My to go to bar when in Venice, Italy. Muro Bar is where…read moreall the locals hang ( feet away from the famous fish market plaza ), I highly recommend their authentic cocktails, such as the delicious "Fragolino" which is an Italian red wine produced in Veneto with grape, or uva fragola. Don't leave Venice without exploring this bar in the Realto district. Love love love !!!! Can't wait to go back !

The little restaurant on an alley in Venice was wonderful. Had the risotto of the day which had…read morecrab, scallops, squid, shrimp. It was absolutley delicious. Waitresses were very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend the risotto !

Our hotel recommended this place as we arrived at 10pm & were hungry. Upon sitting down we noticed…read moreFrench fries in the menu so I was prepared for an average tourist meal. Boy was I surprised. We ordered: Burrata salad - amazing! Butrata was so fresh & the salad greens were perfect. Shrimp & polenta - the shrimp was perfectly salty and paired with the creamiest polenta. I love polenta and this blew me away. Ravioli with truffle - the pasta you could tell was freshly made in house and just delicious. This restaurant is off the beaten path away from the tourist areas. Tiramisu - yummy! Light and not too sweet. The perfect ending to our first meal of this visit. I wanna gatekeep this place but I feel like the nearby hotels have already told many about it. Hint: it's up the street from Ai Cugnai (which is highly rated) but frankly so touristy and not as good.

We walked by this restaurant during the day and were intrigued by the fresh seafood in the front,…read morethe variety on the menu and the pleasant setting along a quieter canal. We came back for dinner and were not disappointed. Sea Bass Carpaccio, slow-cooked Salmon and mixed grilled Fish were all fantastic, the service was friendly and attentive

During our recent ski trip to Italy, we realized a week ahead that we'll be in Venice for…read moreValentines day! That's a pretty awesome realization, but we also didn't have reservation and didn't know where to go. Again, a nice problem to have. Since my partner is not a huge fan of seafood, we found Bitta as a top option. We called and were lucky enough to find a reservation later in the evening. Upon arrival, the woman was on the phone with someone making a reservation in April! Which was a pretty assuring sign that it's going to be a good night :) We were seated promptly and given menus. There were so many good options, but we decided to go with the beef tarare, ragu Bolognese and the duck. And a bottle of wine for good luck! Overall, the food was incredible. After a long day of travel, we inevitably are every bite/too much, but NO regrets. The ambiance is super cozy and homey, the service is warm and the food is excellent!

La Bitta was one of our better meals in Venice. The space is modern rustic and cozy. Their spritz…read morewere lightly effervescent and perfect for a mild buzz. The food is great and comforting. The carpaccio comes on a bed of salad to balance out the heaviness of the meat and the tagliatelle was cooked on the softer side of al dente (which is perfect). The dessert was also fantastic and I highly recommend their tiramisu. CASH ONLY

This restaurant was close to our hotel. So when some other plans fell through, we decided to eat…read morehere. The atmosphere is quite casual. There were several locals hanging out having beers and snacks. We had some pasta and grilled vegetables. The food was hearty and good tasting. Service was friendly and efficient. A fun place.

Excellent restaurant away from the major tourist areas. Our server was very helpful and attentive…read more And we loved our table right on the canal. We enjoyed the grilled mixed seafood plate and the crab gnocchi. Skip the expensive soft shell crab, nothing special about the flavor. Don't forget a half liter of prosecco and enjoy!

WOW, lucky for us the restaurant we wanted to go to was closed for our duration of our travels so…read morewe sat here for some lunch grub and how beautiful that they have some water ways right behind you. Decor is super cute and def gives off that Venice vibes! Not to mention this was actually a very highly rated restaurant according to google with a lux dinning experience. I ordered the octopus dish and my cousin ordered some seared fish dish. We ordered an appetizer to share as well before out entrée dishes arrived. We both finished our dish and appetizer. The seafood we both had was super fresh and actually quite filling. I was worried I was still going to be hungry after eating. The service is A1! he speaks fluent English and was very helpful answering our questions before we ordered. They def have some top notch quality food and service to accompany you!

We had a marvelous dinner here our last night in Venice! My husband and I stopped and were lucky to…read moreget in without a reservation. The restaurant quickly filled completely after a short time. We had the thinly sliced beef with apricots for an aperatif and the beef was so tender you could cut it with a fork. They had an extensive wine list and we had a bottle of Teroldego which we had sampled at the Rioja winery in Romero and it was perfect. My husband had the lamb - tender and perfectly done. I had the potato and zucchini filled pasta which was delicious and the plate presentations for everything were beautiful. We had their tiramisu for dessert which was also delicious. It was an outstanding and memorable meal for our last night in Venice.

[**DISCLAIMER: I SUFFERED SEVERE FOOD POISONING AND THIS IS ONE OF TWO MEALS IN WHICH THAT COULD'VE…read moreBEEN THE CAUSE**] (Overall: D) - Vini da Gagio is a Michelin rated restaurant within the heart of Venice, located along one of the small canals for a natural beauty. Their food offers some insightful new takes on some beloved classics. Unfortunately, they also did not respond to my notice regarding to food poisoning, which is concerning. (Spiky Crab Salad: F) - The crab itself tastes fine, but unfortunately there is so much crab shell shards mixed in that this dish becomes a nuisance to eat. (Gnocchi: A) - The gnocchi was light and fluffy, with the fragrance of herbs beautifully integrated into the dough. This pairs well with the octopus ragu which adds a seafood take on a classic ragu. Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: -2 Menu: +1 Overall: 2 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

Outstanding. This…read morewas quite a long walk from the AC Hotel where we stayed while in Venice. The place was small but it had the old Italian interiors and vibe. We were greeted and seated once we walked in. The tables were very close to each other because of the small space but other than that, it was neat and nice. Our server was polite, efficient, and great. I loved the cover of the drinks menu, which was drawn by children. The dishes that I've tried were: SEAFOOD SAMPLER APPETIZER- everything in the plate was so tasty FISH CARBONARA- so delicious! TAGLIOLINI w/ SPIDER CRAB- how can I resist spider crab in pasta?! This was a winner! Even the TARALLI and bread were addicting. As usual, we have never failed in selecting any of the Italian wines that we've had anywhere in Italy. This was no exception. Overall, I highly recommend Vini Da Gigio to anyone who wants to experience the delicious and excellent Italian cuisine, in the gorgeous city of Venice. Grazie mille!

My hotel concierge had recommended to me only two nearby places for dinner, both of which I'd tried…read moreon preceding evenings. With more dinners in the offing I wanted to find equally promising places but feared I'd settle for one of the ubiquitous Venice spots with mediocre food, catering entirely to tourists. La Lanterna looked promising, with what appeared to be locals spilling out onto a handful of tables out front but when I made the decision to dine there I was seated in the plaza, in a large array of tables that I'd not even taken to be part of the same restaurant. I thought of moving on before quickly checking TripAdvisor and noticing the high rating. "This place might actually be good" I remarked, before ordering up some wine. A Seafood Risotto for 2 was decided upon and it proved a thing of beauty, equally lovely to eye as to consume. So a place in the middle of a plaza - not on a canal - can be all that. This meal was great. Do they seat only tourists in the plaza and locals in the restaurant doorway? I'm uncertain but it didn't matter. La Lanterna was a place that I returned to my hotel telling the concierge he should be recommending.

The food is impeccable, ambiance is nice, but service could be a hit-or-miss. You could get the…read moreAmerican/English style service or Italian kind.

A spontaneous discovery leading to the BEST meal we had in Venice, and even in all of our Italy…read moretravels. My boyfriend and l discovered Antico Gatoleto when we were walking around the Venetian islands. This restaurant is on Cannaregio, and they are truly a hidden gem among the many restaurants in Venice. To note for my fellow travelers, it is common to be charged a "coperto" or cover charge when dining in/sitting down at restaurants in Italy. This was 2€/person. They brought us complimentary bread, and there were olive oil and vinegar at the table. The bread on its' own wasn't too impressive but it was tasty with the olive oil and vinegar. We share everything, cause it's cute and romantic. From the primi, we ordered Spaghetti Alle Vongole (18€) and Spaghetti Al Nero Di Seppia (17€). From the secondi, we had the Bistecca Di Manzo Ai Derri (21€) with a side of Verdure Ai Derri (6€). My boyfriend had a Coke (5€) and I had a Calice Sauvignon (5€). Isn't it funny that alcohol cost as much as soda? What a good deal for me. Our primi came out first. Their pastas are AMAZING. The pasta is house made and the perfect texture. The spaghetti alle vongole, or spaghetti with clams, has a generous amount of clams. Also to their credit the clams were perfectly clean and fresh. It was so fresh and delicious. The spaghetti al nero di sepia, or spaghetti with cuttlefish ink, was so special because I have had squid ink but this is a first with cuttle fish ink and surprisingly there was a generous amount of cuttlefish in the pasta as well. Each bite was so unique and flavorful. I love both dishes in a different way. Then for the secondi, the bistecca di manzo ai ferri, or grilled beef steak was a nice complimentary part to our meal since we already had seafood for the primi. The cut of beef was perfectly cooked. There were a few tough pieces but overall really good. The side of verdure ai derri, or grilled vegetables, was much needed to balance out all of the carbs and protein. Towards the end of our meal we were curious about the trend of the Aperol Spritz (5€) so we decided to get one to share to check out the hype. It looks vibrant and refreshing but it has a bitter aftertaste. Not our preferred flavor profile but it's really popular throughout Italy. A fantastic meal from start to finish. I still think of the amazing pasta here. Highly recommended.

Nice ambience, good location and fast service. Pasta and pizza average - not my best pasta in…read moreItaly. I had the spaghetti ragú. Many options good for families.