Osteria Alla Staffa In Venezia

13/11/2025: We went for dinner based on a recommendation and reservation from the hotel upon arriving in Venice... But when we arrived and tried to tell the waiter we had a reservation, he rather curtly told us to wait and seated us at a table without giving us a chance to say anything. We ordered an appetizer, a couple of main courses, a dessert, wine, and water. The appetizer, although the cheeses were good, I was expecting something more elaborate than wedges of cheese on a tray with a little honey (the flavor was surprising; I'd never had it like that). The pasta was spectacular; the egg carbonara was amazing. The lasagna Bolognese was the best I'd ever tasted, perfectly al dente. Wonderful. The tiramisu was also very good. As for the wine, we wanted to order a rosé, but he said they didn't have that one and offered us another (red) from the same winery, €10 more expensive. And the water? Well, just a bottle of water, nothing more. Judging by the place's appearance, I expected something cheaper; in fact, the corner in the photos doesn't match the rest of the restaurant at all. Like I said, not much, but I expected something more affordable, even in Venice. I suppose you pay for being close to the hotel and being more or less central and by the river. The waiter (or owner) was super friendly from the start, making an effort to speak to us in Spanish, although halfway through dinner, we got the impression that he had a bit of a rough night and seemed a bit more distant/grudging. We think it was because closing time was approaching and the place was full. Out of ignorance, we left a very generous tip, and it seemed to cheer him up somewhat. Recommended with a reservation, knowing what you're going to order and pay. For us, ae caravte was ae clavada (a rip-off).

08/11/2025: This is a must-see in Venice; my daughter and I loved it, and the staff were very polite. The atmosphere was very cheerful – simply a 10/10! The manager and staff are very child-friendly, thank you! 😊