The Bolognese and seafood soup were both excellent, and the portions were very generous. We also tried a pizza, which was just as good. The interior felt pretty standard, but the service was extremely friendly and welcoming. As an American, I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Ristorante Ai "Sportivi" Pizzeria is located in Campo Santa Margherita, a piazza popular with locals in Venice's Dorsoduro district. I lived in Italy and visited Venice dozens of times, and still found it difficult to navigate the alleys and passageways leading to this sweet little neighborhood. However, if you find yourself in front of this amazing pizzeria I highly encourage you to take a moment to sample the deliciousness within. First off, the restaurant interior is quintessentially Italian. I'm not sure if it's real, or just for the tourists, but the ambiance is everything you would hope it to be. Red and white checkered tablecloths cover old wooden tables, and romantic lighting highlights the rustic brick walls covered in black and white photos of the neighborhood over the years. It's absolute perfection. I've dined in this restaurant multiple times, but my absolute favorite item on the menu is Pizza Diavola... a simple pizza with tomato, mozzarella and spicy salami. (A note about pepperoni: You'll find salami on menus in Italy, the closest thing to what Americans call pepperoni. Look for "salame picante" if you want to try pepperoni with a slight kick. It's absolutely delicious!) The thin crust of Pizza Diavola, with blackened edges, is baked to perfection and served piping hot at the table. Every bite made me want to clasp my hands in delight, and exclaim something incredibly cliché like, "Mama Mia!" There was no need for embarrassment because everyone else was experiencing their own version of gastronomic bliss, exclamations and all. Do me a favor and check out this wonderful pizzeria if you have a chance. read more

Ai Sportivi - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

Such a great find!!! My husband and I were a little early for dinner, we were literally the first people there on a Tuesday evening at 6:00pm and it was as if we had the whole place to ourselves :) (we did not make a reservation)We sat outside even though it was suuuuuper hot out but they were amazing and pointed the fan at us. Also, this was the ONLY place during our whole Italy vacation that brought us ICE for our water and we were sooooo grateful. They also were surprisingly one of the places to bring us a basket of bread (was delicious) We ordered calamari for an appetizer and I asked for it extra fried because I hate the chewy texture and they made it just perfect for me. We also had two liters of their house white wine (around 10 euros) and we thoroughly enjoyed it. For our meals we decided to go light an ordered an insalta mista- which is a mixed salad and we got a pizza that had various mushrooms, meats and cheeses on it. Everything we had was absolutely fabulous and our bill was around 50 euros which is soooo amazing. When we asked for the bill, they gave us two free shots of limoncello!! Overall, I would highly recommend this place for a relaxing, genuine, delicious and affordable meal. Don't forget to order the house white wine!! read more

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This place is AMAZING! Food was delicious and food portions are generous. Service was prompt and friendly. It is by an open square were kids are free to run around. I ordered the four cheese gnocchi, and boy was it good. The cheese was creamy and a perfect portion for one person. Sadly I didn't get dessert so I couldn't tell you how it tasted (probably amazing). Loved this place, outdoor seating and good loc. That's why I give AI Sportivi 5 stars. read more

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We tried this place after reading some reviews. Not sure why people don't go to this place. Like a few people before, we came at 6pm and there were literally no patrons except us. The restaurants next door were almost full. But we stayed on and decided to trust the reviews. Turned out to be the real deal. The vegetable soup was tasty and delicious though a little salty. The tagliolini prawn pasta and spaghetti sea bass were even better but a little salty too. Maybe it's the chef's way? Best thing of all the bill is very reasonable. Less than 50 euros for two. We didn't get the $5 table surcharge and still got served bread. Unfortunately we couldn't eat any more otherwise we would have ordered dessert. All in all it a reasonable place to go for a simple dinner (with a small caveat of food being a little on the salty side). read more

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Excellent Pizza!! This became our pizza place after our first visit. The pizza is excellent and this has absolutely the coldest beer in Venice! Our server Rahim was the BEST! I highly recommend AI SPORTIVI! read more

I just finished a very good and simple meal here. The service was wonderful, kind and I felt as if I were in some ones home. Food was delicious, wine was very tasty, and though it became full while I was there, it remained calm and easygoing. Really enjoyable evening. read more

Great value for money. Would not have gone had I not seen prior reviews but was excellent read more

I got a very good Ravioli with excellent cooked mushrooms and shrimps. Good pasta and taste. Vegetarian. I hope it was vegan. Nice personell and a reasonable price. I hope that the Italian people stops smoking. It smells bad and effects the taste of the food. It should not be allowed at restaurants, out- and indoor. read more

Fantastic Service. My wife and I had the Calamari, Margarita Pizza, and Pizza Rustica. All were excellent the wait staff​ was superb. We wanted to sit outside and they were full outside, but they carried a table out for us. Truly superb service. Bellini's were delicious​ as well! read more

Got take away from this place after having an awful experience from restaurant across from it. We were just passing by looking for quick meal and was stopped by the waiter he explained the menu very well to us,got our order In and offered us to sit while our order got ready,staff was extremely friendly esp gentlemen name Habib,rahman and Fahim. We got mixed salad and shrimp garlic chili pasta they forgot the dressing for salad and sphagtti was bit dry for my taste but quality was superb and friendly staff and with decent mood made Thai experience wonderful. Def recommend it. read more

We only had pizza, but it was very good. My spouse opted for the margherita with arugula, while I had the diavola (sausage). I noticed that several groups of local working-class men were here as well. Not fine dining, but good food and service. read more

Went to this place because well all the locals were eating here so thats always a great sign. The food was amazing had mussels to start and then the spaghetti al carbonara. Everything was amazing from the food to the wine to the bread. Oh my gosh the bread sticks. Get the bread sticks. Everyone was super polite and impeccable service. Whenever in the area I will be back. Enjoy. read more

Staff was very accommodating to the guest arriving! But overall service was spotty. Pizza was good even though you had to cut it yourself! Really didn't have the right knives really. We had to hold down everything so each other could cut up the pie. I love a light and fluffy homemade crust. This crust didn't seem homemade, and if it was they really beat the dough to death! Other than the pizza, the other patrons entrees looked delish! read more

We went around 6:30, it wasn't busy at all! We sat down inside and had drinks and bread while we waited for our food. We had spaghetti "Mamma Mia", & gnocchi al formaggio. Both were very delicious. They had a nice waiting staff and we had a wonderful experience here. If we were staying for a longer period of time we would definitely go back! read more

The "big salads" are big! And very good. This is my favorite place in Venice for salads. There are only 4 listed on the menu, but they seem willing to alter the ingredients. Most salad in Italy are most "rocket" (arugula). These have many other ingredients and are available with no rocket. The prices are good, but not the cheapest. The wine list includes about 6 each reds and whites but I was quite happy with the house wines. They also have a good selection of fish and pasta and of course the required pizza. I have never gotten past the salads. I reduced the rating to 4 stars because the waiter assaults when you arrive! Way over aggressive and too talkative. Have a seat at one of the tables and then you will have time to study the menu. If not happy just get up and leave. read more

We stopped here for lunch while walking in the area. We had a pizza and large salad, both of which of flavorful and delicious. The service was excellent and our waiter, Habibur, and his colleagues made us feel as if we were stopping over at his house for lunch. The food was simple, delicious, and filling. We also noticed that there were a fair number of locals frequenting this location. read more