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    Oniga

    4.0 (41 reviews)
    ModerateVenetian

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Cuttlefish and blackink pasta
    Janet S.

    It is a local quaint restaurant recommended by our bed and breakfast. It was a great meal. I had spaghetti and clams, my daughters had pesto and shrimp and the other cuttlefish and black ink pasta. We had the calamari. The pasta dishes were delicious. The calamari was a little too much breading and light on the calamari for us. We were not offered fresh cheese for the pasta and the Greca salad we ordered was never provided otherwise we would have given a higher rating. The bottle of local rose' wine was delicious. I would go back if in the area.

    Cute placemats, complete with recipes.
    Nicole P.

    Very nice place for a homey meal in a quieter part of Venice. The room is small, cozy and quaint--we were lucky to get a table at 8pm, I think because it was an unexpectedly cold and rainy evening, keeping more people inside. Menu has a nice selection of Venetian classics and a few interesting options I haven't seen so often. We weren't ravenously hungry, so we shared a mixed seafood antipasti to start. This was very, very good--the octopus especially, which was perfectly tender, and the seppia in ink were the standouts. I had the black spaghetti with octopus, tomato and olives, which was a pretty generous portion and had a lovely, almost sweet, tomato-flavor to it. My sweetie had the Vitello Tonnato (which the waitress had to make sure he'd be ok with since it is served cold) and that was delicious, too. We shared a nice caramel creme for dessert and enjoyed lingering here for a while. Service was pleasant, not rushed and friendly. In fact our waiter apologized profusely after accidentally knocking over a (nearly empty) wine glass near the end of the meal, and replaced our almost gone bottle with a nearly full one to make up for it! I would definitely recommend travelers check Oniga out.

    Lissa B.

    Recommended by a local, this was our favorite meal this time in Italy! Oniga is a super cute and cozy restaurant hidden away in the maze of Venice. Inside were many other Italians so that was a good sign immediately. The bufala caprese salad was fantastic with a little spoon of fresh pesto that was divine. Next we had pasta dishes. The gnocchi was big and the texture fluffy and magical. The spaghetti con le vongole had more clams than pasta in a brilliant butter sauce!!! All of this woven together with house prosecco that was light and perfect. We are still dreaming of this meal and definitely recommend this place as an escape from the busy tourism madness of Venice!

    Inside view.
    Loris V.

    When I arrived at this spot all outdoor seating was taken , so I sat inside. The interior is very cosy, and I can imagine even more during autumn and winter. The waiter was very forthcoming and gave good advice. I tried the sardines with white polenta as starter. I liked it every bite especially the fluffy white polenta. As I had fish the last couple of days I went for the beef filet with mixed vegetables. You could taste that the meat was first class and the vegetables were cooked on spot meaning not to raw and not to mushy. Accompanied with a quarter of rosé, I enjoyed every bite of this meal. Be aware that if you are in a hurry, you should avoid this place. There is a paper on the window telling everyone that they are part of the Slow Food movement. Anyway a spot I would definitely revisit.

    Gnocchi with tomato sauce and mozzarella
    Michelle C.

    Great food and atmosphere! Authentic Italian cuisine. The Calamari appetizer was the best I've ever eaten. The fried arugula mixed in with the calamari gave it a nutty flavor with s crunch. Delicious!! The Gnocchi was my main course and it was so tender but Firm. Also delicious!!

    Caprese salad in the background, seafood sampler in the front.
    Chris S.

    Note: as of 9/15/2017 the address in Yelp is incorrect and will send you 15 minutes in the wrong direction. The address is Dorsodura 2852, not 2052. The actually location is on Campo San Barnaba. If you go to the website the map and address are correct. Now that the adminstrative details are done let's talk about the meal we had there. Although it was a cool and windy day we elected to sit at one of the tables on the square. Lots of fun people watching. We started with two antipasti that we shared, a caprese salad with burrata, and a seafood sampler. The caprese was the best we've ever eaten due to the amazing burrata. If you don't know, burrata is like an immature mozzarella where the center is soft and, in this case, liquid. The flavor and consistency of the cheese have ruined is for ordinary caprese salad. Rich smooth and creamy. The seafood sampler was also delicious, but not for those who might not like tentacles. There was calamari in squid ink (black gelatinous and slightly metallic tasting); sardines in sour sauce and onions; a calamari salad with tentacles, potatoes, and salad verbless in oil and vinegar (yum); a part-like preparation that was fish mixed with some binder (possibly potatoes) that was great alone or sheared on bread; a whole octopus (small) that was possible smoked a little; and a nice polenta that was particularly good with the squid ink. We followed up with gnocchi pomodoro with mozzarella. The gnocchi were a bit dense and the sauce under seasoned. A little additional salt greatly improved it. We finished off with a slice of torte with chocolate layers and a pistachio cream filling topped with chocolate ganache, accompanied by the obligatory cappuccino. With wine and sparkling water the total was less than 80 Euros. Not cheap, but not excessive for Venice. The service was friendly, but they think they understand English better than they actually do, which led to some delays and confusion, but all worked out in the eating.

    Spaghetti con seppie in nero and the beef dish for dinner. Both have room for improvement.
    Lauren H.

    Dinner at Ristoteca Oniga was okay, but it wasn't anything wonderful. We had to wait about five minutes for an open table. One of the servers working who told me the wait would be about five minutes was either overwhelmed or rude (or both?) as she came off quite curt and unwelcoming when we entered the restaurant. Once we finally sat down, we waited a while for a server to approach us. Johnny Depp's twin eventually was our server, and he was fairly friendly. Our calamari appetizer with fried calamari and fried spinach straws was delicious! The fish tasted fresh, and the batter was perfect. I ate the spaghetti con seppie in nero for my meal because I knew I had to try it at some point during my 10 days in Italy. Honestly, it wasn't that great. The pasta itself was cooked perfectly, but the black sauce simply had a mild and almost bland fish flavor. I found the dish pretty boring. What was not boring for my husband was the amusement of watching me eat and getting black sauce stuck on my lips and teeth. My husband did not particularly enjoy his steak dish and indicated that it was not a good quality cut of steak from the get-go. His steamed veggies as the side dish were lovely, though. This restaurant was full of locals, so it was nice that we weren't eating at a tourist trap. All in all, Ristoteca Oniga had goods and bads. We are still raving about our meals in Venice at Impronta Cafe and Enoteca ai Artisti. Put those on your to-eat list instead of Ristoteca Oniga.

    Chamomile grappa
    Carolina B.

    Great option for dinner without reservations. We walked in after 9pm and got to choose a secluded seat by the window. There was a dinner special for 2 people that included a humongous bowl of mixed shellfish. It's really a generous amount! They throw in a mound of spaghetti halfway through your meal to soak up the sauce, and finish everything off with dessert wine and cookies. It was one of our more affordable meals in Venice, and one of the most filling too! Our waitress was prompt and courteous, and even gave us a free sampling of chamomile grappa, which we inquired about after seeing another large party with it. Overall, a generally pleasant experience that didn't break the bank!

    Justin D.

    We were recommended this restaurant by a family friend as a must go to dinner spot in Venice. We were so glad for the recommendation. The ambiance was relaxed and peaceful and the food was out of this world. We started off with and order of calamari, and mussels and clams. We suggest to get the order of mussels and clams for 1 person because it was plenty for both of us to share. The calamari was lightly battered and super tender. For our pasta dish, we shared the squid ink pasta with octopus and it had to be my favorite pasta dish of our time in Italy. This is a must go spot for great Venetian seafood.

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    My wife and I had two lunches here, both excellent, clean, fresh and tasty. Loved the salads, the mussels and clams and dessert.

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    The ambiance and location are nice. The restaurant is filled entirely with Americans. The food is "okay." I wouldn't go back.

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    Trattoria da Denis - Spaghetti with garlic, oil and chili....outstanding!

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    4.2(27 reviews)
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    2 words- food poisoning. We came here for dinner on our first night in Venice because of the great…read morereviews. The staff was so kind and helpful! We sat indoors which felt so nice with the AC! The food and drinks were okay taste-wise. I would give the taste a 6.5 out of 10. Good yet not tons of flavor. The food was good for filling our tummies in the moment but not good enough to return. The worst part - food poisoning. I had the calamari and boyyyyy was I sick afterwards. It turned our experience from "okay" to "ouchhhhh". Unfortunately, we will not be returning for more. :(

    Was able to make a reservation for 3 somehow on some local platform (spouse) for 8 pm Sunday…read moreevening in June. Other walk in accommodated as much as possible. Arrived a bit early and seated at window seat inside immediately. The inside is cozy but adequate. The staff hustled and were very efficient and friendly. We ordered the seafood special based upon walking in and seeing a huge pan on fresh seafood on table and thus made it easy for me and the kid to decide. It was their house special at 35 euros per person (minimum 2). Included lobster and a bunch of shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari in a red broth. Also two large scallops. Takes at least 30 minutes to prep so need the appetizers to get you by. The also close out the special by tossing in pasta after your done with the seafood into the remaining broth. Full disclosure it's a mess to eat. Must use hands. The cover you with s bib. It was delicious. The spouse does not like briny seafood so she didn't eat much but more than enough for 3 (except not for the scallops and lobster portion). We started with a few appetizers. Spouse had the lasagna. It looked good and home made but again I ignored it due to the mountain in front of me. A few drinks and bottle of water. I wish the pasta was available before the end but understand they want to toss it into your pan of sauce. I had originally asked to order a pasta to complement but they said it came with a pasta after ( so I agreed ). Obviously we are tourist so I can't take extra home of which would have been plenty. Total cost about 143 euros. (No additional taxes or tip). Credit card available but we needed to roll home to hotel so left 150 cash on table.

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