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.

Good things and a wonderful and authentic meal come to those who wait in line for about 25 minutes…read more 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.

Service was amazing. Faruque was the best. My family has been in Italy for 8 days now and ate at…read morenumerous restaurants, this is by far the best hospitality we had our whole trip. The food was delicious!! Amazing. Everything did not miss. This feels like the best restaurant in Venice by far. I recommend this place to all who are here and save it for a must night out dinner. Enjoy!

Amazing food would recommend the Scampi and the Carbonara. Faruque was also great help. Overall…read moreamazing.

Lots and lots of restaurants to choose from in Venice but this unassuming restaurant is a true gem…read more It's easy to miss as it's tucked in a corner right by a bridge. Once inside they have a couple tables with small window views of any gondolas passing by. We started off with a plate of lightly fried sardines topped with pickled white onions. The fry on the fish was super light and those vinegar-y onions were the perfect pairing. We cleaned that plate. The lasagna was well balanced with the meat, sauce, cheese. The squid ink pasta was chewy/al dente with a subtle touch of seafood flavors giving the cuttlefish. It was very umami but nothing too overbearing. Delicious! It's a Family business that was been around for many years. Grazie to the friendly staff and chef!

This place was incredible. If we had more time I'd have eaten here again! All the seafood was so…read morefresh and perfectly cooked. The seafood lasagna was excellent and something different. All of the pasta was amazing. The desserts were heaven. Great port options for after dinner. I hope to return someday! Service was excellent. They were able to sit us right away without a reservation. Overall vibe was great.

Automatic bonus points on rating for staying open all day till 11pm compared to European…read morerestaurants that close around 2pm thru 6pm. This place accommodates the tourists who arrive at odd times during the day and evening. Location is five min drive from airport and three min walk from hotels in the neighborhood. Seafood is good. Pizza is huge, so plan to share. Parking is small so it's recommended to walk from your hotel.

Wasn't busy for 7pm. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Prices were really good. The pizza could have…read morebeen a bit better but still good. Don't order appetizers they are extremely small and not worth it. Probably should have ordered another pizza. Server was always walking around when needed. My partner had the steak said it was alright but the tiramisu was amazing and worth it. Coffee is less than 2 euros. They also have a fridge to buy Red Bull or beers to go. Price wise was really good I had a couple beers onion rings and pizza and it came to about 40 euros. Very short walk from the courtyard hotel.

Food, service and atmosphere were all very good! We ordered caprese to start with, because well,…read moreItaly. He had the margarita pizza, I had the risotto, both very good.

Pizza was mediocre ........pretty run of the mill and if you are in italy thats not good…read more Service was good not overly friendly and run by what appeared to be an Asian family. The place was busy with a steady stream of customers at the coffee bar.

Delicious Venetian seafood dishes at an affordable price! I saw this place on YT so I had to pull…read moreup and try a bunch of their dishes. My order: - Fritto Misto (fried seafood mixed plate) - Spaghetti alla Veneziana (cuttlefish ink spaghetti) - Tagliatelle alla'astice Con Frutti De Mare ( Each one of these were amazing and the service was very kind, even helping us take photos. Seating was perfect and the ambiance was great.

With staff hailing from someplace closer to the Middle East than Italy, Rio Novo Ristorante won't…read moreawe you with their authentic anything. But what they've created can be a very fun experience if approached with the right attitude. Come during daylight hours, hopefully late afternoon (for lunch/drinks/appetizers) and sit only at an outside table along the Grand Canal. Situated near the bridge to Piazza Romolo, Rio Novo isn't on a very attractive part of the canal. Ignore the mass of people hurrying back to the bridge to catch their bus to who knows where. Look only at the canal. This might be the busiest, most intensely crowded part of the Grand Canal and it's a gas to watch. Motorboats kicking up wake, tourists on private water taxis making their way to a more attractive part of town and, once in a while some gondoliers taking passengers in a part of the canal far from serene. Is all of this fun to watch? Indeed. The staff here aims to please and will happily grab your camera and wait patiently for pedestrians to pass by before snapping a few dozen photos of you enjoying the place. After your meal, the server will return with an ice cold, complimentary Limoncello for you. And the food and drink? Very reasonably priced and satisfying (we enjoyed both spaghetti and lasagna), especially when you throw in the waterfront entertainment. There's a million prettier canal-adjacent restaurants, pricier and run by Italians. That said, Rio Novo is a fun place from which to enjoy the hustle-bustle of the canal along with well-priced, satisfying food and drink.

Five stars seafood pasta. Fast and friendly service…read more Casual dining. Will recommend to friends.

Amazing local fresh never soourced seafood will and more details when not travel... great operation…read morebut make a reservation

2.5/5 Service - Waited for abt 5mins for anyone to make eye contact with us since the servers were…read moredeep in discussion. They were nice once they finally acknowledged us. 4/5 cheesy tomato & eggplant - both were pretty good 4/5 fishcake- so good 2/5 Eggplant Parmesan- bitter aftertaste, prolly the worst I've ever had, not saucy enough, the ones I've had in NYC whether homemade or store bought, were always amazing-sweet, tart & saucy w/o being bitter 2/5 squid skewer- so dry, needs sauce

Went here without a reservation but asked if we could be seated. Waitress said she'll see what she…read morecan do. There were 2 small tables for two and the lady started to set it up for 3 but then 2 Italian speaking ladies went in and asked for a table from the guy behind the counter and next thing you know the waitress there was no table for us. It's BS so I had to share it

While visiting Venice we were seeking out the best restaurant with great food and drinks and we…read morenailed it. When we approached the restaurant it was packed outside and inside so that definitely was a great sign. We were greeted with by an excellent host and the waiter was great. My daughter Italian was pretty good but mine was horrible. The decor was very welcoming. The presentation of the food and the taste was definitely authentic and it was delicious. There was a large selection of wine and we tried a few of them. We ended our meal the traditional way with Limoncello. We had a great time in Venice and Ristorante San Silvestro was the icing on the cake.

Absolutely fantastic experience from the moment we sat down. Although I wouldn't say it advertises…read moreto families with small children (we have a 2 year old son), they were very kind and accommodating. We sat outside and enjoyed people watching as they passed. Now the food. The menu leans toward seafood, but has good land options as well. We got the caprese appetizer, and main courses of grilled octopus and sea bass ravioli. They also offered to make some penne pasta with a pomodoro ragu sauce for our son even though it wasn't on the menu. It was all perfect. It was the best seafood ravioli I have ever had. The servers were very attentive but let us have space. On that note, my fellow Americans, please don't expect a fast meal, the pace of the service is slow so you can take your time and enjoy it. We will absolutely be back for more. Such kind people and excellent food.

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.