Probably one of the best meals I had in Venice! Aside from the delicious food, the restaurant was spacious, service was friendly, and very reasonably priced. Their menu is massive and everything looked delicious - even seeing other people's dishes, so I feel like you can't go wrong here! They also have a pretty great value pre fixe menu as well (which includes their seafood pasta) - may get that next time too. We ordered quite a few dishes - fritto misto, scallops au gratin, seafood pasta, carbonara pizza, and washed it down with some house wine. We had to take some to go as it was obviously a lot of food for two people. The seafood pasta was absolutely sublime and may have been the best I've ever had. Will def be back next time I'm traveling through Venice! read more

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Honestly I was shocked to see all the good reviews because our experience was not good at all. The pizza was the worst my husband and I have ever had, and the waiter argued with me and pulled out his phone to google image search and prove me wrong, and then ignored when his Google search proved my point. The sausage on my husband's pizza was inedible, I spit it out immediately. He braved it and ate about half the pizza and then felt sick afterwards. We ended up finishing dinner at another restaurant because our pizzas were not good. It was cheaper than some other restaurants in Venice which is the one reason I could possibly understand the high ratings. read more

Very quaint place with very good food! We had red wine gluten free beer which were both great! Then we had a mixed greens salad with fresh carrots and tomatoes. They have olive oil and basalmic vinegar on the table already when you sit down to add to your salad or pizza. I had the Gorgonzola cheese white pizza with walnuts on gluten free crust which was absolutely amazing! My husband had the margarita pizza which was basically a cheese pizza with tomato sauce and he said it was good. They also brought an olive oil that was spicy with red peppers in it which was good to dip the pizza in. We were too full for desserts but the menu had pictures of all of the different kinds and we want to go back to try them . They gave us a free shot of lemon cello after dinner . We want to try their pasta also especially since they offer gluten free. read more

Pizzeria Dolfin - Gorgonzola and walnut white pizza - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

Great service, quiet, great food! Had spaghetti bolognese, steak and salad for only 24e. Spouse had pizza and gluten free beer for 12 and 4. Highly recommend! We even had a complementary bread and breadstick basket and limoncello shots! We will be back next time we are in Venice! read more

I'm always on the hunt for delicious pizza, and my time in Venice was no exception. The challenge is finding both regular and gluten free and dairy free pizza that tastes good. We found it here! Food/drinks: I couldn't believe the pizza was gluten free! It reminded me so much of the real thing that I actually had to confirm. I ate tomato, olive oil, and garlic only; toppings were anticlimactic (read: tomato sauce only) but that crust was everything! Heard the regular pizza was good too. Ordered an aperol spritz and after dinner grappa; the latter of which was totally unnecessary, as they neglected to tell us we'd receive complimentary limoncello. It was a boozy early dinner! Ambiance: We ate a late lunch/early dinner so easily snagged outdoor seating. Fun watching people walk by! Service: Friendly and didn't rush us. Did have to flag him down a couple of times. I would easily go back for more pizza! They also had a €20 2-course meal and plenty of gluten free options that I'd be willing to try again. One of the better experiences we had in Venice. read more

Pizzeria Dolfin - Tomato gluten free and dairy free - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

Ristorante Dolfin had a great spinachi side dish but the pasta dishes were not good. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this restaurant. The pasta and sauce doesn't not come across homemade. The space is nice overall and staff were friendly but the food is what really counts. read more

Pizzeria Dolfin - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

delicious pizza here service was good would definitely come back. Margarita pizza wonderful as was the pasta bolognese read more

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Came here for late lunch/early dinner. They have gluten free pizza and pasta. Highly recommend read more

Pizzeria Dolfin - Grilled Branzino and grilled veggies - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

We had a wonderful time here, Roma was our server he was so kind and took great care of us. This was our last night in Venice and found this place after our gondola ride. This is not in the main area, we started with clams in a white wine and garlic. I had gnocchi it was soooo good with rich creamy cheese sauce. My husband got the spicy arrabbiata and a side of grilled vegetables. The place was nice and we had a lovely bottle of red wine. read more

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Ambiance was nice, service was GREAT, and the food was enjoyable. I gave this a 5 mainly because of our waiter, he accomadated my entire family since some family members have allergies. The waiter was one of the best waiters I've had in my life, extremely nice guy, wish him the best. The pizza tasted krispy, pasta was cooked extremely well, and the drinks were good. I would recommend here. read more

Tourist trap! The Branzino fish is overpriced 70euro and it's not even good. They try to offer you the most expensive food. Service is poor, difficult to get their attention. Never coming back! read more

A nice spot to get some food when I was visiting Venice! I enjoyed their menu and the food was out in a reasonable time (B)

Easy and affordable. Gluten free crust was not bad. Was a nice and peaceful dinner that felt slightly quieter than some of the main tourist spots. Service was nice and laid back. Appreciated the limoncello shot at the end of the meal. :) read more

Excellent service and amazing food. We decided to have a pizza each which were to die for. Very reasonably priced. Will be eating here again... Came here to eat again today. This time we decided to have pasta, which was a great decision. It was remarkable. The taste, the presentation and smell of it was incredible. Desert was just as good. I went with a creme caramel whilst my partner went for the chocolate cake. Both were wonders to the taste buds which genuinely made you feel happier whilst eating. The service as above was excellent. The staff remembered us and made us feel more welcome than the night before which I thought was brilliant. Could this be the best restaurant in Venice?? In my opinion most definitely. Honestly recommend this restaurant to anyone travelling here!!! read more

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The wait staff was nice but a bit aggressive. The food was average and felt like it was a tourist trap. I wouldn't really recommend it, I also wouldn't avoid it. If you are starving and in the area it's fine. I had the seafood pasta and my wife had a pizza. Both were average read more

We found this place via Google maps and it had crazy awesome reviews on TripAdvisor. When you first arrive, the place does not look like anything fancy and if you did not know it, you would normally walk right past it. Exceptional value for the price you will pay. I feel like the food was underpriced, and so was the w We stopped in and had the best ravioli with gorgonzola cheese with walnut cream sauce on it and a lasagna that was absolutely to die for! They also stocked one of our favorite wines from Italy, a Chianti Classico riserva. The service was great, we had a waiter named Roma who was very friendly and spoke excellent English. For dessert we had the coconut ice cream and mascarpone which were both exquisite. The flavors on the food were so powerful. We have nothing bad to say about the experience we had here. Highly highly highly recommended! We will most likely come back tomorrow. read more

Pizzeria Dolfin - Amazeballz! Apparently these sausages are made with wine. One of the best pie's I've had in Italy, hands down! - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Very good food! Bruschetta was amazing. We had spaghetti all amatricana and a pizza with eggplant and prosciutto. They both were very good. Good service. read more

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This review is based on daily 3-course menu and a la carte choices. (We didn't try their pizza). We stopped by in late afternoon (almost 3pm) for lunch. We could get seated immediately. Service was ok, and the food was good (some were great, some were just ok.) 3-course menu: They had meat and seafood options, so I picked seafood with gnocchi with salmon as appetizer, grilled sea bream for main, and mixed salad as side dish. Although gnocchi and salad were average, the fish was the star! It was cooked perfectly. Cooked through inside yet moist and soft. Seasoned simply, not overdone, so squeeze of lemon was perfect accompaniment. 3-course menu (seafood) costed 17 euro, so it was a great deal. A la carte: My partner chose bean soup and liver sautee w/ polenta. The both were hearty and delicious. (Although I'm not usually a fan of liver, I found their liver dish tasty.) All in all, we were happy we tried this place. If you are around the area, I recommend stopping by. read more

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We had the most delicious meal at Dolfin. Our waiter Ramon was kind, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations. It was the perfect first night in Venice. The gluten free selections were excellent, and truly gluten free. Thank you! read more

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the food was good enough but it didn't make up for the fact that i was sexually harassed.

We stopped in here based on a Trip advisor decal on the window. The service was great, but unfortunately, the food was just ok. Nothing really stood out. We ordered the Insalata caprese--tasty, the mozzarella definitely had flavor and it was served not with basil but arugula. The Risotto scampi e rucola for two was nice but something we can definitely get at home. The Grilled beefsteak, however, was like leather. Terrible. We left 3/4 of it. The Gnocchi four cheese was good. And the Liver and onions and polenta was not bad either. Overall, fine but nothing to write home about. read more

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The food is great, the staff even better Others have talked about the food and great staff. Just wanted to share one example of great service. We shared an anti pasta plate and a pizza. When the pizza came, the cut it in half and they served us each half on our own plates. First time ever!!! Definately will go back to Dolfin pizziaria read more

I was hesitant to try the Dolfin, based on the fact that a) it's rated poorly on Yelp and b) I'm not a big fan of pizza (or pizzerias for that matter), but my husband insisted. It was cheap, it was close by our hotel, and he was starving. Okay, then. The Dolfin is open late, even on Sundays. For all the tourists (and locals too), options are extremely limited for a late Sunday dinner. Every table at Dolfin was full-- and almost all of them were tourists. Uh oh. Service started out excellent: our waiter was prompt, courteous, and went back and forth between Italian and English (when it was obvious we couldn't find the right words). Our order included a small bottle of wine, a large bottle of San Pellegrino water, two courses each, plus dessert. My primo piatto was the squid/cuttlefish ink pasta (that black dish you see being whisked around the restaurant) and Jamie had the 4-cheese gnocchi. I was relatively happy with my pasta; the sauce is creamy and delicately flavored. Thankfully, the squid was cooked perfectly and was tender, not rubbery. The dish just didn't have much pizzazz to it. For secondo piatto, I ordered calamari fritti with a side dish of grilled vegetables. Jamie ordered the sausage pizza. The fried calamari was stellar. I highly recommend ordering it at the Dolfin. The squid is again, soft not chewy, and the breading is crisp and thin. With a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of salt, this dish was perfect. The portion is quite small, however, and I was thankful I had eaten all my pasta first. The grilled vegetables were too charred and borderline dry-- I added some olive oil to soften them. At some point during the second course, our waiter disappeared. He stopped coming by the table, and we ordered dessert from another server. I had the panna cotta, while Jamie had the creme caramel (like flan). My panna cotta was less than impressive. The base was like something from a box/mix, while the fruity topping was overly sweet and citrusy. While we waited and waited for our server... any server.. to reappear, it occurred to me (after about 15 minutes of waiting at an empty table-- glasses empty, no plates, nothing left to eat or drink) that perhaps we should stop the next person we saw and ask for the check. So we did; they accept credit card and do the swiping at the table. As expected, they have a cover charge of 1€ per person. And upon leaving, our server reappeared and cheerfully said buonacera from the doorway. Jamie liked it and would return again (return factors: convenience, relatively affordable, decent food). I wouldn't recommend going out of your way, but if you're in the area and have limited options, go for the calamari. UPDATE ON ADDITIONAL DISHES TRIED: -salmon gnocchi: skip it, very fishy taste with a lingering smoky coating on your tongue. -bruschetta: get it, nice flavorful tomato mixture on a slightly chewy, slightly crunchy bread -coppa crema Catalan: skip it? mine was still frozen when I dug into it (supposed to be a custard), too much alcohol on top that didn't burn off, taste of burned sugar overwhelming. Could be good if it was prepped better. -fried shrimp/prawns: get it, but be aware that they come whole (heads, legs, etc). Husband was disgusted by it, but I was down. Tasted like the shrimp chips you buy at Asian grocery stores. -service was slightly better on our second visit, still 3 stars overall read more

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This place was so great I kept it in mind to review it on Yelp a week and a half later! The food was delicious; I had a wonderfully plated seafood pasta; and their prosecco was a great deal and quality. But the best part was the staff, they were so inviting and fun and we got limoncello shots on the House! A perfect place to stumble upon after a day of exploring. read more

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Agreed by all 8 to be the best we've had in Venice. Had calzone, pappedelle ragu, spaghetti with seafood, melon and prosciutto. Huge menu and open year around. Some close in January. read more

I was wandering around Venice trying to decide where to eat, and popped in. Glad I did. I started with the Sarde en Saor (sardines, a local specialty), and it was delicious (I have even tried to replicate it twice since I got home.) Then I had pasta, of course. Service was good, prices reasonable. read more

I gave this a 2 mostly because the pizza advertised as fruit of the ocean had processed surimi prominently featured instead of crab, It also had smoked salmon, which I like but increased the not fresh impression, along with the dryly cooked shrimp and langoustine. Further, the pizza was undercooked in the middle and to top it off, there was a hair spread across one of my slices. While I know that can happen rather easily, the waiter almost challenged me to demand another pizza. It was late. I let it go. Another waiter was crabby, chastising me to my spouse when I clarified my order on a salad, which also seemed a little wilted. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By1K8cVDkNY8TjJKUjU4b2tBVFhaYmhzMlp1M2NKVHRUdHJv read more

I agree with Jennifer completely! This place was so good, I too remembered to review it two weeks later! The staff was so friendly and kind. These guys and this restaurant was the starting place for our love of the Italian people. They were that kind. If your are new to the country, start here. You will then know how well you can be treated and how good the food can be for the rest for your trip. And yes the lemoncello shots were very nice. read more

We enjoyed this restaurant so much we went three nights running. The food was always delicious and the staff were everything you could wish for. Their kindness and efficiency extended beyond our stay in Venice. Having left behind my handbag on the last day of our holiday a week ago, they promptly posted it secure mail and it arrived safely in the UK today. Moreover, they refused to take any payment for the postage or the trouble they went to, saying 'the important thing is that the bag has arrived.' Such five star Venetian hospitality! read more

My wife and I found this Pizzeria on vacation. Wow the Pizza is good. Two nights straight for dinner. Service is fast. Restaurant is clean. You have to try. read more

This place is absolutely awesome! Our party of four thoroughly enjoyed our meal tonight (i.e., four cheese gnocchni, grilled salmon); we would definitely order all our food again. Our severer Nader was amazing and was really helpful with any recommendations. If we ever came back from the USA, we would definitely come back here! read more

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This restaurant was very close to our hotel and it was a great find. My friend and I visited twice and had the squid ink pasta, the grilled bass, cutlet, spaghetti bolognese, and spaghetti vongole (not all at once). All were very delicious and the waitstaff were friendly. They take cash and credit AND give you a nice shot of limoncello (with vodka) with your check. read more

Food was great!!! The service was impeccable even though there was a language barrier, our waiter always found a way to make up laugh and smile. He pretty much made us love the place so much that we had to visit it twice when we were in Venice. His recommendations were great and the limoncello at the end of our meal was the cherry on top! I hope to come back to Italy soon! read more

This was the second dinner restaurant we dined at in Venice. We had an awesome experience. The pasta was very well prepared. We had the calamari fritta as well, and it was perfectly done. Watch out for the fried pieces of lemon rind, I didn't like the taste ha ha. My shrimp pasta had a very good flavor with a mild tomato sauce that wasn't overpowering and complimented the shrimp well. My children shared a pizza which was done very well. The house white wine perfectly complimented the meal. If I were to return to Venice, 5his would be a stop for sure. read more

Great location as we were staying close enough to smell the kitchen and had to seek out this restaurant to try it. We were not disappointed. The price was very reasonable and the food was excellent. The service was great and the quality as expected. Thank you read more

My pizza was okay. Not bad not spectacular. My boyfriend liked his pizza. The wine was 15-30 euros a bottle. The place was empty. The free wifi was so convenient. It's not somewhere I would go crazy about, but it was not bad at all. A little above average. read more

Calzone was bangin! Octopus salad was just alright, bruschetta was pretty legit. But holy smokes the sausage pizza was so cheesy and good. Also, peroni on draft read more

Pizzeria Dolfin - Pizza Near Me - Venezia, VE

Service was not at all great. She didn't take any interest in explaining the menu. In fact, she raised her eyebrows at one point when I asked what something was. I mean, cmon, we definitely looked liked "outsiders" and it was pretty evident we didn't know the language. There was no need to appear condescending. Food was ok, nothing great. My recommendation, walk down further to the open area kinda like a town center and eat at one of the joints here. Funny thing was the waitress seemed very comfortable with Italian speaking people. Just to outsiders, she seemed very cold. And I can understand if she didn't understand english but this was not that, she definitely understood what we were saying but chose to behave weird! Stay clear. read more

Came across this restaurant today. Very welcoming, excellent service. Good food, thought I'd chance a pizza and wasn't disappointed, very good overall. Definitely worth a try... read more

Food was horrible and tasted like cardboard , female waitress had an "attitude" was rude and they were understaffed so service was way to slow compared to other restaurants we tried. they were overpriced too and forgot our desert! The hotel "Au Gallo" we stayed at and were referred to from the local touriste info ctr referred us and it was the worst foof of the whole trip! read more