"The menu here leans more modern bistro than traditional trattoria, but that is not a bad thing at all. They serve plates of ravioli with wild garlic cream and stilton and perfectly cooked lamb chops with creamy broad beans. But we are in Venice after all, so you can expect plates of crudo and seasonal seafood specials that are worth ordering. The dining room is tiny and snug, perfect for a romantic lunch. There’s also a slim row of tables along the water that are pretty dreamy on a warm evening. Because of how small it is, you’ll need a reservation." - gillian mcguire, carlo mantuano