Al Covino

This place is such a gem!! A small, cozy bistro located in a little passageway in Venice. The menu is small, but created with so much thoughtfulness with local ingredients. There’s an open kitchen and you can see your food being cooked and plated to order. The owners/chefs Claudio and Claudia tirelessly explained each dish and ingredient. The desserts are made by Claudia, and since it’s Christmas we also got a Panettone to go. Everything was so delicious and was such a highlight to our trip to Italy. This is a must-visit, and we’ll definitely be back again!

Very intimate dining space with an exposed kitchen and only seven tables. We really enjoyed the tasting menu concept along with getting to watch the chef prepare each dish. Menu offerings and flavor profiles were unique in relation to other restaurants we visited in Italy, making this a great spot for something different and palate-cleansing. Only suggested improvement is to offer diners the check closer to the time that they are finished dining - took us about 45 minutes to be cashed out after we originally requested the bill.

Our family had lunch here and it was such a great culinary experience. We have travelled the globe and dined at many great restaurants, and this one is surely one we want to return to when we are back in Venice. The ingredients were fresh and thoughtfully pieced together. Each course was delicious in its own way. We had both the meat and fish course, and there are pieces of the dish I still am able to recollect in my tastebud memory because of its unique beauty in taste. All in all, I highly recommend!!

Wow. This place was my favorite meal of my trip to Italy. The restaurant itself was beautiful, with only seven tables and full view of the kitchen, it was a super cozy and welcoming experience. We loved the option of different tasting menus at the same table, so my husband got the meat and I got the vegetable. I cannot even list the highlights because everything was so good, but my favorite bite was my husband's slow cooked beef cheek. Also, best tiramisu of the trip. The chef/owner was super kind and even took the time to speak to my husband and I after our meal, offering suggestions for his favorite food in Venice. Him and his wife are doing such an amazing job with this place and I feel honored to have eaten there so early in their endeavor together. If you have the chance while in Venice, come to al Covino.

Dining at Al Covino was an unforgettable delight! Chefs Claudio and Claudia crafted a fantastic chef's choice menu, filled with unique and flavorful dishes. The restaurant’s cozy size enhances its charm, and the service was top-notch—warm and attentive. This is a place for adventurous eaters ready to enjoy the chefs' creativity. If you love trying new things, this spot is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend!

Our meal at Al Covino was the best culinary experience we have ever had! The friendliness of the staff to the personal conversation with the chef about each plate made our evening here a night we will never forget. The food was the freshest and most delicious food I have ever had at a restaurant. Delicious, fresh, and beautiful food! We are vegetarian, and the menu was very friendly to this. I cannot recommend enough! Go and eat here! Thank you chef and team! Keep up the great work!

This places is absolutely amazing!! All the food we tried was delicious! Our family of three tried different menues(meat, seafood and chef’s choice seafood). Every single dish was a work of art and a taste of heaven!! And I can say without any doubt - it was the most beautifully and deliciously cooked octopus I’ve ever tasted(and I had quite a few of them in different countries, on different continents). This restaurant is small but very nice and cozy inside. All the staff members were amazingly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Everyone spoke English. I recommend to do a reservation here, because this place is very popular! I highly recommend t visit this wonderful restaurant where you are in Venice!!

Venice is a place you need to pick well your restaurants, and glad we have the Al Covino. Delicious food - had the terra and “chef’s” menu. $58 super well spent - more than worth it. The prosciutto was finned sliced - one of the best I ever had. The octopus / pulpo was also great. Finally the Pacheri pasta is a must try. Highly recommend. Finally Chef Claudio and Claudia (a couple!) are great people - you really feel home there. Bravo!

This place is such a gem!! A small, cozy bistro located in a little passageway in Venice. The menu is small, but created with so much thoughtfulness with local ingredients. There’s an open kitchen and you can see your food being cooked and plated to order. The owners/chefs Claudio and Claudia tirelessly explained each dish and ingredient. The desserts are made by Claudia, and since it’s Christmas we also got a Panettone to go. Everything was so delicious and was such a highlight to our trip to Italy. This is a must-visit, and we’ll definitely be back again!

Very intimate dining space with an exposed kitchen and only seven tables. We really enjoyed the tasting menu concept along with getting to watch the chef prepare each dish. Menu offerings and flavor profiles were unique in relation to other restaurants we visited in Italy, making this a great spot for something different and palate-cleansing. Only suggested improvement is to offer diners the check closer to the time that they are finished dining - took us about 45 minutes to be cashed out after we originally requested the bill.

Our family had lunch here and it was such a great culinary experience. We have travelled the globe and dined at many great restaurants, and this one is surely one we want to return to when we are back in Venice. The ingredients were fresh and thoughtfully pieced together. Each course was delicious in its own way. We had both the meat and fish course, and there are pieces of the dish I still am able to recollect in my tastebud memory because of its unique beauty in taste. All in all, I highly recommend!!

Wow. This place was my favorite meal of my trip to Italy. The restaurant itself was beautiful, with only seven tables and full view of the kitchen, it was a super cozy and welcoming experience. We loved the option of different tasting menus at the same table, so my husband got the meat and I got the vegetable. I cannot even list the highlights because everything was so good, but my favorite bite was my husband's slow cooked beef cheek. Also, best tiramisu of the trip. The chef/owner was super kind and even took the time to speak to my husband and I after our meal, offering suggestions for his favorite food in Venice. Him and his wife are doing such an amazing job with this place and I feel honored to have eaten there so early in their endeavor together. If you have the chance while in Venice, come to al Covino.

Dining at Al Covino was an unforgettable delight! Chefs Claudio and Claudia crafted a fantastic chef's choice menu, filled with unique and flavorful dishes. The restaurant’s cozy size enhances its charm, and the service was top-notch—warm and attentive. This is a place for adventurous eaters ready to enjoy the chefs' creativity. If you love trying new things, this spot is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend!

Our meal at Al Covino was the best culinary experience we have ever had! The friendliness of the staff to the personal conversation with the chef about each plate made our evening here a night we will never forget. The food was the freshest and most delicious food I have ever had at a restaurant. Delicious, fresh, and beautiful food! We are vegetarian, and the menu was very friendly to this. I cannot recommend enough! Go and eat here! Thank you chef and team! Keep up the great work!

This places is absolutely amazing!! All the food we tried was delicious! Our family of three tried different menues(meat, seafood and chef’s choice seafood). Every single dish was a work of art and a taste of heaven!! And I can say without any doubt - it was the most beautifully and deliciously cooked octopus I’ve ever tasted(and I had quite a few of them in different countries, on different continents). This restaurant is small but very nice and cozy inside. All the staff members were amazingly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Everyone spoke English. I recommend to do a reservation here, because this place is very popular! I highly recommend t visit this wonderful restaurant where you are in Venice!!

Venice is a place you need to pick well your restaurants, and glad we have the Al Covino. Delicious food - had the terra and “chef’s” menu. $58 super well spent - more than worth it. The prosciutto was finned sliced - one of the best I ever had. The octopus / pulpo was also great. Finally the Pacheri pasta is a must try. Highly recommend. Finally Chef Claudio and Claudia (a couple!) are great people - you really feel home there. Bravo!

I'm Fall 2023 I visited CoVino. My airbnb was right across from CoVino when I was visiting Venice. I managed to get a tiny table on the night the chefs father was a special guest chef, also working. The ambiance was great & the food even better. The restaurant is small and cozy & it makes you feel part of the family. It felt more local. Order anything off the menu, everything is delicious

Excellent food and service Easy to find Highly recommend making a reservation!! Enjoy

We were very lucky to secure a reservation at CoVino for Sunday afternoon. There was a steady flow of customers throughout our meal (we were there about two hours). From the moment we were seated, we were treated to excellent service. Claudio (the head chef) welcomed us with an appetizer on the house, a delicious antipasto of mozzarella di bufala with a tomato puree and basil reduction with a bit of oil. Claudia (the patissiere) was very attentive throughout our meal. We ordered a fish antipasto (essentially cicchetti but with polenta), a meat antipasto (beef tartare with a thin cracker-like pane), a fish secondo (very delicate local whitefish with what appeared to be sea greens), and a meat dish (unsure whether primo or secondo, but it was a pasta with sausage, eggplant, mushroom, and San Marzano tomatoes). For dessert, we had a tiramisù and a Caprese (chocolate almond flour cake with cherry reduction). Each course was executed to perfection, and Claudio and Claudia checked on us after each course to gauge our reaction. The service was second to none. After our meal, Claudio offered us a shot of limoncello and meloncello, and both were incredible. Overall, we cannot recommend CoVino enough. You can tell by the hundreds of other rave reviews that we were not alone. It was one of the best dining experiences of our lives. Also, the music was incredible!

I would call CoVino a locals spot that a foodie will also run across if visiting Venice. Tucked on one of the many side streets, CoVino is small, lively, and full of great food and wine. I was able to get a last minute reservation and opted for the set menu. A small staff, they all work together to give you a great experience and answer any questions you have. The food itself, excellent and worth going out of the way for. Save yourself from the more touristy spots and try a local's favorite.

With Venice being one of the most visited cities in the world there's more than its fair share of subpar and overpriced restaurants. Knowing this I ate most meals in bacari or to-go pasta places but I made it a point to find a reasonably good restaurant without breaking the bank. I think I did a reasonably good job on my research as I was able to find this restaurant, an offshoot of its more popular sister Al Covo while making it on a NYT "36 Hours in Venice" edition. CoVino is classified as an "enoteca". While literally meaning "wine bar", the restaurant provides an affordable meal (for Venice standard, still pricey) at €40 for 3-course meal and €15 wine pairings. The restaurant follows the principles of the Slow Food movement and the wines are selected with their terroir in mind. As of my visit I was able to pay with credit card. For dinner reservations you can book a 7:00PM or a 9:00PM slot with 15 minute variation. Bookings are highly recommended as the restaurant is TINY - only 16 people total. I was lucky enough to have a chance to talk with almost everyone at the restaurant as a convivial dining experience can break up the awkward and lonely feelings one can get dining as a solo traveler. The staff did as much as they could to make my meal here a memorable one. The amuse bouche was a small cup of carefully cut vegetables. Looking at the menu, sticking to seafood would give you the best chance of eating local with Venice being a port city. Land meat is sourced from Piedmont region. 1. Venetian-style "saor" of seasonal vegetables with marinated gold onion and white corn biancoperla polenta with fresh Adriatic fish of the day (additional €3 supplement). Paired with Sauro Maule 2016 Bianco Granselva. A saor is a Venetian dish with fish cooked in pickled onions and vegetables. The vegetables and pine nuts made for an interesting contrast in textures, flavors and colors especially the radish and beets. Loved the fish. The white wine is a blend from the Veneto that is crisp and nutty. 2. "Guazzetto" steamed Adriatic filet of fish of the day in "runny" sea sauce, mussels, tomato flavor baked in cartoccio style (additional €3 supplement). Paired with Antica Enotria Vriccio Primitivo. In this case the fish is cooked in its own juices (guazzetto) then baked inside parchment paper (cartoccio). While this is the heavier dish this was still rather light due to it being fish. Loved that the fish was flaky enough to cut it easily with a fork and loved the contrast of the stew vegetables to the fish. Primitivo is the exact same grape as Zinfandel but is called this in Europe. A medium-bodied wine that won't overpower the fish stew. 3. Diane's dark chocolate cake. Paired with Erbaluna Barolo Chinato. Apparently Diane is the American wife of the owner of Al Covo and this is a recipe she brought from her home country. A notable exception to "eat local" but I'm a HUGE sucker for a dense, moist chocolate cake. Barolo Chinato is a fortified wine using Barolo DOCG wine (Nebbiolo grapes) as a base. It's a strongly bittersweet wine, which greatly helps complement the richest chocolate cake I've tasted in Europe, akin to what I'd be served back at home. Petit-fours consisted of small cookies found in a tin. I enjoyed it with a cappucino. This was my last meal in Venice. After surviving on cheap food for so long I'm glad I was able to experience a good sit-down meal in the city. A definite recommend to eating well on a "budget" considering that Venice is one of the most expensive cities in Europe!

1 dish or 2 dishes course @lunch time. Desert is included. The way of cooking fish was amazing. The place is small but taste good. Bio sparkling wine was good.

Authentic Slow Movement inspired meal in an amazingly quaint space. This is the real deal. I tell everyone I know that visits Venice that this is a must stop!

Absolutely stunning restaurant where each course is a surprise that surpasses the last. Make sure you have a reservation as the place is tiny, but it serves the freshest most incredible food from an absolutely kick ass team of four. If you're in Venice you must try Covino.

Be very careful. On a Friday morning, I made a reservation for this website using it's online platform for a Saturday evening. On Saturday morning, the restaurant called me while I was on a tour and told me there was a "glitch" in their reservation and that they could not honor my reservation, offering me space on Sunday instead. Since I was leaving Sunday, that didn't work. I chalked it up as a disappointment, and had my hotel make a reservation at one of the few places with space available by the time I got back later in the day. Lo and behold, later that evening, I got an email from CoVino telling me that because I was a "no-show" they were charging me 30 EUR. I wrote back immediately, objecting since they had canceled the reservation. The restaurant has not had the decency to respond in several days.

Covino is every food adventurer's dream - the site of your next incredibly amazing and memorable culinary experience :-) Imagine - a delectable dish of Jerusalem artichoke sauce, potatoes, black truffles, egg, mushrooms, and Lord knows what else - it's a delightful selection from the menu here called "Call of the Earth". Whatever the chef/owner Andrea puts in it, you simply HAVE to try it when you come here. You'll be quite sorry if you don't... Another amazing dish is the pork sausage. It's good enough to change your will in favor of it - a treat for your taste-buds that includes peppers, ratatouille curry flavored potatoes and crispy toast. It's simply awe inspiring! Tip: The wine list has some excellent choices to pair with their outstanding cuisine. On par with the rest of the menu, the desserts here are simply out of this world! Diane's chocolate cake looks fabulous, and tastes even better. But what I enjoyed even more was the cassata - fresh buffala ricotta cream with pistachios, almonds, chocolate, candied fruits, and fresh jam. Covino is a ground-breaking experience - spoil yourself and make sure you visit soon :-)

CoVino is outstanding and underrated. 8 tables seating at most 16, a tiny kitchen in full view of the diners, one or two seatings per night, and 4 staff only (chef,sous chef, sommelier, waiter) who are knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. It is not enough to call this a foodie's delight. It is also a place where you can learn about the produce and wines of a region in a cozy dining room (it must be less than 20 m^2 including the kitchen) and enjoy hearing your table conversation and nice music that stays in the background. The selections were outstanding and often bold but never pretentious. The meal is prix fixed three courses and this seemed just right when you add the chef's specials between courses. We were never hurried but had the chance to savor every taste and enjoy the fine wines. (The wine pairing is a great deal and provides an excellent selection of local wines. The organic wines were surprisingly good.) The chef is creative (for example, braised calf's head sausage and cabbage as an appetizer) but not to the point that one feels they tried too hard. As good as a Michelin started restaurant and half the price (€104 for two people with wine and coffee.) We will be coming back.

Venice felt like one big (beautiful) tourist trap and I realized that most business are not too worried about repeat customers. Co Vino was one of two places I dined at while in town that truly cared about their product. The staff and atmosphere were welcoming and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the wine pairing with dinner. We tried some wines I did not even know existed and they were all wonderful. Prices are on par with the area but I truly feel the food is better here. Make reservations and give yourself plenty of time to find this place.

Months later, I am still thinking about the meal I had here. This small, seven table, establishment is a foodie's dream. Reservations are a must and we made ours about a month ahead of time -- when we were mapping out our food goals for our Italian vacation. All the food is locally sourced and fresh, fresh, fresh. Go for the wine pairing if you're into that type of thing. If not, you'll still get the full experience! It's a fix priced menu (more for wine pairing) - but you do get your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. There are menus available, but this can be deceptive -- because the menus are planned depending on what is available. For me, this is a bonus. I always like to see what other people are eating, but there is nothing better than eating locally and seasonally. A must if you find yourself going to Venice.

A price fixe menu with more variety than seems possible. Space for about 16 guests. A staff so professionally polished and attentive that you want to take them home with you. And the food!!! Ah, the food. Every plate was better than the one before. The wine pairings (why worry when they know more about their cellar than you do?) were superb. Finally, I have never in all my time had a coffee such as they served (a Guatemalan coffee roasted in Verona). Trust me. Make a reservation way in advance. Don't eat all day. You will be blown away.

Uh-may-zing! Words can't explain how much I admire and adore this place. Not just that, the owner was completely smooth, and entertaining. Yes, like many would say, big things come in small packages and this amazingly 330 square feet of place is just what the doctor ordered. You do need to have reservations to this place and they go fast. There are only two rounds for each night. The entry into the space is locked so people aren't just coming in randomly. Makes it feel super, what's the word I'm looking for, secretive or underground to some degree. We did, however, find this spot on New York Times 36 hours Venice. So, somehow, he's pretty popular to that crowd. There is a set price for the menu but many options to choose from. Its about 42 euros per person and you may want to save room for a bottle of wine. We found a great one for 40. So, you're looking at a $100 meal. Not bad. Plus, its a warm and friendly environment. I loved how we were cozy in there. Made me feel like it was just for us. I'm a sucker for hole in the walls and this one was a great way to end the night. Then we went to Piccolo club afterwards. 15 min walk. Note: Charge your phone to GPS the location. It can be a hard spot to find but worth it.

One of the best in the Castello area. Small and cozy, great food and wine pairings. You cannot go wrong here. Second generation restauranteur. Reservations a must to secure one of the sixteen seats here. Well reviewed and recognized for its creativity, organic foods and wines.

TLDR: extremely mediocre and terribly overpriced - avoid The internet seems to have a relatively positive view on this restaurant, which I find bizarre. It is a mandatory three course price that doesn't sound too bad until you taste your first course. My appetizer (salad) and dessert (chocolate cake)were okay but nothing special, my entree (a vegetarian dish) was flavorless, puréed mush. My fiancé didn't fare much better. Meanwhile, the services is abysmal. It took so long for us to receive our menus and complimentary bread that the table next to us offered us what was left of theirs out of pity- not exactly what I'm looking for in a $150+ meal.

Despite the good reviews in The Times, The New Yorker, and various other places -- our dinner at Covino was decidedly unremarkable and I do not recommend it to any one looking to eat in Venice. I had the pasta and the guinea fowl (aka chicken). The pasta was good, but the guinea fowl was bland, small, and frankly boring. Also the Tiramisu was probably the worst I've ever had. My dining partner's fish was slightly better, but it was not anything to write home about. Service was good and attentive, however CoVino pulls the same touristy "gotchas" that I don't expect at a restaurant that offers a set menu price. I felt used -- not taken care of. For example, we were offered Prosecco to start our meal -- and were not told it was an extra charge. We ordered the wine pairing with our meal, but the pours were not generous at all. Worse, the time between our first course and our second course was 15-20 minutes, and the waiter offered us an additional pour of the wine pairing while we waited -- once again, for an additional charge. It is not the fault of the customer that the restaurant's chef did not time the meals well. I'm sure the restaurant was good and warm at some point previously, but seems to have gone down the road of a place that is decidedly popular on the internet, knows it, and is taking advantage -- and not in a good way - of that popularity. I would stay away. You have plenty of great options in Venice to eat. This is not one of them.

The owner snarky and rude AF. Another bad restaurant in Venice to avoid. Better places to go with nicer people who actually want to serve you dinner and don't have a hot poker up their arse.

This is absolutely the worst restaurant we have ever been to. No hyperbole. The owner/manager was rude to begin with. Our appetizers were ok. Then under entrees grilled asparagus was listed. My stomach was a bit gimpy so I thought a plate of asparagus sounded good. The plate came with One, count em, One stalk of asparagus. Then I was of course still hungry so I ordered berry panacotta. The berries were fine but on top was a round disc about 1/8 inch thick and rubbery. I picked it up and shook and it sounded like rubber. tasted it and was inedible. The waiter came by and rudely said ," that is panacotta madame. Just a horrible experience. We were there 2 years ago and liked it very much which is why we went this time. Something has changed for the worst.

We strolled down a sleepy out-of-the-way Venetian alleyway and as a gentle thrum of voices and the click-clack of pans grew louder we stumbled into the soft glow emanating from this restaurant that is no larger - but considerably more inviting - than a typical cozy European hotel room. The door swings open and you are instantly and completely besotted. CoVino comprises no more than a dozen seats and nary a square inch of wasted or superfluous space. Everything happens within immediate proximity, with a scant few seconds of time lapsing between the plating and delivery of each course of your extravagant and unique feast. The striking aura and charismatic personality of Andrea Lorenzon dominates the space, and he is a whirling dervish of energy for whom no detail is to small to be improved upon, and no complaint to trifling to be resolved. Our neighboring diners didn't understand what they'd ordered, and when it arrived were clearly uninspired - no matter, Lorenzon whisked the plate away only to be replaced with a suitable alternative within minutes. There were no misfires and several distinct highlights on the menu the evening we visited. Lorenzon thankfully guided us to a delicious local red blend wine and dropped a fresh bag of assorted breads onto the middle of our table. The octopus was recently caught, expertly prepared, and placed atop a colorful medley of fava beans, celery, tomato, and baby onions. The striped sea bream was meaty and luscious, with a robust bagna cauda and a few slices of raw crunchy fennel. Our favorite savory dish was bigoli in salsa - a traditional Venetian specialty featuring whole wheat pasta tubes enrobed in a decadent sauce composed of cooked-down anchovies simmered with stewed golden Montoro onions and spiked with a generous dose of cinnamon. While the "wow" factor was high for the bigoli, it was highest for Diane's legendary chocolate cake, a one-of-a-kind experience that defies description. As a cake lover with high standards, I can confidently label this dark chocolate delight with supple sugary frosting as the best-in-show. We paired the cake with a "strawberry shake," a stack of sliced strawberries soaked in a sauce of balsamic vinegar and vanilla sugar syrup, and topped with mint leaves. We left feeling that we'd been welcomed into the CoVino family and roundly pampered by Lorenzon and his crew, a sublime experience for a relatively modest cost, especially when compared to spendy European standards.

Only 16 places in this cute restaurant. The concept is about italian slow food. The open kitchen is located by the dining tables. The team is really caring about customers, and they greet you with a glass of fresh organic bianco prosecco that you will not leave all the lunch or dinner long. We took the menu formula with starter, main course and desert for 36 euros per person. Everything was great homemade with fresh local products : mix of antipasti with an outstanding speck, grilled pasta with ragu, cuttlefish with fresh peas, local cake with figues and cream. As the place is very small it is compulsoire to book.

I heard amazing things about this restaurant and was super excited to try it. Make sure you have a reservation! They have two seatings.. 730pm and 930pm. The restaurant is small, only 8 tables but beautiful, a classic Italian experience. The menu changes daily, but you will not be disappointed. One of the best meals I've ever had!

Very pricey for the offering. We came here because of the Telegraph recommendation as among top 20 in Venice...disappointing....

This is a must! One of Venice's best restaurants great fish and meat! Make a reservation and go there. The people are nice, they speak French, English and Italian.

Mixed bag. In summary our food wavered from mediocre to enjoyable. Modifications to dishes were not allowed. To note, I booked a reservation for 4 people and 1 couldn't make it. As a result I was charged a $30 Euros fee. Left bad taste in my mouth. Won't return.

Was an amazing experience! Food was top notch, service was off the chain, and lots to choose from on the menu. Small and cozy atmosphere too. Would definitely recommend

You definitely need to make a reservation for this restaurant. It's very small and thus you feel very taken care of while you're there. There are two rounds each night so if you don't want to be constrained, choose the later seating. You pay a set price for a three course meal and choose between different seasonal selections with local ingredients. We thought the quality of the food was well worth the price. Plus, Lorenzo really knows his stuff when it comes to wine and you should taste their organic Prosecco. This was such a great way to end off our Europe trip. Thank you!

Make reservations, there are only 6 tables. Super small restaurant. It's Almaty like a set menu. You pay €36 you pick appetizer, main course and dessert. You pick from the list. Service was good.

We came here on a recommendation from a friend whom we will never listen to again. Tiny restaurant. Maybe you could call that charming or cozy. Or you could call it cramped. Menu includes a choice of one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert. The server/owner approached with a bottle of prosecco which he offered in a way that had us thinking it was free. It wasn't. I don't drink, so I inquired about a non-alcoholic aperitivo. He put me off because first he wanted our complete order, all three courses all at once. Our questions were received with impatience, as he explained he had another party waiting. I felt bullied. I ordered the solidly so-so octopus salad, as did most of our party. My wife ordered an artichoke salad which was slightly better. My rabbit entree was also on greens and it was okay. My wife bravely survived the cuttlefish, which our server actually said she would not like because it would be fishy. I tasted it; he was right. We all ordered the not-special Creme Brulee except for one unfortunate soul who got over-cooked cherries in tasteless whipped cream. Finally, the person who made the reservation admitted he hadn't enjoyed his meal and we all chimed in with our opinions. But the worst was yet to come. The bill. And my aperitivo turned out to be tomato juice.

the best all around meal I had in my trip to Italy (including Firenze, Roma and Cinque Terre). make sure you make a reservation, otherwise you won't be able to get in and enjoy this incredible wining and dining experience!

Cute little restaurant in the Castello district of Venice. Four small tables and the kitchen is in the same room as the restaurant. The one guy who runs the place also acts as the waiter and sommelier. Great, fresh Venetian food, decent selection of wines from Italy and the rest of the world. Atmosphere is homey and informal. Great place for a date or with a small group of friends. Wines range from 20€ and up. All food is locally produced and organic, and most of the wines are also organic.

Came here for dinner on recommendation from friends who's been here. Venice was our third stop in Italy (first being Rome and second being Florence). My friend said how great the food was here so I was super excited to try. My fiancé enjoyed his food but he did not have any seafood. I will say he thought his meat dishes were quite good. For me, as someone who grew up eating seafood, I did not think there was anything special about the way they do seafood here. It was a fixed three course menu so you had three or four items to choose from for each course. I had the cuttlefish as main course and it was below bar compared to the $6.99 cuttlefish I have at Chinatown in Houston Texas. It's 40 euros here to have 3 course meal, not including wine. The service was also bit cold and impersonal compared to all of the other dining experiences I have had in Italy. I think my friend must have had a different experience. I did buy a bottle of dessert wine for 80 euros because it was that good！ I wanted to love this meal but overall I could not give this a 5 or 4 star experience.

This place was an awesome experience, the host/owner provided heart and soul to the explanations of local drinks and food. The place is quaint and close quarters; it was hard not to get aquatinted with neighbors. The music was perfect and the food even more perfect. Get a reservation as there isn't much room to spare. The cost was perfect as you could not expect to find this quality and type of food at an American eatery for anywhere close to the price point. This place was crafted with thought and care.

Fantastic! Super fresh seasonal ingredients mindfully prepared. Super intimate environment with perfectly attentive service. A very talented bunch. Highly recommend!

Great food, knowledgeable wait staff. A bit American targeted, but as an American I did enjoy it. So they got me there :-). Make a reservation.

Spectacular food, wine, and service. Yes, you'll need a reservation because the place is so small, but it's so intimate it also makes a great place to have dinner if you're on a solo trip. My only real complaint is that there were no locals, which always makes me both sad and nervous.

Great dining experience. Small, intimate space with super knowledgeable and helpful staff. Would highly recommend!

Aaaahh this was delightful ! A small hidden in the heart of Venice ! A small place but so welcoming and nice, away from the noisy touristic areas. There is no view but it doesn't matter because the magic is in your plate and your glass. This is a wine restaurant at heart but they could easily do away from this, since the food is so good. (Take it from a frenchman) Even simple vegetables are cooked to perfection and marinated just enough to give some rich flavor while sustaining the primary flavors. The fish is fresh and perfectly cooked. The desert ... I'm a big fan I had a slice of dark chocolate cake it was godly... I rarely post reviews but I couldn't leave this place without posting one! Thank you for the lunch, the service and the smiles it was perfect !

Incredible meal with super fresh seasonal ingredients. Well-paired wine at exceptional prices. Great hospitality, wonderful ambience.

The host was warm and welcoming! He greeted us with a flute of organic prosecco upon our arrival and guided us to our table. All the dining tables are by the open kitchen, making us feel the warm intimacy of dining in someone's home! The fresh Venetian vegetables were outstanding, the pork was out of this world, and the chocolate cake with a dusting of ground espresso beans was to die for! Hope to visit Venice again soon!

We had a fantastic dinner here, which was particularly strong on seafood and vegetables. I especially enjoyed the inventive fried sardines on salad with watermelon and red peppers. Definitely make a reservation in advance and show up on time: there are only 8 tables, and they simply cannot accommodate late-shows (someone arrived over an hour late and seemed surprised that there was no table for him).

Ate here for our Christmas Eve meal- absolutely delicious! Recommend doing the 3 course meal option for 40 euros-- plenty of food, for a great price. Authentic Venetian food, sitting in the presence of plenty of true venetians!

Unbelievably great dinner! Seasonal and spectacular with great service, slow food, and amazing wine/prosecco/grappa. I loved everything I got and everyone I was with were equally impressed . Best meal I've had in years

A perfect restaurant if you're looking for a delicious contemporary Venetian meal in an intimate setting with fantastic service. We felt like we were sitting inside of a Venetian friend's kitchen - between the cozy setting (~6 tables), open kitchen (we were within arm's distance of the chef), gregarious staff (the owner waits tables) and fresh local ingredients. The price was much more fair than we had expected given the online reviews (~$40 euros for 3 courses excluding beverages) and reservations are a must. Note that there's a strict cancellation / no show / late arrival policy.

I can't even give this place one star I just didn't have the option to give it zero. My husband and I made a reservation here way in advance for our trip to Venice. Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were told there was a blackout and they could not serve us dinner (the blackout had occurred an hour before) but they did not notify us or call our hotel so that we could make other arrangements- although WE had to put down a credit card and confirm the day of otherwise they would "not hold our table". The waiter was rude and offered to serve us a fish outside. Outside as in standing on the street eating fish that would probably spoil by morning. My husband and I spent four hours roaming around looking for another place to eat but could not find one as many of you know who are looking up this restaurant that Venice is filled with mediocre food with a ton of tourists. The next night we attempted to go back to this restaurant and were offered no condolences for the occurrence the night before. The waiter RUDELY told me "that was last night and tonight we can't accommodate you". This restaurant clearly has no respect for its patrons and would not survive a day in New York City.