Had lunch at The Venetian Italian Restaurant today, and it was a wonderful dining experience from start to finish! Everything was exceptional. The Caesar salad, freshly baked bread, crab ball appetizer, lasagna Bolognese, and Caprese pizza were all absolutely delicious and prepared to perfection. Our server, Mohan, was attentive, professional, and provided timely, friendly service that made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for outstanding Italian cuisine paired with excellent service, I highly recommend The Venetian Italian Restaurant! read more

Came on a weekday for a dinner takeout. It wasn't too crowded and was able to order over the phone smoothly. I ordered their crab cake platter (came with one crab cake, asparagus, roasted potatoes, sweet carrots, and a few Parmesan bread bites. I thought the crab cake was pretty well seasoned and tasted very flavorful, not plain at all. Same for the sides, I really liked how they cooked the potatoes as it was crispy and buttery, same for the asparagus. However I felt that the crab cake portions were pretty small for the price paid. The whole dish costed $39.22, so expect this place to be a bit pricey. Customer service was pretty responsive and patient. Overall: 8.1/10 read more

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My husband, son, and I traveled into the area for some baseball. We'd been on a plane for most of the day, so we were famished. Made the stop here and were delighted with the food and service. Everything was fresh and portioned well. The place was neat & clean, prices were very reasonable for the food we received, and the young gentleman that served us was prompt and friendly. read more

The food is always tasty. Love their blackened chicken Caesar salad with fresh rolls. The service is excellent and the ambiance never changes. And the soups are delicious. read more

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Have never been let down ordering here the food is good sometimes great & the deserts as well are very good. Also, the fact they stay open so late is great for someone like me who gets off work pretty late but still needs a nice cooked meal and not fast food. The service is great and the dining area is clean & well kept. read more

Soooo, I saw a foodie make a post about Venetian on social media very recently. Right before that, there was a sponsored post that featured the stuffed flounder plate and I was highly intrigued! After driving around downtown on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon, I was hungry! I didn't know where to go and then I remembered Venetian! I hopped on the 95 and drove all the way up to Edgewood. I passed this restaurant NUMEROUS times before!!! The outside of the restaurant is quite inconspicuous. Like, you know it's there, but if you didn't know how awesome the food, service and ambience is inside, you would never think to go! Anyhoo, when I arrived around 4pm, the dinner crowd was there. The parking lot was full, but I parked in front of the restaurant, just above the lot (one would probably say I parked on the thrift store's lot, but it's so close to the restaurant that it could be up for debate). The inside was very busy at the time. It was my first time there, so there was a slightly awkward moment where I looked around to see who would sit me or where I should stand to be seen. But a very nice waiter took care of me. He sat down and gave me a menu. It didn't take long for me to decide on what I wanted. I had my eye on the stuffed salmon (and I was not disappointed in my decision!). As I waited for my dinner to be prepared, I sipped on a very tasty (and strong) cocktail. Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture of the menus and the drink menu isn't yet featured on the website or Yelp. It was a tropical beverage with lime, pineapple and coconut, I believe! It was refreshing, fruity, and sweet. They have a variety of cocktails, wines, juices and sodas, so there's a concoction for just about anyone! When my dinner arrived to the table, I was SO excited! Boy, oh boy, everything was soooooo delicious! The salmon was tender and absolutely delectable with the fresh crab meat on top. The butter sauce that was drizzled on the dish was light and tasty. My rice was parboiled and paired very well with the salmon. The waiter suggested the spinach and I'm so glad I went with his suggestion. It was very deliciously seasoned. The meal comes with a lemon wedge, and it was the perfect spring of flavor that just took everything to the next level. For desert (unfortunately I ate it without taking a photo), I had the strawberry shortcake with cheesecake in the middle. It was okaaaaay, but nothing super duper special. I would love to come back to try the other featured desserts, because they ALL looked really good (especially the pistachio cake). All in all, I cannot wait to come back to try the other offerings at The Venetian. Honestly, I just may get the same dish I had on this visit, but you never know! 5 stars across the board! read more

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I have been many many times it has upgraded and become something unique and magnificent. It use to be cheaper but as everything, it has gone up in price. Everything taste good you CANNOT go wrong read more

The food is ok but certainly not special. I have been there quite a few times and service is absolutely slow and unpleasant. All this to get average food that's on the higher side. No thanks read more

Venetian is hit or miss. Large groups expect a wait for food, even when they aren't busy. Breakfast and lunch have been my favorite so dar read more

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I visited Venetian for the first time yesterday with my dear friend and her new baby. It was a treat to dine out because my friend is usually cooped up caring for her sweet little baby.Venetian was well worth the effort to get there. The food and service were amazing. Our service, Louis was so thoughtful and engaging. I ordered the ravioli, my friend ordered the surf & turf, both meals were absolute perfection. The owner, Nick even stopped by our table to chat for a few moments. My friend and I felt very welcomed. I live in Northern Virginia, but Venetian is well worth the drive. read more

Hard to always say EVERYONE was completely satisfied with their meal, but we were! Everything was delicious! The Shrimp Caprese was one of the best shrimp pasta dishes I've ever had. The drinks were perfect and the desserts were amazing! Nice updated atmosphere. Definetly going back! What a find! read more

Everything was exceptional. The food was very good and the staff were very friendly and hospitable. The environment was also comfortable.

Ordered a heated Italian sub... I thought it was very good.., nice amount of meat but a little messy to eat... The server was nice but spent most of his tjme talking to another table.. place was clean and not too busy so not loud ... we were there for a late lunch... probably 2:30ish The pizza looked good so I'd like to give it a try! read more

This is hard, because in some ways it was five star and in other ways, it was zero star. Regarding the Caesar salad, the dressing was very good, but they used red leaf, lettuce rather than Romain, and it was stuffed so tightly in a little container that it was falling all over the place. Regarding the French dip sandwich, they gave such a tiny container of au jus that you could not dip the sandwich in it at all. Also, regarding the packaging again, they stuffed the container, so tightly with chips and a pickle that it was terrible! And lastly, regarding the spaghetti and meatballs; the spaghetti was fresh, but it seemed to be cut up so I could not twirl it on the fork. The meatballs were just like my Italian grandmother used to make. They were very soft as opposed to hard like most meatballs are. I loved that. read more

Wow, what a menu. Breakfast all day? Nice! Pasta, salads, wraps, burgers, wings, and pretty much anything you could possibly crave... a great selection of cocktails, wines and (I suppose) beers (I don't know anything about beer. Vodka is my alcohol of choice). Great portions, and delicious. It's not a surprise that my mother said, "Well have to come back here." But this time I actually agree. I need to go back. Amazing breadsticks with marinara dipping sauce came to our table while we were waiting for our order to be prepared. How dare the Universe tempt us - we JUST started to change our diet away from carbs and we were just too weak to resist!! I could have eaten the whole basket, but I did stop at one. For entrees my boyfriend had the Caesar Salad with blackened shrimp (The dressing and cheese create a perfectly salty accompaniment to the wonderfully crisp lettuce. The shrimp were okay. Personally I wouldn't have bothered, but my boyfriend enjoy them.) and a cheesesteak sandwich (Super Super Cheese Steak - Chicken or Beef. Double the Meat! $13.99) with ChezWiz and grilled onions. He loved the roll, which seemed lightly toasted. My mother had the Gamberetti wrap (Shrimp salad, romaine, tomato, scallions, melted provolone on grilled pita with creamy sriracha aioli. $13.99). She's a newfound love of sriracha, which is interesting because she spent most of her life avoiding spicy foods, but NOW she's starting to explore hot sauces. Usually that goes the other way, with people cutting back on the spicy as they age. She enjoyed the wrap. I had the Sando Olga (Blackened grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, fried eggplant, roasted peppers, arugula, honey dijon, rosemary schiacciata on Tuscan flatbread). It was INCREDIBLE. The way the sweetness of the roasted peppers mixed with the dijon and eggplant was a delight. And you can't go wrong with fresh mozzarella (an unexpected cheese pull halfway through the sandwich was a great surprise). It was a HUGE and filling sandwich. The restaurant was fairly empty for lunch. Food Network was on the TV and kept my mother occupied. I could have done without Guy Feiri grinning down at me, but I realize most people don't harbor the same level of distaste for him as I do. There's a run-off parking lot, which would suggest that it can get busy for dinner. I RECOMMEND read more

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The food was tasty, the service was polite, professional but not too attentive. The decor was nice , clean , and did not look dated. read more

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I haven't been in a few months I went to get the prime rib special, which they no longer have. The menu had changed. I ordered the ribeye and it came with carrots, potatoes and I ordered string beans instead of the asparagus. When the food was served, it was beautiful. I wish I took a picture. I don't usually do reviews. But the food was amazing. Each vegetable was delicious. Loved the glazed carrots seasoned with cinnamon. The rib eye was cooked just as I asked. Nice and thick cut. Everything was wonderful! read more

I tried this Italian Restaurant since my mother and uncle had came and loved it. When we first arrived we were quickly greeted and seated. The first thing I noticed was how well the servers were dressed. Though the dress code for customers is casual, I love how well the staff presented themselves. They had button up white shirts and black ties. Our server was both energetic and cheerful. He went over the menu and we ordered butterfly shrimp and mini crab cakes as appetizers. Both were excellent. I was surprised how perfectly well they cooked the shrimp. It was not overcooked or rubbery like you would find at most restaurants. The crab cakes had a little crisp on the outside but were so moist and fresh on the inside. Our server told us both the tartar and cocktail sauces are made in house. I also had a caesar salad which had croutons that were also house made.So good! I ordered the Seafood Maryland as an entree! Their pasta is yet again house made and it was so good. Instead of shrimp I asked for extra scallops and it also comes with jumbo crab meat. By the time the entrees came we were so full but we took a few bites and it was just true Italian. Our server and all of the staff were very attentive the entire time. The entire experience was so good that when we found out the owner was there I asked our server if I could speak to him. The owner was very polite and friendly and I expressed how impressed I was considering it was my first time there and I wasn't expecting the amount of quality and service provided. It's very rare that I leave a review on Yelp. It's not something I generally do but this place is a hidden gem so I figured I'd share my experience because they absolutely deserve the praise. It's worth the price and I leftovers that I can't wait to eat tomorrow. My family and I will definitely be back. read more

Venetian restaurant was a delightful surprise. The food was good. My wife got the Cream of Crab soup and thought it was good. I got the linguine so Frutti do Mare and was pleased. The service was done well and the ambience was casual. Would go back again. read more

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Outstanding Dining Experience - A New Favorite! We had an absolutely wonderful meal at this restaurant during our visit from Michigan. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. The bread and marinara sauce were a tasty start--warm, comforting, and full of flavor. The Oysters Rockefeller were divine, with a rich, savory sauce that had just a hint of mustard. A squeeze of lemon and a dash of cocktail sauce took them to the next level--chef's kiss! The Caesar salad was hands down the best I've ever had. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of anchovies, creamy dressing, and Parmesan, all topped with light, crispy croutons. A classic done exceptionally well. All of our entrees were delicious and expertly prepared. Each dish felt crafted with care and attention to detail. Although we were full, the desserts looked too good to pass up--so we took some to go. We tried the double chocolate cake, coconut cake, and the limoncello cake, which I had and absolutely loved. The limoncello was possibly the best dessert I've ever had: moist lemon cake layered with creamy lemon curd and frosting, topped with white chocolate curls--a perfect blend of flavors and textures. The service was excellent--attentive, polite, and welcoming. Still, this restaurant has quickly become one of our favorites. We're so glad we stopped in while visiting family, and we'll definitely be back. Keep up the great work! read more

Overall Average: 2.5 (food service ambiance) Price: 1 (too high for bland breakfast) Auto-gratuity added for one person: 1 (auto gratuity is never ok when it's only one person ) I'd passed by this place hundreds of times and just never stopped in. Yelp advised they had breakfast all day Basic restaurant w four seater tables and some half-booth-half chair seats. Also has a bar and apparently is open to 3a every day Mid mornin on a Wednesday, no other patrons but myself; Was seated and served immediately. Lots on the menu, the Yelp pictures of the mini waffles looked appetizing so I ordered banana mini waffles, eggs and turkey bacon, and water no ice Presentation was nice, the waffles had fresh strawberries and blueberries. Bonus point The menu says banana and berry waffles: I expected a banana waffle (banana IN the batter) w fruit atop. Instead it was an original waffle-ZERO flavoring in the batter: No vanilla no sugar no banana no nothing. Just bland waffle mix. (LOSE POINTS) (I don't know what's in a WH waffle, but it's not bland and flavorless ) The fruit seemed fresh, so a disappointment it lay atop flavorless waffles Nothing special about the scrambled egg-good nor bad...lay flat aside the waffles And surprisingly I got 6 well cooked and not hard turkey bacon..seemed it might have been uncured: bonus points Syrup came in packet-small tub, vs being able to pour it over. Thus no way to warm (always an option at ihop). Loses points for packet syrup I thought I was ordering ala cart.. $16 waffles $5bacon $4eggs So was surprised & impressed when I got 6slices of bacon When the bill came, it said I'd ordered 2x meat, and when I asked, I was told they turned my "ala cart" order into a platter to save me money, and a platter comes w 2 meats. Not sure why I wasn't told this while placing my order, for I might have actually chosen TWO meats rather than it be assumed I wanted double bacon I should have, but didn't, look closer to the bill. Instead of the $20 platter cost, I was actually charged $24. They charged $4 for the sliced banana/strawberry/blueberries So turning it into a platter "saved" me a $1 and doubled my meat (bonus pts), but without letting me know I had an option for two different meats (lose points) PLUS they added 15% gratuity! For ONE person at breakfast! I was not given an option it was auto added in! LOSE MAJOR POINTS Thus my bill was nearly $30 for bland waffles, fresh fruit, more bacon than I asked for, and water-I didn't even get coffee In hindsight, the menu seems to be pricey...and perhaps the other items might be worth it...but I can't advise paying $30 for what I got Not sure I'll be returning due to unremarkable breakfast, price, and auto gratuity for a single patron read more

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I think what makes this restaurant stand out is its service. The servers are attentive and are almost classically trained in how to take care of customers. This is VERY RARE but matters!! Now on to food. So many choices. I got the honey chicken salad with walnuts, friend got the Rachel sandwich, hubby got the bacon cheddar cheeseburger (he's still talking about it) and other friend got the eggplant parm. Every one of us loved our dish. One friend got a pizza to go and called me later to tell me how good it was. Things are presented beautifully and taste delicious. Oh and we split a tiramisu which was soooo good. I remember this restaurant when we first moved to Harford. It's changed a lot with updates and renovations. Very open and spacious. read more

Amazing food. Impeccable service. Just as good as Little Italy. Waiters top notch. Adding letters to get the required number. read more

Two meals here. Breakfast with many great options. Fresh fruit on meals. Lovely Italian meals to select from. Warm/ hot food comes out. Pleasant service. Clean establishment. read more

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Went here for a church meeting. Was pleasantly surprised at the extensive menu. Although big menus tend to involve pre made and frozen meals. I had the spaghetti and it was good. I also returned and had breakfast and it was good too. Service was nice for both the group and my daughter and I. I would return. read more

The decor is super cute! I love the hardwood floor, sleek...giving off fine dining vibes without the bougie part! Lol. The wait staff is always courteous, knowledgeable and attentive. I love that they take the time to pack your leftovers in the container for you, they are also very knowledgeable about the menu. The lamb chops are delicious each and every time I've had them. The greens need a lil vinegar or something, but they are pretty good as well. The Mac and cheese taste like it's missing something but I'm not sure what. Overall, I absolutely enjoyed my meal, it was my boyfriend first time having lamb chops and he loved them. The crabcake tasted oh so good, IF there was any filler in them, we couldn't taste it! The Tai chili wings were cooked to perfection. The mussels were in a creamy sauce that I couldn't get enough of. Absolutely decided!!!!! read more

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I recommend here because every time we do go once in a while it's always good very comforting, but that's when we done in but to carry out the food is awful. I don't know what happened, but it is awful. read more

The food is delicious, that all I can say. It's a very nice atmosphere to take yourself to or a family event

I was invited to lunch by co-workers and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant has great low key vibe. Very clean. excellent service. The food was delicious and plentiful. read more

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Visited here on Father's Day at dinner time and only waited 10 minutes! The menu is extensive, with plenty of options for drinks, desserts, and food. Everything we ordered came out fresh and hot, and the portions were huge. Our food was absolutely delicious. We especially loved the tiramisu--seriously one of the best we've ever had! Our waiter was wonderful, super friendly, and really great with our toddler. The owner was also walking around, chatting with customers, and making everyone feel welcome. The restaurant was spotless, which we really appreciated. It's clear they take pride in keeping the place clean inside and the parking lot. If you're in Edgewood, don't let the area fool you. This place is definitely worth a visit. We will definitely be back! read more

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I don't give five stars often, but almost everything about our experience was great and the food made up any small issues. They were out of one of the beers we ordered, but the replacement was great. They were out of one of the types of oysters we ordered, but no big deal. Our service was good. The drinks were good and the happy hour specials were great. We had meatballs - delicious. Grilled Caesar salad - outstanding. Oysters - very good. Lasagna - great. Smith cake - very good. Tiramisu - wonderful. We were traveling and in town for a sports event and really had no idea where to go and Yelp didn't disappoint. I wish we had something like this at home. read more

I've even watching this restaurant on Instagram for sometime. The photos of their food selections are super. After checking out the website and seeing the Monday night crab cake special, my wife and I decided to give them a try. I will have to say the crab cake is by far the best I've had in the Bel Air area to date. Our server was very good as he checked back with us a few times during our meal. Definitely going back for other dishes. Check out the website!! read more

Went in for a dinner last night. Food was delicious, great crab cake. The service was excellent and the restaurant was very clean and nice. My mom had dessert and they made a beautiful presentation for her. Make sure you go in there, it just couldn't be better. Also, I thought the prices were very reasonable. read more

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On 9/1 we walked in a restaurant that have more servier than customers.. we were seat immediately , served water by a Spanish lady quickly... then sat for over 20 min without anyone taking our order or checking in on us... it was as if serving was not part of their job, as all of them just stood behind the bar look!!! I tip the Spanish lady that gave us the water and walked out... way better customer service at I-Hop where we ended up.... VP you have to do better!! If you have recorded Video, you can watch it! read more

What can I say about my friends at Venetian... If you've ever eaten at Valentino's then you know this is a neighborhood gem. I've had a little bit of everything on their menu. Everything has been decent. My faves are stuffed shrimp, shrimp and crab Alfredo, if I'm feeling froggy I will order the meatball appetizer. Solid on all fronts! I recently moved further away and I miss running there at the drop of a dime. read more

Food is always amazing! Breakfast is served all day, every day, no matter the time, and is absolutely amazing , the French toast is perfect and fluffy! The dessert selections are always delicious and are always hard to choose from! Staff is also very welcoming and friendly read more

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The new renovations have made this spot in Edgewood, MD a jewel! Service is prompt and attentive. Pizza to go is fresh, sauce is seasoned, fresh ingredients! Salads were fresh, crispy and dressings delicious! Tried their broiled crab cakes, I think much better quality of crabmeat, seasoning and presentation than other competitor in Box Hill! You be the judge. Give them a try! read more

While it's going to take awhile to stop saying Venetian Palace, we can say that we were pretty pleased with our first trip to the recently renovated Venetian Italian Eatery. Since it was our first time, we opted to keep it simple. Two salads, a cheeseburger and some complimentary breadsticks later, we left the building highly satisfied! The ingredients were fresh, especially in the salads. The portions were plentiful with great taste to match. Must try: Original Caesar Salad - I believe the Caesar dressing is made in house. It's thick, creamy and taste so authentic! The croutons are crisp and well seasoned. read more

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This was our 1st time here . We came to celebrate our daughter's 18th. She wanted Italian and my co-worker just happened to tell me about this place. There were 6 of us and each dish we got was great. The staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

The restaurant sits on a hill but there is ample parking. It felt very spacious and open inside the restaurant. We had Half & Half Crab Soup, Pollo Ripieno with Caesar Salad, and Crab Verde. Everything plated was delicious - just enough salt to taste, good amount of cream... nothing tasted too much & over the top for our palate which is exactly how we like our Italian food. Quick and friendly service. The Mango Lemonade was a bit too sweet for us but overall, really happy with our first of many trips to Venetian. read more

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