Walking through the city ran into this gem!! You will wait but it's absolutely worth it the food was spectacular

This was only a couple minute walk from my hotel and it was wonderful. We got there a little early so 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. read more

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Good things and a wonderful and authentic meal come to those who wait in line for about 25 minutes. Benvenuti alla trattoria Pontini! Absolutely spectacular seafood, pasta with that sauce that made us finish that third basket of bread wiping the dishes clean, lasagna that tasted like Nonna was in the kitchen; warm and loving staff that made us feel like 20 Million Euros, a fantastic accordion player who played all the great Italian classics, reasonable prices, a lovely and inviting interior, seating outside with views of the canal in this the Cannaregio district & melt in the mouth Tiramisu that made us request to leave that big rectangular baking dish, serving spoon( and bib) on the trolley by our tables. After this extravaganza please do walk that 1.7 km or 1.1 miles to the romantic gondola hubs in St Mark's to continue loving and enjoying Venezia. read more

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

This place was one of the first stops we made for lunch while walking through the paths of Venice. The scenery was excellent and the restaurant looked clean and high end for a good lunch. Unfortunately our wait staff had major issues getting the orders through. In the end what we thought were small personal pizzas ended up being full size ones. Simply too much food for three people. The quality of the dish was questionable at best and gave each of us terrible upset stomachs for the rest of our day in Venice. Overall just an extremely disappointing experience. read more

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A ton of tourists. The only dish we enjoyed was the frittura misto. The pastas looked good, but bland and weren't that great. There was one table of Italians next to us and the waitress and them were talking about the (many) Chinese people and making fun of tourists. read more

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yummy. the seafood spaghetti was good and the fried seafood mix was good. trattoria pont read more

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We did not enjoy any of our food here. This seemed to be the worst place we went to when it came to seafood. The service was okay, but I don't recommend as the food just wasn't good. read more

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The best seafood pasta I've ever had. It's been ten years since I have gone here and I still think about it. My friends and I went there for lunch every day while we were visiting just to have more seafood pasta. I remember the staff being very welcoming and friendly as well. read more

The best risotto I've ever had. We were very pleased with the service. Definitely a place to stop at.

Lovely spot. The servers are all so gracious and warm. We went there on very short notice and it was a delicious meal - the house salad was bright and seasonal, the lasagna hearty and delicious, the wine wonderful. It will be a regular spot going forward on future trips to Venice! read more

For our last evening in Venice, we chose Trattoria Bar Pontini because of its great reviews and ratings. We were not disappointed. You have to make a reservation if you want to dine here. It is a very popular restaurant with good reason. The atmosphere is joyful and upbeat. They had a table ready and waiting for us. Fabio was a terrific owner - he sailed through the restaurant making everyone feel welcome. I ordered the Cotoletta Vitella all Milanese, which was huge and perfectly battered and fried. I also ordered an Insalata Mista. My husband enjoyed the Filetto di Manzo Gorgonzola along with roast potatoes. I have to tell you they were the best roasted potatoes we had in all of Italy. They were to die for - crisp - not greasy - just fantastic! He finished with an enormous Tiramisu. One thing is for sure, you will not leave hungry from Trattoria Pontini. read more

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Absolutely rude waitress! The food was ok. Even if it had been great, the service we received was so rude, I would not recommend to anyone.

Europe 2023 - Venice We tried to visit this restaurant the night before but it was flooded do to high tide, so we came the next day and are so glad we did. While sitting here it was non-stop full and people were coming to the door asking for reservations. We sat outside and enjoyed a cool afternoon, ordering a couple of Birra Grandes and to our surprise they were a local Italian IPA. Birra Artiganale dei Mari. I ordered the seafood spaghetti, which was full of clams, mussles, crawfish and tomatoes. Tasted fantastic. The beef tenderloin was in a balsamic sauce that tasted amazing too. read more

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The food was good and the ambiance was decent. However, I was a bit concerned about the cleanliness of this place. First complaint is that I ordered a drink and it came with a bug in it. That's not the biggest deal in the world, it's pretty gross but bugs do what bugs do. Still a little concerning that no one noticed before it got to my table. Second complaint was that the water cups we were given were already wet. They weren't warm like they had recently been washed either, they had just been sitting in the cupboard with still water in them. Very gross. It was also nearly impossible to get any of the waitresses' attention. We must've said "scusi" six or seven times before we got them to notice us, and when we finally did we had to lean into the aisle between the tables so they physically couldn't not see us. read more

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Soup to nuts best meal and great location. Excellent service. It's a must go to. Freshness in every dish

Do no come here. It's so overhyped. The staff is constantly rushing you. I got the pasta with shrimp and it with literally only 3 small pieces and heavy. Heavy seafood smell. read more

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The food and ambiance was amazing. I tried the mixed seafood plate and it was so good. My friends tried the shrimp pasta and it was also very good. The cheesecake dessert was also delicious. Overall I would highly recommend a stop here. read more

Our boat driver recommended this place to us and it truly was amazing. The food was delicious and i loved the space. Many people came in to talk with the owner and it gave family and friends local vibe. My husband and I split the caprese. He had the pasta with the mushrooms and scallops and I had the pasta with prawns. Both were delicious. The star was the massive tiramisu we split that was the best we ever had. Thank you for such a great experience in Venice! read more

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Loved the food here! The sea food was delicious and everything was perfectly seasoned. Service was fast and helpful. What I truly enjoyed about this place was location and the view. I always imagined eating in a place like this when visiting Venice and this place was just as I imagined it would be. I hope I can go back one day soon! read more

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Best meal I had in all of Italy. The shrimp was perfect, so was the fish in the squid ink pasta. Everything was fresh and the seafood taste really shined. The pasta was the perfect texture and the sauce was light and coated the noodles perfectly. I must return soon. read more

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Great pizza and pasta. Try the house wine. Good service. Clean establishment. I will return.

I'd read several mixed reviews and went with some trepidation, but could not have been happier. First my wife and I made a reservation for 7pm. When we arrived the line to get in was huge, but with a reservation we went right in. It's a local place and the English is sparse, but if you know some Italian and you're not afraid to point at our people's plates you'll have no problem. Our waiter was Fabio, he was fantastic and spot on with the wine recommendation. Now the star of the show is the food and there is a lot of it and it's fantastic. My wife had the scallops and mushrooms. I had the mixed seafood - clams, mussels and shrimp. I'm always hesitant with this because in so many places it's fishy, but not here, it was succulent, cooked perfectly and each flavor was distinct. Lastly the Tiramisu was some of the best I've had. Just the right amount of lady fingers, top covered with powdered coca. But like the entree it's big, definitely enough for two. read more

Their seafood pasta is everything, you MUST order it. It's fresh and it's the one dish I still dream about after my Italy trip. The squid ink pasta wasn't for me. It was okay but my taste buds were not feeling it. It was very popular on all the reviews so I wanted to try it. Service was very warm and welcoming. Our waiter was attentive and caring. He pretty much danced around and helped everyone effortlessly. It was amazing to see. You'll recognize him because addresses the ladies as "amore". He's wonderful! read more

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This might be the best seafood pasta I've had. Very generous portions of seafood. I normally don't like shrimp but the prawns were very meaty and delicious. The sauce base really made this dish - I mopped up the remainder with the bread. Finished the meal off with a tiramisu which was large enough for me and my 5 friends to share and still get a good tasting per person. Very satisfied and very reasonable price. read more

This is a MUST EAT when in Venice! It's an old homey little spot that always packed! We were in Venice for just three days and ate here twice. We would have eaten here a third time but they are closed on Sundays. Reasonable prices. Fresh delicious food. We all loved the seafood pasta. A must eat. We also all loved their squid ink pasta. Get the aperol spritz. A steal at €3 a glass. Their homemade tiramisu was so decadent and also a must. Get the bowl and not the single portion. You won't regret it. A reservation is a must. I saw them turn away many who tried to get in without a reservation. Ask your hotel to help you book it as it was fairly difficult to reach them by phone. read more

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I haven't been to Venice in 15 years, but it's still as good! And this place is a must!!! My friend told me about and read about the place AND saw it on a food tv show, so we just had to go try it. Our hotel was in San Marco waterfront, so we did an adventure and hiked our butts to this place on the first night. It's not in the tourist area, but still around other venues and a canal off from the grand canal. Sure enough, we turned the corner and there was a line already. It's a quaint, tiny little place where you can feel the family owned vibe. We waited for about 30 mins or so, nothing compared to other places (in America *rolls eyes*). We sat outside and ordered what was recommended or popular - seafood spaghetti. My friend loves fried calamari, so we ordered that and i wanted to try the gnocchi. We got the ragu gnocci since we have seafood spaghetti already. We wanted everything all at once, so it came all at once. Our eyes and mouths were drooling at the same time and didn't know which dish to go first, so we went with what was in front of us first! Fried calamari with polenta - absolute perfect! It was lightly battered and pairing with polenta was something new for me. It was a great combo. Seafood Spaghetti - YES YES YES! Get two orders of it! It was beyond perfect. You'd think it's fishy because of all the types of fresh seafood, but nope....it's flavor bursts into your mouth, leaving you the only spaghetti you'll ever want to eat. Ragu gnocchi - love gnocchi and the texture was what it's supposed to be. I don't usually order ragu, so I think it's on the heavier side and we ordered a bit too much to give it a fair rating. After all that, we ordered the tiramisu...something you must order no matter how full you are along with two cafe lattes. Mind you, we are stuffed but with just one bite.....we were hooked. It was the best tiramisu ever. And it's not a tiny piece, it's like big cereal bowl sized dessert! We did not leave anything behind. An absolute delight and best finding in Venice. Make it a point to stop by!! I would definitely go back when I return to Venice! read more

This is a popular place for a meal due to it's proximity to the main tourist area and the fact that they have great food. I would suggest coming for an early dinner or you will be stuck in the waiting line that forms every single night. We came around 5:30pm and snagged one of the last open tables outside on the patio, so we were able to enjoy our meal with the canal in the background (but also the line of hungry patrons staring us down). We had the seafood pasta and the fish lasanga for mains, and the tiramisu for dessert. Each dish was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Would highly recommend if you can beat the crowds. read more

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Excellent food. This place was everything I hoped the cuisine in Venice would be like. My group of 3 and I arrived right at 11:30 when they opened for lunch and had no issues being seated. We snagged a table outside the restaurant and had a great view of the canal and gondolas during our meal. I ordered the shrimp cocktail and seafood spaghetti which were both exceptional. The shrimp cocktail was hands down the best shrimp I've ever had - buttery and plump. The seafood spaghetti definitely did not skimp out on the seafood and was full of flavor. Even my friend who did not like seafood enjoyed her spaghetti bolognese. For the quality, the price was definitely worth it (some would even call it a steal!). Eating here was like being in a movie - I'd recommend this place to anyone visiting! Note that you should probably make a reservation, we got lucky that day but I had tried to make a dinner reservation before our trip 3 days prior and was turned down as they were already full. read more

Trattoria Pontini is a small restaurant. I would say they can fit around 20 people inside and another 12 or so out in the patio. We were a bit worried that this would be a tourist trap based on the number of other asian tourists, and by the early Valentines day decor. However, the service and food delivered. The male server had such a bright energy and was on top of everything while serving by himself, at least for the tables inside, that he uplifted the whole experience. We only ordered 2 pasta dishes for 3 as we wanted to save room for the tiramisu. Their most famous dish is the seafood pasta and had ordered fettuccine with seafood after seeing pictures from other yelpers. WOW. Seafood pasta is a must here! As I had mentioned in my other reviews, I was a bit sensitive to seafood dishes on our Venice trip, but this dish was to die for and had no issues at all. Have you ever had crab fat? Or more common, uni? Seafood pasta tasted like you were eating uni or crab fat. It was rich, creamy, and just the perfect seafood flavor. Pasta portions were slightly smaller than other restaurants that I wanted more. If you're a mushroom, clam, and cheese lover, you'll love fettuccine with seafood. There's 2 scallops hidden underneath the cheese crisps and the pasta was smothered in mushroom and clam sauce. And the finale, what I was looking forward to the most on our trip was this home made tiramisu. The bowl of tiramisu was pretty large, even for three, but I loved it so much that I basically ate half. Even my husband that doesn't typically like tiramisu approved. It had more of moussy/pudding than bread ratio and was cold/smooth when you bit into it. This was our last meal in Venice and was the perfect closure. My favorite spot in Venice so far! Oh and they had the most delicious olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette for your bread! read more

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Extremely good, I want to go back to Venice just for this restaurant (okay, there are other reasons too). The spaghetti with mixed seafood was just soul-crushingly tasty. read more

This place serves one of the best meals in Venice! Now be prepared to wait over 45min for dinner. You can make a reservation or come to lunch if you don't wanna wait long. This place is very small and understaffed so even after you get seated, you might end up waiting for a while. Surprisingly the food comes out pretty quick once you order. The seafood pasta is a must. It looks big but it was actually the perfect portion. My husband loved the lasagna as well...but bit too small in his opinion. We prob could have used an appetizer or dessert. Yes the wait is long and the service is slow, which could be frustrating for some people. However the food is so awesome and reasonable, you gotta try this place if you are in Venice! read more

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We love this place. We were here 3 years ago before the pandemic. The same friendly owners made us feel welcomed this time as well. The food was exquisite as we remembered. The seafood pasta is a must. Buttery flavor cooked to perfection! For sure we'll be back. We can't wait! read more

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In short: exceptionally mediocre. We've been in italy for 8 days at this point first in Rome then Florence and now Venice and this is hands down the least good food we've had. That's not to say it's bad. It's just something you could easily make yourself at home on a random Tuesday with a 2 dollar bag of store bought spaghetti and a can of tomatoes. And that's not what I'm looking for in a restaurant when I'm traveling. I want something I CANT do in five minutes myself at home. Also eating here after the many excellent restaurants we visited over the last 8 days may be tinging my review. But it's obvious none of the pasta is made fresh. The sauces are basic and uninteresting. The appetizers--we had the full panoply of fish items on the menu--are ho hum. And our child, who is a damn good barometer for whether pasta is good or not, refused to finish his plate or either of ours. The hype here is just not deserved. And unless this is around the corner from your hotel or apartment, it's not worth the trek. I wish them the best and lord knows judging by how packed the place is--and the reviews on here--that enough people think this place is solid. But I cannot recommend it and suggest you look elsewhere. read more

Very good service and the food is very delicious . Beautiful view next to canal Highly recommended read more

Had our hotel make a Monday 9:30 pm reservation for us the morning of (August) which was a great idea because there was a long line of people when e got there. They take walk-ins but expect to wait 1-2 hours. We grabbed a aperol spritz (only 3 euros!) at the bar before getting seated. For dinner we ordered the squid ink spaghetti and the seafood spaghetti. Both were very good. The squid ink spaghetti is messy around the mouth and teeth so make sure you are checking yourself after each bite. We also ordered the anchovies for app which was tasty and generous in portion size. The most memorable part of the meal was the tiramisu. Probably the best I've ever had and I would consider myself a professional tiramisu connoisseur. Service was great. The ladies were running the show. Definitely check this place out but make a reservation before going. read more

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This place is almost not fair... Amazing food? Check. (wife had the seafood pasta, I had the amatriciana -- both were great) Good wine selection? Check. (we had the house white -- a nice, refreshing change after a lot of reds in Italy) Reasonable prices? Check. Ridiculously amazing location with outdoor seating right next to the water? CHECK! Free, reliable WiFi so you can post sweet pics of everything you're eating and drinking? Duh, check. In short: this place is what you dream/imagine when you think of eating in Venice. read more

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Not that many seats but it's worth waiting to get one! I had an incredible Baccala with polenta. Take a look at the picture; v creamy polenta and the fish was fresh. I also tried some of the calamari. It was perfectly fried and paper-thin in a sense. Well worth it. I would also suggest the spaghetti with seafood. I attached a picture and,o as you can see, it's a pretty decent portion! For the end, the waitress suggested the tiramisu. It was really large but I was able to finish it after a few espressos. The place is definitely down-home cooking. The waitress was attentive. read more

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Wow! If you do not have a reservation, it is worth the wait. We began with two Aperol spritz's. Followed by unbelievable bread, olive oil, etc. Small house salad, liter of house red vino, spaghetti bolognese--the star of the show amongst a sea of stars of other great menu items--all absolutely phenomenal! You cannot beat the quality and dining experience for €52 in October 2023. Ambiance...ummm it's Venice, Italy in the Cannaregio area...looking at one of a ton of amazing canals in Venice--an architectural opulence that dazzles our brains well over a thousand years later founded in 421 AD. BTW. try them for a cappuccino and their breakfast item: prosciutto e uova. I am obsessed with this little gem that does not exist where we reside--cannot wait to return to this outstanding, yet casual locals' favorite place. read more

This was one of our last dinners in Venice and definitely the best. Trattoria Pontini was located around the corner from our airbnb, so we walked by it multiple times a day, and there was always a god damn line. Good sign, right? We got our act together and made reservations, since the place was pretty small and we knew we wanted an outdoor table right on the canal. Service was friendly, even though they didn't speak much English. We appreciated the fact that this place wasn't trying to sell us a bogus 3-course "American" menu like almost every other restaurant in Venice. Our meal was seriously delicious and incredibly cheap, given how expensive food is here. Boyfriend and I shared a carafe of white wine, the seafood pasta, lasagna, and a tiramisu. The seafood pasta was brimming with fresh shellfish and the lasagna was so soft and luscious, it basically melted in your mouth. The tiramisu is ginourmous and a great way to top off your meal. Basically, you'd be hard pressed to find a better meal in Venice. Awesome views & awesome food! read more