Reviews - Ai Gondolieri
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Christina G. • 1 review
November 21, 2024
10/10I have been going here since 2005 and it never disappoints ❤️
Sue W. • 7 reviews
November 4, 2024
6/10When we arrived at the restaurant we discovered a table set for a very large group (well over 20) behind us. In a small room it meant that as soon as they arrived we couldn’t hear each other talk. The restaurant hadn’t warned us when we confirmed the booking and couldn’t move us because they had no other table. We were seated by the pass door as well which wasn’t great especially as one member of staff kicked it open instead of pushing it open. The noise meant we abandoned all thought of either the tasting menu or our usual lovely relaxed holiday meal. We ordered starters to share, a bowl of pasta, and a bottle of wine. The food was very good but the restaurant is expensive so it wasn’t a great evening for circa £250. When we left at 9pm there were tables free in the other room. If they had offered to move us in there for pudding/coffee it would have changed our evening. We won’t go back; the place is too small to cope with a group that size and other bookings.
Joao Paulo D. • 2 reviews
November 3, 2024
6/10Not a good quality price ratio. Honest food but with poor attention to detail and presentation for the prices
Oliver H. • 3 reviews
October 25, 2024
10/10Perfect quality and service
Caitlin M. • 1 review
October 11, 2024
10/10We had an amazing experience at Ai Gondolieri, from ambiance to service to our meal and final cocktails. It was around the corner from our Airbnb and was not only convenient but a wonderful gem! We also loved all the local students congregating our front by the local pub on the steps - it made the experience feel even more authentic. Also, if you happen to be there during white truffle season don’t miss the risotto! Thanks for everything, Ai Gondolieri! Can’t wait to be back next year.
John B. • 2 reviews
October 12, 2024
10/10Our waitress and server were amazing. The sample taster meal was wonderfully designed. Perfect balance of food
Christine B. • 1 review
October 11, 2024
10/10The staff were highly trained and service was elegant. The evening by was really enjoyable
MARIANNA M. • 2 reviews
October 5, 2024
10/10Great atmosphere with jazz music , candle and the view of the small canal . Great food
Benjamin C. • 1 review
September 22, 2024
10/10We loved the tasting menu — delicious flavors in just right amount! The setting was romantic for the table near the window. Francesca and her team were kind, knowledgeable, and professional. Thank you for a wonderful night.
Tyler C. • 1 review
September 18, 2024
10/10Tasting menu and staff were amazing!
ben c. • 4 reviews
September 8, 2024
10/10Very traditional way of making risotto. Fantastic mushroom risotto and exceptional desert
Sarah D. • 1 review
September 15, 2024
10/10The food was impeccable, easily the best duck I’ve ever had. The service was very respectful and attentive.
Annemarie R. • 1 review
September 14, 2024
10/10My husband and I chose this restaurant after researching reviews we found online and was situated in the beautiful and quiet area of Dorsoduro, and conveniently was a five minute walk to our hotel to our hotel on The Grand Canal. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and were greeted with congratulations and a complimentary glass of fizz🥂 We had the tasting menu which was delicious, we did not choose the wine pairing as we are ignorantly red wine lovers 🍷🍷… being a Michelin starred restaurant I would have expected it to have been more expensive, but was actually very reasonable, even the wine list was not overly priced. Also I have a food allergy and the menu had a full description on the back cover to allay any fears. To top it all off the ambience was gorgeous, with Billie Holliday quietly singing away in the background ! Thank you for an amazing evening 🙏
andrew j. • 1 review
September 6, 2024
10/10We chose the tasting menu with matching wines. The fried zucchini flowers were slightly disappointing, rather too much batter, but the other courses more than made up for it and the wines, particularly the reds, were very well chosen. Good value.
Sabrina D. • 1 review
July 22, 2024
10/10Exceptional. A true gem in Venice. Food was incredible. Service was perfect. We had a lovely time
Colleen M. • 1 review
July 4, 2024
10/10Excellent meal in Venice! They accommodated our party of 18 in a private room. Great service and ambiance.
Hyeone K. • 9 reviews
May 27, 2024
10/10Very good
Hans-Peter R. • 4 reviews
May 2, 2024
7/10Food was very good and delicious. Ambiente: in a room with only 5 tables in a row, tiny room, stiff atmosphere. Service was friendly, but not as perfect as could be expected from a restaurant with such high prices! And in the end there was 10% tipp on the bill, calculated even on the coperto! The most expensive dinner of our holidays.
xiaojun c. • 1 review
May 1, 2024
9/10good but a little expensive
Apolinaras S. • 1 review
April 6, 2024
10/10Elegant and delicious! Very cozy restaurant with excellent cuisine and very attentive and helpful service. Everything we tasted was very tasty and creatively presented. Definitely worth visiting!
Jennifer M. • 1 review
March 27, 2024
10/10We had the tasting menu and the food was delicious! The service was very attentive, and although pricy, you certainly get what you pay for. Ambience was quiet, romantic and charming. We would certainly recommend and hope to return!
Paul N. • 1 review
March 14, 2024
9.5/10Excellent quality local restaurant that is popular with tourists but the more discerning kind. Friendly and efficient service, great Venetian food and an excellent wine list with lots of regional choices. Recommended.
Gunn Anita S. • 1 review
December 31, 2023
6/10The little restaurant had a good atmosphere, and we we’re met by a friendly staff. The food was not as we had expected. Non of the dishes was exceptional. Only one small glass of wine for the first 5 disches, but all the wine tasted fantastic.
rene f. • 7 reviews
December 30, 2023
9.5/10We had a lovely evening. The food was excellent, and the service was perfect. Though we were not sitting too close to others as a table was left open between us and guests, the tables were tightly packed. A great location after a visit to the Academy or Peggy Guggenheim Museum,
c c. • 7 reviews
December 21, 2023
10/10The tasting menu was amazing!!
Andrew J. • 6 reviews
November 19, 2023
6/10There were six of us (three couples) and we spent three days on holiday in Venice. The dinner at Ai Gondeleri was the most disappointing of the three dinners and cost about 25% more than the others. The food was less tasty, the pasta dishes being particularly poor; two of us had white truffle as an extra as it was in season, but even this did not compare well with truffle dishes we had had at London Restaurants. The staff tried hard to provide good service but almost too hard so it verged on obsequious. Overall we came away unimpressed.
Steve B. • 2 reviews
October 29, 2023
6/10This restaurant is written up as a reliable, classic Venetian spot, right by the Academia and the Peggy Guggenheim museum, where they also handle the catering. Sadly, the place was a big disappointment. Overpriced, mediocre food, left a literal bad taste. Both the menu and the decor could stand to be refreshed, if they wish to remain a relevant destination. What could be a cozy and intimate spot is instead a tired, overly-lit wooden panel room with a cafeteria atmosphere. If that weren’t enough, the classic rock music station playing really killed the advertised authentic vibe. They’d do well to either modernize or lean into their old-fashioned roots because what they’re doing now just isn’t working. Such a shame that one of the most expensive meals of our trip was definitely one of the worst. I believe they can do better, and hope they will. Meanwhile, stick I’ll with the Cichetti bars…
Steven O. • 1 review
October 14, 2023
8/10Venice was a special trip and we're happy we found this wonderful restaurant, the food and service was great. I had pappardelle in a hare sauce ragout : first time and it was succulent.
Ayse A. • 1 review
October 5, 2023
4.5/10People were nice and polite but the food was terrible. It is not a Michelin restaurant.
Jeff C. • 1 review
October 1, 2023
9.5/10This restaurant was a great find. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and professional. We definitely enjoyed the experience as food at this level is difficult to find anywhere. We will definitely go back!
Alec S. • 1 review
September 10, 2023
5.5/10The first time I have been disappointed with a Michelin mentioned restaurant’s food
Jeff D. • 1 review
July 6, 2023
10/10We had an amazing dinner. The food and service were fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant - you will not be disappointed. It was exceptional!
Peter N. • 2 reviews
May 29, 2023
10/10Another excellent meal at Ai Gondolieri - such a stylish classic Venetian restaurant with great ambiance, excellent food and outstanding service - thank you Ai Gondolieri
Alyssa D. • 1 review
May 17, 2023
10/10I highly recommend this restaurant if you ever go to Venice and want fine dining. The portions were perfect and the price was very reasonable based on the ambience, service, and taste of the food. We visited multiple restaurants in Venice that were great, but this by far was the best overall.
Elena K. • 2 reviews
May 8, 2023
6.5/10It was a lot of free tables but guests were placed next to each other, food is ok but not that special for the price I would also recommend to change the music Service was good and efficient
Philip C. • 9 reviews
April 10, 2023
10/10This was a great find. After a few days in Venice we wanted something a little better than the average pasta and meat / seafood offering. This is a level above the average, a very comfortable setting near to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Academia, on a canal. The service was first rate and the food and wine offerings just perfect. I had the duck and others in our group had risotto and seafood offerings. Definitely worth the effort to book here.
Mike O. • 3 reviews
April 10, 2023
8.5/10Food was superb & felt excellent value for money. Lovely room setup & music created the right ambience. Had the set menu (5-6 courses) & a good choice for us. Service was ultra efficient & thorough explanation of all courses. Room felt warm & staff immediately opened window - super response. The only thing that took away from the experience was the detachment of what appeared to be the manager/owner. Not looking for a hug or anything ???? but demeanour during dining & particularly when leaving (thanking him & the staff) was the opposite of warm - dismissive. Definitely would come back though as minor area to improve on .
Eric K. • 2 reviews
March 3, 2023
10/10Excellent Food and Service. We got the prefix meal and was amazed. Best food I’ve had in Venice. Grazie Mille!
Graham B. • 1 review
February 24, 2023
5.5/10Only table at 8.30
Sayaka Y. • 1 review
February 8, 2023
10/10The service and foods were excellent. We enjoyed the lunch very much. Especially, the handmade pasta with porcini was fantastic!
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