AMAZING!!! So good we came back 3 times!! Had some bad luck trying other restaurants in Venice so…read morewe just kept coming back to this one! The seafood salad and bolognese was my favorite, the tiramisu was also very good. Would definitely highly recommend!!

Everything was wonderful. We were taken care of right away. The meals were wonderful! We'll be back!read more

Venice can suck. I'm not into the crowds, With all the sub casual characters that aimlessly roam…read morethe alleys it can certainly be a turn off There are a few certain areas that are charming and have delightful restaurants I found one This busy place took us in without a reservation at 9:40 pm welcomed us and treated us so well it's hard not to like the rest First off Mauro greeted us and and although they were slammed, he did not want to turn us away. he found us a great table and demonstrated a passion for caring for people While having a cocktail ( great cocktails as well ) In walks in juri . This man was simply delightful He felt our stress after a 4 hour drive from Tuscany and disarmed our anxiety immediately Juri's superb knowledge of food and wine guided us to our selections Spider crab salad Prawns seared with curry and honey And the most buttery risotto with asparagus and scallops where Devine He also selected the best pairing of wine for our meal This meal saved our day The cost was also fair. Contrary to the impression that Venice is over priced , my sense is that people are not used to NYC prices for good food and service The apps were amazing ! Spider crab Curry prawns with citrus did la

First night in Venice, this restaurant was a recommendation from our hotel staff at the Sant'…read moreAngelo. What we ordered: *Hors D'Oeuvre: Scallops with "Antico Martini" sauce *Main course: -Homemade "tagliolini" with duck ragout and orange zest -Sliced beef Angus with rosemary- served with roasted potatoes and spinach Dessert: Apple tart with vanilla gelato and fresh whipped cream. From start to finish, the service was impeccable. The beef was perfectly tender and cooked exactly to my husband's preference. The homemade tagliolini with duck ragu was rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Bravo to the team at Antico Martini

Great place to eat and have drinks that's somewhat off the tourists path, there was only one…read moreoutside table and a few tables inside. Service was quick if you're looking for something quick.

Perfect spot for dinner right on a quiet side-street canal!…read more So here's the deal - this guy is busy. It's a 1 in the front, 1 in the back situation. Make a reservation or show up soon after opening (like I did) or you may not be able to be accommodated (but definitely worth giving a shot if you're passing by). Be friendly & ask for bread (or whatever else) if he forgets/seems late. Food is SO good. And quite affordable! ($12-15 pasta, $2 appetizers) Service isn't perfect, but it's definitely because the guy's busy (we're American & bl@ck so quite frankly you can disregard the review about discrimination lol). You know when you can tell someone is under pressure? That's all. If that's gunna ruin your night, go somewhere wine isn't $5/glass. 10/10 would come back. High five-ing myself for this find!

5/5 service- the servers are all so friendly…read more They give you bread & pretzels to start off. 4/5 ravioli con mazzancolle €24- really good, really cheesy, stuffed w/ prawn 2/5 Tagliatelli con cappesante e asparagi €24- scallop ok but pasta is bland, needs seasoning 4/5 millefeuille €9- really good, not too sweet, tastes very different from American ones, tastes like artificial sweetener was used instead of sugar They gave us biscuits & meringues for free afterwards. Both were so good.

Food was outstanding. The fresh mozzarella and tomato salad. Carpaccio. Rigatoni Gorgonzola with…read moreham and the seafood Taratelli(I hope I didn't screw up the name) were outstanding!!! Wine LIST to DIE FOR. MUST GO.

Al Fora was an absolutely outstanding find during our trip to Venice! We sat outside, soaking in…read morethe atmosphere while enjoying an incredible meal from start to finish. We started with the prosciutto and melon, and it was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The bruschetta was some of the best I've ever had -- a little drizzle of balsamic vinegar took it over the top. For our main, we shared a pizza topped with mushrooms, pepperoni, prosciutto, and cheese, and it did not disappoint. Every bite was incredible. Our waiter really made the experience special, recommending a Pinot Grigio that paired perfectly with everything we ordered. Attentive without being intrusive, and clearly knew the menu inside and out. I left Al Fora with a huge smile on my face and a fully satisfied appetite. If you're in Venice, this spot is a must-visit!

Had dinner here the last day of my trip and it was the best way to end it. The owner, who is a…read moresommelier, recommended us a bottle that was a perfect fit for my taste! Him and the staff were all friendly and engaging. The location is more local, with families and friends dining, which gives you that authentic vibe. The food was so tasty, every ingredient was fresh. I cannot recommend this enough. Thank you so much!

We are simple pasta loving girls: no seafood or meat. We got the spicy penne pasta and the regular…read morespaghetti Pomodoro. The penne pasta was the BEST!!! Not really spicy at all, just added an extra level of yum! Beautiful ambiance inside. No reservation needed! Walked right in around 6:30pm. 13-15 euros per entree! Such a great price and amazing food and atmosphere

While I sadly did not get an outdoor table (there are only 4), the inside seating was really nice…read moreand it was a relaxing atmosphere. I tried the bruschetta and the amatriciana pasta, and both were absolutely delicious. It was my last meal in Italy before I headed back to the States, and it was a great meal to end on. The pasta was cooked perfectly and everything was really flavorful. Highly recommend eating here if you're in Venice!

We actually visited this restaurant twice, once for dinner and then for a cooking class the next…read moreday! Dinner was lovely! I had a delicious pizza that I shared with my daughter that was one of the daily specials (sausage tzatziki). We picked off a good amount of the arugula however, there was A LOT! There was a miscommunication about my daughter's drink which after a few minutes we got resolved (they brought her a spritz instead of apple juice). The service was friendly and the restaurant was very clean and inviting. Prices were very reasonable too! The cooking class was also very fun! We booked through Viator and we made pasta and tiramisu. Definitely a fun experience!

Fabulous experience, service and most importantly the food was outstanding. Stopped for lunch but…read moreended up eating a big meal(dinner), mussels, gnocchi, and pasta with duck ragu. House wine was very cheap and good. We enjoyed this restaurant very much and the prices & cleanliness were far superior to our tourist trap restaurant on the water last night!

My husband and I came here to eat on a travel day when our hotel room wasn't quite ready. To be…read morehonest, we weren't that hungry but I saw this place on Google Maps when I was checking out the area where we were staying (Palazzo Venezia is our hotel in Dorsoduro). The menu looked great and it was in the opposite direction of the tourist area. We talked with the hotel concierge and he said it's best to have reservations but that lunch is a little easier just to walk in. We arrived around 12:30 and asked if they could accommodate us and the server was friendly and happy to seat us at a two-top at the back of the restaurant. It was a perfect viewpoint for good people watching. Speaking of people watch... it's clear this is a locals place. The restaurant probably has 10 or so tables. When we arrived there were just a few tables empty and the tables that were there were enjoying life with wine and a multi-course meal. There was a woman I admired because she was eating by herself and thoroughly enjoying it, she clearly knew the entire staff ( they kept coming to visit), she had her dog with her and was taking her time to savor the meal and her bottle of wine. Anyway, back to the food. My husband ordered a Campari spritz and I got a glass of their house white. It was so good I had a second glass! We ordered the beef roll to share. It was braised beef with Parma ham or some kind of cured ham in the middle. It was braised until it was tender in a marinara/tomato sauce. Yum! My husband ordered rigatoni with octopuses with a kind of basil pesto and it was great. He also ordered roasted potatoes. Hr just wanted it I guess but they were good and cooked perfectly. I ordered the pasta with artichokes and bottarga. It was superb. It had a lemon sauce that was rich and delicious. I forgot to mention they serve a bread basket with these crispy cracker-type things that were great. I could taste anise seeds in them. They also served a crusty bread. At the end the friendly server offered dessert. I had no room. We opted for espresso to help digest. Our bill ended up being $111 euros. We will likely make a dinner reservation and return but the concierge said there are more than 400 restaurants in Venice. We have a lot of options on our list but this is worth a second visit.

Very friendly wait staff. The food here is delicious and freshly prepared. I wanted to try squid…read moreink pasta but it was not on the menu. Our waiter had it specially made and prepared. The grilled octopus was the best I have ever tried, highly recommend!!