Osteria Al Portego on Postcard

"Cozy Dinner Spot Filled with Locals The front section of this small spot was crowded with locals having a quick drink and a plate of cicchetti. We had reserved one of the six tables in the back. The menu, written on a blackboard, was all almost all unknown to me. Thankfully my Milanese traveling partners were there to translate. We ordered plates of baccala manecato and polenta, a Venetian style fish lasagna, and a seafood pasta. All washed down with jugs of a cold local white."

The Best Restaurants in Venice

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"Cozy Dinner Spot Filled with Locals The front section of this small spot was crowded with locals having a quick drink and a plate of cicchetti. We had reserved one of the six tables in the back. The menu, written on a blackboard, was all almost all unknown to me. Thankfully my Milanese traveling partners were there to translate. We ordered plates of baccala manecato and polenta, a Venetian style fish lasagna, and a seafood pasta. All washed down with jugs of a cold local white."

The Best Restaurants in Venice

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TM LEK

Google

Food : Venetian cicchetti style food . If you are in Venice , I highly recommend this place . The food taste traditional casual Italian , easy to it . Best to pair with a glass Ombra. This place is lively , all the staff and chefs are very welcoming and friendly to advise their dishes . Of course with limited English conversation but enjoyable . The vibes is good , corner place with outside table one or two . And when you inside you can always see people pass by the main door . Price wise is moderate and reasonable. One of the place , I will be back if return Venice .

Guglielmo Zanghi

Google

3 aperol spritz and white spritz for 15.50€, you do the math. The glasses were not very big, but the aperol spritz was well balanced! The place is nice and cozy, away from the tourists. We did not try the food, but it look good! Staff was friendly as well.

Jon Hack

Google

Absolutely our favorite restaurant during our short stay in Venice. It's off the beaten path but as long as Google's directions don't lead you astray there's delicious food and a fantastic atmosphere waiting for you.

JV Well

Google

This is the place to be in Venice for great food and drinks! Due to always being a favorite in the city, you might find yourself standing, but it’s well worth it. Great local spot and fun atmosphere (nice mix of local Venetians and tourists. The service is outstanding and friendly… my husband found this place and I’m so happy recommended this spot on our first night. We returned every evening! 😉 My favorite dish is the Seppie in Nero. My husband’s favorite was The fabulous chef being Davide. We loved “LayLay” (it’s his nickname and how it’s pronounced in English) who provided us wonderful recommendations that were supper yummy. Had another wonderful server Alicia with a beautiful smile. Omar also a wonderful personality who made a great drink that is similar to Neroni. Honestly just try the spot! You’ll love it as we did. It is definitely my favorite spot in Venice and we will come back again. And again…And again. 😁🥰

Melissa Indot

Google

Fast service. Main plates were served hot. Lovely house wine (white and slightly sparkling)

Jihyun Je (제지현)

Google

Everything was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to go back. 🤤🤤

World Snacked

Google

Cicchetti is wonderful. The house wine is great! A tiny bar with vast amounts of atmosphere.

Riccardo Tosetto Photography

Google

One of the most typical osteria/bacaro in Venice, so don’t expect a fancy place. Very close to Rialto bridge but far enough from the crowd if it’s not a week end with an Italian invasion. The location is great, welcoming, cozy and very traditional. The staff is kind, fun and happy, food is very good considering the type of place. Great variety of cicchetti, nice fried finger food in general, very good typical dishes if you seat down for lunch or dinner. If you are around don’t miss it!

TM LEK

Google

Food : Venetian cicchetti style food . If you are in Venice , I highly recommend this place . The food taste traditional casual Italian , easy to it . Best to pair with a glass Ombra. This place is lively , all the staff and chefs are very welcoming and friendly to advise their dishes . Of course with limited English conversation but enjoyable . The vibes is good , corner place with outside table one or two . And when you inside you can always see people pass by the main door . Price wise is moderate and reasonable. One of the place , I will be back if return Venice .

Guglielmo Zanghi

Google

3 aperol spritz and white spritz for 15.50€, you do the math. The glasses were not very big, but the aperol spritz was well balanced! The place is nice and cozy, away from the tourists. We did not try the food, but it look good! Staff was friendly as well.

Jon Hack

Google

Absolutely our favorite restaurant during our short stay in Venice. It's off the beaten path but as long as Google's directions don't lead you astray there's delicious food and a fantastic atmosphere waiting for you.

JV Well

Google

This is the place to be in Venice for great food and drinks! Due to always being a favorite in the city, you might find yourself standing, but it’s well worth it. Great local spot and fun atmosphere (nice mix of local Venetians and tourists. The service is outstanding and friendly… my husband found this place and I’m so happy recommended this spot on our first night. We returned every evening! 😉 My favorite dish is the Seppie in Nero. My husband’s favorite was The fabulous chef being Davide. We loved “LayLay” (it’s his nickname and how it’s pronounced in English) who provided us wonderful recommendations that were supper yummy. Had another wonderful server Alicia with a beautiful smile. Omar also a wonderful personality who made a great drink that is similar to Neroni. Honestly just try the spot! You’ll love it as we did. It is definitely my favorite spot in Venice and we will come back again. And again…And again. 😁🥰

Melissa Indot

Google

Fast service. Main plates were served hot. Lovely house wine (white and slightly sparkling)

Jihyun Je (제지현)

Google

Everything was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to go back. 🤤🤤

World Snacked

Google

Cicchetti is wonderful. The house wine is great! A tiny bar with vast amounts of atmosphere.

Riccardo Tosetto Photography

Google

One of the most typical osteria/bacaro in Venice, so don’t expect a fancy place. Very close to Rialto bridge but far enough from the crowd if it’s not a week end with an Italian invasion. The location is great, welcoming, cozy and very traditional. The staff is kind, fun and happy, food is very good considering the type of place. Great variety of cicchetti, nice fried finger food in general, very good typical dishes if you seat down for lunch or dinner. If you are around don’t miss it!

Osteria Al Portego

Osteria Al Portego

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