We stopped in for cicchetti and wine. Great selection at great prices. We tried some Venetian…read moreoriginals; baccala, shrimp, squid and cheese toasts and meatballs. The servers were kind and helpful.

We went in here quickly with the intention to just try some Cichetti for the first time. We got one…read morewith card, to just try and then to see if we wanted more. It was quite good, however, we watched the man knock over one of the pieces onto the FLOOR, then clean everything up, put more topping on it and then put the piece of bread back on the tray. This was something worth 3 euros, it was crazy.

Our server was excellent and very knowledgeable about all the different wines. They had so much to…read morechoose from. Their meat and cheese board was to die for! I would highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone visiting Venice!

We went walking down some random allies and stumbled across some random restaurants. Vineria…read moreAll'Amarone was one probably the best dining experience we had in Italy. Upon arrival, the owner was sitting at a table drinking wine. There weren't any people dining, so we were the only ones. The servers and cooks were very attentive. We were immediately greeted and seated while our drink requests were taken. We always choose still water. Today, we decided to try a wine tasting, which included a blend of whites of reds from the region. The waiter explained in detail the type of wine, where it is made, what type of grapes it is made with, and the year it was made. All of the wines were very delicious. Italy takes great pride in their wines and rightfully so. We requested bruschetta and presciutto. We were given fresh, warm bread, which we mixed with salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. The bread was amazing. It had a soft, warm inside and a crunchy outside. Isn't that they way bread should be served? The bruschetta was delicious as was the presciutto. The food, wine, and service were superb. We vowed that we would return for dinner, but alas, we didn't make time to do so. This is a great restaurant!

Yelp recommendation. Hole in the wall turned out great. We struggled our way through the Italian…read moremenu with minimal English words. We were pleased with the small bites that we shared. Particularly loved the Gorgonzola and tomato sandwich.

Yelp to the rescue again. Cute little place with limited selection. Various Cicheti which my wife…read moretried 3 and loved. I had a great sandwich. Lots of local wines. Amazing.

We wanted to try this place given the high reviews and seeing so many groups of people outside. We…read morestood in queue for a few minutes. The guy serving our wine was not friendly. Maybe he was having an off night. He asked what we wanted to try. He'd pour a tasting and then roll his eyes and wander off, bring his friends their charged phones from the back, and then just look at us. Such a shame, we had hoped for a better experience. We found many other places in this area that we loved and enjoyed their wine. Such a cool hip local area.

We do love Cicchetti and some bar-hopping. And this is a new place we've discovered this time…read morearound in Venice. Location is very nice, right at a pretty trendy canal, filled with lots of restaurants and bars. Right next to is an excellent gelato place. It's quite small inside with few tables, many just hang around outside - and why not, the location at the canale is a pretty spot. We did manage though to get some seats inside. Our Bulldog was very welcome here as well. The various cicchetti are presented at the counter. There are some classics of course, but also some very innovative creations. We went for the latter. There was gorgonzola with strawberry, radicchio with brie cheese, pesto topped with an anchovie and mushrooms, mashed fava beans with pulp and mashed fava with goats cheese and a cherry. All really wonderful combinations. Our favorite were the radicchio and the fava/goat cheese. Surely something to recreate back home. Staff was very friendly, we felt very welcome here. And instead of focussing on Aperol, Select and Prosecco, it's mostly about white and red wine here. And they have an excellent selection of wine. Not all cheap, but definitely worth the money. We especially loved the Pinot Nero "Terre di Giotto". A brillant cicchetti bar. Definitely a place we come back to next time in Venice.

One of my favorite places during my trip to Italy. Great place to interact with locals while…read moremunching on some tasty small bites and wine at a VERY affordable price. It was a bit of a walk from where I was staying but it was def worth the trek. Next time, I'll stay closer so I can come here everyday. Great place.

We came for a quick breakfast. We got the little sandwiches to go. They were cheap and delicious…read more What more can you ask for? I would have loved to go back when they had more things available. I loved the overall ambiance of locals just standing around sipping wine (early in the morning) and enjoying their rolls. Service is fast and efficient.

This was truly the best panini I had during my entire trip. Importantly, the sandwiches were made…read moreto order - not just sitting in the display case. I got the vegan panini which came with roasted seitan, beets, caramelized onions and artichokes. I'm not vegan and I was beyond impressed. The bread was freshly toasted, crunchy yet soft, and so much flavor in the sandwich. I honestly wanted to come back and get it again but didn't have time. There are several tables outside. It was completely full when we first walked by. We came back again around 7:30 and someone had just left. Order and pay at the bar and sit down at the table after.

Best panini I had in Venice. It was made to order and the meat, the cheese, the veg are fresh…read moresandwiched with a hot tasty bread. It came surprisingly big in portion. With a glass of red wine to complement the meal, my dinner sitting next to the canal was perfect.

I really enjoyed the wine and chicette selection from here. There is draft wine which you are able…read moreto fill your bottle and take it back home. They also offer some beers as well. This is a casual spot and a great place to stop at for a few snacks and some drinks. There aren't any seats here however there is about 15-20 spots where you can take your drinks and food to enjoy while standing. I tried the vegetable risotto and meatball with polenta and both were delicious. Both items were flavorful and filling.

So happy I made my way here. It deserves 5 stars for their pistachio tiramisu alone! It was so good…read moreI had one while I was there having my meal then I asked for another to go on my way out. They are very friendly and welcoming. I got a mixture of things telling the woman behind the counter to just give me some stuff she'd like to eat. It was all delicious and the asparagus dish she gave me was completely unlike anything I've ever had. Like most places in Italy, this place is small as well but it wasn't overrun. It was steady. But the quality of service never suffered. I think it's a good place to escape crowds and unwind with a quick bite and EXCEPTIONAL tiramisu.

Opening time is definitely not something they're keeping track of. It's more of a guideline and +/-…read more30 minutes was just how it goes. Small line was ready to order by the time they opened. Bottles are super cheap here for wine and liquor. But the cicchetti is what drew in the crowd. Lots to choose from. Some with simple flavors and ingredients and others being more fancy and complex. Pretty cheap eats for a pick me up a few hours before dinner. Standing room only or take it to go so you can enjoy by the canal. Cool experience while visiting Venice.

This place was great. It was a cozy spot with very affordable cicchetti. But most impressive was…read morethe wine selection. It was really cool standing amongst all the bottles enjoying a glass debating whether or not there's enough space in your luggage for another bottle.

Drinks good. Staff is rude. Seem to cater to locals. Good views. Worth a stop if in the area and…read morewant a small local spot.

Very cute seating outside by the canal…read more Not a lot of choice in wine by the glass and a sprite costs 9eur. Not the cheapest place but great place to enjoy chill summer days in Venice. Service are not great tho but you're here for the view.

Situated at the foot of the Ponte dei Frari bridge in a non-touristy, quiet part of Venice, this…read morequaint two-story bar with an inventive cocktail menu is characterized by a mezzanine with black leather booths and beautiful stained glass lamps hanging from the ceiling that opens up to look down on the main room. This is actually a historical Venetian cafe' from 1870's called "Caffe' dei Frari o Toppo"[1], and I remember coming here regularly when I was in college to "study", i.e. to hang out with my friends who would also come here during the day. In fact, this is still a cafe' during the day, but it transforms itself in a cocktail bar at night. The vibe is mellow, relaxed and romantic and this bar prides itself on being one of the few in Venice to serve truly inventive contemporary cocktails. The menu is actually divided by techniques: fermentation, distillation, liquid kitchen, and fat wash. We tried the Cucumber and Fake Rose (fermentation: Fermented cucumber, Andaliman pepper, Lillet, verjus and bubbles) and The Amaz-on Fire (fat wash: Yaguara cachaca, coconut oil, Cynar, dill, house sherry mix and Porcini mushroom; peat perfume). Both were excellent, and were presented in an artful way that doesn't feel pretentious. And if you are hungry, the bar serve their own cichetti (bar snacks). I look forward to coming back next year, and perhaps try one of the food-inspired, liquid kitchen cocktails. ------------------------------- [1] https://www.yelp.com/biz/caffe-dei-frari-o-toppo-venezia

Finally found my other notes for this place. They did really interesting stuff with their sides…read more Very modern, in portion sizes that are approachable. It brings delight and minimizes food waste if guests don't like it. * Le Corsaire: A gorgeous soft green drink. Sweet but not sugary, with a lil bit of spice at the end. It was paired with a blue cheese mousse and honey caviar - I don't know how they did it, but it was delicious. The blue cheese taste makes the mousse pop. * Steven had a cocktail that came with a side of yogurt covered with a soft shell (that acted like a water balloon). * Hispaniola: The drink was smoky and something about it tasted like temptation. Paired with a beautifully done meringue (nice and airy!) and a keyboard-smashingly gorgeous caviar.