Friend recommended. Pasta dish was much spicier than expected and my appetiser was underwhelming…read more But ingredients were fresh and lovely outdoor seating. Service was inattentive & not communicative. Menu included 2 page manifesto against tourists. Menu is designed for sharing...probably better with a group?

Enoteca Al Volto, a historic wine bar near the Rialto Bridge, offers a classic Venetian experience…read more Stepping inside, you're greeted by a rustic charm, with a ceiling adorned with countless wine labels, reflecting its deep-rooted passion for wine growing. The atmosphere was authentic, humble, and welcoming, making it one of our favorite among local spots. Less crowded and we had a decent start. The knowledgeable staff are happy to guide is through the extensive list of wines and we traditional Venetian casual snack cicchetti (small plates), which are perfect to pair with my wine. Beside cicchetti, the menu features delicious seafood dishes & spaghetti dishes. Overall the staff was friendly, delicious and reasonably priced food, and great wine. Whether you're looking for a quick glass of wine and some cicchetti at the bar or a more relaxed sit-down, Enoteca Al Volto is a place to try.

Date of visit: May 28, 2025…read more This was a stop on a Venice food tour and was a fascinating place! With a long storied history and some fantastic food, we enjoyed this literal "hole in the wall" and probably would have come back here had we had more time in Venice. We tried the deep fried sandwiches and the mac and cheese balls; funny that these are both things that are plentiful back home in Milwaukee--never would have expected to see them in Venice of all places. Word to the wise: The outdoor tables are nice, but the birds--especially seagulls--are not afraid of people and will throw up gang signs as they try to take your food!

What a nice gem! The food was actually good and flavorful!…read more We went for lunch so a bit dead but heard is more a vibe at dinner! Service was good and servers was attentive. First meal in italy was not a bust!!

We made reservations at this off the beaten path restaurant. We were greeted with a smile and…read moreseated right away. The service was excellent, and the staff was incredibly polite and helpful. The owner came over and gave us fantastic recommendations for both our food and wine. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here! To top it all off, the limoncello was really good! Highly recommend stopping by this hidden gem.

La Columbina was an excellent experience from start to finish! We arrived for our reservation and…read morewere seated immediately -- no wait at all. The owner greeted us personally and offered some great recommendations from the specials, which set the tone for the rest of the meal. We ended up ordering the scallops, freshly caught lobster, sea bass, risotto, and lobster with pasta -- every single dish was phenomenal. We paired it all with a local wine that was excellent, and finished the evening with a limoncello to cap things off perfectly. This place is a true hidden gem. It wasn't overcrowded, the food was outstanding, and the whole experience felt special. If you're in the Venice area, I highly recommend visiting La Columbina -- you won't be disappointed!

Our first night in Venice and we tried osteria 21 maybe it's the walk though the streets of Venice…read moreover the bridges and down Alleyways that make this spot cool. The food was excellent and so was the service

Please save your time and money, terrible food and service…read more I was recommended the creamy cod with polenta it was terrible, we returned it and were still charged for it. Waitress had a terrible attitude.

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.

Branzino was cooked perfectly! The manager was very helpful & deboned fish along with recommending…read morea high quality Soave to accompany. A wonderful little place tucked away in the Dorsoduro neighborhood

Amazing service and amazing food. A local gem and worth the food and experience…read more House wine was amazing and two course lunch was terrific.

Date of visit: May 28, 2025…read more The rule for tourist towns such as Venice: Avoid any place that has pictures on the menu outside, folks waving you in, or giant signs outside. Al Garzoti doesn't have any of these things, with their name only appearing inside on the bar. Service is nothing to write home about; our waiter who looked like a young Nick Jonas, minus the charm, barely interacted with us, but the food he brought us was wonderful! If you've already had some pizza while in Italy, then go with a calzone instead. They are large and a great value, too. Note the ingredients first, though; Italians do not like substitutions. I tried a pezzo di pizze with ham and that too, was great!

I visited Venice in early May of 2025. I was craving pizza and found this spot. It's quaint and…read morelovely inside. They have a posting that says if you want fast food, this is not the place. I definitely agreed. It takes time to make your meals.. The food was phenomenal. I got a pizza that had pears. I cannot remember the exact name of the pizza, but it was Delicious. My son got one with tomatoes and mozzarella. He did not share one piece of his deliciousness because it was that good! . A must go when ever in Venice.

Excellent food! Excellent service! We looked up restaurants to try and this was in the top 5, could…read moreeasily be number 1. The pasta dishes were absolutely delicious ious and my husband said some of the best carbonara he had while we were here in Venice. They have multiple outdoor seating areas along with the inside area, which does have ac. We really enjoyed it all.

Unfortunately, this was one of the worst dining experiences we had in Italy. We only chose this…read moreplace because our preteen daughter really wanted to eat there, so we stayed -- but we regretted it. The waiter was overly pushy from the start, constantly upselling and pushing bottled water (which, of course, they charge for). The food was highly mediocre and felt like typical tourist trap fare. Our two teenage daughters ordered pesto pasta, and it was overwhelmingly salty. My wife's pomodoro pasta had no flavor at all. I had a pasta dish with red sauce, mushrooms, and shrimp -- the shrimp were tiny, rubbery, and clearly frozen. This place is all about location and catching tourists, not about serving quality food. I'd avoid it and look for somewhere with a bit more authenticity.