My wife and I came across this charming place as we followed the scent of delicious food. The pasta…read moreis incredible, the wine is great, and we're glad to have stumbled across this gem.

Complimentary desserts and appetizers, great service and vibe. Close to the action, quick stop.read more

2 words- food poisoning. We came here for dinner on our first night in Venice because of the great…read morereviews. The staff was so kind and helpful! We sat indoors which felt so nice with the AC! The food and drinks were okay taste-wise. I would give the taste a 6.5 out of 10. Good yet not tons of flavor. The food was good for filling our tummies in the moment but not good enough to return. The worst part - food poisoning. I had the calamari and boyyyyy was I sick afterwards. It turned our experience from "okay" to "ouchhhhh". Unfortunately, we will not be returning for more. :(

The food was amazing!!!! It came out hot, cooked perfectly and so delicious. We are only in Venice…read morefor 3 days and will come back again. It is NOT a tourist trap! The service was impeccable! They were courteous, very friendly and attentive. Everything came out in a timely manner. It is located on a charming street next to the canal. I wish we had eaten here for dinner because they have lights strung back and forth across the street. The prices are excellent. I promise you will be so happy you ate here!!

Was walking by and saw how cute it was! Our group had time to kill and got a jumbo Bellini and it…read morewas amazing. Francesco gave amazing service and was super kind to us. Def a fun part of our trip!

Delicious on the go pasta in Venice. It took less than a minute to prepare the gnocchi and the…read moreportion size was perfect. The restaurant itself is medium sized, and everyone takes their pasta to eat outside or while browsing the many shops that line the canals.

First food experience in Venice. Found this place on Yelp. Surprised that there were very little…read morereview given the location was around a busy corner by the dock. Ordered variety of dishes including clam spaghetti, scallops, fried calamari and fish, risotto , etc. food was amazing. Very nicely cooked and well portioned. Our server was super nice and quick. Which was kind of a rarity in Italy. Favorite highlight was scallops , super fresh and sweet. Also the squid ink scuttle fish with polenta was creamy and tasty If this was not reviewed by many I highly recommend this hidden gem. Would definitely be back if I were ever in the area again.

Perfect location to relax and soak in the Venetian atmosphere. The Aperol Spritz was refreshing and…read morewell-balanced. Friendly service. Definitely recommend for a classic Venetian moment!

One of our favorite meals on our trip to Italy. Everything was delicious, service was great, and I…read morehighly recommend it here. Their specialty is the stuffed fried zucchini flowers, and we understand why. We also got the squid ink maccheroncini, gnocchi, calf's liver with polenta, and seasonal vegetables. The gnocchi was so pillowy and soft.

So I ate at a lot of local Italian restaurants during my vacation in Italy; Rome, Milan, Venice,…read moreand Florence. I can say unequivocally that Osteria Oliva Nera was the absolute BEST. We started off with their fried zucchini flower, which is supposedly one of their specialties, and it was awesome. I don't even like zucchini, but I tried it and loved it! I got the sea bass and my wife got the lasagna. The Sea Bass blew me away. That green sauce, whatever it was, paired perfectly with it. The lasagna was really great too! We got there a little early, but the nice lady setting up tables before opening offered to let us sit down on the outside patio since we were a bit tired from sightseeing all day. She was so welcoming and proud of her restaurant. If I ever go back to Venice, I'll definitely be eating here again. Just thinking about the experience makes me smile =]

Great waterfront views - cold beer and a nice house wine. 1st Pepperoni pizza I have found. The…read morewaterside view is amazing! We were her in Nov when it was cold - outside tables had heaters which made it nice.

The food was tasty, but my overall experience was NOTgood. Here is why....First of all the waiter…read morewas not very friendly, but I can get over that. The bigger issue was that I ordered mixed seafood fried. When the bill came I was charged for mixed seafood grilled, which apparently is what I was given. It was ten euros more. Confused about the additional cost, when I questioned it, they said "If we gave you the worng item you should have told us." I said "I didn't know that I received the wrong item. I'm sorry, but I didn't know the difference between what your restaurant prepares as grilled versus fried, and it should not be up to the customer to determine the accuracy of the order. You made the mistake and you brought me the wrong order,...just charge me for what I ordered." They said, "Sorry...there is nothing we can do now. You should have told us sooner". I disagreed. No apology, no complimentary limoncello to thank us for our businesss or make up for the additional charge. Nothing. There are so many nice places to eat in Venice. Avoid this one and go somewhere more customer service oriented.

We stopped here to try a hugo spritz, and it did not disappoint! It was refreshing, not too sweet,…read moreand such a perfect afternoon pick me up. My friend also got a sampling of cicchetti which they enjoyed. There are seats both inside and outside, and I liked the vibe here!

Visited this spot while on family vacation at Venice. We were looking for spots to have breakfast…read moreand stepped upon this one that opened early (8AM) compared to others around (~AM). The food was amazing and the service even better! The employees were very attentive and kindly recommended different dishes. They have both outdoor and indoor seating, which is always nice. I ordered a pistachio cornetto, a double shot capuccino and a focaccia sandwich. The cornetto was freshly baked, very soft and with the perfect amount of pistachio cream. The coffee was also amazing, perfectly pulled shots of espresso. The coffee itself wasn't too acidic which I always like. The focaccia from the sandwich was freshly baked that morning too and the combination between serrano ham and cheese was very tasty. They do heat up the sandwich, so if you're into hot breakfast this is a great spot for that! Overall, I would 100% revisit this spot if I'm ever on Venice again: excellent food and service!

Was hesitant to dine here but it has a great location, right by the water. It was very quiet and…read moreaway from the crowds. Order the whole branzino! It's cooked in salt and was delicious!

The best place in venice!! 10/10 wish i could be there still right now! Ate here all the days i was…read morestaying in venice! Best meals i had in all of italy and was there for 2 weeks! I got something different everyday and it did not disappoint ! The staff was very sweet and welcoming! This place is a must!

Over all this was an enjoyable restaurant to try. Tucked away in a small alley it can be difficult…read moreto find. The restaurant is fairly small, has about 10 tables, and has a nautical theme. They specialize in seafood but also have meat items on the menu. The server recommended the tagliatelle with seafood, so I went with that. Seafood tasted fresh, and tagliatelle was good. The sauce could have been elevated with the addition of some garlic, lemon juice, or herbs - it was a bit flat to me, and for that reason I didn't give 5 stars. Food was nicely presented. Service was very good (though odd that there are 5 waiters for such a small restaurant). Bread was placed on the table and charged. Prices were fair. I would come back to this place and try something else.

The food was overall average. The restaurant itself is charming and clean. Service was okay.read more

Lots and lots of restaurants to choose from in Venice but this unassuming restaurant is a true gem…read more It's easy to miss as it's tucked in a corner right by a bridge. Once inside they have a couple tables with small window views of any gondolas passing by. We started off with a plate of lightly fried sardines topped with pickled white onions. The fry on the fish was super light and those vinegar-y onions were the perfect pairing. We cleaned that plate. The lasagna was well balanced with the meat, sauce, cheese. The squid ink pasta was chewy/al dente with a subtle touch of seafood flavors giving the cuttlefish. It was very umami but nothing too overbearing. Delicious! It's a Family business that was been around for many years. Grazie to the friendly staff and chef!

I am so sad to give this restaurant such a poor rating after visiting many times during the last 20…read moreyears and loving it before. The jovial mood with the waiters with big personalities is gone. The menu you can find online is no longer available so you get a very limited menu to choose from--nearly entirely seafood. So if you have anyone in your party that just wants pasta with a red meat sauce or a non seafood lasagne, not available. We were a party of 8. Two people ordered the scallop appetizers. Pretty presentation on shells. 3 tiny scallops in the shells. More like an amuse bouche. Totally disappointing. The linguine with clams as an entree had clams so small you almost needed a magnifying glass to see them. Couldn't taste the clams and annoying to try to eat something so tiny , and just try to eat the pasta with all those tiny shells. The baby shrimp on polenta was actually good. But again the shrimp were like tiny hatchlings tempura battered. Tasted okay except for those that were soggy from the polenta that was very soupy. I wanted the gnocchi with crab which was on the very limited menu but no longer available. The alternative was gnocchi with a sea bass sauce which I chose but didn't like at all. The gnocchi were good but the sauce wasn't at all for me. We had to continue to ask for side dishes for the bread, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper. We will not return. Poor value for your money. Plus there is a cover charge and service included in your bill which was a surprise. Very sad to see our favorite Venetian restaurant decline so much.