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.

After touring the Murano glass factory my granddaughter and I stopped in for a refreshment…read more We started with a local Spritzer and a Moscato with calamari. We later added gnocchi and salads. It was the perfect reset before more shopping.

Very good! Lobster with fettuccine delicious. Nice service. Good choice for sure. Close to St…read more Marks Square.

My hotel concierge had recommended to me only two nearby places for dinner, both of which I'd tried…read moreon preceding evenings. With more dinners in the offing I wanted to find equally promising places but feared I'd settle for one of the ubiquitous Venice spots with mediocre food, catering entirely to tourists. La Lanterna looked promising, with what appeared to be locals spilling out onto a handful of tables out front but when I made the decision to dine there I was seated in the plaza, in a large array of tables that I'd not even taken to be part of the same restaurant. I thought of moving on before quickly checking TripAdvisor and noticing the high rating. "This place might actually be good" I remarked, before ordering up some wine. A Seafood Risotto for 2 was decided upon and it proved a thing of beauty, equally lovely to eye as to consume. So a place in the middle of a plaza - not on a canal - can be all that. This meal was great. Do they seat only tourists in the plaza and locals in the restaurant doorway? I'm uncertain but it didn't matter. La Lanterna was a place that I returned to my hotel telling the concierge he should be recommending.

This restaurant is so good. I don't know where to start. The food is amazing and I didn't need to…read morewait too long. I tried the squirting pasta and the lobster pasta and it was really good. It was in good quantities. It was raining really hard that day and probably would've ruined the experience but it didn't. The people were nice and checked on us many times to see if we need anything. The overall atmosphere was nice and the rain did not ruin much of the experience. I would highly recommend this place.

Great food and very friendly staff. The recommandations of the waiter were perfect. Had a wonderful…read moretime!

5/5 service- the servers are all so friendly…read more They give you bread & pretzels to start off. 4/5 ravioli con mazzancolle €24- really good, really cheesy, stuffed w/ prawn 2/5 Tagliatelli con cappesante e asparagi €24- scallop ok but pasta is bland, needs seasoning 4/5 millefeuille €9- really good, not too sweet, tastes very different from American ones, tastes like artificial sweetener was used instead of sugar They gave us biscuits & meringues for free afterwards. Both were so good.

Our first night in Venice and we tried osteria 21 maybe it's the walk though the streets of Venice…read moreover the bridges and down Alleyways that make this spot cool. The food was excellent and so was the service

Please save your time and money, terrible food and service…read more I was recommended the creamy cod with polenta it was terrible, we returned it and were still charged for it. Waitress had a terrible attitude.

The waiter seated me quickly. The menu was diverse, had LOTS of seafood, and had specials for the…read moreday. Elena, the owner, was listening when I asked for a white wine suggestion and suggested a white (Soave Pieropan) to go with the pasta with scampi and zucchini courgettes. A suave, it was a perfect pair! The homemade tagliolini was prepared JUST right, with just a small delicious edge of al dente. Her homemade tiramisu (light, airy, creamy and the 6th best out of 2500 Venice restaurants) with a small glass of moscato was the perfect ending. EXCELLENT RESTAURANT. Run here, it will be worth it.

The food was fantastic! I had the crab pasta and my husband had the scampi along with the tuna…read morecarpaccio. We also had the bubbly rose which paired very well with our dishes. The service was a highlight as well. The owner herself was working the tables last night. We felt a sense of warmth and personalized service - what a nice feeling. She treated each table with lemon cello at the end of the evening - this is great touch!!!

Vegetarian friendly, And Marco was really good, he customized menu to accomodate our choices. We…read moreenjoyed the vibe sitting outside and loved the variety of pasta. Bellisimo!

5/5 Great service. The server asked if we wanted our fish deboned for us & we said yes…read more 4/5 Pizza siciliana €16.50- has anchovies, capers & olives, anchovies way too salty, otherwise really good, nice cheese pull, saucy, have had similar pizza from really good diners & Italian restaurants in NYC. 3/5 Branzino griglia €26.50- wish it had seasoning, needs some more salt too, comes w/ grilled veggies which also need more seasoning, they do have balsamic, police oil, salt & pepper on the side tho 4/5 Tiramisu €8- very light, creamy, not soggy like american tiramisu, just wish it was less sweet

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

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.