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    Fried Land

    4.8 (66 reviews)
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    Spaghetti carbonara
    Curt T.

    The calamari and shrimp were absolutely delicious. Got a good amount. Perfectly crispy without being greasy or oily. The carbonara also had good flavor and loved the bacon and that it wasn't overloaded with it. Simple but delicious. Service was great Ambience was 2 outdoor benches and a table to stand at in a courtyard like alley. Good food at decent prices. Worth trying out.

    Fried shrimp and calamari - more shrimp than calamari
    Arnold T.

    You can easily miss this place because it's on an alley and it's a door with Christmas lights. There are 2 benches and 1 table for eating. No inside seating or bathroom. I enjoyed the fried calamari and shrimp. Nicely fried. Note that it's the whole shrimp - head, eyes, tail, shell and legs! You don't need to peel off the shell since it's fried well. No tartar sauce. We ate at nicer restaurants and this place has the better calamari . The carbonna is ok. I'm still searching where I can find the best carbonara.

    Mixed fried seafood heaven
    Mary L.

    A perfect paper cone full of fried heaven. Calamari, shrimp, and anchovies. I'd never had fried anchovies before , but I loved them. Perfect street food, perfectly executed.

    Fried Anchovies and Tortellini with pancetta.

    Great spot. Perfect for a quick afternoon snack in Venice. The fried Anchovies where delicious.

    Cold beers and soft drinks too!
    Donovan B.

    Simple, cheap street food. Don't expect world class ambiance or service. It's basically a hole in the wall but the food is some of the best we've had not only in Venice but anywhere. I would highly recommend the mixed seafood. For 8£ you get a giant paper cone of salty fried sardines, squid and shrimp. My wife got one of their many offerings of pasta which came in a convenient little Chinese takeout kind of container so if you can't finish everything or are in a rush, you can just take your food to go. Really the only thing I could hold against this place is the seating sucks, there isn't much of it and the little seating they have is limited to a single table and a couple of benches in the alley. That said, that's probably not going to stop you from coming if, like me, you enjoy quick and delicious seafood and pasta. Definitely worth the visit!

    Menu, partial.
    Lori L.

    Best pasta sauce in all of Italy (northern, anyway). Darling hole in the wall takeaway, generous portions. The Fried refers to all the seafood. Freshly made pasta in house.

    John B.

    you can walk right past it. it's right by ristorante pizzeria. it's just a small little place hole in the wall and can walk right past it so go very slow

    Mixed seafood
    Amy Z.

    This was a great to go food option in Venice! The fried seafood is definitely worth it! The crispy light batter makes for a satisfying snack or light meal.

    Fried calamari
    Heather H.

    Little hole-in-the-wall spot with THE BEST fried calamari in Italy! Not chewy at all. Tasted fresh and buttery and the breading was so simple and light. The owner makes it fresh right when you order it! A cone only cost 10 euros and you get so much! Highly recommend if you are visiting Venice! It's a great little spot for an inexpensive but delicious lunch

    Mixed seafood deep fried , black octopus inked pasta and pesto pasta

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    Top shelf food as super cheap take away. Amazing. Every time we visit Venice, this is a must visit.

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    If you want to save on high quality food, this is the place. Everything but the salads is great.

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    The pasta and calamari are amazing! Service was great! Recommend anyone looking for pasta to-go to stop here!!

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    The calamari were amazing. Had the mixed seafood as well but the calamari was the winner for me!

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    This place is like a secret gem in Venice. Very affordable prices and the food is good and a lot. We went here many times during our stay.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious not expensive had the spaghetti bolognese that rivals some of the fancy dinners out here

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    The best fresh food in venice with the best price no cutting corners on ingrredients and best taste

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    It's basically a hole in the wall but the food is some of the best we've had not only in Venice but anywhere.

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    Trattoria Pontini - Roasted potatoes

    Trattoria Pontini

    4.4(250 reviews)
    0.6 km
    €€

    This was only a couple minute walk from my hotel and it was wonderful. We got there a little early…read moreso we were able to get seated right away. There was definitely a line for tables when we left. We wanted a light dinner so we only got lasagna and a glass of wine, but the service was wonderful and it was the best lasagna of my life. The interior of this restaurant was small, but really cute all the food at all the tables looked amazing. I would definitely want to eat here again and try more things. This was a wonderful dinner.

    Good things and a wonderful and authentic meal come to those who wait in line for about 25 minutes…read more Benvenuti alla trattoria Pontini! Absolutely spectacular seafood, pasta with that sauce that made us finish that third basket of bread wiping the dishes clean, lasagna that tasted like Nonna was in the kitchen; warm and loving staff that made us feel like 20 Million Euros, a fantastic accordion player who played all the great Italian classics, reasonable prices, a lovely and inviting interior, seating outside with views of the canal in this the Cannaregio district & melt in the mouth Tiramisu that made us request to leave that big rectangular baking dish, serving spoon( and bib) on the trolley by our tables. After this extravaganza please do walk that 1.7 km or 1.1 miles to the romantic gondola hubs in St Mark's to continue loving and enjoying Venezia.

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    Seafood pasta and aperol spritz

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    Showing Trattoria Pontini from actors the canal.

    Bacarretto - Pistachios cannoli

    Bacarretto

    4.8(111 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    This place opens at 6:30 and they don't open early so get your shopping done before hand. It gets…read moreoccupied very fast. The house wine is great and at 5 euros you can't go wrong. American music playing lightly in the background. We both had a pasta plate and were not disappointed. Both had very good but different flavor. Great environment and really good food gives this place a 5 star!

    Wow! What an incredible experience. We've been traveling through Europe and happened to find this…read moreplace on our last night in Venice, and we're so glad we did. From the moment we arrived, the owner, Marco, made us feel genuinely welcome. He explained that the food is Sicilian and quite different from what you typically find in Venice, which was exactly what we were hoping for after days of similar menus. The menu is short, focused, and built around family recipes. We ordered the pasta of the day, the roast beef, and the smoked salmon dish, and every single item was fantastic. To finish, we had limoncello made by Marco's mother, and it was absolutely delicious. What really made the evening special was Marco and his family. They were warm, kind, and genuinely happy to share their story with us. We loved hearing about his late father and the lasting impact he had on both the family and the restaurant. One of the most memorable parts of the night was joining in the restaurant tradition of coloring pictures and exchanging them with drawings already hanging on the ceiling. We ended up taking home a picture created by a family member, and it will be making the journey back with us to Carlsbad, California. Without a doubt, this was the best dining experience of our entire trip through Europe. Highly recommended!!

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    Children's artwork

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    Fried sampler.

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    La Colonna - Spaghetti with ink and cattle fish. Just OK

    La Colonna

    4.3(66 reviews)
    0.6 km
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    Get lost in Venice and found this restaurant. It is right at the corner of a quiet courtyard…read moreneighborhood. The waiter is very friendly and invite us to have lunch, and menu price look reasonable so let's go for it. We ordered clam and mussels. So amazing and yummy, especially the soup! I really want to finish all of it. The scallop spaghetti is also very yummy. I love this place. Good vibe, friendly service, and most important is the food quality. 5 stars for sure. If you like to find restaurant in Venice with lots of local people visit, here is the best one!

    We were in Venezia for vacation recently and tried to dine out of the main San Marco tourist area…read moreas much as possible to try to get the most unique Venice experience and La Colonna was an amazing find! For dinner in peak season, try to make a reservation as the restaurant is very small. We arrived before our reservation time and were seated immediately inside and greeted warmly by the restaurant owner. We ordered a bottle of wine to start (most under 20 Euros for a 75 ML bottle). For appetizers we ordered the cheese with honey for 13 Euros, absolutely amazing! We also combined this with the local olive oil and fresh bread brought to the table to start as well. For our second course we chose two pastas, the Penne Alla Amatriciana (I think it was around 12 Euros), and the Spaghetti Alla Carbonara (I think it was around 12 Euros as well). Both had extremely fresh homemade ingredients and were out of this world and extreme attention to care in the preparation. For our entree we split the breaded pork chop (I think it was around 20 Euros), including a side of potatoes (similar to the steak fries that you would see in the U.S.) The service was absolutely amazing and we loved dining alongside the owner and his family and meeting the cat that also lives at the restaurant and comes by to greet you during the meal as well. It truly was like you were dining at the home of the owner and is a must try if you are in Venice!

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    Penne Al Amatriciana

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    Wine white, not bad

    Al Timon

    Al Timon

    4.4(116 reviews)
    0.5 km
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    Food was amazing and very filling. The portions are large specifically on the steak/protein…read moreoptions. Our table ordered two different steak boards. The tomahawk and flank steak. Both were served with a a mound of fresh cut potatoes, grilled vegetables and two sauces to dip into. We barely used the dips as everything was seasoned to perfection. No steak sauce needed as the steak was well seasoned and served hot. We also have a bottle of white wine and tried the lasagna for our starter. Everyone at the table was happy with this option for dinner. Also this is not fancy dinner but still dining at its fines. If you are a steak lover and in the Venice area Al Timon is a must have for dinner.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Definitely get the Lombatello steak if you are feeling carnivorous…read more Throngs of lively people sipping wine and snacking on cichetti late into the evening along the canal. The cichetti selection looked very good (variety thinned out throughout the night), but our party of 3 was starving and we opted to sit inside for a late ~8:30pm dinner. We got one order of grilled lamb and the Lombatello steak for 2. The lamb was also good, no gamey taste. The Lombatello steak was simply fantastic, choose this cut specifically!! A heaping pile of medium-rare meat (cannot buy single portions) that was very tender and flavorful. It's cushioned with steak fries and grilled veggies on the side. Paired with two glasses of house wine, this meal was fantastic. Ended up with a to go box of steak and fries. Servers are very busy, bustling around clearing tables, taking orders, etc, but they are vigilant if you need anything. We saw one table of ~10 order a steak platter, and it was a sight to behold - a massive wooden cutting board packed with steak, transported by two waiters.

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    Ambiance interior

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