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This was by far one of the greatest meals I've ever had in my entire life. The service was amazing…read more Every staff member we encountered was not just polite but genuinely friendly. The pumpkin flan was a true experience of sweet and savoriness. I couldn't stop eating the ratatouille; it was such a delicious treat. I was able to have a conversation with the chef after our meal, and she encouraged my excitement to experiment and try my hand at some of these dishes at home. I wish I lived in Venice, so I could have La Zucca regularly. They only had one reservation spot for the days we were in Venice, so I definitely recommend making reservations ahead of time.

We made a 12:30pm reservation for lunch, which I recommend doing, though note that they do require…read morea €100 deposit. The seating made it completely worth it, though--we were seated right by the canal water and had a gorgeous view throughout our meal! The servers were very pleasant, though navigating the menu takes a little extra effort. The menu is in Italian and changes regularly. While they do provide a translation menu, I ended up using my phone to translate most of it myself. For dietary restrictions, they do mark allergy items, though there aren't very many gluten-free options available. To drink, I ordered an Aperol Spritz. For food, I had the carrot soup and a plate of two sides: ratatouille and zucchini. The soup and the zucchini were both delicious! One of my friends ordered the linguine, but unfortunately found it to be overly salty. Overall, it's a lovely spot for a scenic lunch by the water, especially if you enjoy a lively atmosphere and don't mind navigating a changing Italian menu.

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Trattoria Al Gazzettino

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Excellent food. My wife has celiac Tagliolini (their gluten free pasta option) with five cheese…read moresauce and it was wonderful- very creamy and cheesy. I demolished her leftovers. I got the the Pasta di Gragnano con capesante e pomodorini secchi di Sicilia (substitute gluten free tagliolini). It was very tasty with a garlicky, buttery sauce that has a fresh scallop taste and savory flavor from the mushrooms. Both were 10/10 but very different delivery.

The best food and great service Mr Faruque did a great…read morehospitality We really enjoyed

Linguini with soft crab

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Baccala with polena

Trattoria Pontini

4.4(252 reviews)

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This was only a couple minute walk from my hotel and it was wonderful. We got there a little early…read moreso we were able to get seated right away. There was definitely a line for tables when we left. We wanted a light dinner so we only got lasagna and a glass of wine, but the service was wonderful and it was the best lasagna of my life. The interior of this restaurant was small, but really cute all the food at all the tables looked amazing. I would definitely want to eat here again and try more things. This was a wonderful dinner.

Nice place. Great location. Friendly staff. Good food. We…read moresat near the canal. The house wine was good. I had the fish lasagna and was very happy with it. Make a reservation!

Seafood pasta and aperol spritz

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Showing Trattoria Pontini from actors the canal.

Bacarretto

4.8(111 reviews)

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This place opens at 6:30 and they don't open early so get your shopping done before hand. It gets…read moreoccupied very fast. The house wine is great and at 5 euros you can't go wrong. American music playing lightly in the background. We both had a pasta plate and were not disappointed. Both had very good but different flavor. Great environment and really good food gives this place a 5 star!

Wow! What an incredible experience. We've been traveling through Europe and happened to find this…read moreplace on our last night in Venice, and we're so glad we did. From the moment we arrived, the owner, Marco, made us feel genuinely welcome. He explained that the food is Sicilian and quite different from what you typically find in Venice, which was exactly what we were hoping for after days of similar menus. The menu is short, focused, and built around family recipes. We ordered the pasta of the day, the roast beef, and the smoked salmon dish, and every single item was fantastic. To finish, we had limoncello made by Marco's mother, and it was absolutely delicious. What really made the evening special was Marco and his family. They were warm, kind, and genuinely happy to share their story with us. We loved hearing about his late father and the lasting impact he had on both the family and the restaurant. One of the most memorable parts of the night was joining in the restaurant tradition of coloring pictures and exchanging them with drawings already hanging on the ceiling. We ended up taking home a picture created by a family member, and it will be making the journey back with us to Carlsbad, California. Without a doubt, this was the best dining experience of our entire trip through Europe. Highly recommended!!

Pistachios cannoli

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Crab gnocchi

Ai Garzoti

4.4(134 reviews)

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Date of visit: May 28, 2025…read more The rule for tourist towns such as Venice: Avoid any place that has pictures on the menu outside, folks waving you in, or giant signs outside. Al Garzoti doesn't have any of these things, with their name only appearing inside on the bar. Service is nothing to write home about; our waiter who looked like a young Nick Jonas, minus the charm, barely interacted with us, but the food he brought us was wonderful! If you've already had some pizza while in Italy, then go with a calzone instead. They are large and a great value, too. Note the ingredients first, though; Italians do not like substitutions. I tried a pezzo di pizze with ham and that too, was great!

We ate here for dinner while visiting Venice. Pizza was delicious. Adorable restaurant on the…read morecanal. We would eat here again!

The calzones are large and affordable.

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The view from outside the restaurant.

Trattoria alla Maddalena

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This restaurant is on one of Venice's wider street therefore you will not get overwhelmed by the…read morecrowd walking by. We tried it for lunch and it was quite good. The service was good as well.

What a cute little place to grab a bite to eat. A little crammed, but well worth it. We enjoyed a…read morelovely pizza, and the service was quite pleasant.

Bread

Spaghetti marinara

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Dal Moro's

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We bumped into this place by accident, and of course, with the help of yelp. The Service here was…read moreexcellent. The pasta was so fresh. So delicious. I swear I'm so full and it wasn't overbearing overseas or over salted. The drinks were great as well. We definitely come back. I would recommend this to anybody in the area. It's also very pretty and it has nice. Calming music. Very great ambience.

We checked into our hotel around 1:30pm when most restaurants were closing after the lunch hour. I…read moresaw that Dal Moro's was nearby, and pasta on-the-go sounded like a good option for a late lunch. My husband and I found the queue, which didn't appear to be that long of a wait. There were a lot of people, of course, but they were filling orders quickly. While waiting in line, you pass by the window into the kitchen where you can see staff members freshly making pasta. It was good to know that even pasta out of a box can be prepared with the freshest ingredients. I ordered the pesto with garlic and pecorino, and it was honestly one my favorite pastas I've had in Italy. My pasta came with rigatoni, which was perfectly al dente.

Everything has gluten and I may be coming back alone.

Black ink pasta

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Menu 9/2025

La Colonna

4.3(66 reviews)

0.7 km

Get lost in Venice and found this restaurant. It is right at the corner of a quiet courtyard…read moreneighborhood. The waiter is very friendly and invite us to have lunch, and menu price look reasonable so let's go for it. We ordered clam and mussels. So amazing and yummy, especially the soup! I really want to finish all of it. The scallop spaghetti is also very yummy. I love this place. Good vibe, friendly service, and most important is the food quality. 5 stars for sure. If you like to find restaurant in Venice with lots of local people visit, here is the best one!

We were in Venezia for vacation recently and tried to dine out of the main San Marco tourist area…read moreas much as possible to try to get the most unique Venice experience and La Colonna was an amazing find! For dinner in peak season, try to make a reservation as the restaurant is very small. We arrived before our reservation time and were seated immediately inside and greeted warmly by the restaurant owner. We ordered a bottle of wine to start (most under 20 Euros for a 75 ML bottle). For appetizers we ordered the cheese with honey for 13 Euros, absolutely amazing! We also combined this with the local olive oil and fresh bread brought to the table to start as well. For our second course we chose two pastas, the Penne Alla Amatriciana (I think it was around 12 Euros), and the Spaghetti Alla Carbonara (I think it was around 12 Euros as well). Both had extremely fresh homemade ingredients and were out of this world and extreme attention to care in the preparation. For our entree we split the breaded pork chop (I think it was around 20 Euros), including a side of potatoes (similar to the steak fries that you would see in the U.S.) The service was absolutely amazing and we loved dining alongside the owner and his family and meeting the cat that also lives at the restaurant and comes by to greet you during the meal as well. It truly was like you were dining at the home of the owner and is a must try if you are in Venice!

Penne Al Amatriciana

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Wine white, not bad

Al Timon

4.4(116 reviews)

0.7 km

Food was amazing and very filling. The portions are large specifically on the steak/protein…read moreoptions. Our table ordered two different steak boards. The tomahawk and flank steak. Both were served with a a mound of fresh cut potatoes, grilled vegetables and two sauces to dip into. We barely used the dips as everything was seasoned to perfection. No steak sauce needed as the steak was well seasoned and served hot. We also have a bottle of white wine and tried the lasagna for our starter. Everyone at the table was happy with this option for dinner. Also this is not fancy dinner but still dining at its fines. If you are a steak lover and in the Venice area Al Timon is a must have for dinner.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Definitely get the Lombatello steak if you are feeling carnivorous…read more Throngs of lively people sipping wine and snacking on cichetti late into the evening along the canal. The cichetti selection looked very good (variety thinned out throughout the night), but our party of 3 was starving and we opted to sit inside for a late ~8:30pm dinner. We got one order of grilled lamb and the Lombatello steak for 2. The lamb was also good, no gamey taste. The Lombatello steak was simply fantastic, choose this cut specifically!! A heaping pile of medium-rare meat (cannot buy single portions) that was very tender and flavorful. It's cushioned with steak fries and grilled veggies on the side. Paired with two glasses of house wine, this meal was fantastic. Ended up with a to go box of steak and fries. Servers are very busy, bustling around clearing tables, taking orders, etc, but they are vigilant if you need anything. We saw one table of ~10 order a steak platter, and it was a sight to behold - a massive wooden cutting board packed with steak, transported by two waiters.

Ambiance interior

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Wine

Cantina Do Spade

4.3(69 reviews)

1.3 km

What a nice gem! The food was actually good and flavorful!…read more We went for lunch so a bit dead but heard is more a vibe at dinner! Service was good and servers was attentive. First meal in italy was not a bust!!

Date of visit: May 28, 2025…read more This was a stop on a Venice food tour and was a fascinating place! With a long storied history and some fantastic food, we enjoyed this literal "hole in the wall" and probably would have come back here had we had more time in Venice. We tried the deep fried sandwiches and the mac and cheese balls; funny that these are both things that are plentiful back home in Milwaukee--never would have expected to see them in Venice of all places. Word to the wise: The outdoor tables are nice, but the birds--especially seagulls--are not afraid of people and will throw up gang signs as they try to take your food!

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Rose M.

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Hidden Gem in Venice: A Family-Owned Culinary Delight Tucked away in the heart of Venice, Regina Sconta is a true hidden gem. This family-owned establishment offers an intimate and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a leisurely meal. Their commitment to using fresh, local ingredients shines through in every dish. I had the pleasure of trying their duck, which was cooked to absolute perfection. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, complemented by a rich and savory sauce. The burrata was another standout, with its creamy texture and subtle tang. The selection of wines was impressive, offering a variety of options to pair with the delicious food. If you're looking for a truly authentic Venetian dining experience, Regina Sconta is a must-visit. The combination of exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a 16th century charming setting makes it a memorable choice. read more

Andrea B.

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7 years ago

Carne a Venezia???? Abbiamo mangiato benissimo, servizio attento da parte della titolare Ylenia e filetto, Fiorentina e roast-beef SPAZIALI. Bravi Selezione di vini veneti attenta ai produttori che ricercano più la qualità che quantità come del resto le altre materie prime davvero degne di plauso. In una città dove trovare un angolo di pace fuori dalle rotte turistiche è sempre più difficile cercate questo posto "sconto" non ve ne pentirete. read more

Ylenia G.

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7 years ago

Very very good !! Siamo stati in questo locale per cena e si è rivelato una fantastica sorpresa!! Ambiente, cibo e servizio davvero di alto livello. Non il solito locale turistico veneziano ma un posto dove sentirsi coccolati in tutti i sensi ! Da provare la carne veramente di alta qualità come la coscia d'oca eccezionale! Bravi bravi read more

Andrea B.

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7 years ago

We're here for a romantic dinner and it was fabulous. Food and wine were amazing, staff is friendly and there's a good atmosphere. Tiramisù e panna cotta top! read more

Stacy K.

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4 months ago

Simply amazing! Best meal we had in Venice and highly recommend. The food was excellent served by the kindest family/friends team-search out this hidden gem! read more

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