Excellent bar good food great drinks. We were lucky to have same bar tender the 3 nights and…read moreAlberto was very attentive and cordial. We would probably choose this hotel again just for this reason.

Being from California, I've found it surprisingly hard to find decent sushi in Europe. This…read morerestaurant isn't the best but it was good given that there are such few Japanese option in Venice. It's tucked away inside of a hotel but it had outdoor seating that would offer nice views of the Grand Canal. It was a rainy day so we were not able to sit outside. They are open earlier in the day only for drinks and serve food from 7-11pm. We had the 18 piece mixed sushi, spicy salmon roll, tuna 6 piece sashimi, 2 miso soups and a bottle of water. Grand total came out to 58€. They gave us a complimentary appetizer of cooked & fried tuna chunks with what tasted like a rice vinaigrette on shredded lettuce. Nice little starter... The salmon is a safe choice, good cuts and tasted fairly fresh. The tuna was decent but not as fresh as the salmon. Miso soup was great, the seaweed was perfectly silky in it. The sushi is a little overpriced but the ambience of the restaurant is upscale & there's not much competition in the area, so I totally understand. Also, I'm not sure how much they have to import versus what they have available from their local fish markets. Overall, a nice change of pace after being overloaded with pasta & pizza!

If you get a bit tired of eating pasta and pizza everyday, you should give this place a try…read more Servers were prompt and sweet. Our server in particular, was young and inexperienced but she sure did try her best to accommodate our request in English. Surprisingly there were no salad options so I debated whether I should take one star out just for that. Other than no salad in their menu, everything else was great. We were seated out on terrace and the view was lovely. All three of us were satisfied with our meal and miso was quite nice. It's pricey but I think it's not too bad.

We are in Italy for a long time started in Rome, and then Florence, and now in Venice. We ate…read moreenough pasta & pizza we looked for a Japanese or Chinese restaurant and this one is delicious! We ordered edamame's, potstickers, vegetable fried rice, sweet-and-sour, chicken, and fried shrimp. They gave us enough to not take away, we ate it all. In California you always have Takeaway Chinese Food not in Italy just enough.

This was a cute Chinese restaurant, I loved the decor, as for the food- it was good, but could be…read morebetter. I would probably still eat there, but nothing stood out as special. The salad and fries were too oily. According to my companions the chicken fried rice was delicious, but small portions.

This was quite an unexpected find while wandering the streets of Venice. We were hungry and…read morefollowing the swarm of tourists, and suddenly noticed the blue sign. Not expecting to find anything authentic as the restaurant was close to one of the busier tourist path, we actually found some familiar dishes and decided to give this place a try. The place was not particularly busy, but our server was very friendly and enthusiastic about his job. We ordered braised short ribs and twice cooked pork belly and had our food in around 10 minutes. The addition of zucchini was unexpected in the pork belly dish, but it honestly added a lot to an already great dish. The only thing that did bother me, was that our waitress (not the younger male server) was constantly on her phone and really did other than take our order. Overall, this is a great spot if you are craving some Chinese while in Italy!

Amazing food with friendly and professional service. You can taste the fresh ingredients and the…read moreexpertise of the chef in the preparation. Perfetto! We got: Squid ink spaghetti Mixed fried calamari and shrimp Margherita pizza Sea Bass for two Chocolate gelato Tiramisu (ridiculous) Soave white wine Chianti Lemon soda

Amazing food and great service in an extraordinarily classic corner of Venice. Relaxing meal while…read morefolks walked by, I honestly rooted for everyone who considered sitting down as the meal was so good. Also worth noting - nice clean bathroom and fair prices. One of the best meals I had in Italy. The inside looks lovely but I'd be hard pressed to not sit outside and relax for the perfect Italian experience.

If you're in Venice and need a change come to this place. It has fabulous food. It's clean and…read moreeveryone is super friendly.

Service , ambience, food ! If you're in Venice and wanting something besides pasta and pizza here…read moreis a fusion that is worth while ! If you want spice they have a chili that's enjoyable ! I think this is my restaurant of choice right now ! Ten out of ten def recommend!!

If you're staying anywhere near Hotel Al Sotoportego, do yourself a favor and eat at Al Vagon…read more My two daughters and I were staying at Hotel Al Sotoportego, and this restaurant is literally right outside the hotel entrance along the canal. The moment you step out the door, you're practically part of the restaurant. Every time we walked by, it was packed, and every dish that came out looked incredible. It was our last night in Venice, and we made a last-minute decision to cancel our dinner reservations at another well-known restaurant and eat here instead. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we made during our entire trip. Even though they were extremely busy and we didn't have reservations, the owner, Giovanna, welcomed us with such warmth and kindness. She asked us to wait just a few minutes inside, made sure we were comfortable, and even turned the fan/air conditioning toward us while we waited. That simple gesture said everything about how much she cares about her guests. When we finally sat down, every single bite was outstanding. My daughters and I devoured everything we ordered and literally cleaned our plates. The food was authentic, fresh, and absolutely delicious. But what truly makes Al Vagon special is the hospitality. Since it was our last day in Venice, we were trying to figure out how to avoid dragging three large suitcases through Venice and over the Rialto Bridge to get to Marco Polo Airport for our flight to Santorini. As we were eating, we noticed there was a water taxi dock literally next to our table. Since the restaurant sits right on the canal, we wondered if it would be possible to arrange for a private water taxi to pick us up directly outside our hotel. Our waiter immediately offered to help and asked Giovanna if she had the phone number for a private water taxi. We already thought that was incredibly thoughtful. But then Giovanna went above and beyond. When I thanked her, she didn't just hand me a phone number--she personally called and arranged the entire pickup for us. The next morning, our private water taxi arrived exactly on time right outside our hotel. We stepped aboard with our luggage and enjoyed one of the most beautiful rides of our trip all the way to Marco Polo Airport. It cost €170, and it was worth every single euro for the convenience, the scenery, and the stress-free ending to our Venice stay. Giovanna, thank you for your incredible hospitality, your kindness, and for serving my daughters and me one of the most memorable meals we had in Venice. You turned what could have been a stressful travel day into a perfect ending to our trip. We can't wait to come back. Until next time--grazie mille!

Service was great! 10/10 Our server was friendly, offered suggestions, spoke English, and checked…read moreon us throughout. Food was very fresh. Seriously, the fish came out with the head and tail still in it. The waiter asked if we wanted to filet it or if we wanted him to do it. The waiter did it so quick. My salmon dish was super fresh as well. It came with potatoes. I ordered a tomato ensalad, which was a bowl of tomatoes. I didn't know that lol I ate the tomatoes with my salmon. My favorite dish was the TAGLIOLINI ALL'ASTIC. That was amazingly good! The flavor was there and the noodles were delicious! 10/10 dish right there. My husband had the squid ink pasta and loved that. The food was good all around. Ambiance was a sit down restaurant. A little more upscale, but not too much that you can't wear casual clothes inside. We weren't dressed up and they let us in. Make sure to have a reservation! They get busy, especially since the outdoor dining is by the canal.

The moment we walked in chaos struck the air. The boss lady in red hurried about, adorned with a…read moretraditional Chinese top shouting Chinese and Italian left and right. The decorations were Chinese. But the bar was Italian. Some customers came and asked for and espresso. Some customer came and asked for takeout. I stared in confused awe and trepidation of the potential fusion monstrosity i just stepped into. Then a waitress kicked the kitchen door open and shouted music to my ears, "再来一碗米饭"! A Melody of guaranteed authenticity behind closed doors. Who knew you would be able to find a slice of China in the heart of Venice. I can't say it's the best Chinese food I've ever had, but I can vouch that is undeniably what it was.

If you are from the US, you will most likely be disappointed with the food here mostly because of…read morethe portions. Each takeout container we got was half the food we would get back in the States. It was a bit shocking. The quality of food is decent. Maybe this is the Italian standard for Chinese food, but nothing compared to that from the US. We've been to better ones in Italy.

A great alternative to pasta/pizza. Service is very nice, the restaurant is decorated tastefully…read moreand has air conditioning, very comfortable. Food arrived hot, and tasted really good. We ordered pot stickers, dumplings, seafood chow mein, sweet and sour chicken and braised green beans. The soup served at the table next to us looked delicious. We are here for a week and plan to come back again.

Excellent food . We had a gorgeous sushi plates for 3 people for 30€ amazing ! Very nice served , a…read morepépite in venise , alternative for pasta and pizza !! You must come here !! We found it by luck ! Excellent