Al B.

A total tourist trap. If you are English speaking AVOID especially. If they ask you "do you want " Watch out for what comes next... Do you want potatoes or vegetables with that ... 40 euros. I don't have the wine you selected but I have similar... 88 euros. Branzino on the menu 38 euros They bring a fish to show you... Turns out it is 150 euros. May I offer you a little lemoncello ( luke warm) 24 euros. Pasta in cheese is the specialty, Cacio peppe table side. In our case it was made in the kitchen. Still 30 euros for a small plate. Only good thing we had was tagliatelle with shrimp and zucchini. Everything else was poor quality and poorly prepared. Keep your hand on your wallet and always ask how much extra is the sugar for your coffee! BEWARE.

Ivette V.

Food was decent overall -- we had pasta, pizza, and fish soup, and everything tasted good. Fish soup, was more shell soup, small fragments of fish, should have been called seafood soap. The prices felt a bit high for what you get. The waiters also tried pretty hard to upsell additional items, and look super annoyed when you don't go with their suggestions which took away from the experience a little. Lobster dish with pasta....was it worth $110 euro???, depends on who you ask, my family did enjoy so for us, it was worth the price. What stood out most was the automatic 12% tip; this was the only place in Venice where we were forced to tip. Ironically, we probably would have gladly tipped more if it hadn't been mandatory.

Annette C.

A must dine !!all the view the food wow and service ! Thx david for the best venice dining experience .. the local dishes are a must

Mr. F.

Beware of this tourist trap. Menu shows all items to be between 12 and €20. When the bill came, we were shocked to see that for a family of four. Our meal was €140. When I question them on the price of the Cocio Pepe they said it was the evening special and that's why the price wasn't listed on the menu. When I said that was deceptive the head waiter told me F- YOU! Service was horrible and then added on a gratuity and a seating fee . Beware of this restaurant save your time and money and eat elsewhere

Edward K.

Our family of four was staggering around in the dead of summer. No time to check Yelp and we landed at Terrazza Sommariva. The outdoor canal side tables were taken. Settled for an indoor table near a fan. Service was decent. Decided not to order too heavy because it was a late lunch and we had dinner to look forward to. Had a meat and cheese platter and a salad. Everything was solid and not spectacular. Kids shared a pizza. Decent place to stop for lunch.

Gregory C.

We had a large, indecisive group of thirteen. It was hot. We had been walking awhile. Most wanted to eat, or at least drink. They were going to sit us all together outside so we could enjoy the views of the Grand Canal. Some perused the menu and balked at the price and walked away. So, we regrouped down the road. The majority decided for the group to head back here as we were tired of walking. We would pay for the view. They again made room for us. We sat. Now, the majority wanted separate checks for each couple or threesome. I was seated closest to the waiter. I told him separate checks. He said one check. I was already hot and sweaty from walking and pissed at the majority of the group. I said loudly either separate checks or we'll all leave. He decided separate checks from 13 paying customers is better than no checks from no customers. So of course, the majority gets served way before me and my better half. They are almost done eating when I ask, "Have we been forgotten". Our food finally comes out. Medicore at best. You are paying for the views here, not the food.

Danny L.

Cute restaurant on the grand canal near the Rialto bridge. It offers outside seating right next to the canal or you can choose to sit in the cozy restaurant. There are a ton of waiters so someone will always be at service. We ordered the lasagna and it came out smoking hot and delicious...had great flavors.

Robert H.

This was my first time crossing the Grand Canal for a meal and I was not disappointed. I was drawn in by the oysters on the menu and when I was told they could be grilled I was sold. The oysters were outstanding and I honestly considered ordering a second round. The lamb chops were also on point, but I have to remind myself when order that there are no sides that come with these dishes. Fortunate for me I was full at the end of it and will definitely consider paying this restaurant a visit if I am ever in Venice again.

My husband taught me years ago... you get great food or you get a great view, not both! And if you're getting a great view, expect to pay for it regardless. So I was pleasantly surprised with the tasty food. We had a bottle of wine, shared a salad then pasta. We inquired about the osso bucco and were told it was a little tough. They recommended the tomahawk steak (of course they did!) It comes on a sizzling plate and continues to cook. That allowed us to warm up the somewhat warm french fries and grilled veggies to perfection. We waited outside for a canal-side, large table. As soon as it was available, they moved us. The service was just right... they were there when we needed them and distant when we didn't. The ambiance is exceptional. It was a very expensive dinner for two, but it really was a special evening.

Holly K.

I was a little nervous to try this restaurant, because I thought due to its location it would be a tourist trap with less than average food and expensive prices. So glad to say I was way wrong (as far as the food and the price goes)!! The location gives you a BEAUTIFUL view of the Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and the several gondolas passing you by. At night it is extremely romantic with several stained glass lights strung up all around the restaurant (highly recommend sitting outside!!) The food was DELICIOUS. The menu has several traditional Venetian options, as well as some Italian options. I ordered the fried calamari (the freshest I had in Italy) and the lobster (very juicy and cooked to perfection). The fish is actually on ice outside the restaurant- and after a fish is specifically picked for you and cooked, it is brought out and filleted right in front of you!! Fresh-fresh-fresh. I also tried a chocolate cake dessert that was decadent, no complaints there. The best part about this restaurant was the service. The servers didn't hover around your table (or rush you out, despite the long wait), but were immediately available whenever you needed something. They were VERY attentive to us- as going as far as straightening up a jacket on the back of our chair that started to fall off. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in Venice (what a great experience!!).

Louisa M.

Let's not kid ourselves here: you're paying for the canal side location and the romantic view, not the food. The food is just okay, is terribly overpriced, and the restaurant levies an especially tacky 12% service charge on top of their already inflated menu prices for no reason whatsoever, other than the fact that they can! Again, I warn you in advance: the prices are high and the portions are really small. You can't tell from my photos but I'm telling you, we were served mere bites of food. You may think it's affordable for Venice, but remember to add an additional 12% to every single thing on the menu. Prepare yourself for serious sticker shock before opening that menu! The bread basket was filled with crunchy, cracker-like breads and everything was very tasty. For once I didn't mind paying the "bread" cover charge that runs rampant in Italy because it was fun to nibble on all the different bread options. We ordered the grilled vegetables appetizer and it was a complete ripoff at 14 Euros (plus 12%). The portion was TEENY and barely enough for one person. The plate was miniscule and the veggies were cut into small bites so my photo makes it appear that there was far more food than we actually got. Next up was the lobster pasta (17 Euros before the added service charge). I was very disappointed that the pasta wasn't homemade, but at least this was a normal sized portion and it tasted good enough. I felt as if the chef was mocking me because my pasta was served with a gorgeous upside down lobster tail. I flipped it over ready to extract the sweet meat...and the shell was empty and just for presentation. D'oh!!! My husband got the scallops gratinee (21 Euros before service charge) and it was a measly portion of super tiny scallops. He was so hungry when we left the restaurant! Epic fail and epic rip-off for this dish. The seafood fettuccine at 17 Euros (before 12% service charge) was probably the best value on the menu. It had lots of seafood but the pasta was still from a box. The service was fine and our waterside table was perfect with a gorgeous view at dinner time. The twinkling lights from the bankside was wonderful as we watched boats glide by. There is lovely and romantic outdoor lighting from colorful fixtures too, all adding to the beautiful ambiance. This is a tourist trap but at least the view is great!