This place looks so unassuming but this was probably one of my favorite bites across my entire…read moreItaly trip. I can still remember biting through the thick but airy focaccia to the crisp bottom - I have no idea how they get this texture so perfect but it might be one of the best focaccia's I've had in my entire life. We shared 3 slices between the 3 of us so we could try them all. The mushroom and proscuitto one was my favorite, but I also really liked the spicy salami one and the tomato pesto. All the ingredients tasted so fresh and paired so well together. I was so happy after this meal and would definitely recommend this spot for anyone in Venice!

Quick stop for a quick snack and this place did not disappoint. Fresh and hot these pizza was…read moredelicious with a crispy crust and an abundance of toppings. Service was fast and friendly.

Date of visit: May 28, 2025…read more The rule for tourist towns such as Venice: Avoid any place that has pictures on the menu outside, folks waving you in, or giant signs outside. Al Garzoti doesn't have any of these things, with their name only appearing inside on the bar. Service is nothing to write home about; our waiter who looked like a young Nick Jonas, minus the charm, barely interacted with us, but the food he brought us was wonderful! If you've already had some pizza while in Italy, then go with a calzone instead. They are large and a great value, too. Note the ingredients first, though; Italians do not like substitutions. I tried a pezzo di pizze with ham and that too, was great!

I visited Venice in early May of 2025. I was craving pizza and found this spot. It's quaint and…read morelovely inside. They have a posting that says if you want fast food, this is not the place. I definitely agreed. It takes time to make your meals.. The food was phenomenal. I got a pizza that had pears. I cannot remember the exact name of the pizza, but it was Delicious. My son got one with tomatoes and mozzarella. He did not share one piece of his deliciousness because it was that good! . A must go when ever in Venice.

Well, the missus and the cousins have finally arrived from the South, and today marked their first…read morefull day in Italy. What better way to spend it than wandering around Venice and enjoying dinner at Rossopomodoro? They're still in the "Italy training program" and these menus tend to confuse them, so after three weeks here I felt obligated to guide them toward the promised land. After much studying, debating, and staring at menus, it was finally time to order. I went with the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, and the wife and I shared a salad. When that salad hit the table, it nearly stole the entire show. We drizzled on a little balsamic vinaigrette, added a shake of salt and pepper, and suddenly we were ready to dance right there in the alley. Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, crisp greens--every ingredient tasted like it had been picked that morning. It was outstanding. The pasta was very good, but today the salad was the undisputed champion of the meal. Of course, dining outside along Venice's busy walkways only adds to the experience. Watching people pass by while enjoying great food is one of those simple pleasures that makes Venice such a special place. Rossopomodoro delivered a fantastic meal and a great evening. The newcomers survived their first full day in Italy, and I'd say they're off to a pretty good start.

Loved this place so much I ate there twice whil I was in Venice. The Tre pomodori e ricotta was SO…read moregood. And it was a great little place to sit and hang out. The people were nice and very accommodating. I highly recommend this place. !

DO NOT WALK OUTSIDE WITH YOUR SLICE OF PIZZA ON THE PAPER. EAT IT INSIDE OR TAKE IT IN A BOX…read more Pizza for 3€ not bad. But they don't tell you that it will be stolen by a seagull as soon as you step outside. The seagulls are waiting on the roofs above. I'm so sorry to whoever this is. I wish someone was recording us when it happened to us. It happens so fast. We went in to buy another 3€ slice and enjoyed it inside. 3 slices were stolen by seagulls in the 15-20 minutes we were there. One nice local couple bought a replacement piece for a kid who had a slice stolen.

Great spot for a quick slice (or two or three)…read more On our way between museums, looking to refuel and knew we were close to this square. Popped in for a couple of slices and a pop, then headed to a nearby bench to chow down. They offered a variety of pies and kept rotating new ones as the slices were bought up. WARNING...the birds here are super-aggressive, so guard your food with your life!

3/5 cappuccino €2.30- strong, once you add sugar it's prolly ok…read more 4/5 latte macchiato €2.70- also strong but not as much as above obviously, really good once you add sugar, foamy 2/5 croissant salato verdure €4.30- bland, wish it was seasoned, needs flavor, & wish it didn't have bell peppers but it's premade 4/5 custard croissant €2.20- really good, love custard, wish it was a bit less sweet, barely any filling, Just a scoop in the middle 4/5 treccia crema e cioccolat €2.40 - really good, chocolate in every bite, ever so slightly dark 2.5/5 raspberry croissant €2.20- sweet & tart but too sweet 2/5 Nutella croissant €2.20- too sweet, hate Nutella, do they have dark chocolate croissants? 4/5 Margherita & cheese pizza €5 each- both are really good cold, can imagine how amazing it'd be hot, saucy, cheesy, yummy

Great place for pastries and coffee. Friendly service and great location. Molto Bene!read more

Did I just get a frozen, out of the box pizza?…read more Yes, yes, I did! Came here with some friends, decided to order a Davola pizza. And what I got seem to be an out of the box, undercooked, pepperoni cheese, pizza. Now,I just spent weeks traveling all around northern Italy, eating pizzas, and this was by far the worst pizza. I've had better pizza from Aldi's Now, I rarely give a one star rating, unless it's truly deserved. When I asked the waiter, if this was a Davola pizza, he just shrugged it off and said yes. You need to do better! Now, the good part... The restaurant itself is cute, laid-back, and just off the beaten path. My friends had seafood pasta, which they said it was OK to good. I didn't dare try it. Overall, you get the one star. My only one star in Italy on this trip.. congratulations.

Food was delicious, service was great, and the atmosphere was absolutely charming! We had the fixed…read moremenu and it was the best carbonara I've ever eaten.

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.

With staff hailing from someplace closer to the Middle East than Italy, Rio Novo Ristorante won't…read moreawe you with their authentic anything. But what they've created can be a very fun experience if approached with the right attitude. Come during daylight hours, hopefully late afternoon (for lunch/drinks/appetizers) and sit only at an outside table along the Grand Canal. Situated near the bridge to Piazza Romolo, Rio Novo isn't on a very attractive part of the canal. Ignore the mass of people hurrying back to the bridge to catch their bus to who knows where. Look only at the canal. This might be the busiest, most intensely crowded part of the Grand Canal and it's a gas to watch. Motorboats kicking up wake, tourists on private water taxis making their way to a more attractive part of town and, once in a while some gondoliers taking passengers in a part of the canal far from serene. Is all of this fun to watch? Indeed. The staff here aims to please and will happily grab your camera and wait patiently for pedestrians to pass by before snapping a few dozen photos of you enjoying the place. After your meal, the server will return with an ice cold, complimentary Limoncello for you. And the food and drink? Very reasonably priced and satisfying (we enjoyed both spaghetti and lasagna), especially when you throw in the waterfront entertainment. There's a million prettier canal-adjacent restaurants, pricier and run by Italians. That said, Rio Novo is a fun place from which to enjoy the hustle-bustle of the canal along with well-priced, satisfying food and drink.

Very fun place with delicious food! The tocino cheese appetizer was delicious, one of the best…read morethings I've had in Italy. Service was also great, got free limoncello shots at the end!

Not a good experience. As soon as we sat down, our waiter asked if he could pick out the wine for…read moreus and he selected one of the most expensive bottle on the menu that cost over 100 Euro. He started rubbing and pinching my back to try to get me to agree to it. Which was really uncomfortable and inappropriate. I declined and he became visible upset. We should have left then, but instead we stayed for dinner. Their food was underwhelming. The pasta noodles were good, but the sauces were below average. They have live music at dinner which consisted of a very elderly lady trying to sing Brittany Spears and Lady Gaga songs in her unique style. I would definitely avoid this restaurant.

This was only a couple minute walk from my hotel and it was wonderful. We got there a little early…read moreso we were able to get seated right away. There was definitely a line for tables when we left. We wanted a light dinner so we only got lasagna and a glass of wine, but the service was wonderful and it was the best lasagna of my life. The interior of this restaurant was small, but really cute all the food at all the tables looked amazing. I would definitely want to eat here again and try more things. This was a wonderful dinner.

Good things and a wonderful and authentic meal come to those who wait in line for about 25 minutes…read more Benvenuti alla trattoria Pontini! Absolutely spectacular seafood, pasta with that sauce that made us finish that third basket of bread wiping the dishes clean, lasagna that tasted like Nonna was in the kitchen; warm and loving staff that made us feel like 20 Million Euros, a fantastic accordion player who played all the great Italian classics, reasonable prices, a lovely and inviting interior, seating outside with views of the canal in this the Cannaregio district & melt in the mouth Tiramisu that made us request to leave that big rectangular baking dish, serving spoon( and bib) on the trolley by our tables. After this extravaganza please do walk that 1.7 km or 1.1 miles to the romantic gondola hubs in St Mark's to continue loving and enjoying Venezia.

outstanding food and service! We were in Venice for just 2.5 days, but eaten in this restaurant 3…read moretimes:) because the whole family enjoyed the food each time. Lasagna and pizza (with ricotta) were especially good!

The name says it all, "Very Good" I'd argue that it's "Excellent!"…read more I stopped in for lunch on a rainy Monday around the time they opened and had a delightful meal. The gnocchi was the BEST I've ever eaten - and I've eaten a lot of gnocchi! Pizza was delicious too. Very Good is off the beaten path a bit and one should navigate directly there if interested in an excellent meal. Loved it - 5 stars!