Ai Gondolieri
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Todd B. • 1 review
September 24, 2025
10/10This intimate Venetian gem delivers a dining experience of exceptional skill and subtle innovation. Each dish balances classic Italian tradition with thoughtful, modern reinterpretation: risottos, pastas, and meats are executed with precision, depth of flavor, and effortless elegance. Presentation is refined yet unpretentious, and even the most challenging requests are handled flawlessly, reflecting the chef’s mastery and respect for ingredients. The atmosphere is quietly sophisticated, just removed enough from the city center to feel discovered, and service is impeccable — attentive, professional, and seamless. This restaurant embodies artistry, precision, and culinary confidence; a truly remarkable experience that elevates Venice’s gastronomic landscape and deserves recognition at the highest level.
Arnold J. • 5 reviews
September 15, 2025
10/10Food was excellent! Beef tartare was one of the best we’ve ever had.
Julie A. • 5 reviews
September 4, 2025
9/10
Lovely little restaurant at the end of a beautiful canal. Quiet spot with very friendly service and a lovely meal. Perhaps a little overpriced really but the meals were good. It was very quiet when we visited which was lovely but perhaps detracted from the ambience - I quite like a bustling happy dining room
Richard P. • 1 review
August 23, 2025
10/10We returned after 9 years for a resplendent evening of fab wine and liver and onions. The best place in the world for Liver and onions without a doubt. Add onto that the rest of the remarkable food and wine and I can assure you of an amazing evening.
Mark E. • 1 review
July 12, 2025
9/10The service and food were amazing. The filet steam with Borolo sauce was the best I've ever had, and the wine pairings were fantastic. Great small and intimate restaurant!
Allan M. • 2 reviews
July 12, 2025
10/10Must go to this place. Best food in Venice, best service.
Vincent D. • 6 reviews
June 19, 2025
7/10Not good with allergies; told the server I was allergic to nuts and was served pistachio. Server was unable to accommodate a special request, had to ask him to speak to the chef about it before he actually agreed to accommodate.
Peter S. • 1 review
June 19, 2025
9.5/10
Good traditional Venetian food in an original setting with outstanding service. High class with a very comprehensive and excellent wine list.
Olga P. • 2 reviews
June 1, 2025
3.5/10I am surprised that this restaurant is included in the Michelin guide. All dishes I have ordered, were far from a desired quality and taste. White asparagus was overcooked and watery (28 euro), cannelloni with ricotta cheese tasted like cannelloni with white flower sauce, also overcooked (26 euro). I mentioned it to the staff but it looked like they didn’t care much. I didn’t dare to taste a desert… I have never spent my 100 euro in such a disappointing way.
Dallas P. • 1 review
May 26, 2025
8.5/10Great prix fixe lunch, seven courses, €90. The high point was the potato mousse with a couple of tiny meatballs in tomato sauce on the bottom, but the asparagus risotto was excellent, as was the veal. Wine list is a bit limited, but solid. Service was outstanding, waiter has great English, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Little or no seafood.
Grant S. • 2 reviews
May 11, 2025
10/10This was our best dining experience in Venice with our group of 6 people. The ambiance feels old school but still updated. The food, well…fantastic but not too fussy. The service…so professional but still warm. With all of the touristy restaurants, this one is not that….its actually “just right”!
Paul R. • 1 review
May 10, 2025
9.5/10Really friendly staff. Great food. Nice ambience. Italians eat there not just tourists.
Matteo P. • 2 reviews
April 23, 2025
4.5/101) food was somewhat adequate for the price. Not the best we had in Venice but still OK. 2) they charged us 20 € for a pasta (not homemade) with butter for a small kid 3) they basically charged us twice for the service: 5€ per person for the "coperto" PLUS a 10% on the total price as "service".
Laura H. • 2 reviews
April 17, 2025
10/10Impeccable service, perfect wine and amazing food. You can’t ask for more than that. I also noticed how the servers worked together to make the experience seamless. Grazie to the chefs and servers! It was a delightful experience that we will always remember.
Vincent P. • 1 review
March 30, 2025
10/10Great team, real professionalism is animated by the staff and we can feel a passionate chef in the kitchen.
Rachel L. • 1 review
March 17, 2025
8/10The restaraunt was not too busy in a weekend. Impeccable staff and service. Food was average
Karl S. • 1 review
March 8, 2025
10/10Delicious rack of lamb and millefoglie
Jamie Z. • 1 review
February 27, 2025
10/10Small, cozy and quiet restaurant. Venetian meat menu. Food and Service are excellent.
Robert M. • 51 reviews
February 15, 2025
10/10
+1Ai Gondolieri is a gem in Venezia! Perfectly located, it offers an elegant and cozy ambiance. Our meal was exceptional—every dish was crafted with care and bursting with flavor. The seasonal ingredients and traditional Venetian recipes were masterfully executed. Service was impeccable, attentive without being intrusive, making us feel truly special. It was by far our best dining experience in Venice. Highly recommend for anyone seeking an unforgettable culinary journey.
CM A. • 1 review
December 27, 2024
10/10A very pleasant restaurant, execellent cuisine and friendly staff. A good recommendation.
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