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Restaurants in Venice, Italy

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Venice, Burano: Al Gatto Nero

KeithfromVA from VA, 2012, #3985, "Lovely place with good food"

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Venice, Burano: Riva Rosa

Old Review: llee from USA, 2007, #2505, "We had a wonderful lunch here - one of our favorites."

Old Review: Suzanne S from NC, 2007, #2482, "Gorgeous decor, delectable food, charming host - a lovely night on Burano."

Old Review: venexiananan from Italy, 2006, #2034, "Contemporary, elegant, even intimate setting, with a terrace, views, and a rooftop altana. Food is quintessential Buranea, well-prepared and cordially served."

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Venice, Burano: Trattoria al Gatto Nero

Old Review: sharonZ from NJ, 2007, #2431, "Forget the lace - go to Burano to eat at a very traditional, wonderful trattoria. It can be expensive, but they serve the freshest fish you'll ever eat."

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Venice, Burano: Trattoria Al Raspo de Ua

Old Review: Doru from Canada, 2004, #707, "Best choice if you are in Burano!"

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Venice, Cannareggio: Bar Pontini

Podie from FL, 2012, #3908, "Our Favorite - and Cheapest - Place in Venice!"

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Venice, Cannaregio: .CAFFE: Unknown Name

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #357, "I'm so mad, I could spit. I didn't write down the name of the bar with good cichetti."

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Venice, Cannaregio: A La Vecia Cavana

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2006, #2413, "Reliable and excellent food"

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Venice, Cannaregio: ai Quaranta Ladroni

Old Review: Jonathan from UK (moderator), 2007, #2564, "Excellent seafood at the side of the Rio della Sensa, far off the tourist track in northern Cannaregio."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Al Faro

Joseph from USA, 2010, #3440, "Good food, fairly priced, and a friendly atmosphere."

Old Review: furlani5 from Canada, 2009, #3415, "Outstanding food, popular with the locals"

Old Review: cindylearuth from AK, 2007, #2744, "Pizzeria in the Jewish Ghetto area. Nice outdoor seating area provided a relaxing place to rest your feet while enjoying a decent pizza."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Al Fontego dei Pescaori

Susie L from CA, 2012, #3875, "Fantastic seafood restaurant in a vibrant neighborhood"

Old Review: BJinNM from NM, 2008, #3149, "We had an excellent, unhurried meal here and would love to return."

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2008, #2983, "Fabulously fresh seafood with a bit of a twist--especially the inventive crudo plates. Super friendly service. Risotto to die for."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Alguibagio

coldbrews from NC, 2011, #3806, "Has a lot a rave reviews, but we were a bit disappointed especially for what we paid"

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Venice, Cannaregio: Anice Stellato

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2008, #3201, "Warm and cozy trattoria with great food"

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Venice, Cannaregio: Casa Mia

Old Review: BJinNM from NM, 2008, #3147, "This was a very friendly, very tasty and very affordable first restaurant to go to in Venice."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Enoteca La Cantina

Old Review: Doru from Canada, 2002, #9, "A pleasant stop any time of the day. Highly recommended."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Fiaschetteria Toscana

Old Review: Nick Savage from UK, 2006, #1973, "Comfortable, professional and simply good. Better yet - it is open on Monday."

Old Review: KenC from MA, 2004, #921, "A wonderful "don't miss" restaurant in Venice. Exceptional food!"

Old Review: Boleskine from NJ, 2003, #566, "I have never had a bad meal in this elegant but pricey place, but I have had bad service - UPSTAIRS. If you cannot sit downstairs, try another night."

Old Review: caplanco from CO, 2003, #491, "The best meal we had during two months in Italy."

Old Review: Debra from CA, 2003, #452, "Excellent seafood. Attentive service. A "Buon Ricordo" restaurant - which means you get the keepsake plate if you order the "Frittura della Serenissima!""

Old Review: Bill Sutherland from Italy, 2002, #355, "Venetian food, notwithstanding its name. It has an excellent wine list. "

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Venice, Cannaregio: Hosteria al Vecio Bragosso

Monica Pileggi from USA, 2010, #3515, "Rich lunch, but delicious."

Old Review: cindylearuth from AK, 2007, #2746, "Lots of tourists here, but we had a very good dinner."

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Venice, Cannaregio: La Cantina

KeithfromVA from VA, 2012, #3987, "Very good food and wine, but pricey."

Robert Rainey from CA, 2011, #3732, "Shannon told us about this place which used to primarily a wine bar, Great food!"

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2007, #2424, "Great wine/food bar. Say if you want fish/meat/or both and how hungry you are. They divide people into eaters and non-eaters. Eaters (and drinkers) are welcome!"

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Venice, Cannaregio: Orto dei Mori

jgk from FL, 2010, #3557, "Wonderful! This is a contemporary take on traditional Venetian food. I would say "Don't miss!""

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Venice, Cannaregio: Ostaria Boccadoro

Old Review: BJinNM from NM, 2008, #3150, "We went here for my husband's 60th birthday and could not have picked a more delightful place to celebrate!"

Old Review: llee from USA, 2007, #2504, "A lovely little restaurant on what looks to be an almost deserted campo."

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2006, #1852, "Excellent seafood and good service in a comfortable atmosphere."

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2003, #419, "Creative menu, fresh fish, Outstanding service, Excellent Value! One of my favorites in Venice."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Osteria alla Frasca

Old Review: AlliK from DC, 2005, #1293, "Not as exciting as we'd hoped, but still a relatively good meal"

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Venice, Cannaregio: Osteria Anice Stellato

Old Review: Bill Sutherland from Italy, 2002, #353, "The taxi boat there cost more than our lunch--well, almost more. A small trattoria with very traditional Venetian cuisine. Very out of the way - only locals."

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #354, "Shhh. Only tell the friends you know would appreciate it about this place. This was my favorite restaurant this trip, where we had 3 great meals."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Osteria Ca’ d’Oro alla Vedova

Joseph from USA, 2010, #3441, "Our worst experience during a five-week trip. Possibly ever in Italy."

Old Review: Doru from Canada, 2003, #839, "A place you can feel at home, even if you are not a Venetian. And everything - food, atmosphere, service - is very good."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Osteria da Alberto

Robert Rainey from CA, 2010, #3572, "Good but not as good as we remember"

Monica Pileggi from USA, 2010, #3509, "Reliable place for lunch or dinner."

Old Review: BJinNM from NM, 2008, #3148, "This was one of our favorite two restaurants in Venice."

Old Review: Robert Rainey from CA, 2008, #3042, "Fabulous we went here four times on our 2008 trip!"

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2006, #1851, "Small osteria serving good food in a comfortable atmosphere."

Old Review: Moriba Jah from US, 2004, #1485, "We had no reservations, had a 2 year old, and they were fine with accommodating us for a few hours. It was THE best food we had during our Italy trip!"

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2004, #1000, "Great food at reasonable prices."

Old Review: Lorac from NY, 2004, #775, "We arrived early but without a reservation. They were more than happy to accommodate us if we could finish our dinner within two hours!"

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2002, #718, "Small osteria with good food, reasonable prices, and attentive service."

Old Review: Sheila from MD, 2000, #352, "Good food, authentic. "

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Venice, Cannaregio: Ristorante Ca Dolfin

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2006, #2168, "A pleasant surprise with good pizza and friendly service"

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Venice, Cannaregio: Trattoria da Bepi

Old Review: Lorac from NY, 2004, #773, "Our hotel recommended this family-run restaurant, filled with many local diners."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Trattoria Pontini di Munarin Roberta

Old Review: Tom from CA, 2001, #356, "Good and very inexpensive. We were the only tourists in the place packed with locals. "

Venice, Cannaregio: Tre Spiedi

Monica Pileggi from USA, 2010, #3511, "Reliable place for lunch or dinner in Venice."

Old Review: cindylearuth from AK, 2007, #2745, "Hard to find, but worth it. Great atmosphere, and good food. Would definitely recommend."

Old Review: Zak from Italy, 2005, #1277, "The best value in central Venice, a pleasant setting and an appetizing meal in this small, casually elegant trattoria with reasonably priced fresh seafood menu."

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Venice, Cannaregio: Vini da Gigio

Susie L from CA, 2012, #3879, "Warm and welcoming restaurant, serving not only wonderful seafood, but meats as well. Amazing wine list."

Old Review: AlliK from DC, 2005, #1291, "Great dinner in a warm atmosphere."

Old Review: KenC from MA, 2004, #922, "A wonderful seafood restaurant in the Cannaregio section of Venice. Highly recommended!"

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Venice, Castello: Al Covo

Podie from FL, 2012, #3909, "Take Advantage of the Wonderful Set Price Meal"

Old Review: Barbara L from NY, 2002, #350, "Recommended. Traditional Venetian menu."

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Venice, Castello: Al Portego

Old Review: Jonathan from Stroud, UK, 2001, #344, "Not too crowded, very friendly, and good value. "

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Venice, Castello: Al Vecio Canton

GailS from US, 2012, #3954, "Very good pizza, good service. Worth trying to find."

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Venice, Castello: Alla Rivetta

Old Review: Robert Rainey from CA, 2008, #3045, "I just didn't care for the bright lights, crowds, or atmosphere"

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2007, #2522, "A bustling trattoria near San Marco, serving good food at a reasonable price. Alla Rivetta is on my list of favorite places to eat in Venice."

Old Review: Monica Pileggi from MD, 2006, #1932, "A very busy restaurant filled with both tourists and Italians enjoying the good food."

Old Review: Doru from Canada, 2003, #706, "Highly recommended! Excellent food!"

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2003, #612, "Good food and service at reasonable prices in a lively trattoria."

Old Review: Debra from CA, 2003, #453, "To me this was a "pack 'em in, move 'em out" kind of restaurant. Food was good though. For the same price (Dinner for 2 80€) I'd choose the leisurely dining of Da Remigio."

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Venice, Castello: Antica Sacrestia

Old Review: Amarena from NY, 2008, #2872, "A comfortable place we always seem to return to for it's warm service and good pizza and pasta."

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Venice, Castello: da Tosi piccoli (aka Trattoria Tosi)

Old Review: cubbies from CA, 2006, #2248, "A true neighborhood spot, serving large meals for workers at lunch with fantastic pizzas plus other trattoria fare at night."

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Venice, Castello: Osteria alle Testiere

Old Review: Sheila from MD, 2000, #348, "We loved this tiny trattoria with high quality cooking. Specializes in seafood and only seafood. Delicious and highly recommended. "

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Venice, Castello: Pizzeria -Trattoria Aciugheta

Old Review: Doru from Canada, 2003, #704, "Maybe a great bacaro, but forget lunch..."

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Venice, Castello: Ristorante Carpaccio

Old Review: venexiananan from Italy, 2006, #1890, "Happy to have found this lovely restaurant along the famous Riva, where so often you pay for the view, and not for the quality of food or service. Here you get both!"

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Venice, Castello: Trattoria alle Testiere

Old Review: Nick Savage from UK, 2006, #1972, "As often happens prices go up as quality goes down. No longer recommended."

Old Review: Boleskine/Ruth from NJ, 2004, #1064, "This justifiably popular fish only restaurant offers only 2 seatings, (7:30 & 9:30) a night. Since it is tiny, reservations and promptness are both important."

Old Review: Jim from NYC, 2004, #1042, "Tiny gem of a seafood restaurant. The food is based on what's fresh that day, so no written menu. English spoken by one waiter. "

Old Review: KenC from MA, 2004, #923, "We rave to our friends about our food experience at Alle Testiere. Highly recommended!"

Old Review: Bill Sutherland from Italy, 2002, #349, "Small - only five tables but with terrific food, a welcoming atmosphere with good service. We spent a few hours in this place."

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Venice, Castello: Trattoria Corte Sconta

Old Review: Dr. X from USA, 2005, #1720, "Great restaurant off the tourist track."

Old Review: lavena from NJ, 2004, #1068, "Don't eat here! This much bally-hoo'd restaurant has a huge problem - an over-powering smell of a badly-functioning sewer. Nothing in Venice was like this!"

Old Review: Boleskine from NJ, 2003, #568, "Popular and excellent seafood restaurant; justly famous for its large and tasty assorted seafood appetizer."

Old Review: Edna from NY, 2002, #340, "Corte Sconta is awesome! "

Old Review: Jonathan from Stroud, UK, 2000, #343, "Corte Sconta was excellent in April 2000 - but it does get widely recommended, so I'm sure that advance booking is essential. "

Old Review: Kim from NJ, 2001, #341, "I second the vote for Corte Sconta. "

Old Review: Bill Sutherland from Italy, 2001, #342, "We used to enjoy it, but now feel they're living off their past good reputation."

Old Review: David from NY (moderator), 1999, #339, "Fabulous seafood restaurant."

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Venice, Castello: Trattoria da Remigio

Podie from FL, 2012, #3905, "Great Seafood Meal for a Fair Price"

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2007, #2425, "If only we had stopped with the gnocchi, we would have been happier. We felt rushed, like the waiters were interested in getting us out as fast as possible."

Old Review: Debra from CA, 2003, #451, "Wonderful food, specializing in seafood. Attentive service. Ate here three nights!"

Old Review: Jonathan from Stroud, UK, 2003, #346, "We also recommend this restaurant. "

Old Review: Tom from CA, 2001, #345, "We enjoyed the food so much we decided to eat there again for dinner."

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Venice, Castello: Trattoria Oliva Nera

Podie from FL, 2012, #3904, "Very Good Food but Too Expensive"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: .CAFFE: Bar da Gino

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #336, "This was our local bar. Tables outside packed with students, nonnas, and tourists with sore feet."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: .CAFFE: Il Caffe

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #333, "This is one of the many outdoor cafes in Campo Santa Margherita. The bar has good drinks, espressos, and OK sandwiches."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: .GELATO: Il Doge

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #335, "Absolutely wonderful gelato. I prefer this place over Nico."

Old Review: Dale from SC, 2001, #334, "Not to be missed! Great gelato. "

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Venice, Dorsoduro: .GELATO: Nico

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #338, "Great gelato (although I think Il Doge in C. Santa Margherita is better). Also a bar, popular with locals. Walk along the water along the Giudecca canal with your coppa. "

Venice, Dorsoduro: Ae Oche Pizzeria

Robert Rainey from CA, 2011, #3733, "Good pizza at least the locals seem to think so, we liked it too"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Agli Alboretti

Old Review: Sheila from MD, 2000, #324, "Delicious, high quality cuisine, rather expensive."

Venice, Dorsoduro: Ai Fanti di Spade

Old Review: Tom from CA, 2002, #20, "Brand new small trattoria with a great chef, and some very delicious and different pasta and fish dishes."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Al Profeta

Old Review: Sheila from MD, 2000, #328, "Unpretentious, reasonably-priced restaurant. Garden dining in summer. Good grilled fish. Wouldn’t go out of my way to eat there, but fine if you’re in the area. "

Venice, Dorsoduro: Alla Zattare

Old Review: Monica Pileggi from MD, 2006, #1931, "Wonderful outdoor dining and good food, too!"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Alle Zattere

GailS from USA, 2012, #3952, "Beautiful views over the Giudecca canal from their outdoor terrace. Pizza is decent."

Gene8499 from VA, 2010, #3586, "Marvellous views across the Giudecca Canal and really good pizza; a little annoying service and house rules"

Monica Pileggi from USA, 2010, #3507, "Delicious pizza, fabulous views."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Antico Capon

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2007, #2412, "Good spot for pizza."

Old Review: tim from Canada, 2007, #2382, "Good food but was charged a 12% service charge when the outside sign said service included."

Old Review: Monica Pileggi from MD, 2006, #1933, "A nice spot for lunch in the Campo Margherita - but would have liked better service."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Avogaria

cubbies from CA, 2010, #3646, "Upscale place and management with reasonably priced Light Lunch menu."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Bar Da Gino

Robert Rainey from CA, 2010, #3620, "good Dorsoduro bar open early!"

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2008, #3199, "Nice bar with friendly owners and great snacks"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Ca Foscari al Canton

Old Review: ColleenR from FL, 2005, #1569, "Good but not great restaurant."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Cantinone Storico

Susie L from CA, 2012, #3881, "A warm and welcoming restaurant with caring service"

Old Review: ira from GA, 2003, #640, "Highly recommended for good food, excellent service and pleasant atmosphere."

Old Review: Liz from Canada (moderator), 2003, #581, "Don't miss this restaurant!"

Old Review: Sheila from MD, 2000, #325, "Delightful restaurant with outdoor seating, charming waiters and a charming chef. Good food too."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Casin dei Nobili

Gene8499 from VA, 2010, #3584, "Good, solid Venetian food, served up in a friendly manner at not too bad a cost."

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2008, #2992, "We wished we could go back to this place. Better than we expected. Very friendly staff. Good pizza and a wonderful main course salad with tuna, eggs, cheese."

Old Review: Jonathan from UK (moderator), 2007, #2561, "Another good meal here: nice, friendly service even though they were very crowded."

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2007, #2521, "I've been going to Casin dei Nobili since it first opened, and the food never fails to satisfy. Highly recommended!"

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2006, #1849, "Large and comfortable restaurant with varied menu. Good food, service, and prices."

Old Review: ColleenR from FL, 2005, #1589, "Good food in a friendly atmosphere. Variety of menu choices for vegetarians."

Old Review: Liz from Canada (moderator), 2003, #579, "Another good dinner in Venice!"

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #326, "Good restaurant. We found their pastas to be a bit too rich, with unnecessarily creamy sauces. Pizzas and salads were good, and very fairly priced."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Enoteca San Barnaba

cubbies from CA, 2010, #3645, "Still excellent food, but tired owners."

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2007, #2789, "Fun, casual place with excellent food"

Old Review: cubbies from CA, 2006, #2247, "Welcoming enoteca with engaging proprietor and full dinners in the evening."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Imagina Cafe

Old Review: ColleenR from FL, 2005, #1568, "Late night cafe with friendly staff, good food and wine."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: La Bitta

Old Review: Robert Rainey from CA, 2008, #3043, "Listed in slow food book."

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2007, #2791, "Great food, nice staff, and pleasant atmosphere"

Old Review: cubbies from CA, 2007, #2401, "Good neighborhood spot. Does not serve fish."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: La Piscina

Monica Pileggi from USA, 2010, #3510, "Wonderful dinner."

Old Review: poet123 from UK, 2007, #2354, "A long awaited dinner which did not live up to our expectations. We felt the food was mediocre and the atmosphere a little pretentious for a Pensione."

Old Review: Monica Pileggi from MD, 2006, #1934, "My best meal in Venice!"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: L'Avogaria

Old Review: caplanco from CO, 2006, #2196, "Contemporary setting with creative and delicious food."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: L'incontro

Old Review: Dale from SC, 2003, #450, "Disappointing."

Old Review: Dale from SC, 2001, #327, "I recommend that you try L'incontro, a favorite at the edge of Campo Santa Margherita in Dorsoduro."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Locanda Montin

Susie L from CA, 2012, #3880, "Atmospheric locanda, better known for the restaurant than the rooms"

Old Review: Liz from Canada (moderator), 2003, #580, "Pleasantly surprised!"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Oniga

Robert Rainey from CA, 2011, #3731, "location is good in the campo but this rates a tie or is possibly the winner for the worst food in our 10 Italy trips!"

AnnieNC from USA, 2010, #3659, "Interesting menu, good food, need to book"

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2007, #2790, "Excellent food and nice atmosphere"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti

Old Review: murx from Austria, 2005, #1405, "Small and authentic osteria with nice food. Daily menu and very good and huge selection of wine. Also small snacks and fingerfood. Nice seating!"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Osteria Vini Padovani

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #330, "A dinky little place, with "homestyle" cooking. Very low prices. They'll tell you what they have, which isn't always what is on the chalkboard in the front."

Old Review: Dale from SC, 2001, #329, "Nearby the restaurant L'incontro is my favorite little lunch place, although it is a formidable challenge to find. "

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Pane Vino e San Daniele

AnnieNC from USA, 2010, #3650, "Awesome artichoke soup"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Pier-Dickens Inn

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2005, #1325, "Didn't like the pizza. Service very unfriendly. But great people watching."

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2003, #1118, "Bustling bar and restaurant. A long list of menu choices, and ... a no-smoking dining room! Delicious Quattro Stagione pizza."

Venice, Dorsoduro: Pizzeria Accademia

Old Review: Liz from Canada (moderator), 2003, #578, "Great way to start a Venetian holiday!"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Ristorante Agli Alboretti

Old Review: lavena from NJ, 2004, #1070, "A lovely, dignified, delicious meal. A bit small in portion (a la nouvelle cuisine?) but great attention to detail. Small place. Be sure to reserve a table."

Venice, Dorsoduro: Ristorante Avogaria

Old Review: Dale from SC, 2003, #449, "Beautiful, ultramodern restored interior. Very pleasant atmosphere and quite good food."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Ristorante da Gianni

Old Review: SharonZ from NJ, 2006, #1841, "Great view. Pretty good food."

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2005, #1327, "Can't beat the gorgeous location, right on the Giudecca canal. Food very good, if not terribly sophisticated. Wonderful service and did I say the VIEW!"

Old Review: Doru from Canada, 2002, #7, "Gorgeous view for a summer day. We ate better in many places for this kind of money, but the gorgeous view and watching Venice life go by made it all worthwhile."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Ristorante Riviera

Old Review: basti100 from UK, 2008, #3081, "Fabulous food, great service and overall an extremely memorable meal."

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2008, #2991, "Our best lunch in Venice. Sit right on the Giudecca canal, smell the sea and indulge yourself in top notch food and service. Great house wine, too."

Old Review: Boleskine/Ruth from NJ, 2007, #2627, "After more than two dozen visits Ristorante Riviera remains on high on the short list of our favorites with extraordinary offerings for every course."

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2007, #2408, "I think this is simply the best restaurant in Venice. Great food, funny excellent service. Nice wine list. Great view."

Old Review: Boleskine/Ruth from NJ, 2004, #1066, "This small restaurant expands its capacity when weather makes it possible to dine outside along the Giudecca Canal. The menu is small, but every item on it is tempting."

Old Review: KenC from MA, 2004, #924, "Outstanding food in a beautiful location on the waterfront -- highly recommended!"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Ristorante San Trovaso

GailS from USA, 2012, #3951, "Owned by the same people as the Taverna San Trovaso and similar in quality - different menu than the Taverna and they have a nice outdoor eating area."

Old Review: kaydee from TN, 2005, #1671, "New restaurant operated by the owners of Taverna San Trovaso. Pleasant environment, very good food, friendly service."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Ristoteca Oniga

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2007, #2409, "A pleasant surprise! Great food in a lovely little campo"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Taverna San Trovaso

AnnieNC from USA, 2010, #3653, "I love their pizza!"

Robert Rainey from CA, 2010, #3576, "good food, quick service"

Monica Pileggi from USA, 2010, #3513, "A favorite anytime I'm in Venice"

Old Review: rkorchid from NH, 2007, #2811, "Our favorite moderately priced restaurant in Venice."

Old Review: Monica Pileggi from MD, 2006, #1935, "Good food, fast service, and lots of tourists."

Old Review: Bob Gold from CA, 2005, #1553, "Mediocre dinner. Average prices. Large restaurant."

Old Review: philip from CA, 2004, #1085, "Tasty food, friendly staff, reasonable prices, Venetian = Perfect for us."

Old Review: Sheila from MD, 2000, #331, "Big disappointment. It was moderately priced, but I was not at all impressed by the food."

Old Review: Doru from Canada, 2002, #8, "Taverna San Trovaso is a "can't miss" choice."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Trattoria ai Cugnai

Old Review: kaydee from TN, 2005, #1623, "Small family-run restaurant with an appealing menu. Good seafood selection (though the seafood is expensive)."

Old Review: Annie M from NY, 2005, #1361, "We enjoyed a delicious, reasonably priced dinner at Trattoria Ai Cugnai, a smallish, family-run trattoria with comfortable indoor & outdoor seating."

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Trattoria da Silvio

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2007, #2426, ""Chow! Venice" says Da Silvio "has become a good place for a delightful low key dinner." I think that's a perfect description of this restaurant"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: Trattoria Pizzeria San Toma

Monica Pileggi from USA, 2010, #3512, "Great dinner, lovely atmosphere"

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Venice, Dorsoduro: WINE BAR: al Bottegon

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #332, "This is a tiny wine bar and shop on the Rio San Trovaso. Around the corner from Accademia, near the San Trovaso boatyard."

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Venice, Giudecca: Altanella

Old Review: rkorchid from NH, 2007, #2808, "Delightful canal-side restaurant specializing in fish."

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Venice, Giudecca: Cipriani Terrace Restaurant

Old Review: KenC from MA, 2004, #917, "A romantic venue for that special occasion. Expensive, but worth it."

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Venice, Giudecca: Harry's Dolci

Old Review: Bill Sutherland from Italy, 2002, #358, "We sat outside and loved every minute and every bite."

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Venice, Guidecca: Ristorante Mistra

Old Review: caplanco from CO, 2006, #2198, "It's a pleasant change of scene to have lunch on Giudecca and Mistra is the place to go. Besides good food, it is on the second floor with views of the lagoon."

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Venice, Lido: Al Passatore

Old Review: rkorchid from NH, 2007, #2737, "Bustling local favorite restaurant and pizzeria on the Lido."

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Venice, Lido: La Favorita

Old Review: rkorchid from NH, 2007, #2736, "Attractive restaurant with outdoor seating (covered and heated in cooler weather). Good food but uneven service."

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Venice, Lido: La Sfera

Old Review: rkorchid from NH, 2007, #2739, "Very nice, moderately expensive restaurant on the Lido."

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Venice, Lido: Star People Bar

Old Review: rkorchid from NH, 2007, #2738, "Delightful, friendly local, inexpensive cafe/bar on the Lido."

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Venice, Lido: Trattoria Favorita

Old Review: Debra from CA, 2003, #454, "Excellent food, service and ambiance. Don't miss this if you are spending any time on Lido. Outside patio and garden area."

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Venice, Murano: Busa Alla Torre

Old Review: rkorchid from NH, 2007, #2809, "Excellent seafood in a charming location with moderate prices."

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Venice, Murano: Busa Alla Torre Da Lele

loveners from New Zealand, 2012, #3918, "Avoid - may have once been a stunner but now a tourist trap."

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Venice, Murano: Busa alle Torre

AnnieNC from USA, 2010, #3660, "Excellent trattoria with friendly service and great food"

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Venice, San Marco: Acqua Pazza

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2006, #2429, "Okay but pretty expensive for pizza."

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2004, #1613, "Great outdoor dining in a nice little campo. Classic fresh Venetian seafood, good service. Mix of tourists and locals."

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Venice, San Marco: Al Bacareto

Old Review: MikeB from OH, 2006, #1880, "A friendly Venetian restaurant that serves good local dishes."

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Venice, San Marco: Al Conte Pesaor

Old Review: Jane from CA, 2003, #511, "We enjoyed our meal here. Had very good risotto and fish. Good service. Not too expensive."

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Venice, San Marco: Bar Palazzo Ducale

Old Review: Doru from Canada, 2002, #13, "Not a restaurant, but how handy and pleasant... Interesting, romantic, cool! Recommended."

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Venice, San Marco: Cavatappi

KeithfromVA from VA, 2012, #3986, "Quiet lunch close to San Marco"

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2008, #3000, "Small, contemporary style wine bar with good menu. We loved the salads and a couple of appetizers. Good chalk board list of wines by the glass."

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Venice, San Marco: Da Ivo

Old Review: Edna from NY, 2002, #314, "We adored Da Ivo. There we had the best Bistecca Fiorentina - even better than in Florence and Tuscany."

Venice, San Marco: Enoteca Al Volto

Old Review: JS from MO, 2009, #3418, "Yummy food and fun ambiance tucked away near the Rialto vaporetto stop."

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Venice, San Marco: Harry's Bar

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2006, #2798, "A prosecco at Harry's has become a "must-do" for every visit to Venice ..."

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Venice, San Marco: Hostaria da Zorzi

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2004, #1629, "Unfancy with very good food. I had the best clam soup! Pasta with rucola was good, too. We saw 2 boisterous gondoliere eating there, too. Moderate $$"

Venice, San Marco: La Chat Qui Rit Cafeteria

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2005, #1619, "Like any cafeteria--what you see is what you get. Better than Piccadilly in the states but generally greasy and lacking in real flavor. Pretty expensive, too."

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Venice, San Marco: Osteria alle Bottegha

Old Review: nelsdorter from UK, 2008, #2912, "Family-run, welcoming, good Venetian food."

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Venice, San Marco: Osteria da Carla

Old Review: amaronemmm from Canada, 2007, #2593, "Not only a fantastic meal in Venice, but a very good value"

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2006, #2428, "Great food with reasonable prices, and a whole page of vegetarian choices."

Old Review: Liz from Canada (moderator), 2003, #584, "A little too pricey for what it was."

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Venice, San Marco: Ristorante Al Giglio

Old Review: MikeB from OH, 2006, #1879, "Very nice and expensive ristorante in Venice."

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Venice, San Marco: Ristorante All'Angelo

Old Review: kaydee from TN, 2005, #1699, "The biggest rip-off we experienced in our 14 months in Europe. Whatever were we thinking when we decided to have lunch here?!"

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Venice, San Marco: Ristorante Antico Pignolo

Old Review: Jane from CA, 2003, #509, "Although we had an OK meal here, it was not good enough to warrant its expense. This was the most expensive meal of this trip but far from the best."

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Venice, San Marco: Terrazza Orseolo

Old Review: Dr.X from USA, 2005, #1736, "Biggest disappointment in our 2 week trip."

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Venice, San Marco: Trattoria Anima Bella

Old Review: Ory from FL, 2003, #1170, "The food and service at this little resturant: one of the best experiences from Venice to Positano."

Old Review: Linda from Scotland, 2004, #894, "Don't go to this restaurant! Expensive for below average food/wine - total rip off!"

Old Review: cmvnapa from CA, 2004, #765, "Avoid this trattoria! Good food, but overpriced, and worse - there's no written menu and the server doesn't tell patrons the prices when describing courses."

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Venice, San Marco: Trattoria da Fiore

GailS from USA, 2012, #3953, "Good food, good service, nice bar area with a variety of cichetti that seemed popular with locals."

Monica Pileggi from USA, 2010, #3514, "An enjoyable dinner."

Old Review: SharonZ from NJ, 2006, #1840, "Not the famous Osteria Da Fiore in San Polo, but one of my favorites."

Old Review: ColleenR from FL, 2005, #1597, "Overpriced and overcooked food."

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Venice, San Marco: Trattoria Sempione

Old Review: elaineL from NY, 2002, #547, "Very good value. Excellent food and friendly service."

Old Review: Barbara L from NY, 2000, #315, "Recommended. Good fish; gondolas go by the windows; service is good. "

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Venice, San Marco: Vino Vino

Shannon from CA, 2010, #3647, "Vino Vino has changed, and not for the better."

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2004, #1628, "The food was hearty and homey. It's fun to point and choose the dishes on display. Service: less than wonderful."

Old Review: nelsdorter from UK, 2004, #1026, "Is this restaurant simply getting too popular for its own good? Food and wine were good; service was not."

Old Review: Lorac from NY, 2004, #776, "The menu is a bit limited, but the food here was very, very good. Enjoyable family-type restaurant in a neighborhood surrounded by expensive restaurants."

Old Review: Amy from MA (moderator), 2002, #316, "Tiny, fun place. Walk in, take a look at the food at the bar and listed on the chalkboard. Tell the folks behind the bar what you want, and go grab a table. "

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Venice, San Polo: Antica Trattoria Poste Vecie

Old Review: llee from USA, 2007, #2503, "A lovely restaurant with delicious food."

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2006, #2169, "This restaurant calls itself "the oldest restaurant in Venice." We found it to be just a tired, old restaurant serving tired, old food."

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2004, #980, "This was a "splurge" dinner on my last trip to Venice and I loved it...."

Old Review: Boleskine from NJ, 2003, #572, "The oldest restaurant in Venice, Poste Vecie has outstanding fish and meat dishes, a friendly staff, two nonsmoking rooms with fire places and a covered garden room."

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Venice, San Polo: Antiche Carampane

Old Review: caplanco from CO, 2006, #2197, "Recently mentioned in the New York Times article "36 Hours in Venice", Trattoria Antiche Carampane lived up to our expectations."

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2005, #1326, "Very uneven. Some dishes were amazing: moleche, others were fishy/bad: spaghetti with crab. Great sgroppino! Great service. Expensive."

Old Review: J Johnson from US, 2005, #1179, "Overpriced with small portions."

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2003, #1117, "Excellent food and friendly service in a warm environment."

Old Review: Boleskine from NJ, 2003, #571, "Our favorite restaurant in Venice. No meat, no pizza, no tourist menu; just fantastic fish. We have been eating here since 1998 and it just gets better and better."

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Venice, San Polo: Bancogiro

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2004, #984, "Bancogiro has wonderful food at reasonable prices."

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Venice, San Polo: Brodo di Giuggiole

Old Review: Jonathan from Stroud, UK, 2001, #320, "Very friendly owner, and attractive virginia creeper-shaded courtyard. Good restaurant."

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Venice, San Polo: Da Fiore

Old Review: Bill Sutherland from Italy, 2001, #318, "Just terrific - could be the best in Venice. Reservations are a MUST. They have redone the restaurant since we were there last. Expensive."

Venice, San Polo: da Ignazio

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2008, #3001, "Not the greatest food but a very pretty garden setting, inside, and excellent service. The best part of our meal was the sgroppini--delicious!"

Old Review: Lorac from NY, 2004, #774, "Very disappointing experience because of a very surly waiter."

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Venice, San Polo: Dal Paradiso

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2005, #1324, "Warm, friendly service. Great recommendations for wine and food. We loved this place! Interesting menu."

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Venice, San Polo: Frary's

AnnieNC from USA, 2010, #3654, "My favorite new place on this trip"

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Venice, San Polo: Ostaria al Garanghelo

Joseph from USA, 2011, #3853, "Friendly owners. Decent food. Recommended by lots of guidebooks. A victim of their own success?"

AnnieNC from usa, 2010, #3651, "Happy to report that it's still a great place to eat."

Old Review: Gen from France, 2009, #3215, "Friendly service and very good reasonably priced food."

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2008, #3196, "A wonderful place to eat"

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2007, #2520, "Charming owners cooking and serving delicious and reasonably priced food. Excellent spaghetti al vongole!"

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2006, #2252, "Great food, reasonable prices, nice owners."

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2006, #1850, "Small osteria with good food, reasonable prices, and friendly service."

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Venice, San Polo: Ostaria Antico Dolo

GailS from US, 2012, #3955, "Good selection of ciccheti for appetizers. Menu is primarily fish."

Old Review: GailS from MA, 2008, #3095, "Incredible home made gnocci with a variety of sauces"

Old Review: AnnieNC from North Carolina, 2006, #2268, "A lovely place to eat"

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Venice, San Polo: Osteria al Ponte (Alla Patatina)

Old Review: Sheila from MD, 2000, #319, "Popular osteria/bacaro. Ciccheti are traditional and fresh. Hot dishes at lunch. Reasonable. Good choice of wines by the glass or bottle. "

Venice, San Polo: Osteria Enoteca Vivaldi

Old Review: Boleskine from NJ, 2003, #569, "A friendly and welcoming nonsmoking spot with a neighborhood feel to it. Outstanding cichetti and pasta, and usually exceptionally good bread and rolls."

Old Review: Sheila from MD, 2000, #323, "Another disappointment - this used to be a favorite, but the ownership has changed."

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Venice, San Polo: Osteria Sora al Ponte

Old Review: AlliK from DC, 2005, #1292, "Good seafood, plenty of locals."

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Venice, San Polo: Trattoria Da Renato di Dorigo Vittorio

Old Review: Tom from CA, 2001, #321, "Recommended. "

Venice, San Polo: Trattoria La Rivetta

Old Review: Tom from CA, 2001, #322, "The food was very good, but it was clear that they wanted to turn the tables quickly. "

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Venice, San Polo: Trattoria Pizzeria San Toma

Old Review: Robert Rainey from CA, 2008, #3039, "Good pizza in the San Polo area"

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2007, #2417, "A delightful surprise! You can sit outside in the campo, but ask to sit in the garden in the back - it's lovely."

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2006, #2251, "Awesome pizza!"

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Venice, San Polo: Vivaldi

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2008, #2989, "Not the best and not very Venitian but rigatoni pomodoro with black olives was great. Veal--not so much. Good selection of half bottles of wine."

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Venice, Santa Croce: Al Prosecco

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2004, #989, "Great food and wine in Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio."

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Venice, Santa Croce: Al Nono Risorto

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2007, #2792, "A casual and fun place with great pizza"

Old Review: Jonathan from UK (moderator), 2007, #2563, "Lovely outdoor eating area under trailing wisteria; a friendly, informal place with an excellent value menu del giorno. Pizzas, as well."

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Venice, Santa Croce: Al Ponte del Megio

Old Review: Evets from USA, 2006, #2003, "Simple, well prepared food in a very pleasant section of Santa Croce."

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Venice, Santa Croce: Al Prosecco

Old Review: AnnieNC from US, 2006, #2487, "A great wine bar in a beautiful campo"

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Venice, Santa Croce: Il Refolo

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2007, #2410, "Make a reservation if you want to try what many consider the best pizza in Venice. The canal-side location is wonderful, too."

Old Review: cubbies from CA, 2007, #2394, "Best spot in Venice for warm weather dining, say I."

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2004, #983, "A wonderful place to eat outdoors in Venice...."

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Venice, Santa Croce: La Zucca

AnnieNC from USA, 2010, #3652, "I was happy to be back at La Zucca"

Gene8499 from VA, 2010, #3585, "Good, not great, meat and vegetarian meals at a decent price"

Robert Rainey from CA, 2010, #3574, "reservations required, we saw several folks turned away, good food several vegetarian options."

Monica Pileggi from USA, 2010, #3508, "Interesting Vegetarian Dishes"

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2008, #3198, "My favorite restaurant in Italy"

Old Review: jgk from FL, 2008, #3006, "Don't miss! What a wonderful, varied menu! Low key staff is friendly and knowledgable. Not an elegant setting but fantastic food. Well priced."

Old Review: llee from US, 2007, #2501, "A wonderful restaurant with reasonable prices."

Old Review: AnnieNC from USA, 2006, #2488, "An awesome restaurant, one of my favorites"

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2003, #1001, "Excellent food!"

Old Review: Colleen from CA (moderator), 2002, #717, "Small trattoria with a well deserved reputation for fresh ingredients and well prepared dishes."

Old Review: Sheila from MD, 2000, #317, "Big disappointment. Although it was highly recommended, I was not impressed by the food."

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Venice, Santa Croce: Muro Pizza & Cucina

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2008, #3195, "Great pizza, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere"

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Venice, Santa Croce: Osteria Antico Giardinetto

Old Review: ed shoucair from USA, 2008, #3065, "Didn't want the evening to end"

Old Review: JS from MO, 2007, #2566, "Creative and fresh fish and meat dishes in a charming atmosphere. The owners have worked in some of Venice's most delicious restaurants before opening here."

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Venice, Santa Croce: Trattoria Osteria Venessiana

Old Review: doug from FL, 2005, #1250, "Great local restaurant with great food and great pricing!"

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Venice, Santa Croce: Vecio Fritolin

Old Review: AnnieNC from NC, 2008, #3197, "Wonderful food, nice atmosphere."

Old Review: rkorchid from NH, 2007, #2810, "Excellent seafood restaurant; moderately expensive."

Old Review: sharonzuk from NJ, 2007, #2411, "Not a large menu, but wonderful food. I'm glad I found this restaurant. The food - and bread - are among the best in Venice. "

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Venice, Torcello: Locanda Cipriani Restaurant

Old Review: Barbara L from Brooklyn, 2002, #359, "Very pricey, but very romantic and the food is first rate."

Venice, Vignole Island: Trattoria alle Vignole

Robert Rainey from CA, 2010, #3575, "Update of 2008 review"

Old Review: Robert Rainey from CA, 2008, #3040, "Quite a trip to get here but its a quiet retreat and between a third to half the price of comparable food in Venice proper."

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