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    Cafe Venezia

    4.5 (210 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Latha P.

    Food & service and quiet atmosphere makes this place a winner. Everything is consistent . Leo and Eddie take good care of their guests . Their seafood dishes are our favorite. Salmon & Branzino entrees are heavenly . Calamari was good but not as crispy as we would like . Marina made up for it . Arancini was a comforting ball of goodness Tiramisu is a killer don't miss it . A BYOB spot that you can bookmark and frequent for your intimate or family dinner.

    Tortellini Bolognese
    Chuck O.

    First time here. Came to celebrate a good friends birthday. My buddy had always raved about how good the food was. He did not disappoint! I had the cheese tortellini with bolognese sauce. Hefty portion that I will get to enjoy another evening!! Will definitely be back!! The owners were a delight as well!!

    Insalata Tre Colore
    Kirsten K.

    Cafe Venezia is one of our family's favorite Italian restaurants. All the dishes here are really fresh, flavorful, and good! My current favorite is the stuffed salmon. The interior is classy and looks new and clean. There's free parking in a big private lot right next to the building. I like that it's BYOB. We enjoy talking with the personable owner and waitstaff. We've brought out-of-town guests here several times and everyone has enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend Cafe Venezia!

    GNOCCHI QUATTRO FORMAGI - Four cheese gnocchi, touch of pesto.
    John R.

    The place is spotless and feels new though a little cold on the decor. Superb service greets you through the door and continues through the meal. The menu is big enough for anyone to find something on it they like, and the portion sizes are big enough where you might be taking some home with you. The Calamari Venezia - Fried Calamari, Homemade Balsamic Reduction, Hot Cherry Peppers, Sweet Sausage, could have been a notch up with the cherry peppers though this was still a pleasant rendering of my favorite style of calamari. I had the GNOCCHI QUATTRO FORMAGI - Four cheese gnocchi, touch of pesto, for my main course, and it was indeed very cheesy! I really enjoyed it! The BYOB is nice. Sometimes I would actually rather bring something to the table than order from a menu.

    Partially Eaten Tortellini Bolognese - so good!!
    Anna D.

    We've been exploring Italian restaurants in our area and realized we had not tried this one! It's BYOB with easy parking out front located in Martinsville across the street from Hills of Herat. The service here was so friendly and warm and we liked all of our dishes (calamari, veal and pasta bolognese). Thr calamari was good with the balsamic glaze but a little soggy. The star was for sure the tortellini bolognese and the portions were very generous. I wish the ambiance was a little more cozy as it felt a bit too grey to me but overall we enjoyed our dinner here!

    Pistachio cake

    Last night was the second time I've been here and I wish I knew about this spot sooner. The. Food. Is. Amazing. They have servers waiting on you hand and foot with recommendations ready. I went with my book club group last night and we really enjoyed ourselves. We will be back soon!

    Calvin S.

    The service is outstanding. Restaurant is nice and cozy. Food is good, but more than anything the great attitude and manner of owners takes you there time after time.

    Zuppa no pasta
    Amanda D.

    Food is very important when rating a restaurant however so is your experience. From the moment we walked in we felt like family at Café Venezia. The restaurant wasn't too loud very clean and the staff was so friendly. We came with our nine-month-old and they were happy to accommodate a baby being there which we really appreciated. The food is very authentic Italian nice size portions and came out in a timely manner. The Venezia salad was fresh and they split it for us no problem. I ordered the zuppa and it was really good and they were happy to accommodate me not wanting pasta with my dish. My husband's entrée was also very good. What I really liked is you could choose to eat on the healthier side or sometimes at Italian restaurants you're locked in to overindulging. We highly recommend Café Venezia for their food and experience and will be back!

    Special: Clams and Mussels with white beans in a light red sauce - delicious!

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    Absolutely sucks! Food is barely good. The amount they give you for the price is absolutely ridiculous!!!!! Stay away.

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    Very cute and authentic Italian place and has the option of bring your own wine. Tiramisu and Shrimp were amazing.

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    Food is delicious. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoy coming to such a relaxing place.

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    Is it BYOB?

    Yes

    Looking for a birthday dinner destination, is this the place?

    yes. Talk to leo or Edi. They are the bomb. Tell them to do it NY style. Good luck.

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    We finally made it to Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana on a cold December night, and it…read morecompletely lived up to the hype. The restaurant is small, quaint, and cozy, run by a husband-and-wife team who split their time between Italy and Somerville. The authenticity and care really come through in both the food and the experience. We started with the bruschetta, and it was hands down the best bruschetta we've ever had - we still think about it. I ordered the Paccheri alla Norma, a fried eggplant pasta in a rich tomato sauce, and Matt had the rigatoni al ragù. Both were easily some of the best pasta dishes we've ever had. The service was wonderful, the decor was adorable, and we're honestly still dreaming about that meal. Perfect for couples or small family dinners. The best Italian restaurant in Somerville, hands down.

    TLDR: tasty food, wonderful atmosphere, and exceptional hosts, though a bit pricey…read more Da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana is a cozy space decorated with traditional Italian flare centered around a piano. Upon entering, each guest is warmly greeted by the host / waitress as family and seated. Each table is served house made bread before the meal. The special of the night, pork rolls stuffed with herbs and cheese was hearty and wonderfully cooked. The plate was delicious, but at around $40 it was a bit pricey for the portion. There was a birthday while our party was dining and the owner led the restaurant in singing a birthday song accompanied by piano and followed it up by playing some classic Italian songs afterwards. The service was wonderful and each guest was personally greeted and thanked upon leaving the restaurant. It's clear that the restaurant is well loved by locals and the owner. If I was celebrating an occasion area I would likely come by.

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