The food her was delicious and authentic. The chicken soup…read morewas gigantic, enough for a full meal and we also had the chicken skewers, fattoush salad and yogurt dip. The chicken was tender and had a tomato based marinade on it. I wound have lived to try a dessert but the gentleman never came over to clear our table or ask if we wanted anything else. I would eat here again in a heartbeat. You can only eat so much pizza and pasta when in Venice. This is located slightly off the beaten path but not far. I would have given this place 5 stars if the table service was better.

Unique, great fresh food. A break from great, but standard Italian fare. Fattoush salad was…read morewonderful.

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.

Ironically, one of the best dining experiences we had in Italy, was not an Italian restaurant…read more "Restaurantito da Issa" was a little gem we ran into almost by accident. Unaware of the fact that we must call ahead to make reservations, we showed up at the front step. After a giving us somewhat of a hard time for not calling and our sincerest apologies, the owner, Issa, has refused to let us go away hungry and showed us in. Turns out that we arrived right after a huge wedding party and more apologies from our side, Issa served us some wine and drinks and disappeared into the kitchen to begin preparations. I won't go into too the details of each dish (not to ruin the surprise for you ;) ) but we were presented with course after course of Jordanian delicacies including various mezze (small plates such as baba ghanoush) and several main dishes. Issa's friendly personality put our experience over the top and we left extremely happy and extremely full!

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.

Mille e una notte is a fantastic restaurant if you find yourself in Udine. It's a refreshing change…read morefrom traditional Italian food, instead offering delicious Syrian and Middle Eastern food. The Akkad family is extremely hospitable and generous and make their guests feel welcome always. I would highly recommend the moussaka dip with pita and sorbet drink! Delicious!!! The falafel and shawarma are also fabulous. The atmosphere is cozy and authentic-- you won't be disappointed!!

After failing to get a table at the place we had chosen, we drove to Aladino. The first thing we…read morenoticed was the large menu. We ordered frito misto as a starter, seafood risotto for the next, and two pizzas for our last part of dinner. The bread served us was stale and simply not good. The frito misto was not fried to a nice brown and the pizzas were poorly cooked also with the center almost completely wet. The seafood risotto was good with a good amount of seafood and the risotto was cooked well.

Ristorante Pizzeria Aladino Bread…read moreFritto Misto Seafood Risotto Zafferina - Mozzarella, Rosemary, Sausage, Saffron Nocella - Mozzarella, Brie, Walnut Pesto, Smoked Ham Deciding to pass on Michelin-starred MET based on a choiceless $160 menu that lacked anything of substantial interest, it was after a long walk finding several restaurants closed on Sunday that the decision was made to take the train back to Mestre, seating at Ristorante da Flavio e Fabrizio refused despite an obvious abundance of tables eventually leading to dinner at Ristorante Pizzeria Aladino on Viale S. Marco, the results more-or-less a disaster from the décor and loud music to the inedibly stale table bread as well as many of the actual plates. Owned by a gregarious gentleman whose fluency in English was an unexpected treat considering a location well-outside the traditional tourist zone, entrance to Ristorante Pizzeria Aladino brings patrons face-to-face with a true hodgepodge of Italian and Middle Eastern influences, the offering of Kabobs fused with Pizza just one of a handful of confusing elements, though the pies with French Fries and Frankfurters may have been an even more perplexing choice. Arriving at 21h15, the restaurant mostly empty and staff seen regularly taking cigarette breaks that saw water go unfilled and long delays between courses one and two, bread was immediately set aside after just one lifeless endpiece, the Fritto Misto not just undercooked but downright oily with a texture that makes one think the Calamari rings arrived straight from a freezer bag. Modestly impressed by a plate of creamy Seafood Risotto offered per-portion to parties of two or more, it was with two nearly-New York-style Pizzas that the experience at Aladino met its conclusion, the Rosemary, Sausage and Saffron version finding the spices too liberally applied to be enjoyable while soft chunks of Brie were pleasant atop Walnut Pesto with chunks of Ham and Mozzarella, the crust falling far short of the high standard set one night prior and actually sort of disappointing compared to North American chains like Domino's or Pizza Hut.

Very very friendly service. He was very nice and helpful. I had a variety of cannolis and ham and…read morecheese calzone. There were two tables inside and several tables outdoor.

One night we tried to stop by but they were closed. Kind of strange because it showed open on…read moreGoogle maps when we arrived. Anyways. Stopped by the following day around lunch time, and got to try the powdered sweet that is in the display case. Turns out it was just dough that has been filled, in our case with Nutella, or Pistachios then sprinkled with powdered sugar. It was alright. I wouldn't buy them again. The restroom is in the back and required 1€ to use however the person behind the count gave me 1€ to use their restroom. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

Excellent pizza and very good service. Had lunch there with a friend and we were both pleased…read more Would definitely eat there again.