Ai Pie del Ponte In Venezia

This hidden little gem was quite the surprise. The restaurant is super cute and quaint…. The food was impeccable and the service was top notch. You feel like you are in Andrea’s home for a delicious home cooked meal. It’s a one man show…. From host to cook to sommelier….. I strongly urge you to go!

As others have mentioned, a wonderful place. A one-man operation in a cozy and quiet eatery next to a canal. Impromptu wine tastings from the very personable chef. A unique experience. Go there.

What can I say... a spectacle My girlfriend and I went to dinner one evening, looking for a place for an intimate dinner, in the heart of Venice but away from the hustle and bustle... I'd say we got it right! Magical atmosphere, a candlelit dinner with simple dishes but with top quality ingredients Thank you Andrea for transmitting to us your passion for your work and for hospitality

Sure, it’s a tight squeeze and a bit of a wait but it’s well worth it!! We felt like we’d been invited into Andreas home for a personal meal. There’s nothing like it in Venice (maybe ven Italy) AND the food is tip top! I’d guess he serves only a handful of people per night. We made our reservation 1 month in advance - not sure if this is necessary. But I’d say it’s worth making sure you have a meal here if you’re coming to Venice!

Great experience, very authentic, delicious vegetables, artisanal wine and typical dishes. The owner is a real enthusiast and character!

One of the best dinners I’ve ever had in Venice — truly! This restaurant is cozy and welcoming (I loved the candlelight!), and the host — who is also the chef — runs a true one-man show. But what a show it is! He’s warm, fun, and clearly passionate about what he does. The menu is traditional (son veneta di Marostica - I’m Venetian myself, so I can say that) but with a personal twist. You can tell the chef carefully sources his ingredients and cooks with love, balancing authenticity with a touch of luxury. We had spaghetti alle vongole — absolutely spectacular — and the chef’s take on carbonara, which might just be the best I’ve ever tasted. We also tried the rabbit and donkey stew, both rich and deeply flavourful. The cherry on top? A thoughtful wine list featuring natural wines. This place is a real gem — authentic, charming, and perfect for locals and curious travellers wanting to experience true Venetian cuisine.

Sometimes you walk into a place and the world seems different. Then you eat the food and you can never go back to how things were before. This is that kind of place. It's really really good. Hurry up. Go.

From viewing the photos everything looks great, even though I haven't visited the place yet, but I will in the future.

Appena arrivati a Venezia siamo stati accolti dal proprietario Andrea nel suo ristorante, che si è rivelato essere una delizia, sia per l'atmosfera che per la cucina. Nonostante il ritardo rispetto alla prenotazione, siamo stati accolti con gentilezza e cortesia ed abbiamo avuto la possibilità di gustare piatti tipici preparati dal proprietario, che è anche chef e sommelier. Oltre al cibo, ci ha consigliato due ottimi calici di vino rosso che si sono accompagnati benissimo ai cibi che avevamo scelto. Molto attento anche alle esigenze dei bambini, cortese, gentile, premuroso.

This restaurant is a GEM for us. Owner Andrea whips up fabulous meals. He is a tour de force - cooks, washes and serves the food by himself. Love his wicked sense of humour. The food cooked by Andrea was super good and I almost wanted to stay longer just to learn his food secrets! Best part, his cozy restaurant is near "famous" bridges - watch the Mission Impossible movie! His cooking is excellent, made from freshest ingredients. Will highly recommend this restaurant to all our friends from Asia.