This is hands-down the best restaurant we dine at while in Venice. It was our last night in Venice,…read moreand we were on a mission to find a place that was not super touristy and had squid ink pasta on the menu. Some tips we learned from our travel guide on our first day in Venice was that we should avoid places that had pictures of the dishes on display (because Venetians knew what the dishes should look like) and look for a place that had a hand-written menu. This place checked all the boxes. The location is set right next to a canal and we got here just in time for the sunset. The kitchen did not open until 7:00 PM, so we sat down and enjoyed some spritz while watching the sky turn colors. Once the kitchen opened, our waiter came out with menus. Without hesitation, I ordered the squid ink pasta, and my girlfriend ordered the seafood spaghetti. The squid ink pasta had pieces of cuttlefish that were cooked to absolute tender perfection. The flavor was unexpectedly hearty, and not at all fishy. I also expected the dish to be almost gritty based on appearance but was also wrong there. The seafood spaghetti was loaded with fresh clams, mussels, and shrimps. The chef definitely added splashes of citrus to the pasta to bring out the freshness of the dish. Neither of us had an issue devouring our plates, but were barely able to move afterward. Prices were extremely fair, especially the alcohol. Definitely stop by before the kitchen opens so you can make sure you get a seat at this amazing place!

I loved this restaurant!!! A friend and I went wandering in various random directions and stumbled…read moreupon this place our first night in Venice. We didn't eat here because we weren't hungry, but it smelled so good we had to find it again for our last night in Venice! I'm so glad we did. We got to sit by the water on their beautiful patio. At our waiter's suggestion, I ordered their pasta with clams and mussels.....I wasn't sure I would like it but it was amazing! The seafood was fresh and tasty. The sauce that was with it complimented the seafood perfectly. The portion was huge! Additionally, they had fairly tasty tiramisu. If you're in Venice, try to find this little gem. PS this was one of very few areas in Venice that felt like real people who actually live there may be around....not just hoards of tourists. Gotta like that!

A "charming "corner bar away from the tourists and tourist prices!…read moreThey have fabulous prosecco for 5 euros and the cicellas (sp?) are very tasty tapas

Best Bellini's we've had since we've been to Venice and the surrounding islands. We had peach and…read morealso had a pear/ginger. Fresh fruit puree. None of the others we tried had the flavor these had. Everyone was very nice and quick at getting our 1st and 2nd orders. Saw the reviews on there food, we weren't quite ready for lunch but it looked and smelled great. Was tempted for a third round, it's been hotter than hell here this week but thought better and walked away.

We looked on other platforms to find a lunch place and took a chance on this place and we were so…read moreglad we did. We happened to go at a slower time of the day (in between lunch and dinner time) and got a lot of 1:1 attention that just happened to be the owner. The owner was super welcoming, warm and friendly. We asked him for food recommendations and the wine pairing to go with the dish and the food turned out fantastic. Everything was so delicious, perfect flavors with the right amount of seasonal vegetables. They seem to change the menu based on what is in season and the chef (partners with owner) has great way of blending all the food together to make an amazing dish. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. In fact we had friends go another time and they too loved their meals. The ambiance is very nice. Very clean. Can't wait to go back again one day.

After 14 days in Italy in Lake Como, Florence, Milan and finally Venice, this restaurant gets 5…read morestars out of all the restaurants we ate in. The owner was so welcoming, so friendly, so polite to us and every customer who entered. I give this 5 stars for service, food and ambiance. Not to be missed.

Food is really good. Portion is better than other trattoria or ristorante. Their dessert is to die…read morefor--;the Cheesecake was really good. Tiramisu was finished so we had no chance to try it but looks like a best seller as well. the risotto was made well, no regrets waiting 30 min for it

Great location on the canal with a nice ambiance. Food was nothing special and service was fine. We…read morewere a party of two and they charged us for four service charges until we brought it to their attention and they corrected it.

Delicious, inventive, and classy with italian, asian, european and gastronomy. Yes this place is…read morenot a $$ place on yelp, i would say $$$, but worth every penny. Service is fantastic, wine recommendation paired very well after we ordered our meal and service was friendly. We went may 19,2023. Dishes are seasonal and based on available fresh ingredients. We chose this restaurant walking by and looked at the menu displayed outside. No photos on the menu so it's not a tourist trap! You start with a complimentary aperitif of local cuttlefish and a puff. Both very light and refreshing even on a rainy damp day. Appeetizer we picked the egg yolk with asparagus and chicken giblets with brioche. I don't remember the name of it. But it was lovely. Rich and yolky, but not runny and drippy. The chicken giblets were perfectly cooked and paired very well with the scoop of the sauce and yolk. The homemade taglioni with black truffle pasta is worth the 30 minute walk from the train station. My friend and I split the dish and they were so kind to bring 2 plates with half portions! The pasta is so flavorful with the clean and dreamy butter sauce that perfectly complement the oo's and ahh's of the black truffle shaved tableside. I want that flavor to linger for days! The octopus with yellow foie mousse hit the spot as well. Octopus was tender, and then tentacles grilled i think to give it a second texture. Either way, it was delicious. I heard the other table get dessert and was able to ask about the dessert called "idea of tiramisu 2.0" It gets served tableside with espresso freshly poured onto the pastry and it floofs right in front of you. fresh cold mascarpone cheese gets placed on and you need a little bit of everything on the spoon for the perfect bite.

Very pretentious staff. Especially from the person. Who greeted us at the door. We thought he was…read morerude. The food in our opinion was mediocre. The ambiance was great however. They also charge per person a $7 euro cover charge we were told for service. Definitely would not go there again and suggest others to stay away

This was the perfect place to celebrate our final night in Venice. The food was imaginative and…read morevery delicious! The presentation was beautifully handled. The atmosphere was elegant and althPugh busy, not overly loud. My only disappointment is they don't have a dress code- their exquisite setting and their chef deserve one!

We had a fantastic time. We had exceptional service. The food was different and great. We thought…read morethe restaurant itself was well decorated. If you looking to sit and relax for two and a half hours and be served with new innovative food, then this restaurant will not disappoint.

If you have only one night in Venice, thisis my my go to recommendation. We had dinner beautifully…read morepresented and delicious Venetian food. And the service was impeccable and made the whole dinner more valuable.. outstanding, don't miss it!

Le Bistrot de Venice is a short walk from St. Mark's Square and it is a perfect place to enjoy a…read morereal Venetian dining experience. Decor is warm and cheerful. The menu has so many Venetian choices it's hard to decide. There are also tasting menus including a vegetarian tasting option. I had marinated sturgeon as a starter, crab pasta as a secondi and lamb chops as a main. Followed by the most delicious tarte tatin I have had anywhere. Cocktail menu is well chosen and my Smoked Negroni was wonderful. The wine list is very impressive and staff can help you find the perfect choice. Every dish was outstanding and far exceeded expectations. Service is also exceptionally impressive, being professional and helpful, while also being friendly, creating a relaxed experience. Easily the best meal we have had in Venice after several visits there. Reservations a must.