Awesome view of the grand canal, great service, and delicious raw fish! We had a great time…read morerelaxing with a long lunch here

Attended this gem right off the water in Venice. Excellent location, solid food. My wife and I…read moreenjoyed the service, ambiance and food options. Not the best food in Venice but overall a great option

This place suspiciously has no 1 star reviews because they just threaten everyone to take down the…read morebad reviews. Ratings are fake and inflated due to waiters insisting on good reviews The service is absolutely terrible, waiters were extremely rude and had terrible body language. Food was also poor, pasta was uninspiring and easily the worst I've had in italy

We had scoped this place prior to our trip. Having seen it pop up in multiple reviews and on…read morevarious sites, it seemed like a no brainer to make a reservation for our first night in Venice. The reviews were spot on and this place was simply fantastic. Service was on point and the food was excellent. The wine service missed a few marks and so this would have been a 4.5 but given the totality of the experience I rounded up The wine list was decent and we went with the 2018 Antinori BDM which was reasonably priced. If we are getting down to brass tacks it should have been decanted and the stemware could have been better for a BDM. It also was stored on a shelve not in a proper cellar as it came to the table at best room temperature The Food: Steak Tartar: nicely minced and fresh. Minimally seasoned to make the beef shine. The aioli added a bit of richness as the meat was quite lean Beef carpaccio: Not a true rendition as the meat had a slight sear on it. The beef however was near blue in the center. The aioli as before added a bit of richness and the pesto crema? helped to balance it out. The croutons were a bit superfluous. gnocchi with duck ragu: Nice pillowy gnocchi and the duck ragu had a nice depth of flavor and while it was simply spiced the freshness of the ingredients shone through lukewarm spaghetti on beef tartare: Wow this one was good. The tartar was as above minus the aioli. The al dente pasta was sauced with ricotta and thyme was rich and luxurious. The tartare had finely chopped olives and tomatoes in it and the brininess helped tame the richness. Beef with Rocket: Yes I went beef, beef, and more beef for all three courses. The beef was cooked a perfect rare with just salt and pepper. The parmesean flakes and rocket helped cut the rich beef flavor for a nicely balanced bite. Pineapple carpaccio: Thin sliced pineapple that were macerated in grappa? formed into a flower. So Tasty We finished the night with an Amaro

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

This place is in the middle of Nowhere as Nowhere as Venice gets. That's a good thing cause you…read morewon't pay an arm and a leg for quality food. We ordered 3 entree's as follows. Squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomatoes. The pasta itself is infused with the squid ink and it shines through. Its excellent al dente for sure. Shrimp with Zucchini is a subtle taste but no less amazing- you can taste the freshness and the butter. Mixed grilled seafood is good but needed a little more seasoning for me. They were generous with the shell fish portions. Two of which I couldn't identify but gladly ate

Venice is full of tourist traps, but this hidden osteria tucked into a quiet alley is the real…read moredeal. The food is traditional, as long as you know what to order. Stick to the Venetian dishes, because that's where the kitchen shines. The menu also has plenty of touristy, non-local options, so skip those. I had a delicious pasta alla busara made with squid ink spaghetti. The seconds were good too, and we had grilled baby cuttlefish and a John Dory fillet. We ended with a tiramisu, as you should in Veneto. Service was fine, which isn't always a given in Italy. Well worth the detour.

Unfortunately, my experience at Ristorante Sempioni was not a pleasant one…read more I ordered the pasta carbonara, but after taking one bite, I realized I really did not like it. I pushed the plate aside and told the waiter that I did not enjoy the dish and asked him to take it away. Instead of simply acknowledging my feedback, he argued with me about what I had said. I found the interaction very uncomfortable and disappointing. I understand that not every dish will appeal to every customer, but I believe good customer service means listening to the customer and handling the situation respectfully. I was especially disappointed that I was still charged for the carbonara even though I had taken only one bite and had immediately told the waiter that I did not want it. Unfortunately, the way the situation was handled left a much worse impression than the food itself. Based on this experience, I would not return.

Disgusting food, poor service, minimal wine list. So disappointed! My husband and I stopped here…read morefor dinner when we saw how busy it was. It took forever to have our order taken. They have only one red and one white by the glass, and maybe 12 bottles of each by the bottle. The atmosphere is lively with tourists, and the atmosphere is quaint and romantic. I ordered grilled scallops, which came over overcooked and rubbery (nice presentation on the shell though). My husband ordered lasagna, which tasted like Manwich meets Chef Boyardee. The menu lists multiple food allergens, but mushrooms were not listed. Hubby is very allergic to mushrooms.Had a hard time explaining that to our server but bless him, his English is 1000x better than my Italian. Dude was shocked when I sent my scallops back. Oh and the bread basket was day-old packaged rolls and literally packaged cracker sticks. I paid too much for that nonsense. Really, really disappointed. Oh, but there's free WiFi! Surf the web while you choke down your vittles.

Amazing food with friendly and professional service. You can taste the fresh ingredients and the…read moreexpertise of the chef in the preparation. Perfetto! We got: Squid ink spaghetti Mixed fried calamari and shrimp Margherita pizza Sea Bass for two Chocolate gelato Tiramisu (ridiculous) Soave white wine Chianti Lemon soda

Had an amazing meal here. The Tagliatelle with mushrooms and shaved Parmesan and a spicy sausage…read morepizza . Both were excellent! Great service and ambiance in the courtyard.

We stopped here on our first day in Venice while walking around getting to know the area…read more The restaurant is in a busier square and we were sat outside. The drinks were good and food was ok, we only ate a small shared place. Prices were average.

I went here on my last day in Venice and we ate outside. It was lovely and located in one of the…read morebusier squares. We started with the bruschetta which was very good. For my entree, I had the John Dory with veggies. It was tasty but the veggies were too salty for my liking. I also had a bite of the pesto pasta and I liked that better. Service was good but you do have to ask for the bill. If you're eating outside, watch out for the mosquitos!

My husband and I came here to eat on a travel day when our hotel room wasn't quite ready. To be…read morehonest, we weren't that hungry but I saw this place on Google Maps when I was checking out the area where we were staying (Palazzo Venezia is our hotel in Dorsoduro). The menu looked great and it was in the opposite direction of the tourist area. We talked with the hotel concierge and he said it's best to have reservations but that lunch is a little easier just to walk in. We arrived around 12:30 and asked if they could accommodate us and the server was friendly and happy to seat us at a two-top at the back of the restaurant. It was a perfect viewpoint for good people watching. Speaking of people watch... it's clear this is a locals place. The restaurant probably has 10 or so tables. When we arrived there were just a few tables empty and the tables that were there were enjoying life with wine and a multi-course meal. There was a woman I admired because she was eating by herself and thoroughly enjoying it, she clearly knew the entire staff ( they kept coming to visit), she had her dog with her and was taking her time to savor the meal and her bottle of wine. Anyway, back to the food. My husband ordered a Campari spritz and I got a glass of their house white. It was so good I had a second glass! We ordered the beef roll to share. It was braised beef with Parma ham or some kind of cured ham in the middle. It was braised until it was tender in a marinara/tomato sauce. Yum! My husband ordered rigatoni with octopuses with a kind of basil pesto and it was great. He also ordered roasted potatoes. Hr just wanted it I guess but they were good and cooked perfectly. I ordered the pasta with artichokes and bottarga. It was superb. It had a lemon sauce that was rich and delicious. I forgot to mention they serve a bread basket with these crispy cracker-type things that were great. I could taste anise seeds in them. They also served a crusty bread. At the end the friendly server offered dessert. I had no room. We opted for espresso to help digest. Our bill ended up being $111 euros. We will likely make a dinner reservation and return but the concierge said there are more than 400 restaurants in Venice. We have a lot of options on our list but this is worth a second visit.

Very friendly wait staff. The food here is delicious and freshly prepared. I wanted to try squid…read moreink pasta but it was not on the menu. Our waiter had it specially made and prepared. The grilled octopus was the best I have ever tried, highly recommend!!