The Venice Mestre City Center is where our hotel was located when we visited Venice. Very…read moreconvenient, with many stores and restaurants. The area looks very safe to me. Of course, I do not say you don't have to use your common sense when you're in Europe. Please watch your wallet and passport all the time. I found so many excellent restaurants in the Venice Mestre City Center area within a short walking distance. So many supermarkets and even pharmacies in the area. We spend a lot of time in the evening. We enjoyed the safe and comfortable stroll through the streets while walking to the restaurants or supermarkets. This is an excellent choice if you're visiting Venice. The Venice Mestre train station is also the central hub in the area. It is also ok only one station to/from the island--extremely convenient when you're visiting Venice.

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TL;DR - That one spot we kept wanting to go back to. If you don't go for yourself, go for us…read more Picture this - you've had a bit too many drinks the night before, taken a 1 hour taxi, 2.5 hour train, a 30 minute ferry, and 15 minutes of dragging your luggage over the bridges and through the alleys. You're tired and ready for bed, but your stomach disagrees. Your Airbnb host mentioned that there was a "typical Venetian spot" a few steps away. You muster the last of your strength to make your way over, telling the owners, Stefano and Toni, that Luigi recommended it. What followed might've been a fever dream, but we remember it as one of the best meals of the trip. The pesto linguine (linguine con il pesto al Genovese) and spaghetti alle Vongole were some of the best I've ever had. The clams were fresh, the pasta al dente, the sauce light and authentic. We even got a refill of bread to mop it all up! Everything was simple, but made with care. The prices were very fair, especially for Venice. We knew that we had to make our way back at some point in the future. Eat there for us in the meantime.

We enjoyed our first meal in Venice. Truly outstanding…read moreItalian food. Authentic taste. We will definitely go back.

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.

This place was one of the first stops we made for lunch while walking through the paths of Venice…read more The scenery was excellent and the restaurant looked clean and high end for a good lunch. Unfortunately our wait staff had major issues getting the orders through. In the end what we thought were small personal pizzas ended up being full size ones. Simply too much food for three people. The quality of the dish was questionable at best and gave each of us terrible upset stomachs for the rest of our day in Venice. Overall just an extremely disappointing experience.

This is also another review on watches. This one was bought during my trip to Venice, where they're…read morefamous for their Murano glass, and you can easily buy these Millefiori Watches With Leather Band, as tourists attraction. In other words, they're everywhere in Venice! That was 7 years ago, and I'm still loving & wearing this watch. Last night, I polished it so I can wear it during St. Patrick's Day, and the battery is still works . . . and all through March or when my outfit calls for anything in Green! I bought the green band, it was a hard decision, because I LOVE them all, and I wasn't just being impulsive, I NEEDED one from Venice made of Murano and I need one yesterday. I got online, in search for the address, and guest what? I'm in Watch Heaven! With this price, I can buy a white one, a purple or lavender one, sapphire color, and I can get them shipped free! I think I better go there and go shopping right now. Tru-lo-lo!

Our hotel offered us a free water taxi ride at our convenience to the glass center. Obviously, it's…read morea tourist trap. But it is also a truly venetian experience. The glassworks are extraordinary. You see the pieces being created in real time and then you wander the store. There's no hard sell but, hey, you just got a free ride and a lovely show. On a personal note, I fell in love with a piece. It's the most beautiful art I've ever purchased. Any subsequent questions or help I've needed, they've been extremely responsive. Even had I not found anything I loved, I would have bought something small and found it well worth the price of adventure.

Al Timon was the culinary highlight of my visit to Venice. We went for Sunday lunch-- restaurant…read morewas quite busy; there were a few tables inside. Servers were welcoming and answered questions my friend and I had about the menu. The steak platter was AMAZING. 10/10. Truly such a memorable meal. I loved the chips and tzatziki-like sauce that were served alongside the meat. The complimentary limoncello at the end of our meal topped off our incredible experience. Would travel all the way back just for this gem of a spot. Thank you!

Food was good but service NOT. Very hard to get waiters attention for anything.. he was outside…read morejust standing there and never checked on us or asked if we needed another drink. Also the wine had turned bad.. like vinegar .. when we told him he just blew us off. He should have apologized and not charged us for it. Anyway.. like I said.. steak Florentine was great but service terrible

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.

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.

What a hidden gem! This mom and pop shop has great food and customer service. It is kid-friendly…read moreand has a cute talking bird and dogs. The seafood was fresh and cooked to the right temperature. We didn't enjoy the polenta but I didn't go for polenta so that's okay

Osteria da Mirco is a cozy mom-and-pop restaurant serving a menu of seafood dishes in a homey…read moredining room decorated with antiques, paintings, and an old piano. The service here was super friendly and welcoming and made us feel like we were dining at a local's home! After starting with a basket of bread, we had the Spaghetti Frutti di Mare, made of spaghetti in tomato sauce, topped with mussels, clams, squid, fish, and prawns. While tasty, the tomato sauce was overwhelming in flavor and the pasta slightly overcooked. I was a much bigger fan of the Antipasto di Pesce, a plate that came with an assortment of seafood appetizers including octopus salad, two white fish spreads, a sardine topped with onions, two head-on shrimps, two mantis shrimps (canoce), a mussel and scallop baked with Parmesan and bread crumbs, and polenta topped with schie (little shrimps). We also had the Grigliata Mista di Pesce, a plate of mixed grilled seafood including a shrimp, a squid, and three different types of fish. All the seafood was fresh and delicious, though I was especially partial to the head-on shrimps and the white fish spreads!

Not sure why there are restaurant reviews under this page. Because firstly there isn't a restaurant…read morewith this name in Venice and secondly it's clearly the name of walking area along the Canale Cannaregio (all sidewalks/boardwalks along the Canale are named "Fondamenta). So here's a review about the actual walking area: It is a nice and more quiet canal in the Cannaregio region. Our rental home wasn't far from here and this was great in the very later afternoon for a nice little walk. Went all the way to the western end. Nice views there over the lagoon and also the Ponte della Liberta. The bridge that brings all traffic (busses, cars and trains) to Venice. Lots of nice little restaurants along the canale. Mostly catering more to locals than tourists. This area here has clearly a lot less visitors. Especially in the evening. Gives it a very nice vibe. Then there's the nice Ponte di Tre Archi and the busy Ponte delle Guglie at the eastern end. There are also some Vaporetto stops here. Bringing you to the Fondamenta Nove, where you can board the Vaporettos to both Murano and (lovely) Burano. If you look for a bit of peace and quiet, then this canale here is a nice option.

A gem in a city of Gems! Elvis, yes that's his real name, waited on us, made suggestions, and was…read morejust fabulous! The atmoshere was excellent. The food was excellent- our best meal in Venice and we'd go badly go back. Come to Fondamenta Cannaregio, 965/966 30121 Venezia-Italia.

Came here after traveling by bus from Slovenia and it was a 5 minute walk from the Mestre Station…read more I had read some reviews that seemed promising and thought I'd have Italian food for my first meal. I'll start here - the manager approached me while I was sitting alone and asked me where I'm from. I said California to which he replied "no, originally. Are you Chinese because you have..." and he pulls his eyes back like a fucking racist then proceeds to compliment me on my beauty? It was a confusing and shitty experience. Then they bring out the most hard and dry bread basket along with a half ass Spritz. I ordered the Carbonara, which I expect to be excellent since I've had it many times in Rome and have made it from scratch myself... it was trash. I ate four bites and had to stop. I think they use cream instead of egg yolks. Also, they've decided to omit the prices from the "tourist" menu. Shady, boring and inedible. Do better.

We went here for our first meal back in Italy and couldn't be happier with our decision. The food…read morewas fantastic, everyone who worked there was super nice and service was great! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!!

Best service From a friendly waiter named Donald. Food is excellent and prices are lower compared…read moreto most restaurants inside Venice.

A little pricier than another place on the other side of the hotel. We stopped by for some drinks…read morebefore dinner. They offer a 10% discount on drinks if you tell them you are staying at the hotel next door. I believe if it's between 17:00-19:00. We had to order drinks at the register, and pay for it before they brought it to the table. They also offered complimentary chips, and peanuts. The draft beer tasted weird though.