Not a tourist trap by any means, but a spot frequented by tourists based off their English-friendly menus. I suspect this place became popular, and they're able to coast off their (Google Maps?) fame. As a result, I think the quality of food if aptly reflected. The waitstaff was one friendly guy taking orders and payment, and one guy in the back cooking. Pretty simple spot, not much seating, but fairly priced with decent food. The lunch special gets you a drink (standard apertif or non-alcoholic drink, specialty apertifs are extra), pasta, and a coffee. We started with a couple campari spritzes and a pear juice (the latter of which was quite good). For entrees we got the seafood pasta (decent amount of seafood given the price), and the squid ink pasta. Finished with three cappiucinos (sorry to the unsaid Italian cappiucino curfew). Don't expect a lavish set-up, but do expect a decent meal. If you're on a budget and only want to try squid ink pasta in once place, this is your spot. If you plan to sample other squid ink pastas, I'd say skip this place. read more

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Not good at all. In Italy where amazing food is in abundance, this was the only actual bad meal I had in the 2 weeks I was there. Had the carbonara. It was flavorless. Service was also slow even by the laid back standards I experienced while in Italy. read more

Puppa - Carbonara - Cafes Near Me - Venezia, VE

Location: Venice, Italy C Del Spezier 4800. 30121Venezia Ambiance: Totally casual, Dive vibe Service: Friendly, Attentive Food: simple menu, taste is great. This is a hidden gem. Pasta is perfectly cooked and sauces were on par. We loved the combination menu that included a soft drink and a cafe. read more

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Great hole-in-the-wall/ off the beaten path of Venice! We stayed near the tourist part of Venice (St Mark) and it was easily a 25 so min walk. Dinner is a fixed menu which includes- 1) drink (can be wine, Spritz, beer, etc.), pasta / or pizza listed, and 3) coffee or tea for a reasonable 15 euros! One interesting part - the menu is handwritten! Portions-- I decided on a seafood pasta which was more than enough. As for my significant other, he has a huge appetite so he needed to get some take out pizza after dinner lol. Couple of things I did like- 1) no fuss about giving bread / charging for bread! 2) no seating fee from what I am aware It seemed to have a decent wait, too and one party I met visited more than once during their stay! Overall, it was A-OK. It is also a bar as well. read more

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Service Uniqueness Food A true Whole in the Wall. What nice people. Eclectic art. I wanna take this place home. If you like Risotto, you can only get it for two with Zucchini and Shrimp. Bring a bowl in case no one wants to share or have Risotto. It was that good. What flavor. Perfectly cooked. Maybe just a skosh mor shrimp, but that's knit picking. It's not about shrimp. I at the WHOLE thing. Yup. Forgive my gluttony IT COMES WITH SOFT DRINK AND COFFEE! Most of the entrees do Wife and Brother in Law had spaghetti w bolognese . GONE! Sister n Law had the Spaghetti w/Shrimp (more like prawns) and Tomatoes What a meal. I spent twice as much, last night in Fierenza, and you couldn't pay me to go back This place....I'd pay them what I payed last night Instead we got 5 meals, bottled water, soft drinks and a glass of Wine for $86.00 I'm in Italy 6 weeks and it's one of the best meals I've had yet Momma Mia! Bravo! read more

15€ for an entree, beverage, and coffee..not bad at all. I loved both the squid ink pasta and seafood spaghetti, although I would prefer the seafood spaghetti. The seafood on top of the spaghetti didn't make it fishy at all, and was in fact one of the best seafood flavors I've tasted! Ended my meal perfectly with a cup of espresso, which definitely kept me energized for more hours of walking. read more

Puppa - Seafood spaghetti and squid ink pasta - Cafes Near Me - Venezia, VE

Restaurant isn't very spacious, but the food and service is 10/10. Portions aren't too big nor too small, it's just right. Would recommend ordering the seafood spaghetti and squid ink pasta. Both dishes are remarkable! read more

Terrible "restaurant." Paid $15 euro for a terrible pasta allá carbonara that had egg shells in it. Pasta was thin storebough crop. Dish was tasteless. All that could be tasted was plain pasta. Was clear tourist trap and fell for it. Don't fall for it. Other friend's dishes contained clearly store bought pasta and sauce. read more

The food is delicious, the atmosphere is quaint, and the owner is so nice. Love supporting small, local businesses read more

Puppa - Delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Venezia, VE

We came on a rainy Christmas night. We were staying close by and kept passing by and thought it looked like a fun little bar/restaurant playing American rock/alternative music. It has a good vibe, like a neighborhood dive bar but nicer. The pizza is tasty and I thought the pizza + drink + caffe set for 15 euro was a reasonable deal. Cash only, but there's an ATM about three doors down. read more

Puppa - Cafes Near Me - Venezia, VE

Good food, excellent service, at a great price! Puppa may not have presentation or an extensive menu but it's perfect for a quick bite to eat. I got the bolognese, paired it with the house Chianti, and finished with a cappuccino. All for €15 (or would have been if I had not had a few glasses of the Chianti). read more

Puppa - bolognese, paired it with the house Chianti (from Tuscany) - Cafes Near Me - Venezia, VE

The pasta was cooked just right. The seafood was fresh. At €15 for a set meal of pasta+drink+coffee, you will be hard pressed to find a better deal in touristy Venice, for dinner. Also, friendly service and not the grumpy kind you find nearer the touristy areas. read more

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Loved this place. It was fairly quick which was perfect after a long day of exploring. They are accommodating to a plant based diet with many other offerings that looked delicious. If two people order the same thing, expect it to be served on the same plate. Don't be discouraged by this, it is more than enough! read more

Stumbled in here for dinner on my first night in Venice and was not disappointed. The two hosts were loooovely, very friendly and helpful and let us take our time eating and enjoying the ambience. Would've given five stars but was a little bummed they had JUST ran out of dough for the pizza. Great mea none the less read more

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Pasticceria Bar Puppa earned one of my very rare 1 star reviews. We stop in for a late afternoon glass of wine. They have a house red wine listed on their menu board for 2.5 EUR, so I ask for one. The counter person then says, sorry we don't have that out, we need to look for it. There's a long wait, while they pull out a ladder and climb up in the above-ceiling storage. Eventually, she comes over to the table to say they don't have that wine, but they found another red, would I like that, showing me the bottle. Okay. When it comes time to pay, I learn that the price of the wine was 5 EUR, twice the price of the wine originally ordered. It's not the sort of thing I'd argue about, but would they treat a local customer (notably, none were in the place during our visit) that way and expect return business? But that's what a tourist gets, who's not likely to come back anyway. And Puppa gets 1 star. read more

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Friendly staff and great prices! Yummy snacks. Nice place for some wine and cocktails after a day in Burano/Morano. read more

Puppa - Cafes Near Me - Venezia, VE

We had the seafood pasta and it was very delicious. It was served steaming hot and fresh. I also had a spritz and cappuccino and both were very good. Great value and delicious food. read more

Best spaghetti carbonara I've ever had in my life!!!!!!!! That was 2 years ago and I can still taste it. I decided to give this review now even free m so long ago because I am going back to Italy and I specifically went looking for this restaurant because I HAVE TO GO BACK and order the same thing. I can't wait, I just have to wait until September 2020 when we fly back to Italy. read more

Thank you, TripAdvisor for bringing us here, trying to point you yelpers here as well! This is a small hole in the wall cafe aways from the hustle and bustle of San Marco, well worth the travel. I was looking for vegetarian risotto, as I had heard you can find good risotto in Venice, but obv much harder to find vegetarian versions. It certainly did not disappoint! The risotto is made for two people and comes out in giant platter/tray, was perfectly seasoned (not too rich or heavy at all!), with perfectly cooked bits of veggies throughout. Of course We also tried the vegetarian spaghetti which was also seasoned well, and was light but rich tasting. The korean waitress we met was so sweet and lovely to talk to! For an authentic (as far as we non-italians can tell!) meal, lovely service away from the main touristy areas, give this place a try. I will be dreaming about the vegetarian risotto! read more

Delicious food. Great music, Keen serviceCozy atmosphere. One of my favorite spots in Venice! Try the massud spritz. It is a refreshing break from the daily onslaught of aperol and Campari spritz that flood the town. read more

I came here to get takeaway and they only let you get a set menu of pizza, drink, and coffee or pasta, drink, and coffee for €15. I said fine and chose spaghetti with clams and it took about 30 minutes, which isn't ideal for takeaway. When it finally came, the guy said he couldn't give me the coffee to take away and gave me a bottle of water instead. I was annoyed because he didn't say this to begin with and I already had a big bottle of water with me. When I asked if I could get a soda instead of the water, he said no and I didn't feel like making a scene so I paid, but he really just ripped me off and I should have walked out the door. The takeaway was a plastic plate with tin foil on top, not very secure at all. The spaghetti with clams was average. There are some minuscule clams in there and I had quite a few mouthfuls of sand. Very unpleasant. Would not go there again for food or service. read more

My wife and I stumbled upon the Pasticceria Bar Puppa recently when were in Venice, Italy. This is an authentic Venice cafe located near the Fundamente Nove area of the island and is delightful. The person who waited on us was very attentive and recommended several pasta dishes. Each dish was excellent and I could tell that he was very interested in us enjoying our meal and having a good time. When we went back on a second night he greeted us like we were old friends which was heart warming. The food and service at the Pasticceria Bar Puppa is excellent and the price is right. read more