Great hidden jem. We went into Venice and got fooled by one of those tourist restaurants that sell…read morefrozen food. This place was completely opposite. FRESH FOOD cooked here. Highly recommend. I had the lasagna which definitely tasted fresh. The sauce on the gnocchi was creamy and rich. Great food.

Da Carla is a neighborhood Italian eatery that a lot of tourists come into because of its proximity…read moreto hotels. They prepare their dishes with care and the presentation is exceptional. However, it is not the best I have had as many rave in other comments. i think there is some grade inflation in the overall score for Da Carla. Polite, professional service. The menus have multiple language translations, so ordering was easy. I enjoyed my meal here and could come again but I will also explore other loactions around Mestre.

From the owner: Specialità carni frollate in cella frigo e cotte alla brace su camino a legna: costate e fiorentine…read moredi scottona, tagliate di Angus argentino, tartare di manzo, grigliata di costicine, salsicce e pollo, picagna all'argentina, culaccia di manzo...

Amazing local fresh never soourced seafood will and more details when not travel... great operation…read morebut make a reservation

I've been to this place a few times and the food has alway been impeccable. The service has always…read morebeen warm and friendly. However, it is always crowded so I would definitely make a reservation. Although it's a lot of ppl It's not loud. There is a comfortable atmosphere.

Food was magnificent Service impeccable…read more Restaurant beautiful & clean Highly recommend

I walked from Anda Hostel because of the excellent reviews left on Yelp…read more The menu is presented on a tablet with photos and a list of ingredients. Allergies are also listed. This is definitely a restaurant designed for tourists. Three slices of bread were tossed on the table in a paper bag, along with two packages of Parmesan cheese. Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper grinders on the table for self-service. I ordered the ravioli with a porcini mushroom cream sauce. The ravioli is filled with spinach and cheese. There's small pieces of crisp ham on top. The flavor is rather bland. Portions are large. The restaurant is large and well lit. Service was quick. The wait help is into quick turnover. I was prodded along because.I was eating slowly. The food is highly overrated on Yelp, especially if you are a foodie.

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!

An excellent restaurant inside the Villa Barbarich hotel. The environment is beautiful... very high…read morecielings with frescos. An excellent menu and a willingness to create vegetarian variations on their dishes made the four dinners there most enjoyable. The restaurant also serves as the breakfast hall for the hotel and the variety of offerings if at the top level.

Absolutely AMAZING!!!! we were looking for a place to eat for 4 hours, since nothing is open…read morebetween 2:30 to 7 on in Italy. We decided to go back to the hotel area and look for something there. We found this restaurant through TripAdvisor for restaurants in the area and it is listed as #1 in the area. This restaurant got the #1 title without a doubt. Every dish we took was amazing. The steaks were fresh, delicious and were cooked in the most perfect way. The deserts were really good, unusual and surprising. Even the fresh drink we ordered was tasty. We would totally recommend coming here, and if we ever come to Venice again, we would definitely come and eat here again.

From the owner: Locale storico con specialità pesce, cucina tradizionale veneziana. Annessa osteria dove si può…read morefare uno spuntino veloce anche a base di carne. Su richiesta anche menù per vegetariani.

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