TL;DR: Outstanding, dependable choice with great service…read more Skip the paralysis of trying to decide between all those restaurant choices and stop here one night. Get what's unique and native to Venice. Conveniently located a mere 5 minutes on foot, east-northeast of the San Marco Basilica and Doge's Palace. I believe the dress is smart-casual (A golf shirt or better, gents). There was no Yelp option to note this. Owner can correct me if I'm wrong. :-) -------------- Longer version: -------------- Stopped by for a quiet meal and sat outside. Was greeted, immediately seated, and provided a cover of focaccia and a flat bread of only 1-2mm thick with a tomato/basil consistency. Delightful. Waiter smiled at my attempt at Italian and helped me through the evening with both Italian and English switching. I'm a barbarian and appreciated their patience. Ordered (1) "Sardines in Saor" for my antipasti/appetizer and their take on (2) Duck cutlets for the primi/main course. ***Dessert is unpublished online, but they have Tiramisu, a cheesecake, biscotti con crema, and a (3) chocolate mousse with Limoncello crema on top (I had this). They also have a solid selection of coffees and dessert drinks. (1) If you're adventurous and like a hint of sweet and sour, definitely go for the Sardines in Saor. If you're typically not a big sardine fan, know that they aren't nearly as briney or fishy as they are in oil or salted. Because they were fried in a light flour batter and wrapped up with pine nuts & raisins within a sautéed onion (and refrigerated overnight) it was more mellow and sweet with that slight hint of sardine. Imagine a taste similar to a fried oyster with onion + fig jam. It's served chilled and it's good. Do it. (2) They adjusted the duck's ingredients to go with a creamy cheese/watermelon accompaniment instead of the menu's coffee puree. The sweet & savory combo was perfect for a summer night. It was unique and very good. (3) The milk chocolate mousse with limoncello cream was a nice dish. Small, ideal portion that gives you a taste of the sweet decadence without loading you up with sugar. You'll walk away without feeling stuffed, and you'll know the price was worth it. Enjoy!

What a cute find in Venice! Wandered the neighborhood and passed a few touristy places to find Al…read moreTre Leoni. Oh my goodness, you should not pass this gem of family owned and operated restaurant. I cannot begin to tell you how many times my companions said "Wow" after taking a bite. Not to be missed items: - bakes lasagna with pork and beef. The creaminess and texture, yum. Every bite was delicious - mixed seafood fried was excellent. We had this at many places throughout Italy, and this was the best execution of it - Duck breast & leg, with coffee puree, cooked perfectly medium rare. Lovely bite - spaghetti vongole (clams), well done. A bit salty for me but I still enjoyed it very much - Creme Brulee, best you've ever had or will enjoy Overall, the best is the personal touch the owner brings to our experience. Before I eat anywhere, I always look in the kitchen and it was clean, organized, and they use an industrial dish washer. The wine glasses are polished. Excellent and curated selection of spirits. The dry aged meats looked tempting as well. The atmosphere is charming and romantic. We saw young couples on dates, intermixed with locals, as well as groups of tourists. You would not be disappointed to take a detour and visit this lovely restaurant. We are so happy this was one of our last meals in Italy, having visted Rome, Amalfi, Serrento, Positano, and finally Venice. P.S. Get thr creme brulee

We went to this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and was family owned. We like to…read moresupport family owned businesses. They offered a price fixed menu for €13. We had Lasagna Bolognese, Straccetti Manzo with Rosemary Polenta, and Insalata Mista (beef strips with polenta and mixed salad). The restaurant was bright and cheerful. The staff very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious!

Great atmosphere and reasonable prices. They have a tourist special that was 16 euros for 3…read morecourses. A main pasta, a second protein, and a side. Can't beat that price point. I forgot to take a picture of my dish, which was spaghetti with clams (10/10). The food was very flavorful and fresh. The service team is kind and friendly, but took a long time. We had to ask for our second course and bill. Overall, this was an enjoyable experience and I would recommend this place to visitors of Venice.

This place was super accessible. Every table but one was taken. We waited by the menu and were…read moregreeted to come and sit at the last available table. They were very a accommodating an able to speak english and were very patient when we tried out our studied Italian :). We ordered the Peppa pig. There are much better pizzas on the menu :) this is definitely a pizza for the bambini. The tiramisu is a must after dinner dessert. It is so light and gave us that extra umf to take on the walk back to the hotel. Lovely place, we will be back!

Food was excellent. Only outdoor seating, outside surcharge stinks but Italy. They were unprepared…read morefor an "early" dinner (per Italian standards) but the staff did an excellent job staying on top of things. Did I say food was great!? Ravioli. Carbonara (nice crunchy bacon). Seafood pasta. Lasagna. All very good. Highly recommend.

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.

Al Fora was an absolutely outstanding find during our trip to Venice! We sat outside, soaking in…read morethe atmosphere while enjoying an incredible meal from start to finish. We started with the prosciutto and melon, and it was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The bruschetta was some of the best I've ever had -- a little drizzle of balsamic vinegar took it over the top. For our main, we shared a pizza topped with mushrooms, pepperoni, prosciutto, and cheese, and it did not disappoint. Every bite was incredible. Our waiter really made the experience special, recommending a Pinot Grigio that paired perfectly with everything we ordered. Attentive without being intrusive, and clearly knew the menu inside and out. I left Al Fora with a huge smile on my face and a fully satisfied appetite. If you're in Venice, this spot is a must-visit!

Had dinner here the last day of my trip and it was the best way to end it. The owner, who is a…read moresommelier, recommended us a bottle that was a perfect fit for my taste! Him and the staff were all friendly and engaging. The location is more local, with families and friends dining, which gives you that authentic vibe. The food was so tasty, every ingredient was fresh. I cannot recommend this enough. Thank you so much!

Hands down amazing! So I have to be honest I google translated a conversation next to us. It was…read morehonestly everything I thought it would be. The owner, wants to make his father proud and clients happy. The food was amazing and seat was in a small square which brings home the fish market feel. 100% recommend!!!!

Amazing service, excellent food. One of the best meals I had in Venice!…read more Excellent customer service! Very friendly and polite and great English! You will not be disappointed, don't miss out on such an amazing meal, experience, and ambience! Would definitely visit again and have already recommended to friends. This was a Rick Steves find he is an amazing travel writer definitely worth a visit!

Outstanding in most respects…read more Like every other place in Venice, this joint is located on a canal. It's a fun seating area and clean. Service here is also spectacular. Food here is divine. The pizza and pastas were definitely made with loving hands. The dessert, not so much, as it was constructed with stale lady fingers. Oh well, I didn't need to raise my blood sugar anyway. Still, this is a definite stop!

This spot is located in Burano island in Venice and was one of the few restaurants that was pretty…read morepacked when we walked around. Fortunately there was no wait sitting inside. We ended up getting a few items that we really enjoyed. Fish Lasagna - This doesn't sound but wow it was one of the best things we had on our trip in Italy. It's delicious, and all the flavors totally work. Creamy, packed with flavor. (5/5) Seafood Pizza - We got this pizza that had I think arugula and shrimp on it. It was pretty good, not the best pizza I've had here but it was tasty. (4/5) Overall I think this was a good spot to eat especially when you're on the island of Burano.

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