Well, the missus and the cousins have finally arrived from the South, and today marked their first full day in Italy. What better way to spend it than wandering around Venice and enjoying dinner at Rossopomodoro? They're still in the "Italy training program" and these menus tend to confuse them, so after three weeks here I felt obligated to guide them toward the promised land. After much studying, debating, and staring at menus, it was finally time to order. I went with the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, and the wife and I shared a salad. When that salad hit the table, it nearly stole the entire show. We drizzled on a little balsamic vinaigrette, added a shake of salt and pepper, and suddenly we were ready to dance right there in the alley. Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, crisp greens--every ingredient tasted like it had been picked that morning. It was outstanding. The pasta was very good, but today the salad was the undisputed champion of the meal. Of course, dining outside along Venice's busy walkways only adds to the experience. Watching people pass by while enjoying great food is one of those simple pleasures that makes Venice such a special place. Rossopomodoro delivered a fantastic meal and a great evening. The newcomers survived their first full day in Italy, and I'd say they're off to a pretty good start. read more

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Loved this place so much I ate there twice whil I was in Venice. The Tre pomodori e ricotta was SO good. And it was a great little place to sit and hang out. The people were nice and very accommodating. I highly recommend this place. ! read more

Rossopomodoro - The Tre pomodori e ricotta was exquisite! - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

Our Globus tour took our tour group here for dinner. The restaurant was big to accomodate 44 of us! Check out my pictures to see what i ate. The pizza good, everything else was ok. Heard its a chain so very typical but service was excellent! read more

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Service was good, pizza was great! This is our first trip to Italy! In fact it was our first meal in Italy. It was a great time in this restaurant. read more

Visited this spot with my family per the recommendation of our Airbnb host, and it didn't disappoint! Came by twice in the span of 3 days (once for lunch and then for dinner). The service was fast and the staff was attentive. Both times, our party of 4 was seated immediately, since they have multiple floors of seating areas. For drinks, I ordered an Aperol Spritz and a white wine. I'd never had Aperol Spritz in Italy, but was excited to try it. It was good, but had much less frizz than expected. The white wine (Greco di Tufo) was very good. We wanted something light and refreshing and that was exactly what we got, per the server's recommendation. For lunch I had the pasta carbonara and for dinner the Cafuncella Pizza. The pasta carbonara was al dente and the sauce very creamy with the perfect amount of pepper. The only thing I would've done was add more guanciale. The pizza had provolone cheese, pancetta, tomato, rosemary potatoes, and cacioricotta flakes. The pizza dough was extra thin, to the point that some areas of the pizza would break down a bit when trying to grab a bite. However, the sauce and the toppings were very good and the description of the pizza on the menu says it's thin, so I wasn't surprised. Overall, I recommend this spot when in the area. I would say go for the pasta instead of the pizza, since there are far better pizza places in the area. read more

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This is definitely a tourist restaurant. Think Buca di Beppo with a smaller portion size. Restaurant is rather large for the area. Staff is nice. Be warned, there is zero cell service, so when you pass by the sign as you walk in, take a picture of the WiFi code. You'll need it. For the appetizers, Meatballs were small and the sauce really needed a little garlic salt? Paccheri noodles were not as soft as I hoped and the promised burrata was hard to find. Chocolate torte was fine. Not quite a fresh chocolate lava cake. More like a premade dessert warmed up. It's fine for what it is. Seems family friendly. But very basic. Prices were affordable though! read more

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It was lunch time, we were in St. Mark's Square, we were hungry and were in the mood for pizza. Using Yelp, we found Rosso Pomodoro only a few minutes walk from where we were. We were able to get in with only about a three minute wait and walked into a fairly large restaurant. We were seated near a window and the restaurant decor was very attractive and inviting. We were both in the mood for a pizza and a beer, so we immediately zeroed into that part of the menu. Both of the pizzas we ordered were excellent with a charred crust and perfect dough. The ingredients were high quality and tasty. Our only mistake was ordering two pizzas, because each of us could only finish half. I've seen some comments on Yelp about the service, but our service was quick and attentive. read more

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This is a popular pizza chain so we had to try it out. It was pretty good but also I didn't feel like it was anything special either. Ended up getting a pasta which tasted fairly fresh, the noodles had a nice bite to it and the sauce was good. The pizza was crispy and thin. Flavors were solid and we enjoyed it. The parmesan cheese they gave us had a dead maggot in it, which might mean it's super fresh but not totally sure. Overall for a chain, it's pretty good. Prices were good, drinks and food were solid. read more

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Best food. Everything g was amazing. Love this place. Food and wine so delicious

Just okay. I'm not understanding the hype about this spot. The pizza we got was flimsy and hard to even eat. It appeared and tasted to lack any pizza sauce. It was just cheese and vegetables. It was a vegetarian pizza. I would not recommend it. The cheese ravioli was different. It had cheese inside and then it was topped with crunchy cheese. That was weird for me because the cheese inside the ravioli was super soft and gave a mushy consistency. Then the crunchy cheese garnish with the mush inside, didn't work. It was gross to me. I couldn't eat this. Service was good. No issues there. One of the cooks was drinking beer while making our pizza. Maybe that's why the pizza sucked? Cute place, and I like the decor. Nice location too, close to grand canal in Venice. read more

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We had 2 excellent pizzas here mid afternoon. Great crust, sauce, and toppings! Friendly service.

The restaurant is very large, but gets SUPER busy at lunch time after all of the morning tours of the basilica and doge palace get released. They said it would be 45 min until our pizza was done: so we got French fries as we waited, and their ketchup wasn't Normal ketchup: be prepared, haha. But fries were perfectly cooked. The pizza , however, was the worst pizza we had in all of Italy. (Forgot to get a photo). we think they were rushing our order, since they were so backed up. The center of the pizza was still raw dough, and wasn't cooked! read more

Rossopomodoro - French fries - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

A typical Venetian restaurant with nooks and crannies one has to navigate (plus the bathrooms are in a maze upstairs). Good honest food, got the carbonara, others in my party got pizza and the vongole pasta and everyone loved it. read more

Rossopomodoro - Carbonara - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

This great spot was right next door to my hotel and I had lunch & dinner there the same day...because I had to try both the pizza and pasta. The staff was great both times (attentive, patient and English language very good). The food was very good and I found the pizza sauce to be much better than the pasta and meatball sauce. read more

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Came after the reccomendation of my tour guide. It's the only pizza place in Venice with a wood (or coal I don't remember) burning oven. The pizza is the exact type that speaks to my soul! From the deliciously chewy, crispy crust to fresh toppings I don't think pizza can get better than this. Was the best pizza I had in Italy. read more

Rossopomodoro - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

9.5 euro pizza turned into 11 euro charge. Service charge was 27 percent (5.00 euros on a 18.50 bill) I was not happy with entreprenurial waiter. In waiters defense, I and my wife were part of a large tour group. The waiter knew that we did not speak Italian and would not be visiting again anytime soon. None the less, I dislike being overcharged, as it is annoying. Relative to the food, the Pizza did not have much cheese on it. Once again, I attribute the lack of cheese to being part of a large tour group and the restaurant minimizing food costs where they can. Visitors to Venice have better alternatives. If you have to eat at this restaurant, for whatever reason, do what you can avoid being tagged as foreign tourist. From what I gather from other reviews, Italian customers probably get better service because they can speak the language and can pushing back on the BS I encountered. read more

The five cheese pizza in the back was delicious and so cheesy so so cheesy there was cheese everywhere even cheesy chips on top. The margherita pizza was pretty good that buffalo cheese that's on there is actually delicious but there was only like 5 of them. 4.5 stars read more

I recently visited a popular pizza place in Venice, Italy, with high expectations based on its reputation among visitors. Unfortunately, my experience was a bit of a letdown. The pizza, which I was most excited to try, turned out to be very salty, overshadowing the other flavors. On the positive side, the fried calamari was tasty, with a nice crispy texture and well-seasoned flavor. However, the service left much to be desired. The servers took a long time to take our orders and bring the food. To add to the frustration, our drinks didn't arrive until we got our food, which was quite disappointing. Additionally, I'm fairly certain we were overcharged, which left a sour note on the overall experience. While the fried calamari was enjoyable, the overly salty pizza and subpar service make it hard to recommend this place, especially given the plethora of dining options in Venice. Restaurant was loud and crowded. read more

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The food was great and the wait staff was kind and helpful! A quiet side street off of (but close to!) Piazza San Marco. read more

Rossopomodoro - Focaccino was fab!! - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

Nice location 2 minutes from piazza san Marco this Napolitano restaurant has good service and decent food. The ambience is as expected, chaotic during summer but manageable. Nice option for a mid day snack read more

Rossopomodoro - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

Found this place through yelp and decided to go for dinner. The place seems like a normal restaurant from the inside but is actually HUGE with a large upstairs area as well. Had no idea from the pictures that this is actually a chain restaurant. We got the seafood pasta, bruschetta, and diavola pizza. The seafood pasta had plenty of clams and mussels and a huge portion. Pizza was pretty good and bruschetta was ok. I would consider coming here again but probably try something different next time read more

Rossopomodoro - Seafood pasta - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

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We didn't have high expectations -- touristy, crowded area, large restaurant -- but what a pleasant surprise! We had the most delicious margherita pizza, bruschetta and buffalo mozzarella. The tastes were were balanced, simply prepared with great ingredients and a good value. The service was excellent also. read more

I 1st went to RossoPomodoro in 2012, subsequent trips to Venice were w cruises ships n just never found the time to do it. The experience was etched in my mind n I promised myself I would come back. Then the pizza was perfectly cooked thoroughly n brown at the edge w flavor from the wood stove, the dough was light n fluffy, the salami was so tasty. Fast forward it now became a tourist trap, they had bought the business next door so the restaurant was huge n it became impersonal, we tried to find a table n all of a sudden heard a woman literally yelling at us, my husband was distracted or it would not have sit well w him, apparently she was the host at the door but she was not there when we entered the restaurant. I ignored her n we found a table in the back I sure didn't want to see her face to ruin my lunch. We ordered a la carte a pizza w eggplant (melanzane) salami n mozzarella.Their premade nenu only had ham n olives I hate olives. The coke as usual was flat fr the tab n no ice, I had to wait so long then had to go myself to get ice fr the bar, $7 for useless coke. The pizza looked nice but was not cooked, just as mushy in the middle, I wanted to send it back but the place was mobbed n after3 hrs in the basilica, my husband didn't want to bother, I ate it coz we paid sitting fee! lol garbage fee so 1 pizza n beer n drink was expensive n it tasted nothing like a Neapolitan pizza they claimed to be. I'll never come back here n my dream from the last 12 years was shattered. 18 euros about $20 was expensive for a pizza that had a lot of air inside sadly it made me violently ill for the next 4 hours, the uncooked dough didn't agree w me, I vomited 4x on the way to Murano island, I could not believe it so I think 3 stars is generous, if you want a good pizza go Naples or yes, go New York City! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRwc2nMA/ watch video read more

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Pizza was a bit too soggy on the bottom. Pasta bolognese was good but not enough flavor. Good atmosphere. Our server was not that friendly. read more

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Pizza was very good! Pizza crust was light and not overly crispy. Perfect amount of sauce and cheese. It was not cut so I would ask if they will cut it for you. Hubs had lasagna that I didn't really like but he did. We tried the bruschetta trio that was pretty good too. I would come back here again and again for the pizza. read more

Rossopomodoro - Capriosca pizza - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Our third or fourth time here. The Tuna salad has never disappointed us but today the pizza was a mushy mess. The service was only good but they were busy. They charge you for the bread, which is good but not worth the price. We ordered the house red wine, which honestly is decent . It's a very rustic ambience and enjoyable vibe. Definitely worth coming back though if not just for the salad. read more

Rossopomodoro - Salad with tuna - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

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The first night we stopped in, the service and food were good. Ultimately, we returned to try it again to see if it was as good as the first. We were seated in a less busy area of the restaurant, and the service was incredibly slow. The first time we went, we were given bread at the table and a coffee container with oils and salt in it. On the second visit, we definitely did not get bread or the container with the oils in it. It was some of the better pizzas that we had tasted while in Venice. The Burrata was good, but it had some form of bread crumbs that I could have done without. The Tiramisu was ok, but it had some hard edges, meaning it was not as fresh as I had hoped. It also showed it coming in a cup, but it came out in a square with an overload of cinnamon on it. Although I chose a 4-star review, this was more of a 3.5. read more

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Best pizza we have had in Italy! My kids loved it too. I had the vegetarian and my kids had the spicy sausage. Everyone left very full and loved it. The crust was so good! read more

Maybe they are good for pizza but definitely not for pasta and specifically vegetarian ones. The pasta was extremely under cooked and raw and salty. Very slow service and they could not handle heavy crowds. Better to avoid when you are hungry as they cannot serve fast. We saw that they were happy that they served people and rejoiced instead of making sure they were happy going out! Avoid! read more

Great ambiance. Pizza is amazing. The pork cutlet was delicious too. Service was good. We were seated fast on a busy Saturday night.

If this place were in the United States, I would give it 5 stars. It's a totally decent chain restaurant that delivers solid Italian fare. The service was alright, the ambiance was worn and loud but full of life. My pizza margherita was better than most I'd find back home in America but in Italy there are some that leave me speechless. So if you're in the touristy area behind San Marco and don't know where to eat, this place won't disappoint. read more

Great food ! Especially the pizza . One of my favourite places . Service is a bit slow. Expect it to be.

Probably the best pizza I had in my two weeks of trying various pizzas in Italy. Very plush crust that comes out of a wood fire oven that's really stacked with toppings -- other restaurants seem to really sparingly add toppings but ours was overloaded with a whole bunch of goodies. The pasta was really sub-par so would definitely just opt to order pizzas here instead. Service leaves much to be desired, they are friendly but definitely not attentive and kind of stand around in a single area by the register. In terms of ambiance, it's neither fancy nor super casual. Seems like more of a spot to have lunch than dinner given the vibe. read more

Rossopomodoro - Parm - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Known for the pizza which was very good. The service was good but somewhat inconsistent. The bathrooms were upstairs in an area that was in great need of sprucing up. No toilet paper or towels. Nice location a block or so behind San Marco. read more

A bit busy at night but worth the wait. This is more of a fast food place type of feel but the food is really good. Definitely recommend to try anything on their menu. read more

"I want a pizza with my face on it." - Jennifer Lawrence It's hard to imagine that Katniss Everdeen, from the Hunger Games, has a huge obsession w pizza. As proven by the real life her when she wore a pizza stained gown to a Hollywood event. Jen Rocks! I love my pizza too! Maybe not as much as Jennifer Lawrence obsessed ways, however I do crave it from time to time. On my very first night in Venice, Italy, I had a "Katniss Everdeen" style pizza craving, but I arrived late and most pizza spots were already closed for the night! So I perused Yelp and once again you didn't disappoint. Rossopomodoro popped high on the list with awesome reviews! The location was 5-minutes walk from my hotel so before I washed up for the night I decided to get a slice. The location near busy St. Marks Square made me wonder if it was one of those overpriced, mediocre spots catered towards tourists. After zigzagging my way through the narrow Venetian streets I enter Rossopomodoro before closing time. I knew it was a good sign when the employees, all bilingual or trilingual, warmly greeted me in Italian, Spanish, English and I'm told I could sit anywhere. I grabbed a corner window spot with views of the ancient street. Of course having this seat during peak hours would probably be next to zero lol. Late sometimes is a good thing, right? Let's give it try! The menu is pretty diverse, but realize I'm having that "Katniss Everdeen" style pizza craving! So I ignore everything else and decide on the Sant'Agatha I'Calzoni: con ricottini bufala, salami Napoli, mozzarella, pomodoro e pepe. Aperol Spritz and Natia mineral water my choices from drinks. The drinks were brought to me before I could count to 10 in Italian! The Aperol Spritz was light and a perfect choice for a late night. The pizza arrived shortly, piping hot and surprisingly ginormous! I did not expect it to be the size of my big arm lol! My "inner Jennifer Lawrence" went head first into that Sant'Agatha I'Calzoni! Ohhhhhh my GGgggg! It was heavenly and visually I didn't expect to finish it at one sitting, but my "inner Jen" killed it! :P In the end, I recommend Rossopomodoro if you're ever in the magical Venice, Italy. It's not only generous in portions but affordable! You don't have to be a pizza beast like Katniss Everdeen in ripping that pizza up lol. I certainly went head first in it too! Yup, I think Jen just might notice... Ti Amo ;) read more

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Quick and friendly service even though it was busy lunch hour. We ordered the bruschetta starter, Margherita pizza, Scarpariello pasta, and Tagliatelle alla bolognese and they were all delicious. read more

Rossopomodoro - Tagliatelle alla Bolognese and Bruschetta starter - Napoletana Near Me - Venezia, VE

Just finished at St Marks and the Doge palace and My daughter wanted pizza, a good pizza. By good she means out of a brick oven. Surprisingly, most restaurants here still Throw their pizza in an electric/gas oven. There is something to be said about the charred crust, especially when the bottom is thin and crunchy! Margerita has been our staple here, but only if it has buffalo mozzarella on it. I mean when you're this close to the Milk Mountains, why wouldn't you have buffalo mozzarella daily! We took the pizza to go and ate it on the square by St Marks. It HIT the spot. They inhaled it so fast I couldn't even get a pic of the beautifully charred crust. read more

We stopped by in Venice for a bite because friends had recommended this place. It was a deceptively small store front, it went back for a good 100ft of tables and chairs, the place was huge. It was dark, but you could still see enough to make out what dishes other patrons were eating. We had Cacio de Pepe, creamy smooth, peppery and thick almost undercooked pasta. A pepperoni pizza they call spicy sausage pizza & a seafood risotto. The pizza was fired with charcoal or wood that we tasted a hint of smoke, & the seafood was a wide variety of sea creatures deliciously wrapped in creamy risotto. Either we were very hungry or everything tasted sublimely good. Maybe it was the large red wine? This place did not disappoint. read more

This location is NOT gluten free and should be removed from the suggested list. They make no excuses for it.