cleobella Posted September 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hello, I am collecting names of restaurants in venice that are good, reasonably priced and recommended. We tend to stay away from restaurants that are too formal. We are good with eat in or take away. Has anyone had a great meal in Venice and could you share your best meal story? I have heard that Venice can be a gastronomical disappointment but I just know there must be some great places too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted September 21, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Well formal is not a problem in Venice so need to concern yourself with that issue. But finding quality food at a decent price is not an easy task. Of the more then dozen dinners we have eaten in Venice we can only recall one that was totally satisfying (from a price, quality, fun aspect) and that restaurant is no longer in business (probably because they charged reasonable prices). You can look around web sites like Trip Advisor and read current restaurant reviews which might help. Our best luck has usually come from recommendations made by employees at our hotel (we usually stay at the Ca Doge). Having traveled extensively in Italy (we have driven over 10,000 miles in the country) we view Venice as a very fun and romantic city with sub-standard cuisine. There are exceptions, but we have learned to accept that our Venice meals will be mediocre. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flcruiser3 Posted September 22, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2013 We were in Venice for several days in the beginning of August. Our small hotel recommended Mascareta. (Enoiteca Mascareta wine bar) The hotel made a reservation and the food, wine and service were all outstanding. The price was reasonable, about 90euros for 2 appetizers, 2 dinners, 6 gasses of wine, 1 desert and 1 coffee. We basicallyvlet our waiter order for us. No charge for service or bread. My DH and I probably have 1-2 drinks a month, so we had fun stumbling through the dark alleyways of Venice trying to find our hotel! The next night we went to a different restaurant where our hotel made a reservation. We were not pleased by the lack of welcome by the staff, and the prices were high, so we left and returned to Mascareta. The restaurant was full, so we dined in the bar area and our experience was equally as good! If you go, try the black mussels, one of he best things I have ever eaten! The tiramisu is also excellent. Mascareta address: Calle Lunga S. Maria Formosa, 5183 30122 Venezia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleobella Posted September 24, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Flcruiser3 your story about stumbling around Venice after a few drinks reminds me of a similar story we have from Barcelona. Our first night there we ate at a really charming out of the way restaurant. I had one drink and it was very strong. Then the friendly owner gave us a drink on the house. I don't know if it was unusually strong booze or just my lack of drinking habit but I barely made it home to the Hotel! I was sloshed! DH was OK though, so we made it back to the hotel but since I was the one who was suppose to have the directions it was an interesting walk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 24, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Trying to find say a restaurant in Venice can often be challenging. I would ask at your hotel for recommendations and then they can walk you through how to get there. There are a lot of choices. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted September 24, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 24, 2013 There are restaurants in Venice with good food, and there are restaurants with good prices, but it is rare to find both at the same restaurant! I agree that asking for recommendations at your hotel is a good place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULCajunCruiser Posted September 26, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2013 We spent several days in Venice last July. The first place we stopped at was Ristorante Pizzeria da Alvise, on the Venetian Lagoon with beautiful outside seating looking directly towards Murano and San Michele Island. Its is just steps from the Fondamente Nove vaporatta stop. We enjoyed it so much that we returned there next day!! Food was delicious, from simple pizza or spaghetti to more complex dishes like stuffed crab!!! Prices were very reasonable, I guess in the 40 euro range for 2 including wine. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compass Rose Monica Posted October 1, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Here are some restaurants that I've been to and enjoyed the food. La Zucca Ponte del Meglio/Calle delle Tintor 1762, Santa Croce Tel: 041-524-1570 Closed Sundays Taverna San Trovaso Dorsoduro, 1016, Venice Phone: 39-041-520-3703 Pizzeria Al Vecio Canton Castello, 4738/a Tel 041-528-5176 www.alveciocanton.com Cantina Do Mori San Polo, 429 For 'cicchetti' Osteria da Alberto Tel - 041 5238153 Cannaregio 5401, calle Giacinto Gallina, Santi Giovanni e Paolo Trattoria alla RivettaCastello 4625 (on Salizzada San Provolo) Monica Edited October 1, 2013 by Compass Rose Monica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softail Posted October 1, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hello,I am collecting names of restaurants in venice that are good, reasonably priced and recommended. We tend to stay away from restaurants that are too formal. We are good with eat in or take away. Has anyone had a great meal in Venice and could you share your best meal story? I have heard that Venice can be a gastronomical disappointment but I just know there must be some great places too! We had dinner one night at Trattoria da Giorgio ai Greci. A nice canal side restaurant with a few outside tables. The best deal was going to the back pages of the menu and ordering from the Tourist Menu portion. The meal was quite good and at a resonable price. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waihekean Posted October 3, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 3, 2013 We and (from Trip Advisor) can recommend "Osteria Mocenigo da Guido e Luca". Easiest way to find is to get off at the San Stae vaporetto stop, walk straight in to the main street there and soon on the R hand side you will find this small restaurant. Restaurant opens after 7pm at night and will then have some tables outside on the L hand side of the street. BUT........ the absolute best thing I had to eat in Venice recently was the fresh fruit from the Rialto Food Market. DO NOT MISS THAT! Had a peach that I had to eat standing bend over, due to all the juice coming out and which had that delicious old fashioned real peach taste. Also had some fantastic yellow prunes. Oh, how do I wished to have sampled more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo_Cruiser Posted October 4, 2013 #11 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Hi all Great idea to start this thread; it will be really useful for all those going to Venice!:) Maybe info can be added about restaurants in specific areas too, to help people find restaurants near their hotel.:) Can anyone recommend good restaurants and bars near the Hotel Arlecchino in the Santa Croce area? Cheers Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisteria1019 Posted October 4, 2013 #12 Share Posted October 4, 2013 If you find yourself on Murano - Restaurant B provided us with the best meals that we had in the Venice area. Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleobella Posted October 4, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks for all the great ideas. Amanda, we are staying at the Arlecchino too, so I am especially interested in restaurants in that neighbourhood too. I hear it's a good mixture of local and tourist places there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo_Cruiser Posted October 5, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks for all the great ideas. Amanda, we are staying at the Arlecchino too, so I am especially interested in restaurants in that neighbourhood too. I hear it's a good mixture of local and tourist places there? Hi again Cleobella! What a coincidence staying in the same hotel, out of all the hotels in Venice lol!!:p What dates are you there? We are flying in on 21 May and boarding the Nieuw Amsterdam on 24 May. Yes, from what I've read there are some good bars and restaurants in that area that are fairly reasonably priced as it's an area frequented by students and there are not as many tourists as some other areas. I don't have any names of places yet though. I think it's about 25 mins walk from St Mark's Square. I like that it is not in the main tourist area!:) Hopefully others here will be able to share the names of some good places in the area (near Piazzale Roma). Cheers Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 5, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 5, 2013 For your "take away" food, just in case you aren't in the mood for a sit-down: While walking around Venice, you'll see plenty of bars with windows full of panini. Take a few seconds to just browse through the windows. It was a favorite way of mine to eat in Venice. If you see something that piques your interest, go ahead and buy one. Also, those bars many times have a selection of antipasti - go in and stand at the bar and have a few "munchies." I say "stand" because it is cheaper than taking a table, but if you want, you can also take a table! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted October 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 5, 2013 For your "take away" food, just in case you aren't in the mood for a sit-down: While walking around Venice, you'll see plenty of bars with windows full of panini. Take a few seconds to just browse through the windows. It was a favorite way of mine to eat in Venice. If you see something that piques your interest, go ahead and buy one. Also, those bars many times have a selection of antipasti - go in and stand at the bar and have a few "munchies." I say "stand" because it is cheaper than taking a table, but if you want, you can also take a table! Great suggestions! I have had more than one dinner that was a crawl of cicchetti (the little Venetian antipasti) bars. You can find yummy things that you won't see anywhere else in Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted October 5, 2013 #17 Share Posted October 5, 2013 We had this place (Barababao) recommended and it was wonderful - not touristy. They care about the food. http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g187870-d1155570-Reviews-Bacaro_Osteria_Barababao-Venice_Veneto.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleobella Posted October 12, 2013 Author #18 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Hey Moo Cruiser, We will be there in June. I will look forward to hearing how you liked the Arlecchino! Happy planning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted October 13, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Highly recommend http://veciofritolin.it/ - we went there twice - wonderful fritto misto Also, we've eaten at several of the restaurants to be found on this website: http://www.veneziaristoranti.it/index-en.htm Most of them have their own websites linked from the website above to give you some idea of the food on offer and, in some cases, the prices. Edited October 13, 2013 by Bobal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted October 13, 2013 #20 Share Posted October 13, 2013 We invariably eat in the residential areas where the locals live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compass Rose Monica Posted October 14, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 14, 2013 We and (from Trip Advisor) can recommend "Osteria Mocenigo da Guido e Luca". Easiest way to find is to get off at the San Stae vaporetto stop, walk straight in to the main street there and soon on the R hand side you will find this small restaurant. Restaurant opens after 7pm at night and will then have some tables outside on the L hand side of the street. ... My hotel is just steps from Osteria Mocenigo da Guido e Luca, so I'm looking forward to going there for dinner one night. I'll arrivei n Venice on the 28th!! Monica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted October 14, 2013 #22 Share Posted October 14, 2013 We invariably eat in the residential areas where the locals live. And where would you say these are in Venice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted October 15, 2013 #23 Share Posted October 15, 2013 We invariably eat in the residential areas where the locals live. And where would you say these are in Venice? Mestre? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted October 16, 2013 #24 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Mestre? :D Lol - that's what I was thinking ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleobella Posted October 18, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Has anyone been to Alfredo's? It is rated #1 on trip advisor but it looks like a fast kind of place, very inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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