During the 2024 Biennale we walked by almost everyday but were never able to get a table. It is now…read morethe 2026 Biennale and I finally was able to eat at Ai Artisti. Well worth the wait and the perstence. Great spot and highly recommended.

A MUST! We were so lucky to get in. Beware, you MUST have a reservation. We went to the website and…read more"joined the waitlist" for 8:30, but when we arrived we found out that really meant they were fully booked and you were waiting for a cancellation. However, the server was so kind and made space for us about 20 minutes later. 10/10 food, service, and atmosphere. It's a very small space but so intimate.

I have a rollercoaster relationship with Venice because I probably got the most beautiful pictures…read morein Venice for my European travels, but what you don't see in the pictures is how much I had to suffer getting around. On the island side of Venice, the buildings are extremely dated and there are no nice hotels to stay at. You relied on the vaporetto, or waterbuses, as the city's main public transportation system. It was inconsistent with long waits and it would be completely packed. Otherwise you mostly walked to get around, many narrow alleys, a lot of stairs and bridges, cobblestone streets. THE STREETS EVEN GET FLOODED!! Not even slightly but a few inches when we went in October. And ENDLESS SMOKING. There is smoking in other European and Asia countries, but the smoking in Venice is next level because YOU CAN'T ESCAPE IT. The alleys are so tight and narrow, if even one person smokes, the scene will fill the whole alley and there is no fresh air to help you escape. The best attraction is the Palazzo Ducale, or the Doge's Palace. It was absolutely stunning and terrifying at the same time. A true depiction of the Venetian past. I owe any enjoyment I had in Venice to my amazing photographer Marta from Picster who helped me capture stunning photos in the St. Mark's Square area. She also referred me to a Gondolier, Simone Furlanetto Sandolista, and we got to experience an authentic tour in a quiet part of the canals. We were here for less than 48 hours and it was quickly after getting here that we knew we would never want to come back. Also we were in agreement that we didn't need any more time here. It was crowded, hectic, and smokey. The hassle exceeds the enjoyment for us, but I understand if others would want to experience it for themselves. The only nice thing I got from the city was gorgeous photos.

I wonder what the weather is like in Venice today. Besides Paris, in my opinion, this is the most…read moreRomantic City I have visited. I went on a date with a young man named Georgio. We later wrote to each other. Then my letter went unanswered and I forgot him. I already had a boyfriend at the time anyway. Enough for my romantic secrets. You must take a ride in a gondola. You must eat in a beautiful Italian Restaurant. Please walk around Saint Mark's Square and visit the shops. Go to a lesson in glass blowing. Pick up some mosaic jewelry. Get kissed by an Italian.

Well off the beaten path, next time I intend on making Giudecca more central to the plan. Tucked…read moreaway from the tourist crush of Venice, Giudecca feels like the city's best-kept secret. Quiet canals. Ghostly calm. Locals who actually say buongiorno. Its facades at sunset are cinematic magic; like walking through a dream that forgot to wake up. There's raw authenticity, like Venice without filters. Skipping the gondolas and getting lost on the archipelago could well have an appeal all its own.

This is an island all to itself. It sits across from St. Mark's and the Grand Canal. When you…read morewant to escape the crowds in Venice take a 3 minute vaporetto ride from St. Marks to Giudecca. Here you will find such peace and quiet. Giudecca has been many things - from large palaces to an industrial zone with shipyards, factories, etc. Today it is a quiet residential neighborhood.

Was walking by and saw how cute it was! Our group had time to kill and got a jumbo Bellini and it…read morewas amazing. Francesco gave amazing service and was super kind to us. Def a fun part of our trip!

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.

This is also another review on watches. This one was bought during my trip to Venice, where they're…read morefamous for their Murano glass, and you can easily buy these Millefiori Watches With Leather Band, as tourists attraction. In other words, they're everywhere in Venice! That was 7 years ago, and I'm still loving & wearing this watch. Last night, I polished it so I can wear it during St. Patrick's Day, and the battery is still works . . . and all through March or when my outfit calls for anything in Green! I bought the green band, it was a hard decision, because I LOVE them all, and I wasn't just being impulsive, I NEEDED one from Venice made of Murano and I need one yesterday. I got online, in search for the address, and guest what? I'm in Watch Heaven! With this price, I can buy a white one, a purple or lavender one, sapphire color, and I can get them shipped free! I think I better go there and go shopping right now. Tru-lo-lo!

Our hotel offered us a free water taxi ride at our convenience to the glass center. Obviously, it's…read morea tourist trap. But it is also a truly venetian experience. The glassworks are extraordinary. You see the pieces being created in real time and then you wander the store. There's no hard sell but, hey, you just got a free ride and a lovely show. On a personal note, I fell in love with a piece. It's the most beautiful art I've ever purchased. Any subsequent questions or help I've needed, they've been extremely responsive. Even had I not found anything I loved, I would have bought something small and found it well worth the price of adventure.

Amazing food with friendly and professional service. You can taste the fresh ingredients and the…read moreexpertise of the chef in the preparation. Perfetto! We got: Squid ink spaghetti Mixed fried calamari and shrimp Margherita pizza Sea Bass for two Chocolate gelato Tiramisu (ridiculous) Soave white wine Chianti Lemon soda

This restaurant was amazing! The clam pasta was great and they have lots of seafood. The service…read morewas excellent as well, and our waiter was so kind. The restaurant is nice and clean, with some nice outdoor seating.

TL;DR - That one spot we kept wanting to go back to. If you don't go for yourself, go for us…read more Picture this - you've had a bit too many drinks the night before, taken a 1 hour taxi, 2.5 hour train, a 30 minute ferry, and 15 minutes of dragging your luggage over the bridges and through the alleys. You're tired and ready for bed, but your stomach disagrees. Your Airbnb host mentioned that there was a "typical Venetian spot" a few steps away. You muster the last of your strength to make your way over, telling the owners, Stefano and Toni, that Luigi recommended it. What followed might've been a fever dream, but we remember it as one of the best meals of the trip. The pesto linguine (linguine con il pesto al Genovese) and spaghetti alle Vongole were some of the best I've ever had. The clams were fresh, the pasta al dente, the sauce light and authentic. We even got a refill of bread to mop it all up! Everything was simple, but made with care. The prices were very fair, especially for Venice. We knew that we had to make our way back at some point in the future. Eat there for us in the meantime.

We enjoyed our first meal in Venice. Truly outstanding…read moreItalian food. Authentic taste. We will definitely go back.

OMG! If you can, go here. Yes, it's a bit of a hike from the non touristy spot but it's kinda 20…read moremins walk from the galleria Accademia/accademia water taxi spot/ pointe del accademia(the bridge). So take the stroll through non touristy galleys of Venice. We were looking for non touristy spot esp. to eat good quality baccala mantecato. and trusted a spot where the fishermen used to go or even the local pilots or the Motoscafo drivers go to. Oh yes, the best baccala mantecato and the freshest of sardines(in olive oil) is what we got. Best part: The waiter told us, kitchen is closed and can serve only wine/beer. Looking at us being so disheartened he asked, what brought us here as clearly an Indian with Indian accent is not even a give away tourist sign. We told, baccala and he was oh that we can give as it's a cold dish. I wanted two orders but he cautioned and suggested us to start with one. In my mind I was thinking cicchetti size but damn the size was big. He asked, where we are from and hearing we are from India, the owner, in his 70s came out and also asked if we eat fish. Duhhhh!!! yes please!!!! What a lovely conversation and came to know about Tony Bourdain and his visit. Exchanged stories and the mutual love of fish. Over all, might be a bit pricey but the good and fresh quality it's okay. Way better than the similar priced horrible touristy food available elsewhere. Pro Tip: try not to ask for meat or say you are from USA.

Our waiter was very polite and quite informative. We had the antipasti, every morsel was exquisite!…read moreThe spaghetti with clams and the branzino ai ferri just as wonderful! We drank a local house wine and were satisfied beyond measure. Unfortunately their coffee machine was broken but Im sure that would have been exceptional as well. The freshness of the seafood and the simple ingredients' combination make for fine dining. And we were on the water great spot!

I am writing this review because weeks/months after my visit, I still think about one dish in…read moreparticular: the seppie in nero, spuma di patate, paprika (cuttlefish in black ink, potato foam, paprika)--wow. My husband is from Toscana and found this restaurant for us on a day trip to Venezia. We live in Los Angeles. We're very judicious about where we spend our money at restaurants, but we will 1000% return here (multiple times) when we come back to Venezia. Modern spin to traditional dishes. Seems like it was designed for locals, but very friendly to tourists. The staff was very friendly, attentive, helpful. A+.

On our way back from Murano island we were in the same taxi boat with other St. Regis travelers,…read moreand they informed us of Osteria Enoteca San Marco. We tried it that evening and liked it so much we went back the next night. Their version of a shrimp cocktail is not like the USA version but rather like a shrimp salad which was ordered both nights when we were there. Their grilled octopus was also ordered both night too, it's that good. Their grilled sea bass and veal cutlet was also a hit.

Al Timon was the culinary highlight of my visit to Venice. We went for Sunday lunch-- restaurant…read morewas quite busy; there were a few tables inside. Servers were welcoming and answered questions my friend and I had about the menu. The steak platter was AMAZING. 10/10. Truly such a memorable meal. I loved the chips and tzatziki-like sauce that were served alongside the meat. The complimentary limoncello at the end of our meal topped off our incredible experience. Would travel all the way back just for this gem of a spot. Thank you!

Food was good but service NOT. Very hard to get waiters attention for anything.. he was outside…read morejust standing there and never checked on us or asked if we needed another drink. Also the wine had turned bad.. like vinegar .. when we told him he just blew us off. He should have apologized and not charged us for it. Anyway.. like I said.. steak Florentine was great but service terrible