I migliori ristoranti in Venezia

29/06/2025: During our recent stay in Porto Santa Margherita, my mom and I discovered what we believe to be the only restaurant in the area where you can eat really well: Riva Restaurant. We stopped for breakfast almost every morning and were thrilled. The cappuccino was always excellent, creamy and well made, while the vegan brioches were simply out of this world: light, fragrant and full of flavor. A perfect start to the day. On Friday we decided to return for lunch, and the experience was truly up to expectations, if not better. For the entrée, I chose seared octopus served with cream of peppers and caper flowers: a balanced and delicious dish, where each flavor was elegantly enhanced. For the second course, we both opted for the tuna tataki, and what can I say… IT IS EXCEPTIONAL. The tuna was of excellent quality, cooked to perfection, and accompanied by caramelized onions that were a real fairy tale, capable of enhancing every bite. A special applause goes to Luca, who looked after us with great care, advising us on both courses and making me and my mother feel truly pampered throughout the lunch. His kindness and attention made the experience even more pleasant. A heartfelt thanks to all the staff, professional, smiling and passionate, who contribute to making Riva Restaurant a place where you gladly return, and that we feel we can recommend with enthusiasm!

28/06/2025: They say that we will have to wait a bit for the first courses and that they will bring us a small appetizer to share. Anyway, there were a lot of shrimps but as a small appetizer it was fine. Except when the price of 19 euros arrived on the bill He paid more for that appetizer of 5 shrimps than for the first courses which we appreciated anyway

14/10/2025: Friendly service, delicious fresh orange juice, perfect fried egg for breakfast

10/10/2025: A small bar right at the entrance to Venice – delicious Aperol to go and very friendly service. The perfect place for a quick, refreshing start to your sightseeing trip.

30/10/2025: Had it for lunch... Top. ✌️ With the truck you have to park in the industrial area.. Then you're there on foot in 2 minutes.

30/09/2025: On the recommendation of a local, we had supper at Piero's last night. Very good home-style food at reasonable prices. Great service. Will definitely return when in the area.

31/10/2025: Hospitality, kindness, superlative sandwiches

16/10/2025: Total disappointment, the much-vaunted mozzarella in carrozza tastes more like sponges soaked in lubricating oil, the place is very dirty and not at all well-kept.

29/10/2025: Prestigious venue in the magnificent Piazza San Marco. Excellent food with a wide selection. Courteous and fast staff. Good live music available.

27/10/2025: Avoid at all costs! €12 for a coffee! Yes, it's a very pretty square… but come on, if you want to project a prestigious image, first train your servers to be warm and welcoming.

24/09/2025: excellent and very convenient because it is also open 24 hours a day

20/08/2025: I'm giving one star because 0 isn't allowed. Last night at 12:10 AM, we knocked for some pastries. The blonde woman opened the door and, with a pissed-off look, rudely replied that it would take them a while to open (maybe she was annoyed because she was eating and drinking?) We got four pastries that were disgusting (cold and old from the day before). I wonder why it takes so long to open to give away the leftovers. I knocked with a child and after opening hours, which even had "we open at midnight" written online and on their door, and they showed no respect whatsoever. When she went out to put out the trash cans, she rudely told us we shouldn't knock because otherwise we'd disturb the work (putting old pastries on trays). I wonder if there was a pregnant woman with cravings there, would they let her die??? Given their lack of respect for customers. I strongly advise against this place.

30/09/2025: Excellent place to eat, price and quality go hand in hand in this place, they sell some delicious nachos, super good, the pastas we ate were super delicious and the best thing was not that but their staff, those guys are out of this world, they even gave us a sketch of how to get around Venice and its surroundings, the truth is that they are super cool people, even though we spoke everything through Google Translate, we understood each other super well.

21/07/2025: For those needing a late dinner, or even just a beer, this place is truly a pleasure and a lifesaver. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Huge beer selection, reasonable prices, top!

18/08/2025: Unfortunately, with the change of management, the quality has deteriorated, even though the prices have increased. The fried food is rubbery, the flavors are a bit bland. It's hard to digest.

18/08/2025: We stopped for lunch and I have to say we were happy. The portions were generous and tasty, 8.5/10. Congratulations 👏.

11/05/2025: Posticino un po imboscato in una stradina laterale del centro storico di Mestre. Locale abbastanza grande e ottimo servizio. Abbiamo mangiato dei buonissimi cicchetti veneziani e un piatto di bigoli interessante

06/05/2025: Se le aconsejó que buscara Trattoria para probar la comida local. Estábamos en la zona y encontramos este restaurante que estaba escondido lejos de la zona principal. Tenían menú en inglés con chef y recomendaciones más populares. El aperitivo del perro de mar y la mejilla de ternera guisada. El plato de la calle 1 era un plato de muestras que era muy bueno en términos de sabor y oportunidad de saborear una variedad de aperitivos locales. La mejilla de ternera estaba muy tierna. La salsa usada era un poco pesada para los tomates, pero supongo que así les gusta a los italianos.

31/05/2025: Be extremely cautious with this place—especially if you’re a foreign tourist. They seem to take advantage of language barriers and the fact that visitors may not be able to assert their consumer rights as confidently as they would in their home countries. We were a group of five friends. Everything seemed fine when we ordered, but then we were served a lasagna with overcooked, soggy pasta, and what were honestly the worst bruschettas we’ve ever had—soft bread topped with chopped tomatoes, lacking any flavor or texture. BUT THE WORST WAS YET TO COME. When it came time to pay, we were suddenly told that individual payments were not allowed. The bill could only be split into two equal parts, and this applied whether paying by card or even in cash—unless we had the exact amount, as they refused to give change. Let me be clear: no one informed us of this so-called “internal policy” before we ordered. One staff member—who later introduced himself as the “manager”—raised his voice and told us we had to “figure it out among ourselves” because they would not accept separate payments, even though we were paying with regular euros. He even mocked us, asking “What century do you live in?”, as if we were being unreasonable, when in fact, their rigid system is outdated and customer-hostile. I speak five world languages and have traveled across all five continents. Never—not even in other cities in Italy—have I encountered such an unprofessional and disrespectful experience. After the incident, I consulted my Italian lawyer, who confirmed that while restaurants in Italy may impose limits on how bills are split, this must be clearly communicated beforehand—before the order is placed. If this information is only disclosed at the end, the practice may be considered unfair or lacking transparency, in violation of the Italian Consumer Code. Furthermore, if there is embarrassment, pressure, or refusal to accept fair and lawful payment, the establishment may incur civil liability and be subject to formal complaint. In fact, even the restaurant’s website (accessed today) says absolutely nothing about this specific payment policy. I’m still considering whether to file a formal complaint with the country’s official tourism authorities.

21/05/2025: Excelente lugar, la pasta deliciosa y el servicio muy bueno. Precio vs producto de 💯 . Muy rico, super recomendable!! No se lo pierdan !!

01/11/2025: We came to this restaurant on the recommendation of locals. The welcome was truly pleasant, with uncommon professionalism and great attention to detail (the plate had been placed slightly askew and the waiter straightened it immediately), which left me pleasantly impressed. There are indoor and outdoor tables; we opted to dine outside. The tables are expertly arranged, occupying a small portion of the square, and although the space is limited, there's no sense of cramped or cramped spaces. The square can be a bit noisy, but then again, it's impossible to imagine eating outside in silence; we're in Venice, not in a forest. The dishes are delicious and well-balanced, the portions are just right, and the delicate flavors leave a light aftertaste in the mouth, without being heavy, with a pronounced, just-right savory character. The fish is truly fresh, served pre-boned, a real touch of class and joy for anyone who doesn't like cleaning fish. Highly recommended for a pleasant and satisfying dinner.

01/11/2025: A lovely place, located in a quiet square (thankfully) where you can finally breathe in the Venetian atmosphere. Comfortable and friendly atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff who take care of your every little request, with a smile and warmth! The food is excellent, not too elaborate to appeal to foreigners, but it shows what Italians are capable of (at least at the table)—that is, they know how to cook with simplicity and flavor. The entire menu is tasty, but I personally recommend the squid ink fettuccine, which is truly delicious, and the baked sea bass, excellent dishes and generous portions. Highly recommended, and try it!

06/11/2025: I was there for a weekend and really enjoyed everything. We decided to sit outside and they even gave us a blanket. Excellent seafood food, from risotto to mixed fried fish. Top staff

28/10/2025: Last night we were the only guests in the restaurant. The first course was an excellent mixed appetizer, followed by delicious gnocchi, two portions of spaghetti allo scoglio and one with clams. However, all the spaghetti dishes were so salty that they were completely inedible. The chef clearly hadn’t even tasted what he was serving — utterly unprofessional. Not even a dog would eat something like that. We sent back all the spaghetti, but they still charged us for two portions. I strongly advise against visiting this place — it’s obvious they don’t care about their guests if they can’t even handle serving the only table of the evening.

02/08/2025: A renowned restaurant, coinciding with the Santo Stefano Fair, we thought we were on the safe side. A total disappointment. 2 first courses, 1 mixed fried dish, 1 French fries (served in disposable plastic), 1 dessert (frozen, so you could fold it), 2 glasses of wine and 1 water (we charged 2...). €85.00... The owners are the ones who really make a feast.

03/07/2025: Fanio is a historic place, renowned and deserves its fame. The food is very good, the service punctual and attentive, the environment informal, clean and spacious. Taxi14 Portogruaro recommends it.

02/11/2025: Great pizza...and nice place. Very fast and friendly service. Recommended!

19/10/2025: I absolutely do not recommend this place. I'd been there before, and yet I gave it a second chance, to no avail. The wait was incredibly long, despite the small crowd. The food was awful, both the Mexican and the pizza, which was as inedible as chewing gum and extremely heavy with every bite. I will never return.