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Osteria Bancogiro

4.1 (82 reviews)
PriceyItalian
Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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cold pesto spaghetti
Audrey P.

We made a reservation for our last night in Venice. Service was alright. Nothing amazing, just typical service. Food was not that memorable. I had the cold pesto spaghetti, which was decent. We also had the seared octopus. The octopus itself was ok, but my party actually really liked the red cabbage that came with it. I also had the tiramisu, but it ended up being too sweet for me by the time I was almost done. Seating is on the canal, but not exactly on it. You still have a view, but it's maybe 39 yards away.

A glass of wine prosciutto, and Cantelope, which was over the top delicious!
R D.

Food was fantastic, service was perfect and the ambiance was fun and beautiful. Highly recommended and omg have the prosciutto and cantaloupe!

Outside area along Grand Canal
Claire J.

I really wanted to like Bancogiro but from the start there were issues. When I walked up there were multiple tables open. I took a table for two as I am a solo traveler. Immediately a waiter approached and said it was possible the table was reserved....he would check. The table was fine but then was I there for lunch or just a spritz? I was there for lunch but clearly if you were there for a drink and to relax, they weren't interested. The waiter was incredibly rude and couldn't be bothered so he dumped me off on someone else while he was smiling and pleasant to larger tables. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't spectacular for the prices. You really are paying for the location and view of the Grand Canal. I had been here pre-COVID and things were different. Most are very welcoming of tourists returning, but not Bancogiro. Sad to say, I won't return.

Small intimate upstairs room.
Matthew M.

We walked here from St Marks Square in about 15 min. This location was recommended to us by the hotel bartender, since there are 3 restaurants side by side with patio seating and views of the canal. We ended up sitting in the upstairs room since it was raining off and on all day. The wait staff was very polite and attentive which is always a plus when travelling as a tourist. We started with the cheese platter and preserves, which is always one of my favorites as a cheese lover. We then shared a scallop and bacon skewer with guacamole sauce and smoked eggplant. The citrus in the guacamole and the smokiness of the eggplant was an explosion of flavor in your mouth. Definitely the one dish I would recommend if you go here. It was just an early afternoon snack break while we shared a bottle of champagne, but I would imagine the rest of their dishes are just as delicious. Cheers, happy eating!

Victoria Z.

10/10 recommend! Everything we ate and drank here was absolutely amazing. Portions were large, service was very attentive, waiters were very kind especially to American visitors struggling to speak Italian! The building was beautiful.

View from inside
Dan M.

So was in Venice for a few days and in the spirit of getting re-acquainted with the city's charm. As the trip wound down to a close, I was searching for a quiet and relaxed dinner and my hotel (the Gritti) offered Osteria Bancogiro as one of the proposed options. This place is right near Ponte di Rialto (3 minute walk) and is unassuming as it is located in the square with a few other restaurants next to it. I was hoping to sit outside as it offers a view of the canal but the weather was still a bit frigid so we ended up being seated inside in the upstairs loft area. The Outside spots offered nice views of the canal so a perfect spot for those looking to grab a meal or a drink during a nice warm summer day. The inside was quite charming and quaint offering a beautiful arch like roof which housed around 12 - 14 tables. The folks here all speak English very well as well as French and they were quite friendly throughout the entire meal experience. The prices are middle to higher range with most dishes ranging around the mid teens to the thirties in Euros. The dishes are also not classic Italian dishes so if that is what you are looking for, this may not be the spot you are searching for. I was in the mood for some fusion as I had the opportunity to try classic dishes over the course of Rome and Florence so this was perfect for me. The menu offered some unique appetizers, pastas, meats, and fish dishes. This joint has a nice wine list broken out by regions and there are plenty of options for reasonable priced wine. After a bit of perusal I went with the Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'abruzzo d.o.c which paired well with our meal. They brought out a bag of bread and you are able to order (fee of 2.5 Euros) an Olive Oil if you want. They each offer a distinct taste so you have to choose one or multiple but all for the same price. Since we were in Italy I went for the olive oil and it was delish. We ordered the prosciutto which was quite delicious and their pickled vegetables were well made as well offering a great compliment. I also ordered the deconstructed caprese as the basil ice cream caught my eye as unique. The presentation was absolutely stunning as it was a small dish of basil ice cream and what appeared to be a tomato. The tomato had been deconstructed and been filled with mozerella with the idea to eat a piece of the tomato/mozerella with some of the basil ice cream. An absolute crowd pleaser and truly unique and wish I could have had more of that basil ice cream. Really well executed and unique dish. Ordered two pasta dishes with one being the Fusilli carbonara as well as the gnocchi. The Fusilli noodles were cooked well (al dente) however there were a few noodles in there that were a bit raw which is a shame but the ingredients were delicious and fresh. The gnocchi was cooked really well and the meat paired with it was delicious with the side sauces and presentation being spot on. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu which was simple/classic and delicious. A perfect way to end the meal. All in all, this is a great Italian fusion -esque place and certainly a nice intimate dinner amidst the touristy traps that fill the streets of venice. This joint offered a nice reprieve from the chaos outside and with well executed dishes. Will definitely recommend and wanted to write a review that is recent to help fellow travelers out as it seemed most yelp reviews and pictures were outdated.

Patrick N.

Without a doubt the best meal I had in Venice and one of the best meals I've had across all of Italy. The outdoor seating is nice by the canal in the daytime but I visited for dinner and the upstairs is an enchanting dining room. We had various seafood plates served on polenta squares that were phenomenal. The black linguine with cod is as good a pasta dish as I have ever had. If in Venice Bancogiro is must!

Dylan M.

This was probably the best meal and service I had in Italy. The formal dining room is on the second floor while a small bar with casual snacks reside on there first floor. The dining room upstairs is small yet romantic almost like you are eating in a bell tower. The service was top notch and food the best I had in my 8 days moving around Italy. Conveniently located to Rialto it's easy to find and well worth a visit. Everything that came out was well prepared and presented. An overall lovely experience.

The lamb
Line N.

Be sure to visit this place during your stay in Venice. The food and venue is amazing, and the out door seating are facing the water front. We only ordered the main curse, to be sure we weren't to full for the dessert. (Lesion learned!) The lamb and the sea bass was delicious, and the tiramisu did not disappoint. Highly recommended! Especially for couples. The romantic atmosphere is perfect for date night.

Liza C.

We went to this restaurant for dinner as recommended by our tour guide. We had a lovely table outside with a beautiful sunset and canal view. We ordered the grilled octopus which was amazing! Also ordered the kangaroo Raghu which was delicious. So happy to have found this gem of a place right next to the Rialto Bridge.

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Great views on the canal, great food, friendly staff. We had a blast!

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Located close to the Rialto bridge, it's got a nice view and is more peaceful than the crowded side of the canal.

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