(Overall: A) - Venissa is my favorite dining experience throughout my travels in Italy. I really enjoyed the creative sustainability of the menu, professionalism of the staff, and the calming and laid back ambience throughout the experience. The staff were knowledgable about the menu, shared fascinating new insights about the ingredients and how they relate to our ecosystem. Highly recommend this experience. (i) Chips are their opening snack, which are tri-colored from the use of three types of flour -- buckwheat, corn, and millet each with tastable distinctions and a grain-forward breadstick. I love the eccentricity of the presentation, which beautifully uses humble ingredients to reconstruct a mesmerizing tree. (ii) Mussel Beignet - This first amuse buche fills beautiful beignet with a classic tomato sauce that is expertly developed; love the dichotomy of crispiness the outside and comforting softness on the inside. (iii) Mollusk - Paired with a water kimchi to add some fermented complexities, this mollusk is fresh and vibrant to the taste with a green vinaigrette that adds an intense acidity. (iv) Sourdough - The grain and nut forward approach to the dough adds a pleasant layer of complexity to the bread; this is paired with an elegant evoo with a rich body without being overly spice-forward. (v) Bluefish - I really enjoyed how this dish was served, covered in amaranth seeds to add a beautiful graininess that differs from the traditional sesame; furthermore, the pre cutting of the fish gives it a tender flakiness which is helpful given the firmness of the fish. The earthy, umami play with miso and kombu works well here, although I would've liked some sweetness to add levity. (vi) Chard -- I cannot express how beautiful this piece of art is, featuring an oyster inside a tapioca shell which is very mild and adds a natural sweetness, topped with chard done beautifully in layers without fiber, giving earthy umami notes. This is paired with kombucha fermented with verbena, which adds a pleasant sweet floral profile with mild bubbles. (vii) Blue Crab Pasta -- I enjoyed the conception of the pasta, starting with the sourdough and the frying it to add a crunchiness. This pairs well with the tomato notes of the sauce and natural sweetness of the crab, although it came off saline forward. (viii) Ravioli -- I enjoyed this cheese-free vegetable-centered take on ravioli, crisped almost like a Chinese potsticker. The filling came with very earthy and full bodied notes, which emphasized the natures of the garden. (ix) Beet - pickled in a lusciously red vinegar, I love the sweet and saltiness of this refresher; I would've liked to taste a bit of the coffee bitterness, but there is a little bit of spice that is quite amusing. The pairing paired is light and easy going rose, which is very pleasant and mild. (x) Chorizo - I love the prominent aged meat flavor development reminiscent of a traditional chorizo, but its impressively made with fish tails! (xi) Taco - This has to be my favorite taco to date as it removes everything unpleasant about a taco! The buckwheat take on the taco improved the texture of the shell significantly. I found the chicken hearts and fish neck to add a beautiful tender umami, oozing with juice. The shaved white asparagus added a elevated levity to provide balance. (xii) Veal Sweetbread - the tenderness of this no prime cut is so soothing; I love the rendition of the grape juice and olive oil to replace the traditional lemon and butter approach. (xiii) Herb Focaccia - The technique for this bread was impressive, taking crispy approach with fragrant herbaciousness. This pairs well with the items served in this course, though comes off a little heavy given the volume of food. (xiv) Pumpkin Gelato - This was a rather sugar free palette cleanser, with the sweetness primarily coming from the candied seeds and the sweet vinegar rather than the ice cream which is creamy and earthy. (xv) Souffle - The conception of this dessert is mesmerizing as soy sauce, rice, and coconut is such an interesting pairing on the dessert side, giving beautiful notes of sweet and salty to pair with the nutty and sweet ice cream and liquor. This is paired with a curry cocktail with a walnut whiskey that adds a perfuming smokiness that works so well. (xvii) Bread - Only portion of the course I didn't like as it was soaked in this limoncello like alcohol and served with a dollop of cream. I feel like I was really looking for something sweet to end the meal, in which this was depriving. (xviii) The Venissa wine has a beautiful luscious amber sheen of gold. However, my palette seems severely incompetent as it comes off as a very mild white, without any significant notes despite being aged since 2012. -- Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +2 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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First off I'll say that the restaurant gives off a mysterious appeal with the location and the fact that you can take a boat to get there. The restaurant itself was beautiful but needed some better lighting in the dining area. The service is pretty top notch, there are several people always around to fill a glass of water. The food was fine, but we stated upon arrival that we did not enjoy fish. The waitress informed us that only one course was fish when in fact every single course was fish/seafood. Being a Michelin star restaurant, I would have expected a little bit more courtesy/honesty upfront especially since they asked about food preferences. This was by far the most expensive meal I've ever paid for and a huge let down. read more

We were quite excited about our reservation. The boat ferry was a nice touch allowing us to see Venice and the surrounding islands from a different perspective. On arrival we were given a cocktail menu with interesting flavor combinations and I enjoyed a delicious gin lavender cocktail. We decided on the 90€ wine pairing for our 7 course tasting. The food: for the most part the courses were delicious and classic flavor combinations. The courses progressed from a fish croquette, oyster and clam paired with 1 ounce of a funky sour wine. The wine competed with the subtle nuances of the course and we thought it was just a missed pairing. The next course was monkfish and this was paired with a sweet kombucha/wine blend. Absolutely terrible pairing. The monkfish was decadent, slightly sweet with cream, herb and citrus. The pairing was cloying sweet and overwhelmed the fish course. As the courses continued the wines pairings continued to distract the subtlest of the dishes and essentially ruined the experience. I can't say the food was amazing but it wasn't bad. Certainly not worth the 550€ for 2. The wine pairing was aggravating on several levels. First it was 90€. This is not usual for a Michelin pairing but this was a pairing for 5 of the 7 courses and less than an ounce per pour. Essentially we paid 90€ for just one glass of wine. Secondly the pairings was off, distracting and competed with the food instead of complimenting. Thirdly, the chosen wines and drinks had the same flavor profile: funky, sour and in your face. I would not recommend this restaurant however I do recommend a change in the sommelier. read more

Honestly the worst tasting menu I've ever had. One of those restaurants that's interesting for the sake of being "interesting" instead of being delicious. Usually at the end of a tasting menu we'll talk about our favorites, but at the end of this one there was no real favorite. Their "signature" dish (the one which hasn't left their menu) is ravioli with barely any filling and an extremely bitter salad. Why? Not sure. Every dish tasted off and super funky - nothing was filling or all that flavorful, and I really didn't want to finish anything. Would recommend saving your money for a different Michelin meal read more

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This restaurant is beautiful and staff were professional. Food was terrible. My husband and I were excited for the Michelin star experience and went in with open minds for an interesting menu. I am all for sustainability, but they literally present the meal as the leftovers and scraps from their sister restaurant. They include the phrase "food waste" on their menu. If you went to any other restaurant and they told you that they took the discarded remains from the fish that they used at the Sister restaurant and came up with a creative way to utilize it in a dish for you and charged you €220 you'd be outraged. My husband and I tried to find the positive in this meal, but there weren't a lot of them. Everything came out looking beautiful, but tasted terrible for the most part. Even the sourdough bread, which is hard to ruin, came out, overly done and difficult to eat. We opted not for the wine pairing and I'm glad as I looked around and saw that others were getting a very tiny poor for each pairing. Definitely not worth €90. We did get a lot of laughter out of this meal and it was an experience for sure, but not worth the money. it was almost comical how they explained each dish. Stating things like the chef tried to figure out how to use the pumpkin skin that would normally go to waste so he made it into a dish for you. Everything had a strong almost sour taste. I would not go back and I'd love the 3 hours of my life and €500. read more

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I should've listened to Yelp reviewers. Haha. Unfortunately, the worst experience during my Europe excursion. Farm to table concept but it was mostly invasive species they were feeding us. There was not a single appetizing dish. Flavors were jumbled and poorly executed -it's been maybe a month since my trip and I am still horrified at what I ate. Venissa, respectfully was the most disgusting meal I've ever had. Also, the restaurant coordinates your ferry road, ~$150 USD one way and it's per party, through an independent ferry person. I mean, you could shimmy up with another restaurant patron to split because it's really a crime at the end of the night that each individual group pays for their own ferry back to mainland. ~$1100 USD for 4 people. We really went in with open minds but this experience has really traumatized me hahaha. Do not go here. Whoever is raving about the food here, question their taste buds. And the chefs and sous chefs too. read more

Regretfully, this was one of our most disappointing dinners while in Italy. We were very excited about our dinner here after hearing about the farm to table concept and the lovely boat ride over. We were seated at our table upon arrival at which point I requested the vegetarian tasting and two of my dining companions requested the wine pairings. Right off the bat, they forgot to provide the wine pairings which wasn't a huge deal but did seem like an odd fumble for a Michelin starred restaurant. The food itself was mostly underwhelming. I enjoyed several of my vegetarian dishes but my dining companions had several dishes that they declared inedible. By the time dessert arrived and was eggplant I thought my husband was going to riot. It was made all the more frustrating since this was our most expensive dining experience while on vacation. Beautiful restaurant, but wouldn't recommend it to friends & family. read more

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Dined here several years ago and it was much better. Dining room now is very large and a little impersonal. Food was nicely presented, but nothing tasted over the top amazing. Service was not attentive enough for a fine dining restaurant. Overall was not the quality of other Michelin starred restaurants I have had the fortune of dining at. I would not go again. read more

Venissa is an amazing Michelin star restaurant on the island of Mazzorbo (next to the island of Burano). This was my 2nd time going for the 7 course dinner (which they drive you to / from Venice San Marco via water taxi). The meal isn't cheap, but as far as fine dining goes this is one of the best options in Venice. Food 4.5/5: We had the vegetarian 7 course menu, which Venissa does very well. You can taste the freshness of their ingredients and they do a great job of serving traditional dishes with unique flavor profiles. Some of the highlights to me were the bitter greens empanadas, crouton cracker with cabbage and mushrooms, and the wormwood ravioli. My only criticism would be the desserts, which I thought were a bit weak compared to the rest of the menu. Service 5/5: Venissa service and location is amazing, as you'd expect for a restaurant of this caliber. The service is attentive, prompt, and very accommodating. Ask them to talk to you about their golden wine! read more

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Preface: It is hard to believe that just three weeks ago I was walking the ancient streets of Venezia enjoying the beauty of its culture and hospitality of its people. Warm, welcoming, deeply protective of their culture. It is so tragic to see the damage from the record setting acua alta and heartbreaking to think we who have laid eyes on the beautiful city are all responsible for its slow death. Thoughts and prayers. ***** A Michelin one that exemplifies the passion and pride of the Venetian people. Outstanding food, yes, but Venissa is most famous for the rare and unique wine produced on the estate. Dorona di Venezia, the indigenous grape of Venezia. Re-cultivated from only a few surviving ancient vines. Today, the only vineyard, one hectare of salt tolerant vines that produce a mere 3500, 500ml bottles a year. It is bottled in Murano glass with the gold foil labels created by the last remaining family of smiths in Venezia. Mention it to any Venetian, they beam with pride that this is a part of their culture. Orange in color, slight hint of oxidized citrus notes and the faintest touch of salt. Racy acidity balanced by high alcohol (13 percent). Beautiful complexity with a finish that goes on and on. Pairs well and evolves with food. The red wine, from a very young vineyard on the mainland, a Bordeaux blend (80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet) is reminiscent to a young and sexy Saint Emilion. Restrained fruit, silky smooth tannins, some aging potential. To the food . In a word, outstanding. Seasonal, inventive, treated simply to tease out flavors. For example, deep-fried, flour dusted sardines, head and bones removed, are served atop a beet root purée. The sweetness of the fish is enhanced while the oceanic flavors pair with the earthiness of the beet. The second sauce made from squash does the same with nod to the season. Another example, a sublime squid ink pasta with mussels. Briny pasta with citrusy notes reinforced by the mussels and balanced by rich, peppery extra virgin olive oil. Finally a pan roasted, crispy filet of blackfish. Perfect cook to medium. The clean tasting fish balanced by a highly glutinous potato puree seasoned with lemon alongside bitter chicory. Each component alone good. Together, brilliant! Excellent, friendly and proper service. Stunning indoor / outdoor dining with views of the vineyard. Reservations required. Fluent English. A must visit. read more

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Food was nicely plated. The taste was bland and horrible for some of the dishes. For a vegetarian forward restaurant this was very heavy fish leaning and the vegetarian courses were just inedible. Save your time and money and avoid coming to this scam of a restaurant. It has so much attention from tv actors that get paid to promote it rather than from individuals. If you want to spend $1,000 for bad wine and horrible food please do come here and keep this establishment alive. read more

We did a wine tour. Beautiful and Delicious! Our tour guide was so friendly and sweet. She gave us so much useful information and we had such a great time talking to her. The wine was amazing! read more

Made a reservation at this 1 Michelin star restaurant in mazaretto. They have own vineyard where they make their own wine, and grow their own herbs and vegetables. Nice scenery while eating. Wine was tasty. Didn't end up getting prefixe menu but got a la carte pasta with langoustine. the shrimp was raw in a perfect al dente spaghetti. they give you bread and amuse bouche which are so delicious. it is quiet and very relaxing, away from the busy Venice island. read more

Negative experience.. Two years ago we had traveled to Italy and explored the Prosecco region. We had a tasting at Bisol that was positive and unforgettable. During this visit to Italy, we found out that they had an actual restaurant near Venice. Since we were in Venice for a few days we decided to visit, spur of the moment. We were in Burano and crossed over the bridge to Mazzorbo. We didn't make a reservation and we had just eaten, so we really just wanted to get drinks. We walked through the garden area and towards their outdoor seating. They told us that the area was only for dining. We would have loved to try it if we hadn't just eaten. They directed us to another patio area for drinks. The server who had asked us for our order was kind at first. We both ordered a glass of Bisol Prosecco and sat outside. After that one glass, the server seemed to be non existent. Given that there was only one other couple in the area, I was surprised at the lack of attention. When we did get his attention, he was nonchalant and standoffish. We decided not to order another drink and just ask for the check. When we did, he was very rude to my husband. I am sure it was just our server, but unfortunately, the visit left a bad taste. read more

Amazing food and great service. Worth it if, but only if, you can spend 300 euros on a dinner! read more

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We spent an afternoon eating and drinking here for an extravagant lunch and it may be my best restaurant experience ever. It was a hot day and we stopped in for lunch; we intended to eat at the more casual Osteria but it was closed so we decided to splurge. The place was wonderfully cool and we could look out on the vineyards. The service was excellent and accomodating, they explained each dish and each wine, and took special care to ask any preferences we had. They made sure we like cuttlefish as apparently its common for Americans to dislike it (we'd never had any but the cuttlefish course, served with its ink and a lemon cream, was excellent) We went for the 7 course lunch with wine pairings; enough to feel like definitely enough food, and while away three hours or so (a much better way to spend three hours than fighting the crowds and pigeons in the tourist districts!). My favorite course was perfectly cooked quail with plum, the meat was so tender and juicy and the skin just the right amount of crispy. I now highly recommend Venissa when friends visit Venice, its a wonderful celebration of food and wine worth going out of your way for! It makes the visit all the way over to Burano worth it read more

I finally made it to Venissa restaurant and they did not disappoint. A 5 star experience! The design and layout of the restaurant was magnificent the screened in patio is set looking into the vineyard and view was breath taking (I suggest dining at sunset it's gorgeous) Thr staff was phenomenal the entire team was part of the dining experience. Each person was hospitable and had a true passion for creating a memorable visit. The amuse-bouches were artfully displayed and tickled my palate, the flavors and textures were delish and thoughtful. My entree' was the spaghetti with green tomato and raw fish(my memory fails on the type of fish)it was a flavor explosion my tastebuds will never forget. So inventive and balanced I loved it. My dessert was a play on savory and sweet with red pepper and ricotta goat cheese ice cream and powdered herbs, shear genius. I hope to return and have a full tasting menu. This was truly a treat to dine at a restaurant were the chef actually gets your palate and pleases it perfectly. read more

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Incredible, overall. Would highly recommend this to almost anyone who is in the market for a 100-300 euro dinner per person. Everything we had was absolutely incredible, and left nothing to be desired. The service was prompt, and they were very friendly. All of the food looked like it was a museum display, you almost didn't want to eat it. The view of the vineyard is quite nice, and, while we didn't eat inside, that atmosphere seemed nice too. read more