Lots and lots of restaurants to choose from in Venice but this unassuming restaurant is a true gem. It's easy to miss as it's tucked in a corner right by a bridge. Once inside they have a couple tables with small window views of any gondolas passing by. We started off with a plate of lightly fried sardines topped with pickled white onions. The fry on the fish was super light and those vinegar-y onions were the perfect pairing. We cleaned that plate. The lasagna was well balanced with the meat, sauce, cheese. The squid ink pasta was chewy/al dente with a subtle touch of seafood flavors giving the cuttlefish. It was very umami but nothing too overbearing. Delicious! It's a Family business that was been around for many years. Grazie to the friendly staff and chef! read more

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I am so sad to give this restaurant such a poor rating after visiting many times during the last 20 years and loving it before. The jovial mood with the waiters with big personalities is gone. The menu you can find online is no longer available so you get a very limited menu to choose from--nearly entirely seafood. So if you have anyone in your party that just wants pasta with a red meat sauce or a non seafood lasagne, not available. We were a party of 8. Two people ordered the scallop appetizers. Pretty presentation on shells. 3 tiny scallops in the shells. More like an amuse bouche. Totally disappointing. The linguine with clams as an entree had clams so small you almost needed a magnifying glass to see them. Couldn't taste the clams and annoying to try to eat something so tiny , and just try to eat the pasta with all those tiny shells. The baby shrimp on polenta was actually good. But again the shrimp were like tiny hatchlings tempura battered. Tasted okay except for those that were soggy from the polenta that was very soupy. I wanted the gnocchi with crab which was on the very limited menu but no longer available. The alternative was gnocchi with a sea bass sauce which I chose but didn't like at all. The gnocchi were good but the sauce wasn't at all for me. We had to continue to ask for side dishes for the bread, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper. We will not return. Poor value for your money. Plus there is a cover charge and service included in your bill which was a surprise. Very sad to see our favorite Venetian restaurant decline so much. read more

This place was incredible. If we had more time I'd have eaten here again! All the seafood was so fresh and perfectly cooked. The seafood lasagna was excellent and something different. All of the pasta was amazing. The desserts were heaven. Great port options for after dinner. I hope to return someday! Service was excellent. They were able to sit us right away without a reservation. Overall vibe was great. read more

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Charged us for oil and vinegar for the bread even. Food was decent but just way overpriced from what it was.

As others have noted, this is a tiny place that seems to be frequented by locals. We enjoyed our lunches (Gnocchi Granchio - € 18 and Fritto Misto - € 19, respectively) and ordered plenty of other items that added up to a hefty lunch tab of € 112,50. (Other items: € 3,50 water; € 26 wine; € 5 salad; € 13 for 2 desserts; € 9 amaro; and € 2 coffee). The food was good. The service was uneven, leaving stretches of time when no one attended our table. For instance, one waiter (not ours) grabbed the bottle of olive oil off our table before we had even had a chance to use it, which is why the lack of attention and service was so obvious. There didn't seem to be good communication among the various waiters. My biggest quibble is that this restaurant charged € 5 for Coperto (€2,50 each), but it also added € 12,06 as a service charge that wasn't disclosed anywhere that we could see. I don't think it was printed on the menu, at a minimum. It seems like double-dipping for a restaurant to charge both the 5 Euro Coperto (cover charge) AND a 12 Euro service charge. We liked the food, but my enduring memory of this restaurant will be the aftertaste of being gouged. I would not go back for this reason alone. read more

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It's hard to notice if you are just passing by. A tiny restaurant. Waiters are very nice locals. Not much view since it's all indoor sitting but it's cozy. Bread is standard. Bought from market maybe I had a squid ink pasta: 4.7/5. Very strong umami flavor! Just a tiny bit more salty. Cuttlefish is super tender. Probably the tenderest in my life! Highly recommend! Steak fillet with green pepper sauce with fries: fries is meh, kinda soft. But the steak is one of the tensest I've had. The green pepper sauce is very unique sharp flavor with a tingling spicyness Tiramisu is one of the best I had in Italy so far 5/5. Cream is denser than most out there. Strong coffee flavor. Price is reasonable on this osland read more

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Amazing amazing amazing. We wanted to have lunch here but they were fully booked. So we made reservations for dinner. We were a party of 7... everything that we ordered from the appetizers to pasta to dessert were delicious. Best tiramisu we have ever had (Rome-Sienna-Pisa-Florence-Cinque Terre-Venice). read more

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good food good seating good service. Will come back again. It was late and we were tired, just want we need.

Ordered a spaghetti with seafood, ( di mare) and husband had a spaghetti with gnocchi with crab sauce. Both were delicious! The sauce for the spaghetti was savory and the crab sauce was rich. We also ordered a grilled branzino ( sea bass) to share. It was really tasty as they were grilled fillet. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. They were a little intense with recommendations but there were so many people working that the service was great. read more

Trattoria alla Rivetta - Spaghetti with seafood mix - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

First meal in Venice. This little restaurant is beside the stairs. If you don't pay attention you will miss it. Luckily we saw it. We ordered two appetizers and five main courses. All the dishes were so fresh and delicious!!! The guy who was helping us had a good sense of humor and provided an excellent service for us. :) read more

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The menu had spaghetti with clams, I asked if they could do a spaghetti with muscles ala marina, it was a nice olive oil with cherry plumb tomatoes light marina sauce, it was Devine! My wife's lasagne bolognese was excellent too, my friend had the fish lasagna and he was truly impressed as well. The staff was kind, friendly, and helpful. The bread was the tastiest we've had so far while in Italy as well. read more

Trattoria alla Rivetta - Spaghetti with muscles - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

We had lunch here on our first day in Venice and I'm so happy we did. It seemed like a lot of locals come here. We ordered the Lasagna it was the best I've tried so far. We tried to go back the next day for dinner but the guy said they were booked. I highly recommend this place, service was great and the ambiance is perfect and cozy. read more

Found this place on the reviews. Food and service great. Pleasant waiter. Great tiramisu.

Great food but rushed serving which did not give us a good experience. They also did not let us order a risotto from the menu (group of 4) as they wanted at least 6 orders of a risotto to make it. The food was great. read more

Great hole in the wall spot. Waiter was attentive and nice, told me about of menu choices too. Food was great and good sized. Their tiramisu is different, they claim it's the original format. Does not look like what you expect nowadays but it's delicious nonetheless. read more

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YES!!! Exceptional food. I ordered the lasagna and it was the best I've ever had. The calamari was also so fresh and light and delicious.

Great service good food Waiter was great!!!! Small and quaint very friendly atmosphere read more

Food was great. Did not have to wait. So many choices to choose from. We ordered 4 dishes and love them all. read more

Trattoria alla Rivetta - The clam spaghetti was amazing. Waiter was friendly and funny. - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

Dinner was excellent. We started with the crab gnocchi and the ravioli and a nice Lambrusco. Next they brought out the fresh catch of the day, sea bass. It was so good. Cooked perfectly. Our service was excellent. Highly recommend read more

Trattoria alla Rivetta - Sea bass - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

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The best meal we had in Venice Italy. Sardines are out of this world. Fish or meat ... owned by the same family from 1973. read more

We had a marvelous experience at this restaurant. My spaghetti alla pomodoro has ruined my expectations and experiences since I left the area. Ambiance was quiet and romantic, and service was excellent. I'd go back if I could. read more

Trattoria alla Rivetta - Grilled chicken, fries on bottom and calamari and grilled veggies on top - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

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I had read reviews and had high expectations and we walked in and the waiter immediately told us to sit where we like (the restaurant was pretty empty). We sat down and he immediately came out with Chiccatas, the first one was like fried cheese balls in like a creamy cheese grits. It was really tasty they brought out several kinds of breads. It was time to order and I stuck with the carbonara and it was the BEST I have ever had! The pasta sauce was very creamy and full of flavor, and the ham was cooked well and not chewy! My husband had the spaghetti and he throughly enjoyed his food too, we definitely give this restaurant 5stars!!!! read more

This place was so hard to find because it's hidden in inner streets; we spent 40min going around circle trying to find it. Luckily a friendly local lady who was walking her dog, helped and led us here. Although we were tried from walking, it was such a nice experience and made it so worthy! We had a reservation but obviously we were late; the servers were so nice and still took our reservation and sat us in 10min. They're all so friendly and they seemed so happy working there. Our server seemed to work there the longest because we see him in some of the photos on the wall; I forgot his name and he was so nice and funny; he was very patient trying to explain to us what they're famous for. We ordered almost everything on their menu e because we wanted to try everything. We had their Black Ink Spaghetti, which I was scared to try at first, but once I had my first bite, I wasn't able to stop because it was so tasty! Grilled Scampi, 4 big shrimps sliced in half and nicely seasoned and perfectly cooked. Grilled Monkfish was so fresh and so much meat! Grilled squid that was in cute round shape, tasted so good! And a shrimp salad, which was alright. Along with their house wine, which complimented the freshness of their seafood. They also gave us some complimentary side dishes throughout our dinner. We spent 2.5hrs there, ended the dinner with delicious house made tiramisu; ended perfectly. Highly, highly recommended this place if you're in the neighborhood, you won't be disappointed! read more

Meh.... unfortunately. We ordered the spaghetti with cuttle fish and ink sauce, the gnocchi with crab and the spaghetti with clams. All three dishes we just okay... Kind of a waste of a meal. We did however get the fried calamari which was very good (but no dipping sauce) and the Tiramisu which is the best I've had our entire trip. Our waiter was very friendly and a good gave good service. I'd come back for the calamari and the tiramisu for sure. read more

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Windows to a canal as Gondolas ride by. Food is fresh and delicious. Service was great. read more

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This restaurant was a hidden gem. My daughter saw a large group of gondola drivers relaxing and enjoying lunch together. We decided to try it. The food, service, and ambiance were perfect for Venice. We enjoyed our lunch! We would come again in a heartbeat. read more

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Amazing and authentic Italian food in Venice. The place was recommended by a local and didn't disappoint. The fish lasagna is simply delicious. read more

Everything from the service to the food was incredible. My boyfriend and I were originally just going to order entrees, but our waiter convinced us to have some fried calamari and shrimp as an appetizer...I must point out that the fried calamari was not on the menu and he put in this special order for us and we didn't even request it! The fried calamari and shrimp were so fresh and tender, the batter around it was so light. Our entrees were also delicious...I got the spaghetti with clams and my boyfriend got meat ravioli in a bolognese sauce...both were outstanding! ALSO we got dessert, tiramisu...which was so delicious! I'd also like to point out how amazing our waiter was, he is funny and also really believes in the food they serve there. You could really tell he enjoys the food there. The rest of the staff was also very kind! read more

Trattoria alla Rivetta - Tiramisu...highly recommended! - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

This was my favorite during my stay in Venice. Apparently a lot of gondoliers recommend this place - it must be their go-to spot. We came in around 8:30pm and it was packed so we waited about 20 minutes for a table. A kind server came up to us during the wait and offered us a glass of white wine on the house! I had the Seabream fish, which was very fresh and delicious. We also had the Mediterranean style shrimp appetizer, which tasted amazing. The service was wonderful - we had a lighthearted server who would made jokes every time he helped us. All in all, an excellent experience and this spot is well worth the wait. Not to mention, they have really decent prices compared to other restaurants in the area. read more

Trattoria alla Rivetta - Mediterranean style shrimp appetizer - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

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A lot of restaurants in this nice beautiful town. But seafood is a must try in Venice. I ordered 3 dishes and like them all. Good and fresh seafood, but a bit expensive, worth to try overall read more

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We didn't have a reservation, so we had to wait awhile, but we understood why. A neighborhood gem that is filled with locals and is run by the hard-working owners. The food and drink we had--spaghetti and clams, grilled sole, spinach and red beans, Chianti, and limoncello--was delicious. Hidden away next to bridge, and anything but a tourist trap. Very nice first dinner in Venice! read more

Venice is a maze. We happened to stumble upon Alla Rivetta, and were very glad to do so. The restaurant is very cute but easy to miss. To start, I would suggest the calamari. It is lightly battered, perfectly cooked, and very fresh. For our mains, we went a little over board and ordered more than we could eat. We ordered the gnocchi, and the consistency of gnocchi was wonderful. Chewy but also soft. The pastas were perfectly al dente and had great flavor. The fish special was a catch of the day and it was cooked perfectly and seasoned wonderfully. The mom n pop shop has a very local and neighborhood feel to it. The wines are wonderful, and the staff is very attentive and give great recommendations. read more

We've found our favorite place to dine in Venice~ Simple yet deliciously executed dishes. Home style cooking at its best! The trattoria gets very full but it's worth the wait (parties of two are seated a bit more quickly). I've been warned not to go to any restaurants where the menu is written in multiple languages, but I'd say this trattoria is the exception. Starters: 1) Spinach with butter - much better than it sounds 2) Gorgonzola - good staple with bread Main Courses: 1) Calamari with prawns - lightly breaded, succulent 2) Bevetta pasta with seafood - beautiful!! Desserts: 1) Ice cream truffle - lovely espresso center 2) Tiramisu - creamy, decadent delight Atmosphere was Italian in the best way, lively, cosy, and chaotic. We'll be back on Tuesday (they're closed Mondays)! read more

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Food was great but I can't say it was more spectacular than other places we ate while visiting Venice. Venue was crowded with limited air flow and no view outside, but also not uncommon for this area. At one point during dinner, an accordion player entered for entertainment and while the music was good, it was WAY TOO LOUD for such a small place and we had no way of escaping it. Afterward he circled for tips. I chose the ghocchi which was delicious. My husband ordered steak and green peppers which ended up being meet boiled in capers and Hollandaise sauce, the description on the menu was poor. They tout the best tiramisu in the world - how can you not get it? It was yummy, no doubt. Overall, decent meal for the area. read more

Came here about a week ago. Authentic and fresh. Very tasty although slightly above average price for the size portion and Venice area. 4 star for the food, ambiance and service. Meals: appetizer - clams. Main courses - grilled cuttlefish, roast beef in Rosemary sauce (cooked medium) and ratatouille. Worth a visit if you can find it. read more

Trattoria alla Rivetta - Appetizer - clams. Main courses - grilled cuttlefish, roast beef in Rosemary sauce (cooked medium) and ratatouille. - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Didn't get to eat here. Tuesday night, mid-October. Arrived at restaurant and was rudely turned away at the door. Waiter at the door "Reservation? No? Not tonight." Turned on his heel and walked away. We were in town for a couple more days and would have tried again if encouraged by the staff. So many other restaurant choices so we won't be going back. read more

Spent two weeks in Italy and had many many vongole dishes , this spaghetti & clams was hands down the best !!!!

Cute, small restaurant. The gnocchi w clam sauce was good, but dry. Ask for extra sauce when ordering Calamari friti was delicious, very tender. Ask for marinara sauce. Bread is awful. They gave us used, old bread they had wine on it. Mezze lune ravioli was delicious & lasagna was ok, needed more seasoning. All served hot, Very busy place, hard working people. read more

We ate here 9 years ago and accidentally stumbled upon it again today. We stopped for a salad but the lasagna special sounded so good we decided to share it. It was soooo good! Also, the place was FILLED with gondoliers and waiters which is quite an endorsement. Can't wait to return! read more

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We had our favorite meal in Venice at Alla Rivetta. After walking around Venice in the late morning, we decided to head here for an early lunch. The place looks small next to the canal, but does have decent seating in the restaurant. Evidently, a lot of the gondoliers eat lunch here, and we could see them in their uniforms seated next to us. We ended up ordering: Spaghetti alla vongole: nice and tender clams with nicely cooked pasta (wish we ordered another one) Tagliarini with crab: nice texture, but I wanted more crab Grilled scampi: very good, though not much meat Fritto misto: love how lightly fried the seafood was Lucky for us, we got there before the lunch rush as we saw a lot of people waiting for a table when we left. I will definitely return to Alla Rivetta if I am in Venice again. read more