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Some of the best pasta I have had on my Italy trip. After Rome and Florence where I have had some great, cheese filled pasta, the cuttlefish pasta I had at Rosa Rossa presented a different flavor profile with citrus and butter that was simply perfect imo. Glad to have found this place!
We were walking by this place and it looked like it had a great atmosphere. They took us right in for dinner. We had the oyster special that included two locally and two from France. They tasted fresh and salty,perfect. We ordered the seafood mix and zucchini flower pasta. The seafood was very lightly battered and not overcooked. It was a good dish o would order again. The pasta had a great taste to it. But, we did not get any flowered vegetables as advertised. Still a good dish. The only down fall to the evening was the wait at the end. I would recommend this place when visiting.
We stumbled upon this restaurant while searching how to eat like a local in Venice. Many of the Venetian restaurants are tourist traps ... and atmospherewise, its hard to tell which are which sometimes. Their 'claim to fame' is that one night Johnny Depp and his entourage came in and proceeded to eat every meal here while he was shooting the movie, 'The Tourist' in Venice. His jacket and photos hang on a wall in the back and his signature remains on the ceiling. Make sure you have dinner reservations made, either by calling or through a hotel concierge, because it is a rather small place. The outside tables in the rear ally fill up the fastest. The Covid-shy may hesitate to eat inside as the tables are close together and the space is intimate. Lunch is easier ... and you can likely walk in. The options are a 'fancier' menu with local ingredients presented with a gourmet flair. Or pizza ... which is made using good or premium (these are the choices) ingredients. We had the fancier dishes for dinner and the pizza for lunch. Both were the best meals we ate in Venice. The first night, we were next to an English couple who ate there one night and canceled all their other dinner reservations and ate each meal there for the remainder of their trip. (The wife ordered the same dish several times) Often inadvertent repeat business is had. For our dinner, I had the spaghetti with local clams, grilled local vegetables and tiramasu. The 'plus one' had the fish with pea puree. We drank the 'house red' wine, which was good ... if not a bit light bodied. Everything was fantastic. The spaghetti with clams wasn't really anything I couldn't get in the states but it was prepared well. The fish was the star of the show. The veggies were fresh and done perfectly. Tiramasu was world class! Onto the pizzas ... I ordered the premium pizza with buffalo mozzarella, pecorino and local salami. 'Plus one' ordered the margherita with mushrooms. She felt it was the best pizza she had in Italy. I felt it completely blew away many American pizzerias ... but the pizza from Naples has my heart as the best. The crust isn't as light and foldable as Neopolitan pizza and the sauce is not as acidic. The cheese is also shredded and spread across the whole pizza, as in the US. It was a damn good pizza! The prices are reasonable (for Venice) here. Dinner for two with drinks and dessert was under $200. The dishes are on the small side, so you'll likely have to order more than one thing if your appetite is a large one. The decor is a bit dark and dated ... the maroon wall colors and black painted bathrooms feel stuck in the early/mid-2000's. The exposed brick and cave-like interiors felt more like a restaurant from the United States than from Italy. We greatly enjoyed our time here and the food was the best we had in Venice. The staff was very warm and welcoming, especially our waitress ... the one with the sparkles on her face. Overall, we can't wait to return the next time we are in Venice and highly recommend you put this restaurant on your list.
First up, this place was one of the most reviewed places on Yelp...which is how I discovered it. I wanted some place that wasn't too touristy and was a good place to sit and relax for lunch. The ambiance was great, quiet..cozy and off the beaten path. Pizza was served by an older Italian woman (not sure if she was the manager/owner but she definitely had a sense of authority over the other staff). The meal was only a pizza, so nothing mind blowing but it was hot, fresh and good. It did take a little longer than I'd have liked to get the check...but maybe that's an Italian thing?
Excellent tapas! Trendy little place... took us in last minute- excellent service and exceptional prepared dishes! Give it a try, will return again when in Venice!
A surprise find. I've known about this restaurant for years but only recently dined there. Food, service and ambiance were 5 star. I hadn't noticed the fresh oysters when I entered, but was alerted to them by staff. What an exceptional choice. Fresh local oysters need nothing other than lemon. Perfect.
We did the tasting menu. As expected fancy food with little portions. Each one was a tasty treat. Bread was provided to fill up the gaps. Service was professional and friendly. The ambiance was nice with Johnny depp's personal artwork on the ceiling.
There's something for everyone! Very good examples of classic Venetian cuisine and horrible tourist food for Americans! Win! Back story: arriving late into Venezia by train, bouncing around on a water taxi, trying not to fall in the canal, no dinner planned. Asked the hotel front desk where to go. Lots of Italian, something about good and not so good, nero, seppia, non lasagna. Three minute walk. Sold! A charming eatery located along one of the major "tourist" walkways enroute to Rialto. Part bar serving cicchetti, part restaurant. Straight up, stick to classic Venetian dishes. They are made very well. *Note: This rating is based strictly on the Venetian dishes. My party's lapse in judgment is not the restaurant's fault. Very good fritto misto. Squid, seppia, shrimp, mussels, langoustine, sardines, and some veg, all dipped in a thin batter and deep fried. Seafood added at different times to be sure they are all properly cooked when plated. Freshness evident. The nero di seppia is very good. One of the classic dishes of Venezia, sepia stewed in its own ink. Incredibly tender, pronounced briny flavor with citrusy notes on the finish. Melting caramelized onions add a pleasing sulfurous taste and good sweetness. Tourist dishes are a disaster. Mushy cheese filled ravioli in a tomato based sauce, covered with more cheese and an equally mushy lasagna with a bizarre, sweet "red sauce". No, no, 1000 times no. If it's not part of the Venetian culinary scene, DON'T ORDER IT. Friendly service. English menus. Fluent English. Decent wine list. Good emphasis on wines of the Veneto. Inexpensive. Never forget, you are in Venezia to experience the culture. Go all in or don't go at all. You will be rewarded.
Dry cool spot; great ambiance, friendly service, and very tasty espresso martinis. Would definitely recommend and return!
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This is the first place we ate when we got to town. We we're dressed very casual (from traveling) but it was a Friday night. They didn't treat us any different. We ordered gnocchi & a pizza. Both were great. & of course a crafe of red wine! Great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to friends. read more
4 years ago
We sat on their adorable patio with a great view on a quiet side street. Our servers were excellent from start to finish. Margherita pizza - we shared this as an appetizer and they were nice enough to serve it in two plates for us. The sauce was delicious with a slight sweetness. It was missing the basil that I am used to though. Just tasted like a regular cheese pizza. Baked Gnocchi - the Parmesan crust on top was perfectly crisp, however, the gnocchi was more mooshy than I expected. I prefer my gnocchi a bit more al dente. The dish was super cheesy which I appreciated but I don't think I would order this again. It needed more texture. Rigatoni - this was our favorite of the night! The noodles were fresh and cooked perfectly al dente. They brought out grated Parmesan for the table and we piled it on. Red Venetian table wine - we enjoyed this wine. Not too sweet and super smooth. Paired well with our meal. When our bill came we noticed that we were charged 5 euros for a service fee. Not a huge deal but we weren't sure what this charge was for? Maybe because we sat on the patio? Our entire check was only 52 which isn't bad considering we got 3 entrees and a liter of wine. Definitely worth stopping by for an affordable meal. read more
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I stopped by this place after a long day of wandering around, so I didn't look it up beforehand. Immediately, I was pleased because it had air conditioning. Inside it was also fairly dark and cozy. I took a seat right by the door, since I was a single diner, so I didn't see any of the back areas. Because of my location I also learned that they pack up food to go at certain times, and I thought that was pretty cool. I ordered the Paccheri con pesto di Liguria, a bellini, tiramisu, and limoncello. All of it was delicious and I was pleased by the portion sizes. They also brought a small bread basket out with a variety of options. I thought that was very nice. Additionally, THEY HAVE WI-FI! read more
4 years ago
Great food and service with a hip vibe. We went twice in two days. This place is not on one of the large piazzas, but well worth the walk. Fair prices too, especially compared to some of the overpriced joints in Venice. read more
7 years ago
This was one of two places I ate while visiting Venice. I'm very pleased with this choice. Unfortunately the wait was long because we didn't have a reservation but next time I will now know so that I can plan in advance. While waiting I ordered a drink at the bar which I was pleased to have while waiting. The food was very good and the service was great as well. Highly recommend. read more
13 years ago
I flew 5,450 miles to eat a pizza. Now that's decadence. Enter Rosa Rossa... Nestled in the myriad of labyrinth-like streets of Venice lies a gem that shines bright-even during a snow storm; even during acqua alta. If the commute from San Francisco wasn't so extensive you would see me at the chefs in the corner six nights a week. I trekked through a foot of snow last time in Venice to make sure that I could have my chewy crispy pizza-which was absolute perfection-that followed an exquisitely fresh mozzarella di bufala caprese antipasto. I trust the owner's (and his wife's) taste implicitly and enjoy it when he brings the wine he prefers for what I'm eating that evening to the table without me looking at the wine list. Each time I visit I wonder if I've conjured such culinary perfection in my dreams (for I truly believe that the beauty of simplistic food where the emphasis is on taste and quality, not on fancy combinations like many California/Italian fusion cuisine) and then suddenly I take the deeply anticipated bite. Although I float in the clouds while enjoying the dream the staff has truly created there (from the music, to the ambience, to the staff in general) I know I am firmly tethered to the ground so that I can come back and enjoy Rosa Rossa again tomorrow evening. read more
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Wonderful place .. Amazing food and people . Can't wait to come back . The food is Frensh and sooooo yummy ... I would for sure come back . read more
7 years ago
Delicious and staff very attentive!! So glad we came here...in fact we will make reservations for again for tomorrow night. We shared the Caprese salad and the baked gnocchetti. Everything was so delicious!! Highly recommend this place... read more
8 years ago
My husband and I were recommended to go to this restaurant on the first night of our honeymoon and we were not let down! You can find it along one of the many small streets in Venice- it was visited by many more locals than tourists. The staff was nice, ambiance was great, and the food and wine were fabulous. Would recommend a reservation- we did not have one but were lucky enough to be seated immediately- we saw many people turned away after us. This restaurant is exactly what you would hope to find in Venice and we will return next time we are in the area! read more
9 years ago
I'm still thinking about the spaghetti with clams that I had here. Perfectly al dente pasta in a buttery sauce with tons of tiny clams. I came here for lunch with my brother and we had no problem finding a table. We sat outside in a small, not too busy street, perfect for a quiet lunch admiring the scenery. The service was a bit slow, but that wasn't a problem for us becuase we were in no hurry. My brother had the pizza, and it was good, but not as good as the spaghetti alla vongole. Will have to come back for that dish sometime. read more
7 years ago
Good food and friendly staff! We ordered a bottle of Prosecco, Ravioli, Fritto misto and Beef fillet. They were perfect portion for 2 people. read more
7 years ago
Food was definitely good but didn't blow me away. Good service, and nice ambience/decor with exposed brick and wine bottles all over the place. Their thin pizza didn't have a soggy bottom, but the crust was too thin and crunchy for my taste. The pesto pasta had too much green stuff in it, and basically was a solid green sauce as a result. The side of roasted veggies was well executed. Overall I'd say this is a solid bet. read more
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My husband and I really enjoyed our dinner here! He got regular pizza and I got the veggie gluten free pizza. The sauce was excellent. read more
11 years ago
This place was not far from our hotel. It was packed when we came so we came back a little later. We were seated immediately. We ordered mussels as an appetizer as well as a bottle of wine. The mussels and clam mix were good but could have used some soft bread. For my entree, I wanted to try the local favorite...cuttlefish. Please see my picture. It was served with black squid ink. On the side, grilled polenta. Don't let the presentation fool you! If you like calamari, then you will be fine! We had creme brûlée for dessert and it was fabulous! I would go back! The setting is quaint and the music was a plus! read more
9 years ago
Environment is cozy with brick walls, old style wooden ceiling and dark flooring. Walls are decorated with portraits of Johnny Depp with his original jacket from the tourist movie. Service extremely slow and rude. We asked for water and wine and waited for 10 Min, then asked again and then the wine arrived but we had to ask again for water and the waiter replied aggressively to us saying "what's the rush you just placed the order even though it was more then 15min of waiting. Food was normal just well plated. It was nothing extra ordinary. Overall I would rate 2.5 for the place. Decorating the walls JUST with Johnny Depp portraits or artwork is not enough for experiencing the real experience of Venezia. read more
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Best dinner had in Venice. No hesitation in recommending this lovely restaurant - service was great and food was delicious read more
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This brie and prosciutto pizza was amazing! The atmosphere was nice and had a romantic feel with candles in the evening. The staff was friendly, and the spritz hit the spot. My husband and I would definitely recommend! read more
10 years ago
The food was great! I had the gnocchetti graten and it was delicious! The attention was good and great ambiance. 4stars because the deserts weren't that good. read more
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San Marco 3709
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