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Andrew W. • 1 review
November 10, 2024
10/10Great food lovelysservice
ana s. • 2 reviews
November 2, 2024
6.5/10Food was just okay, lamb rib special portion was served with 4 small bits of potato which is stingy Also don’t appreciate being brought the bill when I haven’t asked for it and still have half a glass of wine to finish
Allan W. • 1 review
October 29, 2024
10/10Excellent food and service. The staff are also very friendly and provide good chat!
Tony A. • 3 reviews
October 22, 2024
10/10Great food and service, we sat outside on a table right by the canal which was lovely. Calamari was the best!
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LEVENT M. • 2 reviews
October 19, 2024
9.5/10Charming Atmosphere and Delicious Food at Osteria al Vecio Forno We recently dined at Osteria al Vecio Forno during our visit to Venice, and it was a truly lovely experience! This charming little place perfectly captures the warm and inviting atmosphere that makes dining in Venice so special. The food was absolutely delicious—authentic and prepared with care. Every dish we ordered was fresh and full of flavor. From the pasta to the seafood, everything was cooked to perfection, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. The ambiance of the restaurant was cozy and intimate, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal after a day of exploring the city. The service was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall pleasant experience. If you're looking for a place with both good food and a welcoming atmosphere, Osteria al Vecio Forno is a fantastic choice. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Venice!
Ortiz M. • 2 reviews
October 14, 2024
9/10The staff was amazing and the food was very good. It was 6 of us and we shared the Burrata and tomato appetizer and the mussels. We all different meals, seafood platter, spaghetti with clams all very good.
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Karen S. • 1 review
October 19, 2024
9.5/10Fun to watch Chefs working. Best Lasagna ever!!
Paul S. • 1 review
October 3, 2024
6.5/10Over familiar service on arrival and subsequently ignored when we didn’t order a three course meal. Mains were ok but not exceptional, drinks well made but Hugo short on alcohol compared with elsewhere. The room is busy and attractive but food and service average I’m afraid.
Jim G. • 1 review
October 9, 2024
7.5/10Great service. Bruschetta was beyond perfect. However both pasta was too al dente. Needed to be cooked 1-2 mins longer.
Anna-Maria P. • 2 reviews
October 6, 2024
10/10Very tasty and kind service!
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Emilio A. • 1 review
October 5, 2024
10/10Lugana wine with perfectly cooked fish!
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James G. • 1 review
October 4, 2024
10/10Excellent food and staff. I loved the octopus salad. This is by far the best restaurant we ate at during our week in Venice. Don’t miss the opportunity to eat here.
Mary c. • 1 review
October 6, 2024
10/10The spinach cheese ravioli was fabulous! The staff was friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend!
DENISE J. • 1 review
October 3, 2024
10/10It was Important that there were gluten free options and the staff understood the allergy. We were very happy with the service, food drinks even though the restaurant was very busy everything was great and very good value especially when you book ahead online.
iman o. • 1 review
October 2, 2024
9.5/10Great staff and food. Seating at the back by the water was exquisite!
Kelly F. • 1 review
October 2, 2024
9/10A lovely spot and the staff was super friendly, greeting us warmly when we arrived. We got a table outside by the canal and it was cozy and quiet. Joni, our waiter, was smiley and friendly and kind. The food was good. We would be happy to return. (We didn’t remember about the discount unril we’d left and they didn’t bring it up).
Mark O. • 3 reviews
September 30, 2024
10/10The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Made us feel very welcome and at home and were accommodating when we asked for some variations on the menu. It was a memorable experience. Thank you for a great evening.
Edward B. • 2 reviews
September 30, 2024
10/10Erickson was a fantastic server!
Catharine E. • 1 review
September 22, 2024
10/10Delicious food and wine (and bread); great waiter (Erickson.....who isn't Venetian, by the way, but incredibly attentive and fun!) Very local casual place - but one of the best meals we had in Venice. We'll make a point of returning on our next visit!
Emanuela P. • 1 review
September 23, 2024
10/10We were promptly seated and we ordered and antipasto of calamari and julienned vegetables . I had Spaghetti with seafood and my daughter had the tagliatelle with squid ink. We shared and it was divine! My husband had a carbonara and he loved it. We also had a perfect tiramisu’ to end the meal. Really lovely meal!
Jeffrey P. • 4 reviews
September 18, 2024
2/10We passed this restaurant when it was closed and thought it looked nice, so made a reservation. When we arrived, we discovered that the atmosphere was not what we expected with an open grill bar next to the tables with several guys cooking noisily behind it. and very loud and obnoxious music. Nonetheless, we persisted and ordered two courses. Neither course was good at all and we only ate a small port of the second. When the waiter picked up our plates and asked if it was "good", we responded "not good" and he then had a tantrum, demanding to know what was wrong with it. When we complained about the noisy atmosphere, he then told us that we should have walked out when we walked into the restaurant and we wish we had! After we asked for the bill, he then came back to the table three more times to argue further, until we asked for someone else to bring us the bill, which they did. We strongly recommend that you avoid this restaurant for all of the above reasons!
Joel B. • 1 review
September 27, 2024
9.5/10Excellent in every way. We were a large, family group and had amazing service, beautifully prepared dishes and an exceptional atmosphere for our gathering. Highly recommend
Louise G. • 1 review
September 27, 2024
10/10Very good quality and fresh food. Service was also excellent - they made sure to give us the nicest table available and were very kind and friendly throughout our lunch. Highly recommend this place and would love to go back!
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Sheri D. • 1 review
September 26, 2024
10/10The whole experience was fabulous from start to finish - ambience, staff and food. Don’t miss this when in Venice and sit outside.
Micky S. • 1 review
September 26, 2024
10/10Fabulous first meal in Venice. Will be difficult to top this experience.
Rahmet R. • 1 review
September 23, 2024
10/10The waiters were incredibly helpful and polite and extremely friendly! Great hospitality and a welcoming smile. Food was spectacular and the ambiance was infectious. Would go again in a great city full of lots of people and restaurants. Get the homemade tiramisu even if you aren’t a fan. It’s worth it.
Hugo L. • 2 reviews
September 12, 2024
10/10Very good
ray d. • 1 review
August 30, 2024
7/10food was really nice service was good try to get 1 of the 4 outside tables but check your bill was charged for a extra main course hope was an honest mistake
Steve B. • 13 reviews
August 29, 2024
10/10This is a great restaurant buried in the depths of the less trodden parts of Venice. We wouldn’t have found it with Google maps and even then we almost walked past it. The food was really good and not only tasted great but was presented really well. Portion sizes were good and overall this was a really enjoyable at a reasonable price in the centre of Venice.
Jordan D. • 2 reviews
August 23, 2024
6.5/10I found this place by searching for the best Calamari in Venice. But this was not the case; I was disappointed in the portion size. It is a small restaurant, and we found it via the back alley. There were two secluded tables, which was nice.
Marko S. • 1 review
August 27, 2024
10/10we had nice dinner
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Martin G. • 2 reviews
August 27, 2024
10/10Outstanding. Super service, super food, especially the Ravioli. We sat outside in a small seating area looking onto the canal. Our best eating experience in Venice
Mark P. • 1 review
August 16, 2024
10/10Amazing team coupled with exceptional food!!
Darrell R. • 1 review
August 5, 2024
10/10My wife and I went for date night during our trip through Italy. We had a really great time. Food was very good, service was attentive and friendly, prices were reasonable and ambiance was quite nice. I'd definitely recommend them.
Carolina J. • 21 reviews
August 6, 2024
10/10Great food! I would recommend tasting the local dishes. What an amazing gastronomic experience!
Gavin P. • 1 review
August 7, 2024
9.5/10Great friendly and helpful staff, delicious food and a nice birthday Limonchello to round it off.
Dan G. • 6 reviews
July 22, 2024
7/10Food was ok, nothing special. Service was very good. Location had no ambiance for Venice.
Joeri M. • 8 reviews
August 1, 2024
9.5/10We had a great dinner at osteria al Vecio Forne. Dishes were well prepared, perfectly up to taste and nicely presented. Nice wine list and food and drinks were at very reasonable prices. Staff is efficient and very friendly
colleen s. • 2 reviews
July 29, 2024
9.5/10The service was amazing. They were friendly and gave good suggestions for wine and dishes. It was one of the best places we’ve eaten in Italy for service and food.
Boris N. • 7 reviews
July 24, 2024
6/10The food was excellent. Everything we ordered was very good, including the appetizers, pastas and main courses. The grilled seabass was outstanding. It was also very hot and uncomfortable in the restaurant. They do have air conditioners, but they were not able to do much about the temperature, which was too hot. Also, even though we had reservations and confirmed them twice (via email and phone), our table was still not ready when we came and we had to wait about 10 min. However, the food really was very good.
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