.

    This place definitely deserves more reviews!! We researched a little to find a reasonably priced authentic restaurant and found it!! We had a pizza w/ pepperoni & red spicy peppers and the spinach salad w/ mushrooms, bacon & pecorino. Both were great. The pizza had amazing crust, perfect balance of sauce/cheese, good pepperoni & the spicy peppers gave it little kick. The spinach salad was lightly tossed in a vinaigrette dressing & they did not skimp on the bacon! The mushrooms were alright. This was enough food for my boyfriend and I but we did get some gelato afterwards someplace else. Service was great, our server spoke Italian but I heard others speaking English (I'm sure they would be able to communicate if you had any questions about the menu). It's away from the touristy areas, as others have mentioned. Very charming to sit outside as it's very quiet, perfect for an intimate date.

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    Spaghetti Carbonara great and Pizze are delicious. Young service. Nippon style atmo inside. Beautiful venices scenery outside.

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    What a quiet little section of the square. We had monkfish and fantastic ravioli. We would recommend it highly.

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    Awesome. Great meal. Great service. Great location. Great menu variety. We'd eat here again in a heartbeat

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    excellent service and great pizza. THIS IS A MUST VISIT PLACE.

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    Decent and overpriced. Sardine pasta too salty. Scampi pasta a little less so. Come here if you've got more money than sense

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    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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