I ate at Frary's many days ago, but waited to post this as I've mulled on and processed my…read moreexperiences in Venice and here. Precisely, I had 2 meals at Frary's, because after the first one all I could do the next day running around Venetian alleys was gush about it to my gf. Over those 2 meals, we had the tzatziki - a bowlful of yogurt-spice delight that we scraped the last of with the excellent bread they serve, the hummus - another dollop of chickpea deliciousness, the dolma - which was served with delicious somewhat sweet carrot dip (muhammara I think) one day, but equally good curried babaghanoush the next day. For the mains, the rice-yogurt dish (whose name I've sadly forgotten) was served with steaming carrots and other vegetables and an utter delight, so we got it both days. The falafel was crunchy, fresh, green, brown, irresistible, hot, steaming, crumbly, did I say irresistible? Frary's the kind of place you can't practice restraint and just want to get seconds of everything and stuff yourself. The manouri dessert is interesting, served with a light cheese and large pieces of apricot (I think it was apricot). Lastly, my favorite spritzer ever was served here, some kinda ginger apertif. It was reminiscent of the routine aperol, but something was better about it - perfectly bitter and again just simply irresistible (and non alcholic too). So when I come back to Venice, whenever that be (but it'll have to happen, does anyone manage to go to Venice just once?), good chance I'll make a straight beeline to Frary's, and not the classic italian trattorie and ristorantes. La Dolce Vita!

This Mediterranean restaurant offers a very nice and welcoming interior with a charming ambiance,…read morethough sitting right by the door might bring in a slight breeze which felt nice. Payment is conveniently handled at the front when you are finished. One of the standout features of this establishment is that they are certified gluten-free by the AIC, making it a reliable destination for those with celiac disease. Their menu clearly marks numerous gluten-free options, and the staff is attentive, promptly providing safe accompaniments like rice cakes once a celiac diagnosis is mentioned instead of the pita. For the meal, we started with the mix di formaggi, a delightful selection of Greek cheeses. The main course was the mansaf vegetariano, featuring spiced rice paired with vegetables and yogurt. For dessert, we shared three options: the berry cheesecake, which was easily the star of the menu and a must-try; the rich chocolate cake; and the pistachio yogurt, which was unique though worth noting that it leaned a bit too heavily into a savory, spicy profile rather than a sweet one. Overall, it is a wonderful and safe choice for anyone looking for reliable gluten-free Mediterranean dining.

Venice is an expensive city and a lot of the seated meals can be expensive, subpar or both…read more Therefore in order to eat well on a budget it is suggested to eat at cicchetti bars (bacari), the Venetian equivalent on tapas. Most cicchetti are priced between €1-€3, which is consumed with alcohol priced from €2-€4. You can eat your cicchetti at one bacaro or make a crawl by traveling to several. As suggested by Rick Steves, one of his tour guides Alessandro Schezzini specializes in a cicchetti crawl. This was the first stop in his crawl as well as my first real meal in Venice (I had arrived from the US that morning). Turns out that there's two parts to this bacaro: the bar area where people drink and a back area where people can eat cicchetti or full meals. Since we were a big group we first started at the back tables where we were introduced to four cicchetti. - Calamari: fresh off the fryer, you can taste the freshness of the squid. Squid was not rubbery at all. - Sardine on top of an egg. My favorite cicchetti. Alessandro encouraged people to try to eat out of their comfort zone. - Rosemary potatoes: for any vegetarians of the group. - Deep fried fritter with meat (arancini?) All was served with flowing pitchers of house red wine, which Alessandro kept track of and poured as our glasses were approaching empty. It was also quite easy to get full out of fried food and wine. This bacaro is hidden somewhere near the Rialto so use Google Maps to find it.

Cozy looking. Downhill from there. Polite waiter. Ordered cold meat plate of Mortadella and salamis…read moreand a cheese. Poorly cut and of average quality at best. Pitcher of house Prosecco: this is a mixer prosecco not a sipping one. Salad Mista was adequate but served with packets of vinegar and of oil: like a take out place. Asked if we liked the meal, we said no. No remedy from the waiter. Paid and left. Obvious tourist trap. Upon leaving, two walking tours ended and were directed to eat here. YUK!

Great location and open late. We walked in to get a slice of pizza and walked out with a group of…read morefriends. The place is cool with tables around and a great selection of food and drinks. When we got there there were several people hanging out drinking and were really friendly. We made a bunch of new friends and returned the next night for another bite. The owner is really friendly and had a great menu for a quick a bite. There was music playing and also a small disco light out front which set the mood for people to hang out. Definitely recommend this place for. A quick bite and some beer.

Don't let the size of this tiny restaurant fool you- there is BIG FLAVOR here!! I can't believe…read morethere aren't more reviews on this place- it's totally stellar, and an awesome break from pizza and pasta while in Venice. Not only are the prices great, the staff is friendly, but the food is unreal! I got the "menú Turco"... twice. The value for this meal is awesome, I'm always absolutely stuffed when I leave this place. In the best way. Don't pass this place up!

Well, it was interesting to discover a well regarded Glatt Kosher restaurant right in Canneragio,…read moreright over the Ponte delle Guglie near the Ghetto Ebraico (where the term Ghetto originated in the early 1500's.). It was a bit too cool once the sun went down, so we moved inside. Everything was excellent, Matzo Ball soup, lamb chops, hummus with mushrooms. Nice service. We were there on the early side but by the time we left the place was filled. If you have hopes to dine, especially during season, make a reservation for sure.

Gam Gam was so well reviewed and had such a unique premise that we were very excited to give it a…read morego. While the food wasn't bad, it didn't make good on the promise of a different kind of cuisine in Venice. The food was tasty enough, but the eggplant and pasta were both just solid versions of dishes readily available throughout the city. The eggplant was touted as a signature dish, but was merely an echo of others throughout the area. Aside from the hint of tahini it would be indistinguishable. Similarly, the tagliatelle pasta with salmon did little to make itself memorable. I believe that these dishes reflect the Kosher dining experience, but our high hopes were nonetheless dashed by their mediocrity. Gam Gam is not a breath of fresh air, although maybe we would have been happier had we thought of it as just another restaurant. After all, tomato sauce makes almost anything delicious.

Best Mom and Pop restaurant we visited in 2024. Every bit as good as the higher priced Michelin…read moreStar restaurants. Menu written on butcher block paper, serving the fresh catch of the day. The chef came outside and chatted with patrons. Everyone was very warm and welcoming. Food was fabulous! Had a wonderful dish of prawns and pasta with an incredible paprika sauce. Wish we had another day to return. I can not recommend it enough. Going back in December. Can't wait! Kim Moore

What a treat. A friendly enjoyable atmosphere. We we the only native English speakers in the…read moreplace - and we were welcomed warmly. We didn't make reservations, so the only available seating was inside - this was actually a good development. It was warm and humid outside. The food was focused on fresh local seafood. We all had seafood starters and were happy with the choices; tuna and shrimp tartar, grilled octopus, scallops, mixed green salad. Main course of lasagna and salmon did not disappoint. This is an off the beaten path little gem. Worth the effort to find. If your preference is outdoor seating - a reservation is recommended.

Came here after exploring Murano glass blowing factory. There is outdoor and indoor seating. We…read morewere lucky to sit outside by the water. The service was slow unfortunately even for Italy. The seafood oysters and scallops were very tasty. The oysters were very fresh and so good. The seafood soup was just average. The steak I had was not that great, it was chewy and a bit hard to cut perhaps it was the knife.

The calamari was delicious. I had the seafood pasta but I didn't know it came with the whole sea…read more While it was good, all of the seafood was a bit overwhelming so I sat it all to the side. The waiter was a woman who seemed a bit impatient. That wasn't a pleasant experience. Nice stop before heading back but can't say I would return.

Came here on a recommendation but definitely a tourist trap. The food was okay but definitely not…read morethe best. Service was decent, but compared to our experience at some other restaurants this place pales in comparison. Also the automatic service charge and then asking for additional tip is extremely sketchy. I would avoid this place. There are much better options in Venice.

I ate at this restaurant 33 years ago and have such fond memories of delicious food. It literally…read moreis the only restaurant I remember from that trip. The hotel we're staying at recommended it again and I thought I'm so excited I'm going back! Big mistake. I sat across from my daughter while eating, who looked between gagging and crying. She ordered the gnocchi with Bolognese sauce. It tasted like American barbecue and was very one note. I had my favorite seafood risotto. There were literally three small pieces of shrimp and one small piece of fish and when I say small, I mean about an inch in diameter. No mussels or octopus like I remember. That's it. It was tasteless and had no flavor. I was so disappointed. The crab in the shell appetizer was ok but the artichoke hearts had no flavor. I would avoid this place.

Great place! The best meal I had so far in Venice was here. Very fresh and delicious pasta…read morecarbonara for me and gnocchi ai quattro formaggi for my wife. We had the chance to try 4 of the desserts and even though all were good the Panna Cotta won for me. The waiter was very helpful, and knew his way with English making things easier. If we come back to Venice (or should I say when? Some wishful thinking here) we'll surely come back for more!

Off the beaten track, but well worth finding. Small, intimate, but inviting and friendly. This…read morewas rated #22 out of 1215 on Trip Advisor. And it was very good. We had the Caprese Salad, then shared the Tagliatelle with Shrimp and Zucchini, and the Grilled Sole. The Sole was perfectly cooked, still moist, and deboned table side by our waiter. The pasta was also perfectly cooked, and when I asked for Parmesan, our waiter strongly suggested that it would spoil the dish, and I followed his guidance, and it was perfect! We were given both an aperitif and a liquid sorbet following our dinner, both on the house. I'd definitely go back! If you need hep figuring out where this is, check out Trip Advisor.

Pizza was amazing, traditional roman style pizza served by the slice. The informal counter service…read morewas fun!

This place looks so unassuming but this was probably one of my favorite bites across my entire…read moreItaly trip. I can still remember biting through the thick but airy focaccia to the crisp bottom - I have no idea how they get this texture so perfect but it might be one of the best focaccia's I've had in my entire life. We shared 3 slices between the 3 of us so we could try them all. The mushroom and proscuitto one was my favorite, but I also really liked the spicy salami one and the tomato pesto. All the ingredients tasted so fresh and paired so well together. I was so happy after this meal and would definitely recommend this spot for anyone in Venice!