Venissa il Ristorante In Venezia

We've been wanting to try the chefs' dishes for years, and it was a dream come true. The atmosphere was beautiful, very refined and minimalist. I found a great connection between the surrounding outdoor space and the restaurant's interior. Despite the unpleasant, windy day, the interior was warm and welcoming, a complete pampering experience. The staff was highly trained, very kind and attentive; we felt pampered in every sense. I can't say enough about the food. We love the chefs' philosophy of zero waste, and the seasonality of the ingredients is wonderful for us. I'd never eaten raw fish before this experience, and now I don't think I'll ever go back!! Just one word: EXCEPTIONAL. A huge thank you to all the dining room and kitchen staff. It was an experience we'll cherish forever, and we can't wait to return!

A top-notch Michelin-starred restaurant! The cuisine is excellent and reflects the sustainability philosophy of chefs Pavan and Brutto. The dining room is very youthful, well-prepared, and welcoming. Guests are happy to exchange thoughts and words with both the waiters and the chefs. The cuisine is sublime, with a truly interesting approach to food recovery, waste prevention, and sustainability, to address the well-known problems plaguing the restaurant industry. A big round of applause to everyone for the special evening and the hard work they've done!

A great culinary experience, the blue crab was superb! Great wine pairing also. I would make the desserts a bit sweeter, and all the wines were young and aggressive, but it was a great pairing, a matter of personal taste.

An experience more than just a meal! I'm writing this review very late, having been there four years ago, but it's something you'll never forget! I still think about it and can't wait to have the opportunity to return! Beautiful place, impeccable staff. The price might seem steep for some, but considering it's a Michelin-starred restaurant, it's definitely worth it, at least once in your life.

A beautifully performed symphony

Honestly this review is incredibly hard to write. As an experience, there were high highs and low lows. The location is stunning and you're obviously getting wonderful service in a restaurant that feels a little like you're in the movie The Menu. We had some incredible bites of food, but then others were just ok - when at a Michelin star restaurant and paying as much as we did for a meal, I'd expect it to be good all around, which unfortunately it just wasn't. There was a moment when everyone in the room was eating their hay ice cream affogato that I just had to assume this was an experiment to see just how far people can push the limits of what people were willing to eat. One thing - would absolutely not recommend getting their arranged water taxi. As 340 euros, it felt like an absolute scam and I wish I'd done more research about our options for getting to the island. If you do choose the water taxi option, don't go the glass blowing factory. Because of timings, you're rushed through the experience and end up in a showroom with the intention of having you buy something (albeit incredibly beautiful). The taxi + glass blowing all just felt icky. Edit because I cannot respond to Nicola's response - we absolutely booked through you - my communications were with you. You emailed me a few days before my reservation asking if I'd like to have a water taxi arranged, you arranged it, offered a trip to the glass blowing factory, which we took. It was 170 euros each way for 2 people.

Unfortunately, not so great! It started off with a bang. Being picked up by water taxi was unique. But the taxi was too fast, and our first contact with Venissa was: the restaurant is still closed, you have to wait 6 minutes. Being invited to the bar would have been more charming. So we did it ourselves. The meal was rushed; 10 courses in 2 hours and 15 minutes was very fast. The kitchen's concept of working against invasive species is well thought out and understandable. Unfortunately, the taste often has to take a backseat to this philosophy. One course was so bitter that I couldn't eat it, and very strong roasted flavors were also very prominent. The fact that several courses were made from parts of fish that are normally discarded rather than used fits the philosophy, but detracts from the experience since the good part didn't make it onto the plate. The middle three courses were also similar in taste, without offering any new flavor experiences. The service was excellent, and the recommendations for various natural wines, which I'm not usually a big fan of, were really good and well done. All in all, it was interesting, but we wouldn't go again.

Wonderful experience, sublime food. It's nice that the chefs take turns or are at the table explaining the dishes. The restaurant is beautiful.

Simply amazing! An indescribable food and wine journey. Exceptional staff. Stunning location. Overall, including the boat trip, an unforgettable experience.

It's truly an experience. You can't say you've been to a restaurant. Amazing service, perfect food and wine pairings, a charming, well-organized, and comfortable location, including the coffee at sunset. Compliments to all the staff.