11/03/2026: We spent a weekend at Venissa with a package that included both accommodation and dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant, booking a Junior Suite.
Starting with the restaurant, the dining experience was very positive: the dishes were truly delicious, well-balanced, and carefully prepared. The wine pairing was also very interesting and well-thought-out. The dining room service was young, friendly, yet professional. We also greatly appreciated the late-evening visit by chef Chiara Pavan.
The only issue concerns internal communication. In the afternoon, we reported to reception that my boyfriend wasn't feeling well, so the restaurant could possibly be informed before our arrival. We were told they would let us know, but we never heard back, and when we arrived at dinner, we had to re-explain the situation because the information hadn't been shared with the dining room.
Having booked an experience that included both accommodation and dinner, we also expected more fluid communication between reception and the restaurant. Precisely because the offer is designed as a unique experience, we expected much more communication between the two parties.
Regarding the stay, unfortunately, the experience didn't entirely live up to expectations for a property advertised as five-star online. At check-in, we were kept waiting while another couple who had arrived after us were escorted first, and we were taken to our room rather quickly because other guests were arriving in the meantime.
The Junior Suite was nevertheless very nice, and the bed was truly comfortable, while the bathtub was present as requested. Overall, however, we didn't find it entirely up to five-star standards: the amenities were rather basic (swimming cap, shower gel, slippers), the soundproofing wasn't the best, and we even found a few ants in the room in the morning. This can happen, but in a property of this caliber, one generally expects greater attention to these details.
Overall, it remains a very good gastronomic experience and a truly interesting project. Precisely for this reason, some small organizational oversights left us with the feeling that the experience could have been managed with even greater care and that something was left a bit unresolved at checkout.
11/03/2026: Hands down one of the best meals I have ever had. We went straight to Venissa from the airport and chose the tasting menu for lunch without hesitation. It was a wonderful mix of many of the items on the menu, and it also felt like an excellent value. Everything was delicious, but we especially loved the white fish dip, the artichokes, and a beautiful roasted spring onion dish. The service was attentive without ever feeling intrusive, which made for a wonderfully relaxed afternoon.
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