Da Carletto

Excellent food. My wife has celiac Tagliolini (their gluten free pasta option) with five cheese…read moresauce and it was wonderful- very creamy and cheesy. I demolished her leftovers. I got the the Pasta di Gragnano con capesante e pomodorini secchi di Sicilia (substitute gluten free tagliolini). It was very tasty with a garlicky, buttery sauce that has a fresh scallop taste and savory flavor from the mushrooms. Both were 10/10 but very different delivery.

Service was amazing. Faruque was the best. My family has been in Italy for 8 days now and ate at…read morenumerous restaurants, this is by far the best hospitality we had our whole trip. The food was delicious!! Amazing. Everything did not miss. This feels like the best restaurant in Venice by far. I recommend this place to all who are here and save it for a must night out dinner. Enjoy!

Linguini with soft crab

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Baccala with polena

Trattoria da Denis

4.2(27 reviews)

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2 words- food poisoning. We came here for dinner on our first night in Venice because of the great…read morereviews. The staff was so kind and helpful! We sat indoors which felt so nice with the AC! The food and drinks were okay taste-wise. I would give the taste a 6.5 out of 10. Good yet not tons of flavor. The food was good for filling our tummies in the moment but not good enough to return. The worst part - food poisoning. I had the calamari and boyyyyy was I sick afterwards. It turned our experience from "okay" to "ouchhhhh". Unfortunately, we will not be returning for more. :(

The food was amazing!!!! It came out hot, cooked perfectly and so delicious. We are only in Venice…read morefor 3 days and will come back again. It is NOT a tourist trap! The service was impeccable! They were courteous, very friendly and attentive. Everything came out in a timely manner. It is located on a charming street next to the canal. I wish we had eaten here for dinner because they have lights strung back and forth across the street. The prices are excellent. I promise you will be so happy you ate here!!

Store front.

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Spritz's - 7.5/10

Dal Moro's

4.4(1.3k reviews)

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We bumped into this place by accident, and of course, with the help of yelp. The Service here was…read moreexcellent. The pasta was so fresh. So delicious. I swear I'm so full and it wasn't overbearing overseas or over salted. The drinks were great as well. We definitely come back. I would recommend this to anybody in the area. It's also very pretty and it has nice. Calming music. Very great ambience.

We checked into our hotel around 1:30pm when most restaurants were closing after the lunch hour. I…read moresaw that Dal Moro's was nearby, and pasta on-the-go sounded like a good option for a late lunch. My husband and I found the queue, which didn't appear to be that long of a wait. There were a lot of people, of course, but they were filling orders quickly. While waiting in line, you pass by the window into the kitchen where you can see staff members freshly making pasta. It was good to know that even pasta out of a box can be prepared with the freshest ingredients. I ordered the pesto with garlic and pecorino, and it was honestly one my favorite pastas I've had in Italy. My pasta came with rigatoni, which was perfectly al dente.

Everything has gluten and I may be coming back alone.

Black ink pasta

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Menu 9/2025

Ristorante Wildner

4.6(11 reviews)

0.4 km

First food experience in Venice. Found this place on Yelp. Surprised that there were very little…read morereview given the location was around a busy corner by the dock. Ordered variety of dishes including clam spaghetti, scallops, fried calamari and fish, risotto , etc. food was amazing. Very nicely cooked and well portioned. Our server was super nice and quick. Which was kind of a rarity in Italy. Favorite highlight was scallops , super fresh and sweet. Also the squid ink scuttle fish with polenta was creamy and tasty If this was not reviewed by many I highly recommend this hidden gem. Would definitely be back if I were ever in the area again.

Perfect location to relax and soak in the Venetian atmosphere. The Aperol Spritz was refreshing and…read morewell-balanced. Friendly service. Definitely recommend for a classic Venetian moment!

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Osteria Oliva Nera

4.7(133 reviews)

0.4 km

This lovely Osteria in Venice was recommended by some well traveled friends and it didn't…read moredisappoint! We were a group of 5 and well cared for (and fed!) but the mom/owner. We did book weeks in advance and did place a deposit, but totally worth it! Food was incredibly fresh and seasonal with shareables and full plates and some delicious wine. We tried practically everything on the menu and shared with each other and I'd love to say one dish was THE standout but really they were all so delicious, I don't think you could possibly go wrong. Highly recommend.

This restaurant was so good! In the cutest area! I highly recommend making a reservation online…read more The lasagna is to die for! The vibe is so chill and beautiful. Very quiet too! The service is too notch!

Great service and friendly staff!

Fried zucchini flowers and baby artichokes with homemade horseradish mayonnaise

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Trattoria ai Greci da Giorgio

3.0(20 reviews)

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We discovered this gem while walking around, and I wish we had more time in Venice to return to it!…read moreTheir Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia (pasta with squid ink) was spectacular--plus, great service, our server was fun! The view of the canal and a bridge next to the restaurant made it impossible to resist!

Great waterfront views - cold beer and a nice house wine. 1st Pepperoni pizza I have found. The…read morewaterside view is amazing! We were her in Nov when it was cold - outside tables had heaters which made it nice.

Waterside

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Magna Bevi Tasi

4.5(15 reviews)

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We stopped here to try a hugo spritz, and it did not disappoint! It was refreshing, not too sweet,…read moreand such a perfect afternoon pick me up. My friend also got a sampling of cicchetti which they enjoyed. There are seats both inside and outside, and I liked the vibe here!

Visited this spot while on family vacation at Venice. We were looking for spots to have breakfast…read moreand stepped upon this one that opened early (8AM) compared to others around (~AM). The food was amazing and the service even better! The employees were very attentive and kindly recommended different dishes. They have both outdoor and indoor seating, which is always nice. I ordered a pistachio cornetto, a double shot capuccino and a focaccia sandwich. The cornetto was freshly baked, very soft and with the perfect amount of pistachio cream. The coffee was also amazing, perfectly pulled shots of espresso. The coffee itself wasn't too acidic which I always like. The focaccia from the sandwich was freshly baked that morning too and the combination between serrano ham and cheese was very tasty. They do heat up the sandwich, so if you're into hot breakfast this is a great spot for that! Overall, I would 100% revisit this spot if I'm ever on Venice again: excellent food and service!

Cornetto Pistachio

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Hugo spritz

Ali d'Oro

3.6(29 reviews)

0.3 km

Enjoyed a late dinner with some friends in Venice. Sat outside next to the canal; the servers were…read morefriendly, funny, and eccentric. The food was excellent! Really enjoyed the pasta, the pizza, and calamari. The only thing I wish didn't happen - after the meal, they asked for a review and I was happy to. However, the server stood behind me as I wrote my review (whether intentionally or unintentionally) and it felt awkward and uncomfortable.

Was hesitant to dine here but it has a great location, right by the water. It was very quiet and…read moreaway from the crowds. Order the whole branzino! It's cooked in salt and was delicious!

Cacio e pepe

Seafood pizza

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Calamari

Taverna Scalinetto

4.4(40 reviews)

0.5 km

My all time favorite restaurant in Venice. I ate here 3 days in a row. The homemade pasta is the…read morebest in town and all of their dishes are exceptional. The beef dishes are very special. You must eat here. Their dishes are very creative and not your standard fare. Even their complementary bread is homemade and it is also the best I've had in Venice. To top it all off their service is also outstanding.

I was terrified of Spaghetti al Nero, but being in Venice I felt like I had to try it. It was…read moredelicious! Their service was fantastic. Our server and the manager did a great job taking care of us despite having to deal with a difficult table next to us. The atmosphere is also very nice. Also, their bread is made from scratch. I literally saw a server take a fresh loaf out from the kitchen. If I'm ever back in Venice, this will be the first place I eat!

Interior

Il nostra antipasti misto

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Trattoria alla Rivetta

4.0(190 reviews)

0.2 km

Lots and lots of restaurants to choose from in Venice but this unassuming restaurant is a true gem…read more It's easy to miss as it's tucked in a corner right by a bridge. Once inside they have a couple tables with small window views of any gondolas passing by. We started off with a plate of lightly fried sardines topped with pickled white onions. The fry on the fish was super light and those vinegar-y onions were the perfect pairing. We cleaned that plate. The lasagna was well balanced with the meat, sauce, cheese. The squid ink pasta was chewy/al dente with a subtle touch of seafood flavors giving the cuttlefish. It was very umami but nothing too overbearing. Delicious! It's a Family business that was been around for many years. Grazie to the friendly staff and chef!

This place was incredible. If we had more time I'd have eaten here again! All the seafood was so…read morefresh and perfectly cooked. The seafood lasagna was excellent and something different. All of the pasta was amazing. The desserts were heaven. Great port options for after dinner. I hope to return someday! Service was excellent. They were able to sit us right away without a reservation. Overall vibe was great.

Linguine with clams

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Food and personal were amazing! Visited this place for both lunch and dinner on our last day in Venice.

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A hidden gem in Venice, no one trying to flag you in. Just great service and great food.

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