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11 years ago
Delicious food, great and friendly service. Their pasta is especially exquisite.
Piazzetta XX Settembre 497
30015 Chioggia
Italy
041 5500953
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This is a small place on the little-known island of Chioggia in the Veneto region. It is known as…read morethe "Little Venice" and there are many small places like this one serving fresh seafood. The only thing I can comment on is the appetizer because that's all I had. I tried the sea scallops along with a local Veneto white wine and it was good. Service was adequate and ambiance was ok. The real ambiance is Chioggia with its Venice-like feel and small bridges spanning canals. I came more for the views than for the food and it was mid-day so I wasn't ready for a full meal. This was the only place I ate so you have to take this review in a vacuum. I could give more perspective if I tried a few other places in the area.
great trattoria in charming chioggia, the little venice with less tourists. mostly locals enjoying…read morecompany and food. a five star tells you all
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Grilled octopus over potato purée with smoked cheese
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This little inconspicuous restaurant hides many secrets and is located at the heart of Chioggia. It…read morereveals an inspirational menu with only fish specialities. The fish comes from the Laguna located next door from the restaurant. We ordered a starter of "polpe con insalata di patate" which translates to octopus and potato salad. The octopus and potatoes were cooked to perfection and were accompanied with a delicious sauce. As our main dishes we ordered a "Frittura Mista" which is fried seafood and "Tagliatelle con Scampi" which was pasta with shrimps. The fried seafood came with a variety of fish and was genuinely tasty. The tagliatelle with scampi came with a delicious tomato sauce and was topped with three giant shrimps still hot from the kitchen, it was truly a flavour explosion. If you get the opportunity to come to Chioggia and visit this remarkable village I strongly advise you to come to this Osteria and try the food for yourself.
A special restaurant where to try the best venetian seafood and traditional recipes!…read moreThe location is amazing: you see the whole lagoon where you are set outside, incredible. Nice wines, the best in italian panorama and only fresh seafood.
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This place is much like a Porto's environment. You order at the counter and they will bring your…read morefood. The spaghetti with clams was plain but I enjoyed it. Very guilt free taste. The risotto was very good and flavorful. The mozzarella stick and tiramisu win the overall taste contest. They both were delicious. For the price you can't go wrong. First dinner under $100 euros.
TLDR: Cheap, quick, and convenient, but don't come expecting standout food. Friendly service and a…read morevariety of options, but the quality is very average. Overview: Roticceria Gislon is a no-frills spot near the Rialto Bridge, tucked slightly off the main path on the right side of Calle de la Bissa. It's easy to miss but works well if you're looking for a fast, affordable meal. Service is quick, prices are low, and the menu offers a wide range of ready-to-eat dishes. Food: I stopped in for an early lunch and grabbed takeout. The staff was kind and helpful, and the server spoke English, which made ordering easy. I started with battagin (fried fish bites; in this case, cod) and crema fritta Gislon (deep-fried custard). Both were on the greasy side, but given the price, they were fine. The fish was slightly overcooked, though nicely seasoned. The crema fritta was fairly bland: not terrible, just unremarkable. I also tried the bigoli in salsa and spaghetti al ragù. The bigoli sauce was watery and collected at the bottom of the container. The ragù was dry and lacked depth of flavor. Additionally, the pasta was overcooked in both dishes. Overall: Roticceria Gislon is a decent stop if you need a quick, inexpensive bite and aren't too fussy about quality. The service is friendly and efficient, but the food left me underwhelmed.
Service was top notch, the people are the heart of this place. Locals and tourist were coming and…read morethey have options on the patio (street side) or inside. There is a cheap take away next door over pouring into the streets so we went inside. I didn't feel like it had ambiance of a romantic place. It was more of a nieghborhood restaurant comparable to an Applebee's. We got house wine from tap and from bottle. Tried the red beer of Venice. My husband likes his beer. I thought both beer and wine was "oke" but nothing to have again. We enjoyed the tortellini the most! The spinach and mozzarella stuff ravioli in a salmon cream sauce was delightful and should be tried. Presentation was on point. The pizza was ok. I didn't care for the crust after trying so many in Venice. The menu said spicy and I was expecting the heat but it never came, just grease. Bread for table was without taste. The salad was fresh! It was very sweet the serve offered us lemonchello and I will say it was the best we have had so far in vience. We would go back for that to go. In all it costs us 50 Euro for the date.
I saw this place on TripAdvisor. I thought the setting was interesting in the pictures, but when I…read morewent there it was charming. The waiter and staff were all kind and very helpful when recommending dishes. Seafood pasta is a must, quite filling, it could serve 2. Everything here is good.
We had a wonderful experience here. Great little trattoria on Strada Nova. Flavorful dishes,…read morecourteous service. Great ambiance, dining outside on this pedestrian street of food and shops.
First visit was great, Calamari was great .. it has this…read morecertain fragrant smell which we liked a lot. 5/5 Squid ink spaghetti .. good., but could use more Squid 4/5 Second visit Consistent taste... spaghetti carbonara really yummy .. but this time were charged 10 euro service charge ?? 2,5 euro / person for 4 Not sure why we didn't get charged service charge first visit but got charged 2nd visit . This dropping one star
Really enjoyed the pasta in a box! It was with the walk from our place. I got the pesto pasta and…read moreit was delish! They add cheese on top and you can eat there or take it to go. Great noodles and sauce!!
Cold and raining today. This was a perfect find near the Rialto Bridge. Started with the Pomodoro…read morewith spaghetti pasta. Served really hot. Tasty sauce that was very good. 6 euros!!! We chatted with the "chef" and decided to try another. He suggested the Anatra (duck) with tagliatelle as it is a Venezia specialty. Delicious!!!! Best meal we've had here. Going back for more tomorrow.
We went to this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and was family owned. We like to…read moresupport family owned businesses. They offered a price fixed menu for €13. We had Lasagna Bolognese, Straccetti Manzo with Rosemary Polenta, and Insalata Mista (beef strips with polenta and mixed salad). The restaurant was bright and cheerful. The staff very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious!
Great atmosphere and reasonable prices. They have a tourist special that was 16 euros for 3…read morecourses. A main pasta, a second protein, and a side. Can't beat that price point. I forgot to take a picture of my dish, which was spaghetti with clams (10/10). The food was very flavorful and fresh. The service team is kind and friendly, but took a long time. We had to ask for our second course and bill. Overall, this was an enjoyable experience and I would recommend this place to visitors of Venice.
We had grilled sea bass fillets here. The fish was very fresh, and the vegetables consisting of…read morepotatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers and tomato were delicious. The presentation was impressive. The staff was mostly nice and courteous and the inside was air conditioned and clean. At 12:30 there was only one other family dining in, but gradually, as we were finishing our meal, the room filled up. What they could improve: Place a little plate on the table for bread and olive oil while waiting for food to arrive, and ask if everything is alright during the meal. Also, the food is pricey! We loved our server though, a nice young woman.
This restaurant is just off the main street in Murano. The outdoor seating is in a pleasant little…read morecourtyard and they also have indoor seating available if you want. There is a good selection of food options and the portions are quite large. Everyone should be able to find a dish they enjoy! Everything is reasonably priced, so this is a good stop if you're visiting Murano.
Outstanding in most respects…read more Like every other place in Venice, this joint is located on a canal. It's a fun seating area and clean. Service here is also spectacular. Food here is divine. The pizza and pastas were definitely made with loving hands. The dessert, not so much, as it was constructed with stale lady fingers. Oh well, I didn't need to raise my blood sugar anyway. Still, this is a definite stop!
This spot is located in Burano island in Venice and was one of the few restaurants that was pretty…read morepacked when we walked around. Fortunately there was no wait sitting inside. We ended up getting a few items that we really enjoyed. Fish Lasagna - This doesn't sound but wow it was one of the best things we had on our trip in Italy. It's delicious, and all the flavors totally work. Creamy, packed with flavor. (5/5) Seafood Pizza - We got this pizza that had I think arugula and shrimp on it. It was pretty good, not the best pizza I've had here but it was tasty. (4/5) Overall I think this was a good spot to eat especially when you're on the island of Burano.
Stunning view...sub-par food. That pretty much sums it up for me. I would go back for the view…read moreand some wine, but take my business elsewhere for dinner. My husband and I ordered the following and shared all 3 dishes - caprese salad, salad with prosciutto and Parmesan, and green risotto. All I can really say about all 3 is..not terrible but definitely not amazing. Flavors were bland compared to other similar dishes we had at other Venetian restaurants. The mozzarella cheese was cold and firm...not the delicious creamy burrata I was expecting. Wine was good....we got a Sangiovese blend on the cheaper end and it was great. See pic for label. The view was fantastic - the best we've seen in Venice so far when it comes to sunset dinner views. Attached a picture. The view made it all worth it.
We stopped here on a whim for a light lunch. My daughter and I shared the ravioli. It was great,…read moredefinitely recommend getting out of the tourist area and stopping by this place for lunch or dinner. The view is great as well. Our wine was pretty terrible, but I think it is because we got the last two glasses out of the bottle.
This restaurant is almost next door to our hotel (NH Collection Murano Villa). We are in town for…read moreGate 1 10-day Classic Italy tour package. We are on our own during the last day stay in Venice. I looked Yelp and found this one right away. The Tour Manager highly recommended to try the squid ink dish. This restaurant happened to serve Spaghetti with squid ink. So I gave it a try! It was delicious and the homemade pasta has great texture. My wife ordered Spaghetti with duck, but she liked my selection even better. We shared Fried Calamari as appetizer, and it was fresh and yummy with light batter. The free bread that comes with meals was just okay. Overall, a great restaurant if you are staying at Murano. The restaurant is huge and could not be judge by the small entrance in the front. What a great dining experience!
(Overall: C) - If I had to imagine what an average restaurant in Venice was, this would be it. The…read moreseating is in an interior garden, but there truly is nothing to rave about, especially on the food axis. (Salmon Carpaccio: C) - I was looking forward to a light and refreshing carpaccio, so was surprised to see merely a salmon reminiscent of smoked salmon with its usual accompaniments on the plate. (Seafood Pomodorini: D) - Unfortunately, the pasta gives saline forward to the palette and the seafood is rather dry. Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: E Overall: 3 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats
Good spot for fresh on the spot not microwave pasta lol, affordable (for venice) , good service and…read morethe vino is solid!
You pick the pasta, and the sauce and get it tailored to what you like. We all ate the tortolloni,…read morewith different sauces, all were so good, glad we put this on our list.