Delightful tiny restaurant, with kind service. Had a few spritzes, a cheese plate and they gave me…read morea warm GF roll when my family had regular breads with olive oil. It was very good. We also got the cicchetti plate GF, and it was very good. My family who is not GF also agreed! Would highly recommend, but not good for large groups- mainly 2 to 4 people. Also the GF tiramisu was incredible!!!

Food was ok, house white was BLA, bass was ok, in the end $200 bill no way go somewhere else trust…read moreme

Wonderful food and atmosphere. Vinyl records playing on the sound system and very attentive…read moreservice. Had the Pasta with Duck Ragu and the days special--fish lasagna. Both were superb. Only downside was the lack of AC or ventilation for the inside tables. It was a hot night and made the experience a bit stuffy. Otherwise, a great find and highly recommended.

We didn't have a reservation and stopped 10 minutes after they opened. They squeezed us in…read moreThe food is okay we just didn't love it but the service is outstanding. The ambiance is intimate and cozy. It's still a wonderful place if it's to your palate

Best dinner I've had in Venice! Great food, service and environment would highly recommend. And on…read moretop of that the waiter tracked me down to return the valuables I left on the table to make sure I didn't leave without them!

Oof. I ate too much!…read more Made a same-day reservation for Bakaro after a drizzly rainy day and knowing we didn't want to go far. We were staying at Palazzo Veneziano (highly recommend) and wanted good food in a reasonable walk. To be fair we walk 5 or 7 miles during the day so our feet deserved a break. Bakaro was terrific! Ordered a bottle of Sicilian wine, the mussels, tuna tartare and it was good. Mussels were next level. Tuna was good but needed a bit of acid. Next up was pasta. Spinach and ricotta ravioli I and the carbonara both were al dente and amazing. Husband finished with sea bass en croute and it was really good. Ended with limoncello and some espresso drinks. Bread throughout the dinner was amazing. They had olive oil and balsamic in the table So we made a little dip.

Date of visit: May 28, 2025…read more This was a stop on a Venice food tour and was a fascinating place! With a long storied history and some fantastic food, we enjoyed this literal "hole in the wall" and probably would have come back here had we had more time in Venice. We tried the deep fried sandwiches and the mac and cheese balls; funny that these are both things that are plentiful back home in Milwaukee--never would have expected to see them in Venice of all places. Word to the wise: The outdoor tables are nice, but the birds--especially seagulls--are not afraid of people and will throw up gang signs as they try to take your food!

What a nice gem! The food was actually good and flavorful!…read more We went for lunch so a bit dead but heard is more a vibe at dinner! Service was good and servers was attentive. First meal in italy was not a bust!!

Friend recommended. Pasta dish was much spicier than expected and my appetiser was underwhelming…read more But ingredients were fresh and lovely outdoor seating. Service was inattentive & not communicative. Menu included 2 page manifesto against tourists. Menu is designed for sharing...probably better with a group?

Enoteca Al Volto, a historic wine bar near the Rialto Bridge, offers a classic Venetian experience…read more Stepping inside, you're greeted by a rustic charm, with a ceiling adorned with countless wine labels, reflecting its deep-rooted passion for wine growing. The atmosphere was authentic, humble, and welcoming, making it one of our favorite among local spots. Less crowded and we had a decent start. The knowledgeable staff are happy to guide is through the extensive list of wines and we traditional Venetian casual snack cicchetti (small plates), which are perfect to pair with my wine. Beside cicchetti, the menu features delicious seafood dishes & spaghetti dishes. Overall the staff was friendly, delicious and reasonably priced food, and great wine. Whether you're looking for a quick glass of wine and some cicchetti at the bar or a more relaxed sit-down, Enoteca Al Volto is a place to try.

We made reservations at this off the beaten path restaurant. We were greeted with a smile and…read moreseated right away. The service was excellent, and the staff was incredibly polite and helpful. The owner came over and gave us fantastic recommendations for both our food and wine. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here! To top it all off, the limoncello was really good! Highly recommend stopping by this hidden gem.

La Columbina was an excellent experience from start to finish! We arrived for our reservation and…read morewere seated immediately -- no wait at all. The owner greeted us personally and offered some great recommendations from the specials, which set the tone for the rest of the meal. We ended up ordering the scallops, freshly caught lobster, sea bass, risotto, and lobster with pasta -- every single dish was phenomenal. We paired it all with a local wine that was excellent, and finished the evening with a limoncello to cap things off perfectly. This place is a true hidden gem. It wasn't overcrowded, the food was outstanding, and the whole experience felt special. If you're in the Venice area, I highly recommend visiting La Columbina -- you won't be disappointed!

2.5/5 Service - Waited for abt 5mins for anyone to make eye contact with us since the servers were…read moredeep in discussion. They were nice once they finally acknowledged us. 4/5 cheesy tomato & eggplant - both were pretty good 4/5 fishcake- so good 2/5 Eggplant Parmesan- bitter aftertaste, prolly the worst I've ever had, not saucy enough, the ones I've had in NYC whether homemade or store bought, were always amazing-sweet, tart & saucy w/o being bitter 2/5 squid skewer- so dry, needs sauce

Went here without a reservation but asked if we could be seated. Waitress said she'll see what she…read morecan do. There were 2 small tables for two and the lady started to set it up for 3 but then 2 Italian speaking ladies went in and asked for a table from the guy behind the counter and next thing you know the waitress there was no table for us. It's BS so I had to share it

I found Ai Mercanti on the Michelin guide and noted that it was a 5 minute walk from our hotel. It…read morewas a restaurant I had bookmarked in my mind while we were in Venice. When my husband and I had just gotten back from a day trip to Bologna, we realized we were hungry for a late dinner. Ai Mercanti popped on my mind. I figured that reservations were required, but I took a chance and called the restaurant to see if they could accommodate us for a 9:30pm dinner. They told us to come right on down. Score! This restaurant was a hidden gem. Not only was it off the beaten path, but the food and service were excellent. We had an amazing experience. The servers were the nicest, and they were highly attentive. I overheard multiple waiters speak French fluently, so I thought it was impressive that they were tri-lingual with English, Italian, and French. This was one of the few places in Italy where I felt that the service team actually read the room. They knew when we were ready for the next course or when we wanted to finish dinner, so the pacing of each meal was impeccable and there was no dilly dallying around for the check. Each dish was a banger, and the portions were right-sized. I didn't feel overstuffed after a first, second, and dessert for once. We had the following: - Octopus with agretti (saltwort), grilled new potatoes, parsley oil and amaranth. I loved the simplicity of the flavors. - "Apparently" crispy egg, potato foam, Cantabrian anchovy. This is what a warm hug tastes like. GET THIS. - Cod in a lightly spiced coconut milk, lemongrass and coriander soup. Since Venice was a merchant hub for trading spices, I felt like I tasted more ethnic variety. For example, this was the first "Asian"-inspired dish I had in Italy. The cod was very tender, and the lemongrass coriander soup was a flavor party in my mouth. - Lamb chops, spring onion, curry sauce. The meat was tender. - Panna cotta, merengue, dulce de leche, salty peanuts ice cream. Each bite was a harmony of flavors and worked very well together. The panna cotta had a nice creamy texture. - Crème brûlèe. A beautiful, traditional classic dessert. They do this right.

(Overall: B) - Very small restaurant located in the interweavings of Venice, that serves…read moretapas-styles elevated small plates. Their menu is conceptually captivating and their food lives up to that standard, which is a pleasant sight. (Oyster: A) - Very fresh oyster, served with an mignonette sauce that adds a contrastive garlicky acidity that really flares up the palette! (Octopus Salad: A) - Lot's going on in this salad, but the guac packs an intense flavor bomb pairs well with the delicate seasonal produce and tender octopus. (Pigeon: C) - Dish looks apart and sounds conceptually interesting, but I don't think the ingredients work well together; given that the pigeon is boney and hard to eat, adding a thick barley gravy simply makes it harder to eat. I was hoping that the flavors could help highlight the beauty of the pigeon rather than dominate it in the case of the kumquat. Food: E Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 4 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats