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Am a huge fan of squid ink pasta and this was the best one I've tried yet! The pasta sauce was one of the highlights of my time in Italy. I also loved how there were pieces of squid/seafood mixed in. Also tried the seafood and scallop pastas which felt quite similar other than having different types of seafood, and the margherita pizza, which I was a bit surprised to see no basil on. The restaurant is quite large and has a pretty elegant but cozy feel to it. Service was very quick and started off the meal with bread and breadsticks!
La Piazza lived upto its name big time. First and foremost reservation helps and they accommodated us a bit earlier than the scheduled. The place was buzzing with customers and had a nice vibe and ambience. Amazing customer service is what absolutely defines La Piazza and everything sure can follow. Paolo was spectacular as he got our orders in while Lime got us going with the deserts and coffee at the end and so was Mariza overall. We ordered a side of spinach along with SeaBreem with veggies and Swordfish in citrus sauce. Paolo helped with the deboning of the SeaBreem while Swordfish usually is just like a steak fillet ( no bones to worry about usually). The dishes were tasty and definitely had us craving for more. Lime helped us with an order of Tiramisu and decaf Americano while Paolo grabbed a couple Limone sorbets on the house. The Tiramisu and coffee were perfect pair while the sorbet had a bit of lemony zing to it. Turned out pretty amazing a combo. Would definitely recommend La Piazza and as well an absolute shoutout to Paolo, Lime and Mariza for making our evening special!! PS: They do add a 12% service fee instead of a flat cover charge and some of the dishes tend to be on the pricier side for sure.
Must try when visiting Venice. I had the spaghetti with cheese. So yummy! Service is amazing.
Make reservations. They are busy. Everything was good. They squeeze a lot of tables in so you are sitting very close to other parties. I enjoyed my salmon tartare and scallops.
The staff was wonderful, polite, and surprisingly expedient in their service compared to most European restaurants. They handed out champagne while we were waiting in line for a table, which was a pleasant surprise, and the restaurant itself was a very cute, standard Italian feeling restaurant. Very long line and high ratings, so my hopes were very high. My wife and I ordered one of their prosciutto pizzas and a ravioli dish. I know Venice isn't known for their pizza compared to other Italian cities, but I was slightly disappointed in it to be honest. The pasta, however, was much more delicious.
Came here after seeing over 17k positive reviews online. When we arrived the line was long, and were greeted with champagne while we waited. The vibes were great and had a cute ambiance with lots of outdoor tables. But the food was about as average as it gets. Nothing was super special, nothing to write home about. Was a good meal but wouldn't come back.
Visited La Piazza with the family recently. Upon arrival, we were told there would be a 25 minute wait. My family didn't mind waiting, so we got in line and stood by an ancient wall. The hostess brought us all glasses of prosecco while we waited. Ten minutes later, we were seated and given menus. We requested some still water because we don't like sparkling water. As an appetizer, we requested scallops, which were delicious. I just wish there were more of them. The bread wasn't good. They serve it so they can check a box that says, 'we serve bread', but that is about the extent of it. Some restaurants in Italy serve great bread, but I've found that most do not. For dinner, I requested lasagna and my son requested spaghetti. The restaurant was full, so it took a while to receive the food. We drank some wine that is made in the region and it was very good. Our server was very busy, so we had to call him any time we wanted something, such as more water, more wine, or the check. My lasagna was delicious and my son't spaghetti was good. Overall, the meal was excellent and we'd visit again. But good luck getting in on a busy night.
Make a reservation in advanced they are hella busy and tables will be decently close together but very well worth it. Plenty of delicious seafood pastas, we ordered both tonnarelli dishes and were very happy with our choice. Excellent service, very good ambiance, and friendly staff. Also and this is important--one of the cleanest bathrooms in the area.
I don't think this place lives up to the hype. And be aware there's a 12% service charge when there's barely excellent service provided. Now the food: Risotto was good, pizza kinda sucks and tiramisu was such a let down. After dining here, I unfortunately came down with a stomach flu, but thankfully we had medicine with us. There are definitely many other restaurants worth exploring. I wouldn't recommend this one at all.
Unsure what the hype was but same-day reservations will not work so we tried the next day and it was still a 20min wait to be seated haha Squid Ink Pasta , Pasta Pomodore; the pasta were more al dente so it was difficult to know whether it was fully cooked through Service and ambience was nice But I wouldn't say worth the hype
We were on Venice island and wanted to grab lunch because a lot of attractions were closed till around 2pm. We quickly took a look at what's around us and found La Piazza. They weren't too far away from St. Mark's Basilica so we decided to go there. When we arrived, we walked in and asked for a table for 2. There's seating outside but it was nice inside and way less people walking around. Venice is really busy with foot traffic! They provided menus right away which had multiple languages. Mink decided to look at online photos and I had an idea of what I wanted. We ordered San Daniele Ham and Melon, Spaghettoni with Clams and something off the menu called Risotto al nero di seppia which is basically squid in risotto. I was so happy that the kitchen was able to accommodate this as it's a specialty in Venice. Complimentary bread with breadsticks shortly arrived after ordered and my glass of wine. We are learning that meals are slower here and to enjoy the time with the people you're with so we had a nice recap of the morning. While waiting for our meal, we learned that the servers speak multiple languages when taking orders from the tables around us. Quite impressive! When our food came, it arrived all at the same time. We really enjoy it all but the star dish was the Risotto al nero di seppia. It was the first meal all trip that Mink said she liked my dish more than hers. Before we got our check, we were given complimentary dessert. Great restaurant with awesome customer service!
I have to say I wasn't impressed with much of the "Italian" food we had in Venice. Think what you like, but living in Northern NJ / New York, we have some excellent Italian restaurants that I would put up against any that we visited in Venice. It was 'good'... but overall, did not blow us away. We started with a Cesear salad and decided to share the Risotto with shrimp and burratto. Very good... along with a bottle of white wine. Not sure why Italians don't chill their white wines, but 'when in "Rome"... No A/C, so dress casually. It might look "fancy" but I did see many people in very casual attire.
5 months ago
The best meal of Italy tour. Brought my family here after touring Rome, and Florence. Did not expect much from Venice but got reservations from a tip off Tik Tok and it was worth it! Even if you don't get reservations, it's worth the wait and the host is old school Italian, meaning if you put up with him, he'll treat you with prosecco. We had the Squid ink spaghetti, Bruschetta buffalo cheese, the Calamari Fitta, the Risotto, Ravoli and Rome style spaghetti. To top it off, got the Spritz Hugo and espresso. Bravo. One of the highlights of my entire family trip. Highly recommend. read more
13 days ago
I was visiting Venice and noticed a lot of the menus near the square seemed similar and this one seemed a bit unique but definitely a bit pricier. We had to wait 10 minutes to be seated which was fine. The staff was kind but the food was honestly less than subpar. They gave us some bread while we waited and we weee packed inside that restaurant with me practically touching shoulders with the table next to us. It was also super loud inside and very narrow to walk around. The food came out and the pizza tasted undercooked and overcooked at the same time and I couldn't finish it. The pasta was tasty but definitely way smaller than expected for the price. I would suggest checking out somewhere else if you're in Venice. read more
2 months ago
La Piazza Italian is definitely geared toward tourists, but don't let that discourage you. Te food was better than expected, and the service was one of the highlights of our meal. Our server struck the perfect balance: attentive without hovering, always aware of what we needed from a distance. We started with the burrata and tricolored tomatoes. The burrata was rich, creamy, and delicious, while the tomatoes were just okay. Living in California, I'm spoiled by the incredible tomatoes from our local farmers markets, so these didn't quite compare. For our main courses, we ordered the spaghettoni with cuttlefish ink. The house-made pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and had a wonderful texture. We also shared the Ducal Grand Fry, a generous assortment of lightly fried prawns and squid served with a bright lemon aioli that complemented the seafood without overpowering it. A thoughtful finishing touch was the complimentary lemon sorbet served as a digestif. It was light, refreshing, and the perfect way to end the meal. While La Piazza has a touristy atmosphere, the attentive service, quality house-made pasta, and little extras made it a worthwhile dining experience. read more
Am a huge fan of squid ink pasta and this was the best one I've tried yet! The pasta sauce was one of the highlights of my time in Italy. I also loved how there were pieces of squid/seafood mixed in. Also tried the seafood and scallop pastas which felt quite similar other than having different types of seafood, and the margherita pizza, which I was a bit surprised to see no basil on. The restaurant is quite large and has a pretty elegant but cozy feel to it. Service was very quick and started off the meal with bread and breadsticks! read more
La Piazza lived upto its name big time. First and foremost reservation helps and they accommodated us a bit earlier than the scheduled. The place was buzzing with customers and had a nice vibe and ambience. Amazing customer service is what absolutely defines La Piazza and everything sure can follow. Paolo was spectacular as he got our orders in while Lime got us going with the deserts and coffee at the end and so was Mariza overall. We ordered a side of spinach along with SeaBreem with veggies and Swordfish in citrus sauce. Paolo helped with the deboning of the SeaBreem while Swordfish usually is just like a steak fillet ( no bones to worry about usually). The dishes were tasty and definitely had us craving for more. Lime helped us with an order of Tiramisu and decaf Americano while Paolo grabbed a couple Limone sorbets on the house. The Tiramisu and coffee were perfect pair while the sorbet had a bit of lemony zing to it. Turned out pretty amazing a combo. Would definitely recommend La Piazza and as well an absolute shoutout to Paolo, Lime and Mariza for making our evening special!! PS: They do add a 12% service fee instead of a flat cover charge and some of the dishes tend to be on the pricier side for sure. read more
8 months ago
Must try when visiting Venice. I had the spaghetti with cheese. So yummy! Service is amazing. read more
1 year ago
Make reservations. They are busy. Everything was good. They squeeze a lot of tables in so you are sitting very close to other parties. I enjoyed my salmon tartare and scallops. read more
The staff was wonderful, polite, and surprisingly expedient in their service compared to most European restaurants. They handed out champagne while we were waiting in line for a table, which was a pleasant surprise, and the restaurant itself was a very cute, standard Italian feeling restaurant. Very long line and high ratings, so my hopes were very high. My wife and I ordered one of their prosciutto pizzas and a ravioli dish. I know Venice isn't known for their pizza compared to other Italian cities, but I was slightly disappointed in it to be honest. The pasta, however, was much more delicious. read more
1 year ago
Came here after seeing over 17k positive reviews online. When we arrived the line was long, and were greeted with champagne while we waited. The vibes were great and had a cute ambiance with lots of outdoor tables. But the food was about as average as it gets. Nothing was super special, nothing to write home about. Was a good meal but wouldn't come back. read more
2 months ago
Visited La Piazza with the family recently. Upon arrival, we were told there would be a 25 minute wait. My family didn't mind waiting, so we got in line and stood by an ancient wall. The hostess brought us all glasses of prosecco while we waited. Ten minutes later, we were seated and given menus. We requested some still water because we don't like sparkling water. As an appetizer, we requested scallops, which were delicious. I just wish there were more of them. The bread wasn't good. They serve it so they can check a box that says, 'we serve bread', but that is about the extent of it. Some restaurants in Italy serve great bread, but I've found that most do not. For dinner, I requested lasagna and my son requested spaghetti. The restaurant was full, so it took a while to receive the food. We drank some wine that is made in the region and it was very good. Our server was very busy, so we had to call him any time we wanted something, such as more water, more wine, or the check. My lasagna was delicious and my son't spaghetti was good. Overall, the meal was excellent and we'd visit again. But good luck getting in on a busy night. read more
Make a reservation in advanced they are hella busy and tables will be decently close together but very well worth it. Plenty of delicious seafood pastas, we ordered both tonnarelli dishes and were very happy with our choice. Excellent service, very good ambiance, and friendly staff. Also and this is important--one of the cleanest bathrooms in the area. read more
I don't think this place lives up to the hype. And be aware there's a 12% service charge when there's barely excellent service provided. Now the food: Risotto was good, pizza kinda sucks and tiramisu was such a let down. After dining here, I unfortunately came down with a stomach flu, but thankfully we had medicine with us. There are definitely many other restaurants worth exploring. I wouldn't recommend this one at all. read more
Unsure what the hype was but same-day reservations will not work so we tried the next day and it was still a 20min wait to be seated haha Squid Ink Pasta , Pasta Pomodore; the pasta were more al dente so it was difficult to know whether it was fully cooked through Service and ambience was nice But I wouldn't say worth the hype read more
1 month ago
We were on Venice island and wanted to grab lunch because a lot of attractions were closed till around 2pm. We quickly took a look at what's around us and found La Piazza. They weren't too far away from St. Mark's Basilica so we decided to go there. When we arrived, we walked in and asked for a table for 2. There's seating outside but it was nice inside and way less people walking around. Venice is really busy with foot traffic! They provided menus right away which had multiple languages. Mink decided to look at online photos and I had an idea of what I wanted. We ordered San Daniele Ham and Melon, Spaghettoni with Clams and something off the menu called Risotto al nero di seppia which is basically squid in risotto. I was so happy that the kitchen was able to accommodate this as it's a specialty in Venice. Complimentary bread with breadsticks shortly arrived after ordered and my glass of wine. We are learning that meals are slower here and to enjoy the time with the people you're with so we had a nice recap of the morning. While waiting for our meal, we learned that the servers speak multiple languages when taking orders from the tables around us. Quite impressive! When our food came, it arrived all at the same time. We really enjoy it all but the star dish was the Risotto al nero di seppia. It was the first meal all trip that Mink said she liked my dish more than hers. Before we got our check, we were given complimentary dessert. Great restaurant with awesome customer service! read more
4 months ago
I have to say I wasn't impressed with much of the "Italian" food we had in Venice. Think what you like, but living in Northern NJ / New York, we have some excellent Italian restaurants that I would put up against any that we visited in Venice. It was 'good'... but overall, did not blow us away. We started with a Cesear salad and decided to share the Risotto with shrimp and burratto. Very good... along with a bottle of white wine. Not sure why Italians don't chill their white wines, but 'when in "Rome"... No A/C, so dress casually. It might look "fancy" but I did see many people in very casual attire. read more
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We celebrated my daughter's 18 birthday and we had a fabulous time. We just happened onto this place after making reservations at another place where we did not feel welcome at all so we switched and they gave us same day reservations. This place is geared for foreigners. The menu is in 4 languages. The waiter we had spoke English and French (I am a French native). The service was excellent and comparable to the US. Attentive, rapid and friendly. The ambiance was great and we appreciated the decor but I was really noisy. We ordered fried calamari, ham and melon, filet steak and grilled squid with Hugo spritz and a Chardonnay. The portions were generous and the food excellent. The ham was cut really thin and melon was sweet and juicy. The steak was cooked to perfection and the squid tender and grilled just right. They gave us a Tiramisu for her birthday and sang. Again, just like in the US. They do add a 12% service fee vs a flat cover fee and while the prices were not exorbitant, they were on the pricier side. To sum it all up, this is a tourist restaurant but it was delicious and the service was impeccable which for us was refreshing after spending two weeks in Italy. read more
1 year ago
The free drink while we waited for our table was good. The food was excellent. We waited 15-20 even without a reservation so not bad. Bread was surprisingly ok. All of our food was delicious. We expected the 12%service charge but did not know that you could get slight discount if paying in cash read more
We are visiting the different major cities in Italy & today was our first time in Venice. We walked around to see which restaurants would catch our eye. Venice has the best food in Italy, period. And I am not just saying this because I am a seafood lover, but it's true... at least for my family and I haha. Unlike the other two cities in Italy we visited, Rome & Florence, Venice is a water city... the only mode of transportation here is either walking or water taxi. Do not come to Venice expecting the world's best steak. You will be super disappointed. Venice is known for their seafood & today, I had the opportunity to try some of the best Italian food I have ever had. First, we started off with aperol spritz. Very good & STRONG. The first aperol spritz I have had in Europe that was actually strong & I appreciated this. We had a party of 4, and shared 4 dishes: Spaghettoni al nero di seppia (squid ink pasta €22), Spaghettoni alle vongole (clam pasta €23), Spaghettoni ai frutti di mare (seafood pasta €26), & Grigliata mista di pesce dell'Adriatico (mixed grilled adriaec fish €9/100g). The Grigliata mista di pesce dell'Adriatico is an assortment of different seafood & shellfish. This included: octopus, squid, prawns, fish, scallops, & some vegetables --zucchini + yellow bell peppers. For this dish, it is €9 per 100grams. We decided to get 1000g or 1kg for €90. This was more than enough for the four of us & we still had leftovers. Very delicious, must get! Squid Ink Pasta: Wow! This was amazing, truly. I have had squid ink pasta in the US many times & this one I had tonight was memorable. It was super tasty & actually didn't expect the squid ink to stain (not permanent, just temporary) because all the other times I've had it, it seems like they just used black colored pasta lol. Spaghetti alle vongole/clam pasta: This has been our most ordered dish during our trip. We have ordered it in Paris, London, Rome, Florence, & now Venice. Venice does take the cake for this dish. I really enjoyed this dish. Very flavorful & can taste the sweetness from the clams. Spaghettoni ai fritti di mare: One of my favorite Italian dishes, ever! La Piazza made me love it ever more... didn't even know that was possible. I could eat this every day, for every meal, if I could have the same one I ate tonight honestly!! 10/10. Portion sizes are generous, especially if you're sharing with the table. We have a good amount of leftovers from this dinner. I was hoping to get some dessert here but I WAS SO FULL. This was the perfect meal, and the meal I needed. I've spent the past few days in Italy in the other cities and started to lose hope that there was the good food I always hear people rave about on social media. No other city in Italy that I have visited seems to do it like La Piazza Ristorante, or Venice in general. Highly, highly recommend dining at La Piazza if you're in Venice or planning a trip to come here. I just hope you'll love it as much as I do if you try it because I am over here looking at dates to fly back JUST to visit Venice & have a meal (or a couple) at La Piazza. read more
2 years ago
Doesn't worth wait or the price. The quality of pizza is very low. The dough was very soft, and the toppings were barr minimum, and the taste was not as good as expected. The Calzone came out almost empty with a couple of ham slices and very few mushrooms. We got the local lobster spageti, and the stars I'm giving are just for that. It was the only delicious dish we got. They also charge for 12% service fee and round it up. The brocoli soup was OK, but 18€ for a bowl of soup. Get it if you really feel sick. In general, it's overrated and overpriced for the quality of food you are getting. And don't get fooled by the free sparkling wine the five out to you in the line it sounds like an advertisement. read more
1 year ago
First time in Venice and it was a lovely experience. Food and hospitality was great. It was busy when we went but the service was quite quick. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
Well worth the 17k reviews, had lunch with family. Very delicious pasta,fresh, al Dante, , seafood pasta was very good.oysters were great. The half Sleeves with sliced beef fillet with one of the best pastas I've had in my life. Ambiance and decor are gorgeous, service is great, kids want to come back for dinner. I am glad my 13-year-old son found this gem in the busy streets of Venice. read more
5 months ago
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2 years ago
Stop here. Eat amazing for and have amazing service. Ask for Mario!! He had great recommendations and even personalized our experience. Everyone was great Cece's the hostess. Such a gem. Best service we've had in 8 days of Italy. And the food?!! Deciduous, fresh, satiating yet light. Great ambiance in Venice. And glad we are indoors. It's a bit chilly read more
3 years ago
Really good spot! We shared 3 pizzas amongst 4 people and we even had a few slices leftover. This place is awesome and I'd definitely return. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Nice interior with AC on a hot day was welcome. Detailed service managed across many staff. Both the pizzas and the pasta were delicious. Pretty pricey - but comparable to all the places around it in the heart of touristy Venice. read more
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