Great trattoria not too far from the center of Padova . The…read moreservice is impeccable and the food is of the region . I suggest the Venetian appetizers and the radicchio lasagna . The house wine was fantastic and the decor is perfect for this very old building . Part of the experience is seeing how the indoor architecture reflects a different time in history . The owners are very accommodating and give good suggestions for people not familiar with the menu .

10/10 Steak experience, white wine from Tuscany, hidden menu Brusketa, and Sabrina the waiter!…read moreAmbience is great also.

A true hidden local gem!! My wife found this place on Yelp & it only had 1 review with 5 stars so…read morewe were reluctant to go but it was sure worth it! It's 5-8 min walk from Venezia Mestre station on the other side of the station. Go downstairs & go under the tracks to the other side & a bit of a walk but definitely worth the trip. Their Carbonara with black chorizo was exquisite & the baked cheese from their seasonal menu was magnificent! We were about to order too much food as Italy's menu has a primary course (pasta) & main course (meat or fish) but the owner stopped us & told us it would be too much food. He was right! The portions are pretty big & the food was great! For dessert we had the strawberry panacotta & we loved it! If you're willing to take a small walk to a great place, I would highly recommend here!

This was perhaps the worst meal I have ever had! We sent 3…read moreout of 6 dishes back. Very amateur skills. Full of fluff and no content. After reading the reviews I was excited to dine here but disappointed beyond words. I hope it was just an "off day" and the chef was on holiday. However, on a positive note...the ambiance, wine menu and service were immaculate.

Hands down, the best evening of my life. Words cannot explain how amazing the food is. If you can…read moreonly eat at one place in Venice, eat here.

From the moment we entered the modern beautiful space we were overwhelmed with warmth and…read moregraciousness. The service was beyond compare and fun and I believe they read my mind whenever I wanted another unusual cocktail. The presentations, the flavors and the innovation has me planning my next visit and that says a lot since I travelled from California to dine here and at Casa Maria Luigi 2 hours away. I will be back.

Food service and ambiance were superb. Off the beaten path. Take your own transportation…read more Staff were beyond compare.

Came here after traveling by bus from Slovenia and it was a 5 minute walk from the Mestre Station…read more I had read some reviews that seemed promising and thought I'd have Italian food for my first meal. I'll start here - the manager approached me while I was sitting alone and asked me where I'm from. I said California to which he replied "no, originally. Are you Chinese because you have..." and he pulls his eyes back like a fucking racist then proceeds to compliment me on my beauty? It was a confusing and shitty experience. Then they bring out the most hard and dry bread basket along with a half ass Spritz. I ordered the Carbonara, which I expect to be excellent since I've had it many times in Rome and have made it from scratch myself... it was trash. I ate four bites and had to stop. I think they use cream instead of egg yolks. Also, they've decided to omit the prices from the "tourist" menu. Shady, boring and inedible. Do better.

We went here for our first meal back in Italy and couldn't be happier with our decision. The food…read morewas fantastic, everyone who worked there was super nice and service was great! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!!

Bar none, the best service and best food we've had thus far in Italy. I didn't think it was…read morepossible...but this local restaurant takes the five stars and wears them proudly like Super Bowl champion. The ambiance and the service exceeded our expectations. Blues and jazz play softly in the background while our waiter goes over the menu (which by the way is loaded with delicious options) she's very sweet and speaks English very well, which made our order a bit easier, as my Italian is non così buono (not so good) We ordered the octopus carpaccio, baked clams, and the gnocchi with smoked duck breast as starters to share. We also ordered the beef bone steak with vegetables. Every single dish left us excited for the next. Not one item was over cooked, or under spiced. Perfectly cooked is all I experienced. I would recommend this place over and over again!!! The service was excellent, friendly and were patient with our lack of Italian ;) Seating: both outside and indoor Ambiance: casual to date night classy ( we were backpacking Europe, even had our backpacks on and were welcomed in as if we were can't Cleanliness: very clean Reservations: not required Bring your appetite and be ready to try some delicious Italian dishes. Bye for now...Ciao! Buona mangiata!

Brilliant neighborhood place with fantastic food. Why people shell out twice as much in Venice? I…read moredon't know

What a hidden gem! This mom and pop shop has great food and customer service. It is kid-friendly…read moreand has a cute talking bird and dogs. The seafood was fresh and cooked to the right temperature. We didn't enjoy the polenta but I didn't go for polenta so that's okay

Osteria da Mirco is a cozy mom-and-pop restaurant serving a menu of seafood dishes in a homey…read moredining room decorated with antiques, paintings, and an old piano. The service here was super friendly and welcoming and made us feel like we were dining at a local's home! After starting with a basket of bread, we had the Spaghetti Frutti di Mare, made of spaghetti in tomato sauce, topped with mussels, clams, squid, fish, and prawns. While tasty, the tomato sauce was overwhelming in flavor and the pasta slightly overcooked. I was a much bigger fan of the Antipasto di Pesce, a plate that came with an assortment of seafood appetizers including octopus salad, two white fish spreads, a sardine topped with onions, two head-on shrimps, two mantis shrimps (canoce), a mussel and scallop baked with Parmesan and bread crumbs, and polenta topped with schie (little shrimps). We also had the Grigliata Mista di Pesce, a plate of mixed grilled seafood including a shrimp, a squid, and three different types of fish. All the seafood was fresh and delicious, though I was especially partial to the head-on shrimps and the white fish spreads!

Finding a placed to eat in Venice that isn't a tourist trap or overpriced is about as hard as…read morenavigating the winding city streets. Hopefully while getting lost you stumble upon MiTi Bar. We found this little gem on our last day in Venice and I wish we'd wandered past it sooner! They had great food, cheap drinks, and friendly service along with wifi. Since it was lunch time we sat outside. The premade sandwiches started at 3 euro and a huge menu with reasonable prices. MiTi is also vegetarian and glutten-free friendly. The owner was super friendly and spoke English. She even put up with our attempts to order in Italian. MiTi is a five min walk from the train station, but situated far enough off the main road that you have to search for it. It's worth the hunt. If I'm ever back in Venice MiTi will be the first place I visit.