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8.5/10

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394 reviews
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8.8
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8.5
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8.1
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  • JAEWOOK  Y.
    JAEWOOK Y.17 days ago

    9.0

    The food was delicious, the staff were friendly, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant was fantastic. In particular, having dinner on the terrace at sunset was truly an unforgettable experience. The pork knuckle dish you recommended was generous in portion and absolutely delicious. However, one downside was that the food took quite a long time to be served, and even the payment process was rather slow. It also seemed that the staff were not very familiar with The Fork app, and the discount was only applied after some delay and confirmation.

  • Anthony W.5 months ago

    7.0

    The waitress very very polite and helpful. The food as it came was ok but not as described in the menu.

  • Yvan C.6 months ago

    10

    excellent food, excellent music

  • Robert M.6 months ago

    10

    Enjoyed the lasagne and the wine but the highlight was the house band. Two hours of top quality jazz.

  • Daniel h.7 months ago

    10

    Very nice service. Great food and views.

  • Luca R.9 months ago

    10

    We celebrated our anniversary and Everyone was very keen to accommodate our every wish. Vegan, no ginger, please take the table to the other room so that we can eat in front of the open window and so on. Everyone was super friendly and very attentive to us, a really nice time and an absolute recommendation!!!

    Laguna Libre

    Thank you very much, Luca, for sharing your experience. We are delighted that you chose Laguna Libre to celebrate such a special occasion and that our team was able to accommodate your requests with care and attention. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed both the atmosphere and the service, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to Venice.

  • Bruna B.9 months ago

    10

    Everything so good! The service was really good, they were nice! The food was perfect! And The music…!!! Amazing!

    Laguna Libre

    Muito obrigado pelas suas palavras! Ficamos muito felizes que tenha gostado do atendimento, da comida e – claro – da música! Esperamos vê-lo(a) em breve para mais uma noite especial no Laguna Libre, com boa comida e boa música!

  • Neil G.11 months ago

    8.5

    The food, wine, friendly staff and music made our visit memorable and we enjoyed our time very much. The band playing during the meal were very talented so although they took a long time to set up, once things got going it was a great evening. The service by waiters was very good, a bit less attentive as the evening went on when we wanted dessert and to pay the bill, but this was a minor point. We enjoyed our time and the band playing was an added bonus so I would definitely recommend coming here to eat delicious food and enjoy some live music :-)

    Laguna Libre

    Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words! We're thrilled that the combination of good food, wine, live jazz and our friendly team made your evening special. We’re especially happy you enjoyed the band — sometimes jazz takes a little time to warm up… but then it flows! Thanks also for your feedback on the service at the end — we take note and will work on keeping the rhythm smooth from start to finish. Come back anytime — there’s always a tune, a plate and a smile waiting for you at Laguna Libre!

  • Alina B.1 year ago

    10

    Everything was very good!

    Laguna Libre

    Thank you so much, Alina! We’re delighted you had such a good time with us. At Laguna Libre, we mix sustainable food, kind service, and live jazz to create a unique atmosphere — sounds like the harmony was just right for you! Hope to welcome you back soon for another special evening by the canal.

  • Stefanie J.1 year ago

    10

    I had a very pleasant evening - comfort food, great service and a nice view with sundowner. A good choice of vegetarian, vegan, meat or fish menue with local ingredient.

    Laguna Libre

    Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us, from the comforting food to the attentive service and the beautiful sundown view. We're also glad you appreciated our diverse menu, offering vegetarian, vegan, meat, and fish options made with local ingredients. It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best regards, The Restaurant Team

  • Anastasia S.2 years ago

    10

    It was one of three best places I have ever visited. Excellent service, fantastic food and wine, beautiful music. It is a must have in Venice. Will definitely come back

    Laguna Libre

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was one of the best you've ever had. Providing excellent service, serving fantastic food and wine, and offering beautiful music are all core elements of what we aim to deliver. We're thrilled to know that we've exceeded your expectations and that you consider us a must-visit in Venice. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

  • Frank K.2 years ago

    5.0

    This is a great Jazz establishment. Good musicians and music venue. My wife ordered the vegan special and I ordered the Pork set menu. Both my wife’s food and mine were from disappointing to horrible. My main course was totally inedible. We were in at opening and I suspect what we were getting was from the night before. This is the only restaurant in Venice I have had any issues with. It really is a music venue that serves bad food. Eat somewhere else before going to venue. Frank kenny

    Laguna Libre

    Dear Frank, We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We have taken your feedback seriously. However, we would like to point out that we noticed you left your dish practically untouched without informing us, despite our requests, of any issues. We would have appreciated if you had expressed your dissatisfaction during your visit, so we could have intervened immediately to ensure your satisfaction. Furthermore, all the other customers that evening praised the same dishes. Your statement about the quality seems unfair and exaggerated to us. Nevertheless, we hope to welcome you again in the future and provide you with a culinary experience that meets your expectations. Thank you for your feedback. Best regards.

  • Gianluca Q.2 years ago

    10

    On a chilly Venetian evening, as soon as we entered this beautiful restaurant, we were welcomed by the warmth and friendliness of the waitstaff and the beauty of the venue. We were impressed by the quality of a photographic exhibition across all rooms and walls, showcasing the work of 11 incredibly talented female photographers, as well as the spaciousness and design of the spaces and furnishings. The open kitchen was absolutely sublime, serving simple dishes with fresh and expertly cooked ingredients. Unfortunately, there wasn't a live concert on the evening of our visit, but the background music perfectly complemented the magic of the place and was well-curated. We highly recommend it and will definitely return on our next visit to this wonderful city

    Laguna Libre

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our restaurant. It's fantastic to know that you felt welcomed by our friendly staff and that you appreciated the beauty of our venue, including the photographic exhibition featuring the work of talented female photographers. We're glad that you found our open kitchen sublime and that you enjoyed the simple dishes made with fresh, expertly cooked ingredients. While we're sorry that there wasn't a live concert during your visit, we're pleased that the background music added to the ambiance and enhanced your overall experience. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Venice!

  • kathryn r.2 years ago

    10

    A quiet gem of a restaurant on a quiet canal. Attentive service with good local wine recommendations. Warm caponata tambale and thinly sliced tender pork were great starters. The pasta course with chicory and $2chestnut leaves was memorably delicious. And the tiramisu with espresso soaked ladyfingers was the best we had in our two weeks in Italy.

  • Jo U.2 years ago

    8.5

    Enjoyed the jazz pianist and ambiance of outdoor listening to music.

  • Martina S.2 years ago

    7.0

    We had high expectations because of the very good reviews. First we needed to change the chairs (the restaurant has 2 types of chairs (we were sitting on a kind of camping chairs - nice for camping, but not for a birthday dinner). Then the food came nearly cold (Lasagne and Spaghetti Carbonara). We told the waiter and he explained us that the Carbonara can‘t be served warm because of the eggs. They brought us the Carbonara once more - this time warmer. The really good thing is that we were sitting next to the water, but anyway there are many more restaurants in this road, which where also much better booked. All in all it was disappointing and I would not recommend this restaurant.

    Laguna Libre

    Oh, we're sorry to hear that the 'camping chairs' didn't quite meet your expectations for a birthday dinner! But, you see, they are actually 'director's chairs' in style, perfect for those who want to direct their meal with flair ????. Regarding the food, we understand your concern about the temperature. Carbonara can be a tricky dish to serve hot due to its delicate ingredients, but we're glad you received a warmer version on the second attempt. The waterside location is certainly a highlight, but we understand there are many other options in the area. We're sorry that your experience didn't meet your expectations, and we hope you can find a more suitable place for your next birthday dinner. Belated happy birthday! ????????️????

  • Mike B.more than 2 years

    10

    We loved all of it. We did the Christmas set menu, it was amazing.

  • Juraj B.more than 2 years

    10

    A great day in Venice couldn't be ended better than with a dinner in this restaurant. Meal was great, staff was friendly and the music was pleasant. Highly recommended ????

  • Coral-Mai G.more than 2 years

    10

    My favourite restaurant experience ever! Be sure to try the tuna! Service was amazing, atmosphere was incredible, the live jazz concert was enchanting. Canal side with a lovely ambience - my favourite experience in Venice so far. Thank you! ❤️

    Laguna Libre

    Thank you so much.... we are waiting for you for the next experience!

  • Marco Hugo B.more than 2 years

    10

    great music, very good food, not too many people and perfect lighting (not too much, not too little). We were offered a table quite close to musicians but music level was not too high so no problem there.

  • Najwa L.more than 2 years

    9.0

    Music was really good! Food was nice

    Laguna Libre

    Thank you Najwa. We are happy that you liked the experience. We wait you next time that you will come in Venice!

  • Christine C.more than 2 years

    10

    This was our first visit and won’t be our last. We were looking for a cuisine which, whilst pure Italian, wasn’t the general kind of food one gets as a tourist. A bit more ‘haute cuisine’ (in Italian). We weren’t disappointed. Two of us had pumpkin soup with beetroot sauce, one a baccala melange with plain and fried baccala plus polenta and aubergine mousse and one a reportedly ‘wonderful’ salad with avocado (mousse, ricotta and chestnutsand other things I can’t remember). For mains, we had, severally, a vast chunk of succulent lamb with a spiced Savoy cabbage (a bit like sauerkraut), a beef casserole in a rich sauce with orange and polenta, a beautifully light gnocchi with duck ragout and a lasagne with

  • - -.more than 2 years

    7.0

    Food was nice. We odered gnocci with duck bolognese and spaguetti nero di sepia. The outside tables next to the canal give it a romantic setting for dinner. Unfortunately the service was very slow and the temperature was cold so a few heaters would've made it a more enjoyable experience.

  • Romain B.more than 2 years

    8.0

    We spent a very good time in the lagune restaurant! Waiters are very nice and gentle, the wine very good and the meals was cooked with fresh food. That quiet place has to be discovered.

  • Eva M.more than 2 years

    10

    I was so surprise about this restaurant, the food was really good and it coast this money. The stuff was really friendly and pleasant!They was so kind to change the hall there was a life music even if i have booked in the other hall. The total bill was correct for this meal! Good luck and all the best from Russia!)))

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    We were satisfy we recommend by friends who when for dinner in lagunalibre and we decided to visit we had full lagunalibre tasting menu excellent all fresh, good service hospitality and good prices we definitely coming again

    Laguna Libre

    Thank you! Waiting for you to come visit us again! :)

  • PLANCKAERT A.more than 2 years

    10

    Excellent food, adorable staff and good prices. If you are in Venice, you must go !

  • - -.more than 2 years

    8.0

    Nice place to visit whilst in Venice

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Well-portioned haute nouvelle cuisine, attentive but not smothering staff, the competitive pricing. What more could you ask for?

  • Stephan V.
    Stephan V.more than 2 years

    8.5

    Restaurant out of tourist's way. Cuisine was beautiful and natural, they work with local ingredients for their dishes.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Excellent food. They even have a vegan menu which was delicious

  • - -.more than 2 years

    8.5

    Great music!

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    We have been in Venice for 8 days. We had our first dinner at the Laguna Libre and tried 5 other restaurants in the neighborhood. We decided to come back to the Laguna Libre for our last evening because we thought this was the best restaurant we have tried in Venice.. And it didn’t disappoint us. Everything is of the best quality: the food, the service, the atmosphere and the music. Highly recommended!

  • Kumar R.more than 2 years

    7.5

    The starter was good. The rest was ok. The service was good. The atmosphere is great but note that we are in Venice!

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Delicious food in a fantastic environment off the crazy beaten path of the Venice tourist trap. Well worth the trip.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Really excellent food and ambiance. The staff members are so warm and engaging. I can't wait to come back!

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Innovative and delicious food, well worth the little walk up from the busy shopping streets. Tables right on the canal. Service excellent.

  • Alastair G.more than 2 years

    10

    A menu with lots of choice based on seasonal, fresh food. The food itself was very well prepared and presented. A starter of asparagus with delicious mousse accompaniment was excellent as was the other starter of mussels in a saffron sauce. We both thoroughly enjoyed our next course of home made bigoli with seafood which was a fresh tasting pasta dish. The service was friendly and attentive and we were totally relaxed at our canal side table with typically Venetian views of the lovely buildings. There was a bit of a wait between starter and second course, but, given the lovely setting, we didn't mind. Fair pricing for both food and drinks.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Good food, good value, gracious staff. We'll be back on Tuesday for live music.

  • Jean Marc F.more than 2 years

    8.5

    very good food - not enough vegetables on the side - too much video and music - a "modern place" to be excellente assiette mais pas assez de legumes - parts trop juste

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