Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Metropolitan City of Venice

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Osteria Da Bubi

4.8

4.8 (59)

€30 and under

Italian

Castello

About the restaurant

"Da Bubi" siamo tutti noi: Veneziani, dai proprietari agli chef, dai camerieri ai pizzaioli, pronti a farvi conoscere la vera buona cucina Italiana, a volte Veneta, spesso Veneziana, in un bellissimo ambiente tipico Veneziano.
Bubi è un luogo di piacere e di relax, dove passare qualche momento di vera soddisfazione per il palato e per la mente. I nostri piatti sono prodotti al momento, nei giusti tempi, per darvi il massimo della qualità. Vi aspettiamo!

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JenniferVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Given the rave reviews, I probably expected too much. The food was fine. Not amazing. The polenta was runny. Prosciutto and burrata were good. Truffle pasta was good but expensive. The bill was high relative to enjoyment. Service was great. It’s a fine option but you have so many equally good options that are a tad less.

Hostaria Osottoosopra

4.9

4.9 (114)

€31 to €50

Italian

Venice

About the restaurant

Hostaria OsottoOsopra was born from a fortuitous meeting, between the streets of Venice.
With a coffee and a chat, the dream of opening a restaurant with friends seemed to really take shape for the first time.
In August 2017, those that were initially only ideas are transformed into reality, within the walls of a former pub in Calle San Pantalon, a stone's throw from Campo Santa Margherita.It would not make sense to open yet another tourist place in Venice, only to then get confused among the many restaurants around the city.
No, Hostaria OsottoOsopra was supposed to be something different.
It had to be a place to feel at home, where eating well in Venice became possible at a reasonable price and where the service, always in the hand but always elegant, made me want to come back.
At the opening, Hosteria OsottoOsopra looked like this: with the atmosphere of a typical Venetian hostaria, but from the almost gourmet kitchen.

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Steven

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

We had a fantastic Christmas Eve dinner! The food, service, and ambiance were all amazing. Kirin and the other servers made our experience exceptional by explaining all the dishes, being friendly and attentive at the table, and anticipating our every need. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Bistrot de Venise

4.9

4.9 (160)

€51 and over

Italian

Venice

About the restaurant

The Bistrot de Venise was first opened in 1993. It is a place where people can meet up and savour the Cuisine & Wine as they enjoy figurative arts, poetry, cultural gatherings and a host of other activities dedicated to Venice. …in 1999, the Bistrot de Venise took its concept of blending culture, food and wine from the Veneto region a step further when it began to carry out research into Rare Wines and Historical Venetian Cuisine. …We are still steadfastly continuing along this path today…

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Victoria

Dined on Oct 18, 2024

Once in a lifetime experience for us and everything we tried was impeccable. The service was top notch as well. Don't hesitate to book. All of the dishes are so innovative. This was our first truly upscale Michelin experience and we ordered too much food with the expectation that the dishes would be small. The portions are generous and flavorful. Absolutely wonderful and a meal we'll always remember.

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Experience

Menù Degustazione “Bistrot Experience”

Experience

Tavolo speciale & Menu romantico

Gio's

4.7

4.7 (459)

€31 to €50

Italian

Venice

About the restaurant

We aim to enhance every element of your dining experience, from the bread baked fresh every morning, to the final flourishes performed at the table. Our menus are dynamic, featuring a variety of classic Italian and Venetian dishes, eloquently reworked with disruptive elements. Fresh, simple ingredients – expertly sourced and imaginatively prepared.
Dress code Lunch: Smart Causual
Dress code Dinner (After 6pm): Elegant (flip flop and shorts are not allowed for gentlemen)

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Alex

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Everything was great about the dinner but service stand out. It was exceptional. The hotel GM must be proud to have such people on his team.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea Ritual

The Gritti Terrace

4.7

4.7 (255)

€31 to €50

Italian

Venice

About the restaurant

FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER Take pleasure in a unique Grand Canal experience with delicious al-fresco daytime dining from noon until 6pm on The Gritti Terrace. Stretching along the waterfront, this popular place offers one of the most spectacular views in town over Punta della Dogana and the Santa Maria della Salute Basilica.
Bookings from Mon-Thu, will be seated on the Riva Lounge Terrace, while bookings from Fri - Sun, will be seated on The Gritti Terrace.
To book a table for dinner, please visit the separate listing under Restaurant Club del Doge

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Tania

Dined on Oct 8, 2024

Awesome experience, courteous attentive staff, delicious food - an experience that was above and beyond.

Harry's Dolci Venezia

4.8

4.8 (41)

€51 and over

Italian

Giudecca

About the restaurant

Harry’s Dolci offre una vista straordinaria sul Canale della Giudecca. Fondato nel 1981, dispone di una sala interna e uno spazio all'aperto. Accoglie gli ospiti solo stagionalmente, dalla Primavera all'Autunno.
Dai tavoli esterni, affacciati sul Canale della Giudecca , si può ammirare una Venezia piacevole e rilassante, gustando i piatti classici dell’Harry’s Bar.

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Hal

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

We had an excellent dinner experience. We have been going to Harry Cipriani‘s on fifth Avenue for many years and always wanted to come to their original one in Venice. It did not disappoint. We had a table on the canal, which was magical in the evening. The service as always was impeccable. We will be back.

Club del Doge

4.8

4.8 (392)

€51 and over

Italian

Venice

About the restaurant

The place where Venetian culinary traditions are celebrated, international gourmands dine and a new tradition is born. Whether it is a romantic dinner for two or a gathering of the world most refined guests, Restaurant Club del Doge's stunning location on the Grand Canal and warm interior atmosphere make it the ultimate place to meet in Venice.
We respectfully request that patrons take note of our dress code which is Smart/ Elegant. We regret shorts, T-shirts and flip flops are not permitted.

To book a table for lunch between Apr 1st - Oct 31st, please visit the separate listing under The Gritti Terrace

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fiona

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Perfect ambiance for a special Christmas. Loved every minute. Beautiful hotel, excellent staff.

Restaurant Terrazza Danieli

4.6

4.6 (1300)

€51 and over

Italian

Venice

About the restaurant

Our property will be temporarily closed from January 7th through February 22nd, 2025, for enhancements. Online bookings are still open. For further assistance contact us at reservations@hoteldanieli.com • Located in a luxurious setting on the rooftop overlooking the Venetian Lagoon, the restaurant’s seasonal menu showcases fresh and local ingredients.

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Pamela

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful happy New Years Day lunch . Food and service excellent. Couldn’t fault anything and would strongly recommend the experience

Serafina

4.2

4.2 (58)

€31 to €50

Italian

San Marco

About the restaurant

Esplora i gusti autentici della cucina mediterranea al Ristorante Serafina, situato nel cuore di San Marco, Venezia. Con vista panoramica dal nostro rooftop, offriamo un'esperienza culinaria indimenticabile. Dal pesce fresco ai piatti tradizionali, ogni boccone è un viaggio attraverso la gastronomia italiana. Prenota ora per una serata di gusto e panorami mozzafiato.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful pastas (order the carbonara - it comes in the cheese wheel lit on fire!!!!!) and excellent service :) couldn’t have asked for a better night in Venice!

Harry's Bar

4.2

4.2 (111)

€51 and over

Italian

San Marco

About the restaurant

On May 13, 1931, Giuseppe Cipriani opened Harry's Bar in Venice. Over the years, Harry's Bar has become the place where writers, painters, artists, aristocrats, kings, and queens would meet. Among them were: Barbara Hutton, Katherine Hepburn, Gary Cooper, Giancarlo Menotti, Peggy Guggenheim, Orson Welles, Frank Lloyd Wright, Joe DiMaggio, Truman Capote, and Ernest Hemingway. The keys to the success of this small bar were: service, freedom, and lack of imposition.

Throughout its 93-year history, Harry's Bar has witnessed the 20th century in Venice. Its importance was also recognized by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, which declared it a national reference point in 2001. No other public place in Italy had received the same award in the same century.

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Andrew

Dined 2 days ago

Great food atmosphere and location. Service as ever faultless. We will continue to come back here whenever we are in Venice. Place lives up to its reputation Try a Bellini.

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