Food was IMPECCABLE. We had the caprese, lasagna and scallops with asparagus pasta. Nothing had a…read moreflaw. So yummy, so classic. Service was quick and the sweet lady running it was so knowledgeable and kind. Ambiance is great, very small and intimate and worth the walk if you're staying closer to the Basilica! At the table, my mom said she would give it a 22/10. She's a tough critic!

Great little local osteria. Very friendly, cosy and welcoming. Delicious local dishes. Especially…read moreloved the baccala. Everything great though.

complimentary focaccia bread was very enjoyable the baked…read morescallop was good but its just scallop paccheri busara di scampi - pasta was good, well done. great noodles. but not outstanding

Absolutely perfecto! Wonderful food and staff. I'm very picky with food and so happy I tried new…read morethings. Loved the house red wine. Loved the duck ragu, osso bucco veal, langositno pasta, beef cheeks ohhhh the the mashed potatoes all were amazing. The restaurant was busy at 2pm but was able to get a picture of the restaurant after the 3 groups of people left.

I wanted something simple (not spicey, not fried) like fish, and our concierge recommended and made…read morereservations for us at Laguna Libre. We were immediately greeted and seated in a small cozy room. I ordered the sea bass fillet in paper with potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, and my husband ordered the home pasta with tomato sauce, celery, onion, and long cooked carrots. My dish was exactly what I was hoping for, tender, healthy and hearty; cooked to perfection. Everything was tender and delicious. My husband was happy with his pasta dish. I tried his too, it was delicious. For dessert I had the Parfait with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate. It was mind-blowing! Hopefully the picture does it justice. It was amazing! My husband had the cheesecake with strawberries and lime smoothie. He loved it. If we are lucky enough for a return visit to Venice, we will definitely be repeat customers.

What a magnificent experience we had at Laguna Libre. The ambience, the view, the service, the…read morefood, and the live music were out of this world. While exploring Venice we stopped because of the music. We noticed that a band was setting up, and it so happens that the restaurant was sponsoring a Jazz Music Festival. The group playing was the Balkan Trio with magnificent vocals, a guitar player, a drums. We got a table right in front of the band - a huge plus since the possibility of live music was the main reason we stopped in the first place. We ordered two bottles of wine, which were incredible. Then three of us ordered the three-course meat plate, and the other ordered the Lasagna, which was out of this world. One of the many things that really surprised me was the fact that while seated I read a plaque on the wall of the restaurant building that highlighted the fact that from 1743 to 1744 that building in particular had served as the French Embassy, and that Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the French Enlightenment philosopher himself had lived and worked as the secretary for the embassy during that time period. We could imagine him peering out the windows and looking into the Venician canals; walking through those doors, while writing the great ideas that would inspired the American Revolution not long after and would eventually lead to the French Revolution itself. This was an experience like no other. We were the last ones to leave. We said good night to a happy staff, at that point of the night, seated by a table ready to close their own days, and made our way down the narrow alleys and waterways of our Venetian summer! Highly recommend it!

If you're lucky enough to have decided to stay in Dorsoduro during your stay in Venezia, then you…read moreneed to top off the experience with a meal at Al Vecio Marangon. This is my second time here and it was even better than the first. I was able to secure an early dinner reservation by texting the restaurant a week in advance using WhatsApp. The space is intimate and charming, with some outdoor tables. I noticed more tourists dining here on this second visit, but I also saw that there was still a good number of locals. The menu is robust, and everything we ordered was fabulous. The service is beyond expectation. Do not miss this gem.

A disappointing end to an otherwise lovely evening in Venice…read more My wife and I were walking back to our hotel after dinner and stopped outside Al Vecio Marangon, drawn in by the menu. We weren't looking for a full meal -- just a glass of wine and a dessert to end the night. Since no one was at the front to greet guests, I politely approached a member of the waitstaff and explained that we'd already had dinner and asked whether we might come in for dessert and a drink. His response was a curt, dismissive "No, dinner only that's it " -- delivered rudely and abruptly before he turned and walked off. When I later mentioned to him that his manner had been unnecessarily rude, and told him I completely understood if they were a dinner-only establishment, he simply smirked and said, "Yeah, I know I was rude, so what?" To be clear, the issue was never the policy. A dinner-only restaurant is perfectly reasonable, and had we simply been told so politely, we would have happily returned the following evening for a proper meal. What left an impression was the attitude -- the arrogance and complete indifference to a paying guest. After the fact, I looked through other reviews and was disappointed, though not surprised, to see we weren't the only guests to describe the service here as rude and dismissive. It appears to be a recurring theme for some If you're looking for warm Venetian hospitality, you won't find it at Al Vecio Marangon. If, on the other hand, you're in the market for poor service, a bad attitude, and staff who take pride in being rude, this is the place.

We were staying at a hotel nearby and stumbled upon Ostaria Boccadoro while walking around. Made a…read morereservation for dinner for the same day and we're glad we did because it was a little busy during dinner time. It was a hot summer day so we sat outside. The restaurant is nested in a pretty quiet area so it was very peaceful and relaxing to sit outside. Service was great - super friendly and informative. We ordered their assorted raw seafood crudo platter, spider crab gnocchi, lemon ginger shrimp pasta, and a grilled fish. They also had a great wine list. All of the dishes were tasty but I particularly enjoyed the pillowy soft spider crab gnocchi. Everything was flavored and seasoned well. Would definitely recommend!

This place was recommended by the local management company for the room we rented. It was in a…read morequiet neighborhood off the beaten path. Food was spot on excellent and fresh. Would definitely recommend! We enjoyed it!

We had two dinners here and loved it! The seafoods and pastas were fantastic in very comfortable…read morerooms and warm staff. Nice place for a party.

Absolutely loved this place. So glad we went for dinner on the first night because we were able to…read morego for lunch on the day we were leaving having tried two other restaurants in Venice that were highly rated and recommended and were left underwhelmed. We knew this place would certainly serve us well. It is a cute little restaurant, very cosy. Some might find it tight as my chair did bump into the patrons behind but nothing major. It would have been amazing in the summer as they also have outdoor seating but obviously with it being January, we preferred to be inside. The food here was spectacular. My partner has the shrimp and mushroom pasta, and i had the Turbot which was from the specials. I also had the spaghetti Bolognese and my partner the paccheri with scallops. All were delicious. The Mancini pasta was cooked to perfection, and the flavours in the sauces were bursting with flavour. A real delight on the taste buds. I don't normally eat bread but they were definitely needed to swipe up all the sauce from the plate at the end. Finally, the menu was incredibly well priced. Extremely good value for money. 100% recommend this place to anyone.

This lovely Osteria in Venice was recommended by some well traveled friends and it didn't…read moredisappoint! We were a group of 5 and well cared for (and fed!) but the mom/owner. We did book weeks in advance and did place a deposit, but totally worth it! Food was incredibly fresh and seasonal with shareables and full plates and some delicious wine. We tried practically everything on the menu and shared with each other and I'd love to say one dish was THE standout but really they were all so delicious, I don't think you could possibly go wrong. Highly recommend.

One of our favorite meals on our trip to Italy. Everything was delicious, service was great, and I…read morehighly recommend it here. Their specialty is the stuffed fried zucchini flowers, and we understand why. We also got the squid ink maccheroncini, gnocchi, calf's liver with polenta, and seasonal vegetables. The gnocchi was so pillowy and soft.

Full service restaurant on one of the main walkways in Venice. Nope couldn't find it again without…read morethe map app. The food is good and wine list comprehensive. We did not get a meat platter but from the small and sizzle, I would do it next time. Small tables are along the canal beside Osteria del Lovo. My dish was gnocchi with blue crab, a traditional dish.

Stopped there for a drink and to eat after long hours exploring the Basilica San Marco. The worst…read morecicchetti in town - also really disappointing service and they have cover charges and service fees. Osteria del Lovo is a tourist trap to be avoided.