We just finished dinner in Trattoria da Jonny, which was recommended by AI. Unfortunately we had bad experience dining there. One dish we had ordered was veal liver with polenta. This was a very delicious dish and I will rate it as excellent. The other dish we ordered was recommended by the waiter, a baked monk fish with vegetables. The fish was not fresh, and had a strong fishy smell. We were barely able to finish it. I am very surprised to have a not fresh seafood dish in a Venice restaurant. (Because Venice is surrounded by water). After we had finished the dinner, the waiter asked us how wad everything. I told him the liver dish was excellent, and the fish dish was a disappointed. The waiter had insisted their seafood was fresh, and the only problem was because I had a bad taste. Oh mine. He asked me if everything ok? And I just gave my honest feedback. Then he had accused me having a bad taste. If I do come back to Venice, I would never visited Trattoria da Jonny again. read more

Small little place we ran into when we arrived in Venice. The service was fantastic. Their suggestions were good, and food was delicious. This was our first taste of Italy, and of course, we were starving too. It was a little pricy for being a tiny neighborhood restaurant! read more

Our bartender from Dona Palace recommended this place for dinner. He was so right about it! Not near the crowds of San Marco and only a 10 minute walk. Small, quaint, comfortable. Server was funny, friendly, and not intrusive. Wish I remembered his name! Had the Octopus with broccoli, artichoke, tsaziki, and chips for a starter. Octobus was tender and the purees were amazing! Entree I had the macaroni with venison, blueberry, and cheese. To die for!! So flavorful and perfectly cooked. My friend had the steak with pumpkin and truffle. He said it was the best steak he's had in Italy (even beat the 2 Florentine steaks we tried). I wish I had more time in Venice because I would come back to try more dishes. Do yourself a favor and go try it!!! read more

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Highly recommend. Good vibes and wonderful staff. Had the tasty lobster and my mom loved her pasta. Tiramisu also good. read more

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Had fantastic lunch at this hidden gem! A little off the touristy routes but well worth it. Excellent service and superb food. Waiter suggested the meal for our party of 6 and it turned out great -- had tomahawk steak, fresh grilled turbot, lobster pasta, Fritto misti and tuna tartare tacos. Best overall meal we had in Venice! read more

Delicious - small and very authentic- food was beautiful and delicious. Located a 10 minute walk from the waterfront down the twisty streets - it's best to turn on directions on your phone. Alejandro was our server. Very friendly and very professional! All our dishes had beautiful presentations! I had the sliced beef with radicchio and potatoes. Very wonderful! read more

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Food is very delicious. Beef plate was very good. Definitely recommend! Staff is very polite and friendly. read more

Trattoria da Jonny - Beef with onions and potatoes - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

Holy moly was that great.... One of the best meals I have ever had in Italy and we have been around. Highly recommended. read more

Lovely dinner experience. The restaurant has a casual vibe with upscale service. Wine selections it amazing and easily paired with dishes. My husband had the most amazing seared Seabass. It was fluffy ,moist and cooked with care. I had a lovely eggplant Lasagna . It was Gooey in the center and light crispy cheesy edges, to die for. We also Noticed everyone was ordering the Famous venetian black pasta. So we ordered it and it was amazing not too salty not too fishy, perfect. I would highly recommend coming here. It is a bit out of the at from where most tourists stay. But worth the 25 min walk. Don't miss out. read more

We Discovered this hidden gem while lost on the streets of Venice. One thing we learned about Italy is that you really can't find bad food, however there are certain places that really go above and beyond when it comes to Superior food and service and this is one of those places. The food was absolutely without match and the flavors were phenomenal and the combination of ingredients used was unlike anything I have ever had. If you can find this place please give it your undivided attention. read more

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Tuna tartare was delicious. Cheese plate was awesome too. Staff recommend red wine was fantastic. Great little spot.

Wonderful food and wine. Very local but modern cuisine - fish forward for sure. Worth trying!

Everything about this place was wonderful. My family and I went for lunch. We sat outside which was nicely arranged with amble space. The aperol sprtiz were a great start. I got the pesto lasagna and my partner got the duck ragu. We also had in our group the brazzino, the cuddle fish, and the mackerel. All we're delicious and very fresh. The wait staff were extremely friendly, spoke English and seemed to enjoy what they did. Highly recommend! read more

We stopped in and tried the 3 course tourist menu for 19 euros. The spaghetti alla Vongole was wonderful and so was the fish. It is a casual little restaurant and a great stop while strolling through Castello. There was some upkeep going on like drilling in the walls but that only lasted a little bit. We are around 3 so it was at the end of lunch and as we were leaving, the chefs were getting ready to have their lunch. The servers were very friendly and am glad we stopped in for the delicious pasta. Also, bring cash because they did not take EC card or visa (or the machine was down). read more

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This is the type of place you want to find. Filled with locals, not tourists. Not a spec of what you'd find near the Rialto bridge or Saint Mark's square. The scallops were fantastic and the pasta was fresh. It could have used a little salt, but besides that everything was fantastic. It's a bit pricey, but the quality makes it worth it. You can rest assured your food is not frozen or pre made. If you want to get away from the crowd, do yourself a favor and give this place a try. Give the menu a peek beforehand if you're venturing from far away. read more

I was shocked at how unprofessional the service was here. My friend and I ordered two pasta plates to split. Once the waiter brought us our food, we asked him for 2 new plates so we could easily divide the food. "Now?!" he replied. I had never encountered such rudeness from wait staff, which is especially surprising considering how much of a premium you pay for food at Jonny. And yet, despite the premium and the fancy descriptions, the food execution falls flat.The burrata ravioli tasted as if it was made with ricotta cheese instead, with poorly seasoned tomato sauce. The gnochhi was mushy and the sauce did not taste like black garlic at all. My friend and I asked to speak to the owner and let him know of how negative our experience was. He was very empathetic and understanding, and I appreciated that he listened to our concerns and offered us apologies. However, it was still a very uncomfortable (and expensive) experience. read more

We had dinner there the other night after arriving and getting a recommendation from the air bnb host. Great food, great service. Good experience read more

A little hard to find but worth the winding streets through Venice. Loved the food and atmosphere. Our server was very funny and attentive. Something we found hard to find in Venice. The food was excellent and unique. Very modern but so delicious. Very posh spot with attentive service. If we are ever in Venice we will come back. And look for Jonny. You can't miss him! :) read more

Always a good meal. The food is fresh, excellently prepared. The service can be good or not, but that's usually the case at most restaurants in Venice. A bit on the pricey side, but you won't regret it.... read more

The smoked salmon and shrimp seared in passion fruit is immaculate. Followed by the spaghetti with spider crab and zucchini is just the definition of happiness. read more

I have been fortunate to eat in many places around the world. I have just spent 2 weeks in northern Italy. Trattoria da Jonny was awesome. I give it my highest recommendation! Food and service a full 5 star experience! Say hi to Andrea or Vincenzo when you visit! read more

Trattoria da Jonny - Inside dining - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

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This was hands down the best restaurant we went to in Italy, much less Venice. The warm, inviting service we received from Matthew was unmet any place else. The wine recommendation was out of this world and the food was the best "Welcome to Italia" your taste buds could ever experience. This trattoria is far away from the action and nestled in the heart of Castello which was right where we were staying. I could not have asked for a better full-course dinner from start to finish. Definitely try their tiramasu and, if you're feeling a bit brave, a glass of their Grappa (still have not tasted anything nearly as good). read more

Trattoria da Jonny - Still have not enjoyed a glass of Grappa as good as this! - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

I read the reviews for many places before heading to Venice and Trattoria da Jonny checked all the boxes for us. I booked a table for 6 form the States before we left for Venice and the minute I spoke to the person on the phone I knew this was a wonderful place. First, they speak excellent English and were so warm and friendly on the phone. This is an excellent space for families, even babies. The service was prompt, kind and attentive. The food, oh the food. Go with the lagoon catch of the day, sardines, calamari, shrimp, etc all lightly battered and fried to crisp perfection. The pastas were amazing and the wine selection was superb. It's not cheap eats by any measure, but then again, no where is in Venice. I can't wait to go back. read more

We were here on the last night of our 2 week trip through italy where venice was our last stop. This was the best restaurant experience we had on the whole trip(and we all agreed on it), keep in mind that we had dinner on da fiore the night before which is a one michelin star restaurant. The food was just amazing at this place, and the service was incredibly good. Such awesome and funny people working there :) couldnt recommend a restaurant more! read more

Good food, very polite and attentive service. A little pricey for what you get relative to other options in Venice, but definitely a solid option for an upscale, but not stuffy meal. read more

If I could give 6 stars, I would! Insanely good food, fantastic Italian-style (slow by American standards), casual but appealing atmosphere. Make reservations, especially for dinner. Prices match quality, so expect to pay. Having said that, I suspect Jonny could charge twice as much and still have a loyal following of locals, plus the tourists who are savvy enough or lucky enough to find this awesome place. Be sure to have the house antipasto of mixed fish, as well as at least one of the house made pasta dishes. read more

We had a wonderfull time at Da Jonny last night. The food was amazing, the wine suggestion suberb (we're very critical about wine) and the staff excellent (but maybe a bit too funny for our daughters' tastes). Jonny, we wish you and your wife an amazing stay in Amsterdam next week! read more

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Great food & great people. What more can one ask for. Shrimp & asparagus pasta w/ house wine. Cheers! read more

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I'm so glad I let my husband convince me to go. I admit, I saw the name and was like "Ugh, are we going back to the Bronx?" We ate all around the city and this was the best experience we had between the service and the food. Everything was freshly made and seasoned perfectly. The gnocchi was like eating little delicious pillows. My husband opted for the lasagna and I was obsessed with its perfect execution. It is now the lasagna that I measure all others against. read more

So excited to have found this little gem when we took a wrong turn in Venice. Everything we had was wonderful & fresh we especially loved the marinated sardines & the Tagaletelli with tonno pistachio pesto. Located in a quiet courtyard, perfect for a romantic evening dinner. read more

We had delicious Risotto of the day, with scallops and mussels; followed by Squids in Black sauce with polenta. Both are delicious! The wait staff was very nice, attentive and accomodating. read more

Trattoria da Jonny - Risotto of the day: with scallops, mussels. Very delicious. - Trattorie Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Wonderful restaurant and very good service. Make this one of your stops in Venice and you won't be disappointed! The soup was complex and remarkable, the truffle pasta was incredible, and the fish dishes were terrific! Nice decor and we even got a spontaneous parade on San Antonio's day! read more

Please don't come here unless you really love great food and wine. There are only 9 tables inside and 7 more outside, so if you are OK with mediocre accommodations save the table for someone else. The pasta and seafood was all fantastic, the lasagne especially good. And of course you plan to have a glass or two of the wine... read more

Amazing food and friendly, typically Italian service (slow by US standards, perfect by Italian standards). Some of the best fish and pasta ever! Cute decor. Tiny, so make reservations or expect a long wait (or no seating at all, as they also have limited (ie, Italian hours). This is a destination restaurant for true lovers of Northern Italian cooling. read more

Yes yes yes!! Live in Venice? Visiting Venice? If you answered yes to one of those questions and you haven't been here yet, get your tush here ASAP! This place was ahhhhmazing. We ate here on our last night in Venice and it was the perfect end to the last three wonderful days in this enchanting, magical maze of a city. So let's break it down. The restaurant is the only restaurant in a quiet square. The outdoor seating is lovely and comfortable. The waiter was so ridiculously funny--just filled with one liners. They just kept on coming! He was very friendly. And now onto the most important part: the food. Wiiiicked good. We split the scallop gratin, pappardelle, and the tuna steak. The breadcrumbs in the gratin were good enough to eat on their own. The pappardelle was served with a guinea ragout and dried plums. Didn't taste the dried plums but the pasta was so soft and eggy. The tuna... Incredible. Encrusted with pistachios and served over a bed of sautéed fennel and caper berries. An incredible dish with incredible flavor combinations. Lastly, we had the tiramisu and caffe for dessert. The tiramisu seriously hit the spot and was probably the best we've had. Another great thing about this Jonny's? It's pretty affordable. Cheaper prices than other restaurants in the city with food twice as good. Please do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more

Very good food and nice atmosphere which appears to be a local favorite. I was teased a bit by a flamboyant waiter all in good fun. We were there in late June but wanted to drop a favorable review in case anyone I know is visiting. It's basic Venetian cuisine as far as I know which left me feeling pretty content tucked away from all the nasty tourist traffic. read more

Great spot in Venice. I had a hard time sifting through the authentic and the tourist spots. Even some hole in the wall places that seemed local and promising duped us and we had too many sub par meals. This place was great. The service was unbelievably good. I had my 19 month old baby and they were wonderful with her. The menu had many options and the food was delicious. The turbot and seabream were delicious and their pasta was great as well. There were some things on the menu that they didn't have (certain vegetables) because they weren't fresh in season so the menu might alter, which I can appreciate. I would highly recommend this place...If you can find it! You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. read more

My wife and I are celebrating our honeymoon. While walking thru the streets, we happened upon Johnnys and boy was I glad we did. We enjoyed an amazing lunch, fresh pasta, not to heavy and incredible service. A table behind us had little kids and the staff played and kept them entertained too. Food is absolutely wonderful and so is the staff. Best stop on our trip so far and I'm thinking about going back for dinner. MUST STOP! read more

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Bad experience in Venice. Food was decent with pretty settings, but we were offended by the terrible attitude of the bald waiter when we first sat down the table. He literally ignored our table even after being reminded by our neighboring table. Food deserves 4 stars, attitude deserves 0.8, hence the 2.4 stars rounded to 2. read more

Very nice restaurant in Venice! The food is local and excellent, a bit expensive but ok. The owner "Jonny" and his staff are really friendly and qualified. I hope to come back one day. read more