Great little spot away from the hustle & bustle. Both indoor & outdoor seating. We were greeted…read moreby Maria (she speaks English) - she was very welcoming and we felt comfortable right away. My son had the grilled steak & fries (very reasonable priced); my husband and I shared a salad, the bruschetta and fish - Gimi (who seems quiet, but speaks perfect English) skinned the fish beautifully for us. Total bill came to 115,50€ for the three of us - we did have vino. Would definitely return!

Saved by this place after sitting down at a tourist trap restaurant. Simple ambiance. Great…read moreservers, great food. If I had any comments, I wish they had better alcoholic drinks and dessert options. Overall, would definitely come back and recommend!

Walked into this restaurant on a whim, and what an awesome experience! Talked to a manager who…read moreindicated that this restaurant has been in the same family for over 40 years... and it shows. Anything we tried was spectacular! Nothing short if spectacular. From the fish of the Day to mozzarella to beef Ragusa and noodles with Chilli spice. And tiramasu was probably one of the best we ever had. Service was spectacular, ambiance is upscale Italian but the prices are what you would expect from an average Italian restaurant. If you are ever in Venice, don't miss this place!

We were heading towards another destination and it was raining. This restaurant became our "Plan…read moreB". It was warm & inviting -- nicely decorated in a more modern style. Soft jazz music was playing in the background with candle lit tables. Our party of three were welcomed in & sat immediately. The menu choices were limited to 2 printed pages in a plastic sleeve, but all the typical Italian food groups were represented (pasta, pizza, salads, fish). There was a very extensive wine menu--mostly bottles. We chose wine by the glass instead, which was fine. Our traveling companion ordered the Greek salad, hubby the spaghetti with beef ragu & I ordered shrimp and grilled prawns (see picture comments). Salad was nicely presented, but hubby said his pasta dish was bland. Bread and bread sticks basket was delivered well after we had started eating our entrees. No additional plates to dip your olive oil and balsamic vinegar were offered, which is disappointing. After other amazing meals in Venice, this was just okay.

Authentic Italian in a quiet area of Venice. Excellent service, everyone is SO ATTENTIVE and…read morewelcoming. All the food was incredible. We had a white lasagna which had a creamy meat sauce, I've never had a lasagna this good. The caprese salad, also the best I've had (I'm a huge fan of caprese salad). The dessert was nice, is wasn't an overwhelming chocolate.

The food is good but you can find better in area. The setting is nice particularly if you are…read moreeating outside. The older gentleman -- who I think is the owner -- can be prickly but otherwise the service is good.

Food was IMPECCABLE. We had the caprese, lasagna and scallops with asparagus pasta. Nothing had a…read moreflaw. So yummy, so classic. Service was quick and the sweet lady running it was so knowledgeable and kind. Ambiance is great, very small and intimate and worth the walk if you're staying closer to the Basilica! At the table, my mom said she would give it a 22/10. She's a tough critic!

Great little local osteria. Very friendly, cosy and welcoming. Delicious local dishes. Especially…read moreloved the baccala. Everything great though.

The best meal of Italy tour. Brought my family here after touring Rome, and Florence. Did not…read moreexpect much from Venice but got reservations from a tip off Tik Tok and it was worth it! Even if you don't get reservations, it's worth the wait and the host is old school Italian, meaning if you put up with him, he'll treat you with prosecco. We had the Squid ink spaghetti, Bruschetta buffalo cheese, the Calamari Fitta, the Risotto, Ravoli and Rome style spaghetti. To top it off, got the Spritz Hugo and espresso. Bravo. One of the highlights of my entire family trip. Highly recommend.

La Piazza Italian is definitely geared toward tourists, but don't let that discourage you. Te food…read morewas better than expected, and the service was one of the highlights of our meal. Our server struck the perfect balance: attentive without hovering, always aware of what we needed from a distance. We started with the burrata and tricolored tomatoes. The burrata was rich, creamy, and delicious, while the tomatoes were just okay. Living in California, I'm spoiled by the incredible tomatoes from our local farmers markets, so these didn't quite compare. For our main courses, we ordered the spaghettoni with cuttlefish ink. The house-made pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and had a wonderful texture. We also shared the Ducal Grand Fry, a generous assortment of lightly fried prawns and squid served with a bright lemon aioli that complemented the seafood without overpowering it. A thoughtful finishing touch was the complimentary lemon sorbet served as a digestif. It was light, refreshing, and the perfect way to end the meal. While La Piazza has a touristy atmosphere, the attentive service, quality house-made pasta, and little extras made it a worthwhile dining experience.

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.

Disappointing Valentine's Day dinner. Comically bad service, slow to the point of exhaustion, with…read morean oddly careless, unfriendly server who was largely AWOL except to repeatedly misdeliver the same cuttlefish pasta no one at our table asked for. It took half an hour for our server (slow in every sense of the word) to take our orders and of course he got several things wrong. Fine, just let it go, we're enjoying ourselves on vacation. If only we could. The interminable wait made the meal impossible to enjoy. Took an hour after ordering for the first courses to arrive, with one of our party not getting his starter for another 20 minutes. The agonizing wait, inattentive service (e.g, taking away forks and not replacing them until asked 15 minutes later) and casual incompetence overshadowed all else. Out meal became a fricken prison sentence. What saves this from being a one-star review is that the food on the whole is actually quite enjoyable when it manages to arrive. I ordered the Menu Veneziano which started with an overly sour sardine and pickled onions appetizer but progressed to a nice squid ink pasta followed 45 minutes later by my main course of sautéed calves liver and onions. Some pieces of liver were underdone and rubbery (raw inside) but most were properly prepared and overall I 'm glad I tried this dish. My dessert of tiramisu was a generous portion and a merciful end to a poorly paced meal. Our bottle of Prosecco Veneto was fine--fizzy and not oversweet. The bill (which took another half hour to arrive) was 210 euros for four diners (one of whom ordered only pasta). A fair amount less than what we'd expect to pay in Los Angeles but this joke of a restaurant wouldn't last three months in LA.

One of our top two favorite restaurants in Venice, for both food and atmosphere. Do not miss the…read morePrimi, Crêpes with gorgonzola.

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.

Beautiful setting, good food, prompt profession service casual yet elegant; and experience that…read moresays yes this is Venice