The caprese salad was amazing! The mozzarella and basil had a rich taste…read more Not pictured: Truffle risotto. Super yummy and the truffle is strong. Not one of my favorite truffle dishes because of the strong tasting, but it was super filling after a few tastes The waiting staff was really kind but some of them were a little too friendly...

Unfortunately, my experience at Ristorante Sempioni was not a pleasant one…read more I ordered the pasta carbonara, but after taking one bite, I realized I really did not like it. I pushed the plate aside and told the waiter that I did not enjoy the dish and asked him to take it away. Instead of simply acknowledging my feedback, he argued with me about what I had said. I found the interaction very uncomfortable and disappointing. I understand that not every dish will appeal to every customer, but I believe good customer service means listening to the customer and handling the situation respectfully. I was especially disappointed that I was still charged for the carbonara even though I had taken only one bite and had immediately told the waiter that I did not want it. Unfortunately, the way the situation was handled left a much worse impression than the food itself. Based on this experience, I would not return.

Vegetarian friendly, And Marco was really good, he customized menu to accomodate our choices. We…read moreenjoyed the vibe sitting outside and loved the variety of pasta. Bellisimo!

5/5 Great service. The server asked if we wanted our fish deboned for us & we said yes…read more 4/5 Pizza siciliana €16.50- has anchovies, capers & olives, anchovies way too salty, otherwise really good, nice cheese pull, saucy, have had similar pizza from really good diners & Italian restaurants in NYC. 3/5 Branzino griglia €26.50- wish it had seasoning, needs some more salt too, comes w/ grilled veggies which also need more seasoning, they do have balsamic, police oil, salt & pepper on the side tho 4/5 Tiramisu €8- very light, creamy, not soggy like american tiramisu, just wish it was less sweet

Come for the cicchetti! Their food is also excellent. More of a local than touristy kind of place,…read morea bit out of the way but worth finding. I've been going there for years & have always received excellent food, wine & service. Authentic. I did see that Bourdain had been there but I found this place the old fashioned way which involved shoe leather & gut feel. Get the Musetto if they offer it!

Adorable little restaurant to eat dinner at our first night in Venice. A little bit hard to find,…read morebut okay because we got to explore all the narrow streets to get there. Our server was Jacobo, who was very nice and patient with us. I wanted a fish entree since I was in Venice and ordered a ravioli special stuffed with Branzino. So delicious and served in a very light broth with sauteed cherry tomatoes. So unique and flavorful. For dessert I ordered panacotta with strawberry preserves on top. It was pure heaven! Definitely check out this little place, really worth it!

I spent a week in Venice and I went to this restaurant 3 times and tried something new each time…read more Obviously I truly enjoyed. The food was delicious yet somehow the staff was even better. Everyone was very attentive, helpful, and kind. They made great suggestions for our meals as well as wine. The space almost feels like a secret as you are lead down a mysterious passageway of lights to an unmarked door with a world of possibilities behind it. And once through this unnamed door, lies what at first glance appears to be a small restaurant but expands further than you would've expected. Trust the process. Go down the passageway. Go through the door. And enjoy and amazing meal!

Walk down the alley! I repeat, go down the alley and create a party for your tastebuds!!! Tucked…read moreaway just off the beaten path is a gem of a restaurant. We just finished a meal where we were all very pleased with our choices! The staff are super friendly and make it a great experience. Some of these other Yelp reviews are pretty old so there is no way their rating is reflective of their current operations. Give them a shot and you won't regret it! (February 2025) Their zuppa di pesce has become one of my favorite dishes! It's super flavorful and is overflowing with seafood. Even when you remove all of the shells, it's still a mountain of mussels, clams, fish, octopus, and squid! Honestly, ordering that with a salad or veggies is plenty for most. But I love to sample different dishes. I devoured a fillet that was cooked medium and ordered a crème brûlée to end the meal in a sweet note. Along with our check came limoncello. Pairing everything with a bottle of wine made it wonderful night. Osteria Doge Morosini has become a permanent place to visit when in the area.

Fabulous experience, service and most importantly the food was outstanding. Stopped for lunch but…read moreended up eating a big meal(dinner), mussels, gnocchi, and pasta with duck ragu. House wine was very cheap and good. We enjoyed this restaurant very much and the prices & cleanliness were far superior to our tourist trap restaurant on the water last night!

We actually visited this restaurant twice, once for dinner and then for a cooking class the next…read moreday! Dinner was lovely! I had a delicious pizza that I shared with my daughter that was one of the daily specials (sausage tzatziki). We picked off a good amount of the arugula however, there was A LOT! There was a miscommunication about my daughter's drink which after a few minutes we got resolved (they brought her a spritz instead of apple juice). The service was friendly and the restaurant was very clean and inviting. Prices were very reasonable too! The cooking class was also very fun! We booked through Viator and we made pasta and tiramisu. Definitely a fun experience!

Everything was hot and exceeded our expectations. Service was prompt and friendly. Octopus was…read morecooked perfectly. Fried seafood was amazing as was the duck orchiettte.

My husband and I came here to eat on a travel day when our hotel room wasn't quite ready. To be…read morehonest, we weren't that hungry but I saw this place on Google Maps when I was checking out the area where we were staying (Palazzo Venezia is our hotel in Dorsoduro). The menu looked great and it was in the opposite direction of the tourist area. We talked with the hotel concierge and he said it's best to have reservations but that lunch is a little easier just to walk in. We arrived around 12:30 and asked if they could accommodate us and the server was friendly and happy to seat us at a two-top at the back of the restaurant. It was a perfect viewpoint for good people watching. Speaking of people watch... it's clear this is a locals place. The restaurant probably has 10 or so tables. When we arrived there were just a few tables empty and the tables that were there were enjoying life with wine and a multi-course meal. There was a woman I admired because she was eating by herself and thoroughly enjoying it, she clearly knew the entire staff ( they kept coming to visit), she had her dog with her and was taking her time to savor the meal and her bottle of wine. Anyway, back to the food. My husband ordered a Campari spritz and I got a glass of their house white. It was so good I had a second glass! We ordered the beef roll to share. It was braised beef with Parma ham or some kind of cured ham in the middle. It was braised until it was tender in a marinara/tomato sauce. Yum! My husband ordered rigatoni with octopuses with a kind of basil pesto and it was great. He also ordered roasted potatoes. Hr just wanted it I guess but they were good and cooked perfectly. I ordered the pasta with artichokes and bottarga. It was superb. It had a lemon sauce that was rich and delicious. I forgot to mention they serve a bread basket with these crispy cracker-type things that were great. I could taste anise seeds in them. They also served a crusty bread. At the end the friendly server offered dessert. I had no room. We opted for espresso to help digest. Our bill ended up being $111 euros. We will likely make a dinner reservation and return but the concierge said there are more than 400 restaurants in Venice. We have a lot of options on our list but this is worth a second visit.

This place is in the middle of Nowhere as Nowhere as Venice gets. That's a good thing cause you…read morewon't pay an arm and a leg for quality food. We ordered 3 entree's as follows. Squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomatoes. The pasta itself is infused with the squid ink and it shines through. Its excellent al dente for sure. Shrimp with Zucchini is a subtle taste but no less amazing- you can taste the freshness and the butter. Mixed grilled seafood is good but needed a little more seasoning for me. They were generous with the shell fish portions. Two of which I couldn't identify but gladly ate

Venice is full of tourist traps, but this hidden osteria tucked into a quiet alley is the real…read moredeal. The food is traditional, as long as you know what to order. Stick to the Venetian dishes, because that's where the kitchen shines. The menu also has plenty of touristy, non-local options, so skip those. I had a delicious pasta alla busara made with squid ink spaghetti. The seconds were good too, and we had grilled baby cuttlefish and a John Dory fillet. We ended with a tiramisu, as you should in Veneto. Service was fine, which isn't always a given in Italy. Well worth the detour.

Our tour guide Barbara recommended this as her favorite local place for dinner and it exceeded even…read moreher glowing recommendations. From the seafood sampler appetizer thru the delicious black pasta and raviola entrees to the wonderful cranberry dessert special the meal was simply superb. Out waiter was friendly and attentive and the ambiance local and romantic. Five stars are not often given out by this guy :-)

5/5 service- the servers are all so friendly…read more They give you bread & pretzels to start off. 4/5 ravioli con mazzancolle €24- really good, really cheesy, stuffed w/ prawn 2/5 Tagliatelli con cappesante e asparagi €24- scallop ok but pasta is bland, needs seasoning 4/5 millefeuille €9- really good, not too sweet, tastes very different from American ones, tastes like artificial sweetener was used instead of sugar They gave us biscuits & meringues for free afterwards. Both were so good.