I have seen other reviews complaining of this same thing. Overpriced and hidden fees…read more Just spent 45 euros on two sub par drinks. There was a 20% tip fee added on (okay that's fine) AND a 16% service fee!! Avoid this place.

Pretty view of Rialto Bridge. Attentive service. It was a cold morning and they have heaters at…read moreeach table which was nice. Mimosas were good as well as the avocado toast. Just a heads up, they don't really allow à la carte food mods. We wanted to add a side of sausage to our breakfast and the answer was a flat no. Interesting considering how NOT busy they were that day. Anyway. The view was lovely

After together lamenting the fact that much of Venice's restaurant stock is geared solely towards…read morethe tourist trade, my hotel concierge recommended two places. Both of those places certainly get their share of tourists but one look at the menu at Birraria La Corte, one of the spots he recommended, made clear that this was quite an elevated offering. Here, the pasta is homemade and the menu descriptions read like poetry. To wit, our orders: * Mezze maniche with nettle pesto, goat cheese "Gran Cao" & cardamom (20€); and * Homemade ravioli stuffed with lamb, fresh peas, yogurt and chive (22€) Both dishes were fresh, creative, and made with care but about nettle pesto I'll admit I've no desire to sample it again. The ravioli, shared a similar consensus. Both dishes were listed as "first courses" and would benefit from being shared and accompanied by, say, the glazed short ribs listed as a "second course". Birraria La Corte accepts reservations and those who fail to secure them will likely be seated in the stone-enclosed patio, open to the sky. It was from this location that I watched many diners settle into their pizza orders, as elevated an offering as the pastas. I think the optimal experience here would be to come with a group and advance reservations, and sample widely from the menu offerings. As a party of two we were unable to fulfill that mission, but if you're in Venice and looking for a menu that feels creative and different than most every place else, Birraria La Corte is a good choice.

Loved this restaurant in Venice. We ordered 3 different types of pizza. All three were delicious…read more We sat in a beautiful, outdoor courtyard with fans which helped with the heat wave Mediterranean was experiencing that week. Our server was so nice and funny. He was very playful with the kids.

One of the most memorable dinners I've had in Venice! The friendly multi-lingual staff were…read moreaccommodating and welcoming. Reasonably priced, I had a seafood and mushroom pasta for roughly 17€. Service charge of 2€ per person gets your crusty bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Daughter had a penne Arabiatta for 10€. I love fresh pasta and was in heaven. Seafood was cooked perfectly and consisted of a lobster-like crustacean, mussels and clams. Forgot the name of the pasta as I had never heard of it before, but it was like a thin stracciatella. Wine is only by the bottle however I had a glass of house white (tasted like a Chardonnay) for 6€. Can't wait to return! PS. If you are here during the warmer months, be sure to wear mosquito repellant. They were buzzing around here like flies!

Amazing food! Amazing service! The hospitality is second to none. We felt like we were at home. The…read morewaiters also helped to recommend customized drinks. We highly recommend. Marco es el mejor!!

Da Carla is a neighborhood Italian eatery that a lot of tourists come into because of its proximity…read moreto hotels. They prepare their dishes with care and the presentation is exceptional. However, it is not the best I have had as many rave in other comments. i think there is some grade inflation in the overall score for Da Carla. Polite, professional service. The menus have multiple language translations, so ordering was easy. I enjoyed my meal here and could come again but I will also explore other loactions around Mestre.

We ordered a linguine with clams and lemon zest. By far the best meal I've ever ordered in Italy…read more The service was friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was nice and relaxing.

The seafood here was very very fresh! The big prawns were juicy and delicious! I ordered everything…read moreseafood bc all their pics on the menu looked so good. And they tasted good too! Amazing Italian cooking. A little pricey but definitely worth it! Excellent customer service.

WOW! First night in Venice and decided to escape the cold and grab dinner here. I ordered the beef…read morefillet with roasted potatoes for €24. Worth every penny, I've never had that big of a steak portion with a meal at a restaurant. Beautifully cooked medium rare, tender with no fat. It didn't even need seasoning to taste perfect. The potatoes were crispy and drizzled in thyme and local olive oil. My mom ordered the beef lasagna and she adored it-- lots of rich meat sauce and just the right ratio of cheese. FANTASTICO! Will visit again!

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

My shrimps were delicious. I started to get the sea bass and wished I had. We were told shrimp,…read moresalmon and calamari but we didn't want the calamari and asked for more shrimp. We got sardines. No!!!! I don't like sardines. The wait staff was great! Wonderful and my shrimp was delicious. Sardines!!! I think not.

In Sostanza: You won't miss a thing if you skip this place…read more Tourist trappy, Carrabba's chain-quality food just off Piazza San Marco. One of our party insisted we eat here despite the pretentious trappings of a white table cloth dining experience. The upscale costume comes with a 5-30€ premium on all its offerings. You can pay 100€ for an average looking steak with some potatoes on the side. The service is sufficient, maybe the best thing about the place with the waiters friendly, polite, and efficient though not attentive in the way you may be used to in the States. You have to ask for everything but it comes quickly and politely. The food, was at minimum, decent--nothing special, nothing terrible. This place is completely adequate but overpriced for the standard fare. Overall, this place is right down the pipe average. There are more authentic Venetian dining spots outside the walls of Piazza San Marco. Explore them.

Stumbled across Ostario Al Vecio Pozzo as we arrived past dinner time in Venice. We were warmly…read morewelcomed when most establishments were closing for the day. What a delightful place. A bistro vibe filled with locals. We had the local Venetian Sarde in Saor, Bigoli in Salsa & Stuffed Zucchini. For drinks we had to have an Aperol Spritz. All delicious and a wonderful introduction to Venetian cuisine. Highly recommend this place!

This place is a hidden gem! Best food I had in Venice. Great service, quiet and away from the…read moretourists traps. Don't let this one pass you by!!!