Favorite Italian meal yet in my 1 week of travel across the country. Have been fairly disappointed…read morewith many pasta dishes, however, Rio Novo did not let me down. Ordered the Spaghetti Allo Scolgio (seafood spaghetti) and Cozze Alla Marinara (mussels marinara). The spaghetti wasn't super al dente as I've noticed with many other restaurants and the sauce itself was plentiful and also seasoned nicely, a slight bit of spice. The seafood was definitely the highlight, every protein: shrimp, octopus, mussels , clam was nicely cooked and definitely felt fresh sitting by the water front outside the restaurant. The view was also a great addition to the meal, great option to eat and people watch the walking pedestrian or the boats floating on by.

Delicious Venetian seafood dishes at an affordable price! I saw this place on YT so I had to pull…read moreup and try a bunch of their dishes. My order: - Fritto Misto (fried seafood mixed plate) - Spaghetti alla Veneziana (cuttlefish ink spaghetti) - Tagliatelle alla'astice Con Frutti De Mare ( Each one of these were amazing and the service was very kind, even helping us take photos. Seating was perfect and the ambiance was great.

The waiter seated me quickly. The menu was diverse, had LOTS of seafood, and had specials for the…read moreday. Elena, the owner, was listening when I asked for a white wine suggestion and suggested a white (Soave Pieropan) to go with the pasta with scampi and zucchini courgettes. A suave, it was a perfect pair! The homemade tagliolini was prepared JUST right, with just a small delicious edge of al dente. Her homemade tiramisu (light, airy, creamy and the 6th best out of 2500 Venice restaurants) with a small glass of moscato was the perfect ending. EXCELLENT RESTAURANT. Run here, it will be worth it.

Absolutely avoid this restaurant…read more This is by far one of the worst restaurants I have ever eaten at. When we arrived around lunchtime, there was only one other table occupied and the restaurant was practically empty. That should have been a warning sign. We should have walked out right then. The food was not good at all. I ordered seafood spaghetti, but most of the mussels were nothing but empty shells with hardly any meat inside. They also charged us €6 for stale, dry, leftover bread that was placed on the table. And we were charged €73 in total for this poor-quality food and service. I honestly feel that we were completely ripped off. This is nothing more than a dishonest tourist-trap restaurant. I simply cannot understand how this place has received such high ratings. After my experience, I can only assume that some of the people who gave it such high ratings must have some connection to the restaurant. I strongly recommend staying away from this place.

Best meal so far with a friendly and attentive staff. The pesto pasta was to die for!read more

Food was amazing and the atmosphere was excellent, we sat outside in a lovely sheltered alcove and…read morethe service was excellent. The overall atmosphere was fantastic. I would recommend.

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.

TL;DR: Outstanding, dependable choice with great service…read more Skip the paralysis of trying to decide between all those restaurant choices and stop here one night. Get what's unique and native to Venice. Conveniently located a mere 5 minutes on foot, east-northeast of the San Marco Basilica and Doge's Palace. I believe the dress is smart-casual (A golf shirt or better, gents). There was no Yelp option to note this. Owner can correct me if I'm wrong. :-) -------------- Longer version: -------------- Stopped by for a quiet meal and sat outside. Was greeted, immediately seated, and provided a cover of focaccia and a flat bread of only 1-2mm thick with a tomato/basil consistency. Delightful. Waiter smiled at my attempt at Italian and helped me through the evening with both Italian and English switching. I'm a barbarian and appreciated their patience. Ordered (1) "Sardines in Saor" for my antipasti/appetizer and their take on (2) Duck cutlets for the primi/main course. ***Dessert is unpublished online, but they have Tiramisu, a cheesecake, biscotti con crema, and a (3) chocolate mousse with Limoncello crema on top (I had this). They also have a solid selection of coffees and dessert drinks. (1) If you're adventurous and like a hint of sweet and sour, definitely go for the Sardines in Saor. If you're typically not a big sardine fan, know that they aren't nearly as briney or fishy as they are in oil or salted. Because they were fried in a light flour batter and wrapped up with pine nuts & raisins within a sautéed onion (and refrigerated overnight) it was more mellow and sweet with that slight hint of sardine. Imagine a taste similar to a fried oyster with onion + fig jam. It's served chilled and it's good. Do it. (2) They adjusted the duck's ingredients to go with a creamy cheese/watermelon accompaniment instead of the menu's coffee puree. The sweet & savory combo was perfect for a summer night. It was unique and very good. (3) The milk chocolate mousse with limoncello cream was a nice dish. Small, ideal portion that gives you a taste of the sweet decadence without loading you up with sugar. You'll walk away without feeling stuffed, and you'll know the price was worth it. Enjoy!

What a cute find in Venice! Wandered the neighborhood and passed a few touristy places to find Al…read moreTre Leoni. Oh my goodness, you should not pass this gem of family owned and operated restaurant. I cannot begin to tell you how many times my companions said "Wow" after taking a bite. Not to be missed items: - bakes lasagna with pork and beef. The creaminess and texture, yum. Every bite was delicious - mixed seafood fried was excellent. We had this at many places throughout Italy, and this was the best execution of it - Duck breast & leg, with coffee puree, cooked perfectly medium rare. Lovely bite - spaghetti vongole (clams), well done. A bit salty for me but I still enjoyed it very much - Creme Brulee, best you've ever had or will enjoy Overall, the best is the personal touch the owner brings to our experience. Before I eat anywhere, I always look in the kitchen and it was clean, organized, and they use an industrial dish washer. The wine glasses are polished. Excellent and curated selection of spirits. The dry aged meats looked tempting as well. The atmosphere is charming and romantic. We saw young couples on dates, intermixed with locals, as well as groups of tourists. You would not be disappointed to take a detour and visit this lovely restaurant. We are so happy this was one of our last meals in Italy, having visted Rome, Amalfi, Serrento, Positano, and finally Venice. P.S. Get thr creme brulee

A spontaneous discovery leading to the BEST meal we had in Venice, and even in all of our Italy…read moretravels. My boyfriend and l discovered Antico Gatoleto when we were walking around the Venetian islands. This restaurant is on Cannaregio, and they are truly a hidden gem among the many restaurants in Venice. To note for my fellow travelers, it is common to be charged a "coperto" or cover charge when dining in/sitting down at restaurants in Italy. This was 2€/person. They brought us complimentary bread, and there were olive oil and vinegar at the table. The bread on its' own wasn't too impressive but it was tasty with the olive oil and vinegar. We share everything, cause it's cute and romantic. From the primi, we ordered Spaghetti Alle Vongole (18€) and Spaghetti Al Nero Di Seppia (17€). From the secondi, we had the Bistecca Di Manzo Ai Derri (21€) with a side of Verdure Ai Derri (6€). My boyfriend had a Coke (5€) and I had a Calice Sauvignon (5€). Isn't it funny that alcohol cost as much as soda? What a good deal for me. Our primi came out first. Their pastas are AMAZING. The pasta is house made and the perfect texture. The spaghetti alle vongole, or spaghetti with clams, has a generous amount of clams. Also to their credit the clams were perfectly clean and fresh. It was so fresh and delicious. The spaghetti al nero di sepia, or spaghetti with cuttlefish ink, was so special because I have had squid ink but this is a first with cuttle fish ink and surprisingly there was a generous amount of cuttlefish in the pasta as well. Each bite was so unique and flavorful. I love both dishes in a different way. Then for the secondi, the bistecca di manzo ai ferri, or grilled beef steak was a nice complimentary part to our meal since we already had seafood for the primi. The cut of beef was perfectly cooked. There were a few tough pieces but overall really good. The side of verdure ai derri, or grilled vegetables, was much needed to balance out all of the carbs and protein. Towards the end of our meal we were curious about the trend of the Aperol Spritz (5€) so we decided to get one to share to check out the hype. It looks vibrant and refreshing but it has a bitter aftertaste. Not our preferred flavor profile but it's really popular throughout Italy. A fantastic meal from start to finish. I still think of the amazing pasta here. Highly recommended.

Nice ambience, good location and fast service. Pasta and pizza average - not my best pasta in…read moreItaly. I had the spaghetti ragú. Many options good for families.

After touring the Murano glass factory my granddaughter and I stopped in for a refreshment…read more We started with a local Spritzer and a Moscato with calamari. We later added gnocchi and salads. It was the perfect reset before more shopping.

Very good! Lobster with fettuccine delicious. Nice service. Good choice for sure. Close to St…read more Marks Square.

Not able to comment on the food.... We didn't get that far!…read moreMy husband worked from the hotel and took a quick nap (jet lag) while I did some fun Venice shopping. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately in hindsight) I had a quick lunch alone. We had walked by the place the night before and it looked like a good time. It was rainy, so outside was not an option. There was one couple eating inside at prime dinner time (another clue). We were dressed nicely- aware of the prices and my husband was starving. We ordered drinks, the very disgruntled looking waiter stepped away; we made our decisions, closed our menus and he returned. Given I had a late lunch/snack, I ordered an appetizer and a salad (more than equal to the price of an entree), my husband ordered one of the most expensive seafood pastas. The waiter looked at me again and asked what my entree would be. I politely told him I had a late lunch and this would be plenty for me. He DEMANDED we order 2 entrees. I said we were more than willing and capable of paying for our meal, but am not in the habit of wasting food and if I wanted more I would order more. He told us no. Assuming our drinks were already being made, we said we would have our drinks and leave. Again he said no- "this is a restaurant, not a bar! WOW, enough said, we got up to leave and he shouted "5 euros for the water"! We weee so shocked we forgot to take the water! The state they are a family owned business-maybe they have other "business dealings" and this restaurant is just a front- because they are clearly not in the business of customer satisfaction!

Recommended by our hotel at the St. Regis. Overall, great food. The staff were professional but not…read moretoo many smiles, until they opened up and socialized. Note that it's $5 cover PER person to sit outside. It's all over the menu so that wasn't suprising but if you don't read the menu carefully, it may catch you off guard. Enjoyed the bread, pasta, and clams. The fried zucchini is a MUST. Water was good but didn't order any wine this time. Overall, great vibes being in the courtyard and good food.