La Lista In Venezia

02/11/2025: There is very little left of "authentic" Venice. Mass tourism, cruise ships, an aging and declining resident population and "Airbnb neighborhoods" where short term rentals replace actual residents, have made extinct centuries of Venetian cultural heritage. There are a few working class areas where families with hundreds of years of history still reside. These areas are where the families of the trash boat operators, the vaporetto drivers and maintenance staff, and other blue collar folks live. One corner like this is near the Arsenale where a humble gathering place, Osteria A La Scuela is located.. Those looking for typical table service, a big menu to choose from, or would find a microwave oven a horror, should stay away. Those who want to mingle with some locals, eat what they have to offer and drink generous pours of wine for 4 Euros a glass, will be rewarded. On a rainy night in November, newly arrived, tired and hungry us, found the plates they brought out and the suggested wine a perfect welcome.

02/11/2025: Good food, casual place but prices too high - not worth it