Great hidden jem. We went into Venice and got fooled by one of those tourist restaurants that sell…read morefrozen food. This place was completely opposite. FRESH FOOD cooked here. Highly recommend. I had the lasagna which definitely tasted fresh. The sauce on the gnocchi was creamy and rich. Great food.

Da Carla is a neighborhood Italian eatery that a lot of tourists come into because of its proximity…read moreto hotels. They prepare their dishes with care and the presentation is exceptional. However, it is not the best I have had as many rave in other comments. i think there is some grade inflation in the overall score for Da Carla. Polite, professional service. The menus have multiple language translations, so ordering was easy. I enjoyed my meal here and could come again but I will also explore other loactions around Mestre.

My family and I paid Castagnara a visit during a recent trip to Venice. We were staying in the…read moresleepy town of Mira, a few blocks away from this restaurant, and were trying to go to the seafood place right next to it, which happened to be completely booked for the evening. We didn't have a lot of options and were starving, so we checked Castagnara out. Outside, there's a menu displayed with a warning that says "seafood only." No problem, of course, as everyone in our party loved seafood. We were worried at first because it was dead empty when we walked in. We were immediately seated in the middle of the quiet dining room by the only waiter working that evening. He didn't speak much English, but we were able to communicate just fine. He was very personable and never showed any signs of frustration given the language barrier and everything. He was so helpful and attentive throughout the evening! He was also funny. Each of the four people in our party settled for some sort of seafood pasta dish. Everyone was happy with the freshness and quality of the food. I had the cuttlefish ink pasta, and wow, was it the best cuttlefish ink pasta I remember having. We shared an assortment of desserts afterwards, and everything was satisfactory. Good selection of wines, too. Honestly, I don't remember how much we spent anymore, but it might have been the equivalent of $20 - $25 per pasta dish. In my opinion, it was all worth it because the food was great, and the service was spot-on. If we ever go back to Mira, we won't think twice about having dinner here again.

This is for the location Burano. Food horrible service subpar would not recommend........read more

This is one of the most charming restaurants in the area. The setting is beautiful with an amazing…read moreview of the Murano island. There is a large outdoor area where you can sit and watch the sunset after an amazing meal. The restaurant itself is very beautifully decorated with white linen tablecloths. That being said it is not necessary to get all dressed up although it would be appropriate to do so if one wished. You may arrive by car or by boat as there are many slips along the side of the property. The food was fresh and well prepared. There were 12 of us and they were able to deliver excellent service for us all. We ordered a variety of food, from the octopus appetizer to salads, soups, whole grilled fish and even pork chops. All of the food was prepared perfectly. The menu is extensive so there will be something for everyone, with an especially large selection of fish and meat entrees and of course several pasta dishes to choose from. It is a bit out of the way, but if you do find yourself dining here you will certainly not be disappointed.

What a hidden gem! This mom and pop shop has great food and customer service. It is kid-friendly…read moreand has a cute talking bird and dogs. The seafood was fresh and cooked to the right temperature. We didn't enjoy the polenta but I didn't go for polenta so that's okay

Osteria da Mirco is a cozy mom-and-pop restaurant serving a menu of seafood dishes in a homey…read moredining room decorated with antiques, paintings, and an old piano. The service here was super friendly and welcoming and made us feel like we were dining at a local's home! After starting with a basket of bread, we had the Spaghetti Frutti di Mare, made of spaghetti in tomato sauce, topped with mussels, clams, squid, fish, and prawns. While tasty, the tomato sauce was overwhelming in flavor and the pasta slightly overcooked. I was a much bigger fan of the Antipasto di Pesce, a plate that came with an assortment of seafood appetizers including octopus salad, two white fish spreads, a sardine topped with onions, two head-on shrimps, two mantis shrimps (canoce), a mussel and scallop baked with Parmesan and bread crumbs, and polenta topped with schie (little shrimps). We also had the Grigliata Mista di Pesce, a plate of mixed grilled seafood including a shrimp, a squid, and three different types of fish. All the seafood was fresh and delicious, though I was especially partial to the head-on shrimps and the white fish spreads!

We had grilled sea bass fillets here. The fish was very fresh, and the vegetables consisting of…read morepotatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers and tomato were delicious. The presentation was impressive. The staff was mostly nice and courteous and the inside was air conditioned and clean. At 12:30 there was only one other family dining in, but gradually, as we were finishing our meal, the room filled up. What they could improve: Place a little plate on the table for bread and olive oil while waiting for food to arrive, and ask if everything is alright during the meal. Also, the food is pricey! We loved our server though, a nice young woman.

This restaurant is just off the main street in Murano. The outdoor seating is in a pleasant little…read morecourtyard and they also have indoor seating available if you want. There is a good selection of food options and the portions are quite large. Everyone should be able to find a dish they enjoy! Everything is reasonably priced, so this is a good stop if you're visiting Murano.

Other restaurants were closed on monday, so we took a chance with Galleria 24. What a great lunch…read more Great beers too. The little chicetti appetizers were very good, so was the tuna salad and the beef tartar. More like cheap gourmet than expensive osteria.

From the owner: Dopo alcuni viaggi ed esperienze all'estero e in Italia, la mia cucina si ispira ai sapori dei…read moreluoghi in cui sono stato. Nel mio menú, che cambio settimanalmente, sono sempre presenti le carni, i pesci ed una proposta vegetariana che molte volte è vegana. Piccoli cicchetti come antipasto, da comporre come meglio si crede, ed una lista di piatti non i classici primi e secondi. il concetto d'ispirazione un po' spagnolo che piace tanto anche qui a Dolo....

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.

Took us about a 20 minute walk to get there but it was every step worth it…read more We had a reservation for us ahead of time and that helped. Nicola and Saor were our hosts and kept our tables well served through and through. Saor ran us through the options and we ended up ordering the following: Green beans with almond, grilled fennel with walnuts, lentils and stuffed mushrooms. You really cannot go wrong with any of these as how they were severed though my personal favorite were the lentils and the fennel. Absolutely recommend the place and their hosts and as well the ambiance that you get in a subtle kind of quite part of the town. Just do it!!

Love this place! Super cute restaurant with very friendly owner/staff. They have English menus. The…read moredining room has a homey rustic feel and you feel like you are going to an Italian home for dinner. You can tell all or most of the pasta dishes are homemade. The suace and spice on the food is done just right to highlight the flavors of the food. The chicken was moist and tender, not at all chewy, that allowed the flavor of the olive oil and truffle to really shine. Deliscious food, friendly place, I highly recommend it. In fact, I'm going back again soon bringing more friends.

Stopped here for lunch with some friends and it was pretty good.. I ordered the bolognese pasta…read morewhich was really good. My friends ordered pizza and pasta and their dishes looked really good.. Customer service was good, and we sat in the back dining room area with the patio vibes which was cool vibe.

Ottima ospitalità, pecca sulla qualità. spaghetti e pizza con pochi ingredienti e di qualità non al…read morepari delle aspettative, per il prezzo nulla da dire, più che ottimo.