Solid, seafood-focused quality food that's a significant cut above the typical Venice tourist slop. Decent wine list, although a bit pricey by Italian standards. Charming, casual environment tucked away in a hidden location. Perfect romantic spot. Staff are always very gracious and help navigate the ample menu. read more

I fly to VCE about twice a Month for work, if your going eat in Venice this a wonderful place. Also it down a hidden alleyway close to the Rialto bridge. read more

All I can say was wow. Absolute favorite restaurant in Venice. Very quaint, intimate and tucked away. The food, service and atmosphere was amazing! Make sure to get the dessert as well. Very rich in flavor, appropriately priced. read more

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Location: down a dark alley which opened to a mini courtyard area. Totally hidden gem. Service: Attentive. Food: simply delicious. Presentation was awesome . Each bite bursting with complimenting flavors. your taste buds will love you. We ordered the typical 3 course all dishes were unique. Added the 4th course Dolce eclair. Great way to please your sweet tooth. You need to dine here yourself to enjoy the experience. Don't let the location and exterior sway you. Have a seat and enjoy! read more

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Great food with a wonderful view. I always look forward to eating here when in Venice. My favorite time to go is at sunset.

16 euros for a vodka and soda with out any music stay away from this tourist trap. It is not a good place and I think I have given 2 bad reviews in the last four years read more

What a great place! A friend of ours had recommended them. And it is a bit difficult to find. You go down a small walkway which appears to dead-end. Don't give up! The path continues, and in a short way opens up near the Grand Canal. And there it is, Taverna al Remer, with a great set of tables overlooking the canal. Great venue! We ordered the pistachio-crusted lamb and a Ziti pasta dish. Both were good, but frankly, the lamb was exceptional (see photo). I've never had lamb taste that good: lamb dipped in a sauce made of honey and crumbled pistachios, cooked just the right amount. Great recommendation from our friend. And now I recommend it to you. Don't leave Venice without stopping by for a bite! read more

Taverna al Remer - Pistachio-crusted lamb - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Venezia, VE

The service and ambiance is for lovers who want to enjoy a lovely dinner near the Rialto Bridge district. They had a pianist playing some beautiful music so if you plan on proposing to your love, I'd recommend this quaint restaurant off the very beaten path. read more

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The appetizer course was amazing. Beautiful and delicious. Mains a little more usual. The waiter while friendly did show his disdain for some of my choices. However I would certainly recommend based on the food. read more

Taverna al Remer - Tuna tartare appetizer. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Wonderful ambience both inside and outside, in a location that is not too crowded. Service was also extremely nice, compliments to the bartender. read more

Foodie lovers can rejoice! Two page menu that focuses on their strengths and prevents the dilution of quality. Live music is a bonus! Was told they have lunch buffet and since they area close to the Rialto district but still off the touristy beaten path. Inventive chef who takes chances and usually wins! read more

We read about this place in a travel blog and it was worth the effort to find it! You really need to use a map or gps to weave your way to this place, don't let the skinny dark alley ways that lead to it deter you, it will be worth it! The indoor decor is spectacular and the outdoor seating looks over the grand canal, we sat outside. Highly recommend reservations if you want outdoor seating, we lucked out and they were able to fit us in. The food selection is almost all authentic Venetian. We had a sliced beef on greens and a pasta with duck ragout. Both were excellent and highly recommend. The service was perfect, attentive enough and friendly, but allowed us to pace our evening. Highly recommend you find this place when in Venice! read more

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The service was good and the location was great. But the food was below average. The fish looked like it was straight from a jar or frozen. The seafood was incredibly tiny. We ordered the fresh fish Venice style, the prawns, and roasted potatoes. The portion sizes were tiny and considerably overpriced (even if they had some taste to them, which they did not). We were told that they didn't have roasted potatoes and so they substituted fried potatoes. These were fast-food style French fries and didn't even belong in the restaurant in our opinion. There are hundreds of restaurants in Venice. I wouldn't waste money here again. Come and take a few sunset photos on their waterfront but skip the overpriced food. read more

Taverna al Remer - Venice fresh fish platter, French fries (yes, that's not a typo) and curry prawns - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Venezia, VE

A very nice, more upscale place. It may be a little difficult to find but continue on- the alley opens up to the Grand Canal and it is a gorgeous spot! We did not have reservations (which we now know are needed), but the host was very gracious and able to accommodate us. In fact, the entire staff was great and even let us look at the wine cellar after dinner. For an appetizer, we shared a grilled octopus dish. The octopus was tender and delicious. There were also the most amazing blistered cherry tomatoes on the plate. For entrees, my husband had the beef cheek and loved it! I had a salmon dish that was just good. I also had a side salad that was very visually appealing and full of vegetables. We opted out of dessert- deciding to find some gelato on the way home. I chose 4 stars instead of 5 for my review due to the price- we paid 134 Euros. I just think you can get a similar meal in Venice for half the that. However, the ambiance was nice, service very friendly and food good. read more

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We were recommended this place by our Airbnb host and are SO grateful we were! It's a hidden gem - literally. Tucked in a nook, the outside is very unassuming, but inside is a beautiful, romantic, candlelit space that transforms you to the 1300s. Our one regret was not getting there later to enjoy live music! We got mixed seafood, which was definitely the way to go. It was SO good! Our server recommended delicious wine and we took it outside to the pier and enjoyed the sunset. All in all- a wonderful spot!! read more

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This little Venetian "gioiello" sits off the beaten path but not hard to find, the services is non-par, and the food and wine are so delicious, a must try if you are in Venezia! read more

Like others have said, the happy hour apertivo buffet is not gourmet but the food is pretty good. It's even better since €5 is unlimited food, a drink, and a great view. When we got there, it was a bit chilly so we stayed inside and ate. Everyone got up for at least two rounds, and the carbs were definitely filling. The music is suppose to be jazz/blues, but perhaps a Thursday night is an off night cause we were listening to some country music the entire time. It was mild and pleasant, and it was interesting to hear everyone around us talking in their own languages. The website said happy hour is 5pm-8pm, but the paper sign outside said 5:30pm to 8:30pm. We arrived at 5:30pm so we didn't question it, but FYI in case people arrive earlier. It wasn't too crowded on a Thursday night, and we left around 7pm without it being packed. I wish I understood the bathroom situation. It looked like they had a regular Western toilet, but there wasn't a seat. This was for both bathroom stalls, so it wasn't like I accidentally went into the mens room. Is that what squat toilets look like in Italy? read more

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Surprised more Yelpers haven't found their way here! I found Taverna while looking for "aperitivos" in Venice, and discovered their happy hour deal! (Note: this review is solely based upon my aperitivo experience here) So 5 euros gets you a happy hour drink and their aperitivo buffet (don't eat too much - it's technically a "pre-meal meal"?). What a great offer! There's a cocktail menu as well if the happy hour drinks aren't for you. We ordered spritzes and dined on the buffet offerings - food was pretty good despite the limited selection set aside for aperitivo and was refilled regularly. Would definitely recommend this place to travelers! Also, toilets are kind of unisexual with 2 private stalls? So expect a line during crowded hours. The place is also a tad hidden, so look it up online before making your way there if possible. I believe they also have live music during dinner time as well. read more

Taverna al Remer - Aperitivo buffet with a spritz! - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Venezia, VE

Finding a cheap in dinner in Venice isn't easy. So finding a cool old rustic tavern that gives you dinner for 2 for €10 including a spritz is a true bargain. But firstly it is nearly impossible to find it especially when Google maps does not do a good job at locating it. This picturesque vaulted cavern bistro had one of the most homely atmosphere we experienced in Venice with it's low lighting, fireplace, grand piano next to it and rustic solid wood tables. So their dinner prices aren't always but comes in a form of a buffet, usually in the form cicheti (small Italian dishes).It's part of their happy hour that starts everyday at 17:30 - 19:30 and cost €5 per person including a drink. Come here any other time and food is quite pricey. Food is laid out at the front, opposite a bar on a small table. Disposable plates and cutlery are available too. And this our dinner from the buffet section. Pasta, with chopped olives and peas in a simple tomato sauce. This was probably the most comforting and filling dish of the night. Don't expect gourmet here as it was just a simple dish that was assembled quickly. But the light zesty tomato flavour, salted by the olives and the al dente pasta made the dish quite refreshing and light. I had two bowls of this. White wine risotto This dish really wasn't for me as the essence of alcohol was too strong. Of course I did not know it was a white wine risotto as there was no label. The consistency was very thick and dense although the rice was cooked to al dente. It was quite creamy but the taste of the wine overpowered my tastebuds to know what it was that made it creamy. Bruschettas These were light yet crispy topped with various of lovely toppings ranging from tuna fish, creamed sweetcorn to chopped tomatoes and cream cheese. My favourite had to be the chopped tomatoes finished off with a drizzle of olive oil. Among all the creamy ones this one became refreshing and a nice zesty contrast in flavour. The tomatoes were fresh and juicy and had good umami too. So Taverna Al Remer was definitely more a cheap and quick filling option than for something really tasty. Then again you are experiencing a very authentic style of Venetian eating, in the form of cichetti (small snacks or dishes served in an informal bar) which is usually eaten with a drink or two to socialise. And this I achieved with the rustic calming atmosphere, talking with other tourists opposite us and just winding down over our spritz. Not bad for €5 per person. read more

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This place is amazing! A must eat for your trip to Venice. Our tour leader recommended it. It's off the beaten path from the touristy restaurants with pictures on the menu. The ambiance is great, service excellent, food yummy. Go! read more

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Hidden spot near Rialto bridge. Fantastic fish soup and the steak dish as well. Service was extremely friendly and great. Also they have very good Bloody Mary. We will be back. read more

We just stopped in as they were closing the bar for the night. They were very accommodating and went out of there way to take care of us. Excellent Negronis! Had a lot of fun and the staff is great. read more

Great location, vibe, and food! I came here to check out the live music. It is tucked away behind the main walkway of shops for tourists but worth the visit. I first came open a few couples sitting outside on the dock enjoying wine. Then came inside and found it to be busy, but not packed. Decided to have a glass of wine and dessert. The tiramisu was great! Wine recommended by the bartender was a nice Malbec. Music was by two individuals with guitars and played a variety but mostly American songs. Very enjoyable evening. read more

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Well, we wanted to eat here, but when we walked in, the place was empty except for a bartender and he didn't even greet us. We assumed they must be closed, so we walked out and saw the sign said they were open. So we went back in, and still the only employee (or person at all) that we saw did not even acknowledge us. A real disappointment, because we had looked forward to trying their happy hour. read more

Cozy but apparently designed for tourists. Food was average and overpriced, service was mediocre. Skip.

My favorite evening in Italy was spent at Remer. I also don't know how more Yelpers haven't found there way here, although perhaps some went and didn't want to give away the secret? Let me start by stressing that in Venice, it is extremely difficult to avoid the tourist traps. Remer, tucked away via two strategically obscure passageways off of the Cannaregio-Rialto path, manages to avoid it all and delivers outstanding food along with really great live music. And it's packed with Italians. Throughout the night, people were singing along, rocking back and forth in there seats, etc. When I called to make a reservation, they offered two seatings -- 7:30pm and 9:30pm. I highly recommend taking the 9:30pm seating because the live music starts at 9pm. If you're wondering, it was an Italian rock/jazz band, music was a split between American songs like "I just called to say I love you" and Italian songs that were great but that I didn't recognize. We got the truffle ravioli as an appetizer, and it was perfect. My partner got a beef with balsamic vinegar and Parmesan dish for her main and loved it (I did too). I got a squid ink dish that was fine, nothing too special. But since everything else was pretty much perfect -- and the ambiance a welcome rarity in Venice -- I think that this spot is a must. Oh, you may want to dress up a bit. The Italian folks were wearing collared shirts and suit jackets, which I realize is pretty much standard dress in Italy -- but not for tourists. (You won't feel bad if you're in tourist gear, though.) Finally - it wasn't that expensive! read more

I hate to say that this place is hyped up as the place to go for a local experience and supposed to be hard to find and in my opinion it's neither. We found it in about 2 mins flat and it was full of tourists not locals ;-) I don't really like places that offer a buffet for food but, more so dislike places that give you plastic plates and knives to eat it with. How is that supposed to make for a great cocktail experience ??? It just does not go together. It makes it feel like a neighborhood BBQ and should be free :-) The cocktail list is small and the host was almost unhappy to see us (a first in Venice I might add). They wanted us in and out and I am sorry that is not what we wanted. Reminded me of the experience I had once in an Italian restaurant in Starnberg and it all came flooding back :-) needless to stay we did not stay for long and won't return :-) read more

Fantastic experience. We shared a bottle of wine on the small harbour outside the restaurant, overlooking the Venecian waters. VERY romantic. We were then allowed to bring the bottle back with us, to share a lovely plate of local, delicate cheeses. Beautiful lighting, atmosphere, fire place, live piano music (the good kind). Simply perfect. We will be back next time. read more

Taverna al Remer - Perfect view together with a bottle of wine. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Venezia, VE

Cool atmosphere but very pricey for what you get. They also charge a table tax which adds extra to the bill.

Aperitivo with a view. This place is literally tucked away in a hideaway corner. It took us a good ten minutes to find it even though the GPS said we were right on top of it. The restaurant is at the end of the street, right on the docks. From 5-7, the doors were flowing with in-out traffic of people going for the small bites by the bar and bringing them out to the dock to sit and watch the boats and sunset. They had a great selection of bow tie pasta, risotto, and assorted toasts. Save your stomach and just got for the pastas; the toasts were a little on the drier end and didn't pair too well with our spritz (5€). The dock will be packed the entire time, so you'll probably find yourself inching closer and closer to the water before snagging the perfect seat. Cheers! read more

Taverna al Remer WAS one of my wife's and my favorite restaurants in Italy, but today, it sunk to the bottom of the barrel, and the barrel is coated with rotten fish. I can't describe how excited we were to come back to Remer, but our meals were so bad, we just wanted to pay the bill and run away. Service was fine. The waitress offered us a tasting of red wines, which we found to be excellent and my wife picked a great merlot. That's where the enjoyment stopped. The menu appeared to have changed in the past few years, and we were surprised nothing on it looked appealing. My wife ordered a pasta with fish sauce and yep, it tasted really fishy. I had pasta with beef, which was just OK for the price, which is not a bargain. So right off the bat, we were suspicious that things have changed. We sat next to a couple from Canada, and as they were leaving, I asked the wife if she enjoyed dinner. After a LONG pause, she finally offered, no and they will not be coming back. Then our main course arrived. I had ordered the monk fish and my wife ordered cuttlefish with squid ink. I attempted to cut a piece of monk with the side of my fork, and after several attempts, I opted to use my knife to cut it. It literally took six strokes of my knife to cut through the filet, and the fight to eat was on. Perhaps I should have requested a chain saw instead of a knife. Granted, my wife was being a bit adventurous by ordering the cuttlefish with squid ink sauce, but not only did it not look good, it tasted worse. We swapped dishes, and still found the monkfish to have the texture of a bicycle tire and the cuttlefish just plain bad. A LOT of food went uneaten. Fortunately, the weather in Venice has been great and the cicchetti bars are wonderful, but for the life of me, I don't know what happened to Taverna al Remer, but we'll never be back. read more

Off the beaten path but great lunch reasonable prices more locals than tourists worth the trip

Yo homies... This is the SPOT if you don't want to drop mad €€€€€€€ to get your feed on. 1. It's extremely hard to find. If possible, ask a mailman or a gondola guy for directions. I am 99.999999% sure you will not find it otherwise. 2. Go in hungry. For a mere 20€, you can feast on ALL YOU CAN EAT cured meats, various salads, bread, cheese, TIRAMISU! On top of that, they'll include a custom pasta or rice dish. This price also includes bottled water and a carafe of either red or white wine, with coffee to end the meal. 3. Don't rush. The staff is super chill, extremely laid back and extremely pleasant to be around. 4. Go as soon as they open! We were there at noon and had first picks of everything. After about an hour, all the tourists started rolling in. No bueno. Definitely recommended! read more

Nice atmosphere, decent food, a bit overpriced. Might be a good hangout, but we just went for dinner and were not impressed.

I was pleasantly surprised to find this hidden location here on YELP! We rented the apartment next door, so it was an obvious choice for us as our greeter mentioned "happy hour." Since most articles about Venice mention how expensive it is, we came prepared for expensive meals. Happy hour here is 5 Euros for food and a beverage (I paid the upgrade for a large beer). For 6 of us, the total bill was 33 Euro - cheapest meal so far in Italy. Full disclosure - the happy hour meal isn't totally gourmet. It was however really good and filled up our family. It included pasta (excellent), polenta (also excellent), and a small selection of 4 bruschetta (good). Bottom line, if you need a quick snack and a drink, this is your place. For us, it was more than a snack, it was a meal. Enjoy! read more

Spend $5 on drinks and eat for free between 5:30pm-7:30pmh!! This place is well hidden and it took us some time to find. Once we arrived, we saw a large crowd hanging out in front of the restaurant socializing. Good sign. A good portion of the customers were locals, another good sign. Walked up to the bar and ordered a couple of $8 cocktails. Drinks were well made and not simply thrown together. Across from the bar was a table full of food, free for people who spent $5+ at the bar. There was pasta, bread with spreads, risotto, and other tasty items. Service was good in that they kept the trays full at all times. If you're looking for a quiet restaurant with a romantic mood, look elsewhere . this place was busy and fun. Great if you want to socialize and chat up with a few strangers. read more

If you're not here for the happy hour, this place is just ok. We only ordered a pasta dish and they are REALLY skimpy on the "meat" portions. Prices are aligned with almost any other restaurant away from "tourist ground zero" areas which is to say it wasn't a "great bargain". It is difficult to find if you don't have a good map and therefore most "day tourists" will stay away. The atmosphere is cool. Lots of exposed real brick and appropriate lighting for dinner (not too dark or bright). Would I go back if I had a chance? No. read more

Situated in a quiet quarter of Venice, this is a great place to have dinner. I ordered a tuna pasta with sautéed potato, and both were just right. read more

Taverna al Remer - Inside. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Venezia, VE

Before coming to Venice, I Yelped some places to go, and this was one that I wrote down. I read that it was hard to find but after a day of exploring in Venice, we were up for the challenge. We did eventually find it without too much trouble and I sure am glad we did! It is on the Grand Canal, but its not like you can see the water from your table, though it was a nice photo-op after dinner. We came for dinner, it was pretty crowded but we got a table right away. We were pleased to find that they had an English menu. We all ordered a different form of pasta and seafood meal. I personally ordered Seafood Spaghetti which was WOW, delicious, it was a spaghetti with a light sauce, with shrimp in the shell, clams, mussels and TO DIE FOR scallops all on the plate. Some of my friends ordered a salad in addition to their meal, which was so large it seemed like it was a family style size (but was not advertised this way, maybe it was meant to be an main dish). It was a Monday, and there was a live pianist playing mostly American music which started around the middle of our meal, which we enjoyed. The service was OK, the waitress was not very attentive and I had to flag her down when I needed her a couple times. The price was also not terrible, but we did all drop about 30 euro each for the food and some wine. read more

Taverna al Remer - Seafood Spaghetti - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Venezia, VE

Great place for a cheap dinner! We took advantage of the all you can eat happy hour and enjoyed our wine and food on the dock with the rest of the patrons. It can be a little tricky to find so follow directions and then just walk in, you'll see the food and know you're in the right place! read more