Antico Forno

Wow—hands down the best pizza I’ve had in Venice! We stopped at Antico Forno, it completely exceeded expectations. The pizza here is on another level—the texture of the bread alone was unforgettable: perfectly crunchy on the bottom, yet soft and fluffy in the middle. Truly the ideal bite. We tried several different slices, and each one was bursting with flavor. The ingredients were clearly fresh and high quality, from the cheese to the toppings. Every slice had its own unique taste, but all of them were absolutely delicious. Compared to many of the tourist-heavy restaurants in Venice where you might pay double for mediocre quality, Antico Forno is a gem—great value, authentic taste, and fast service. If you’re in Venice and want real Italian pizza done right, this is the place. Don’t miss it!

I’m from New York City and they have one of the best pizza that I’ve ever had hands-down. They also have a lot of colorful, thick crusted slices on display and after 12 o’clock, it gets super packed because that’s how good it is. The beautiful lady who runs the shop has amazing energy and also gave me a slice of salami with my pizza. It’s in the heart of Venice and has wonderful lovely music playing. Beautiful ambience and I will definitely come back to this exact spot when I return

We loved our pizza from Antico Forno! The crust had a nice crunch and the selections of toppings were amazing. I enjoyed the sun -dried tomato, mushroom, eggplant and ricotta. You’ve got to try it! The restaurant is small but they will gladly give you to go plates and it was easy to eat leaning in a shady corner of beautiful Venice! Don’t miss Antico Forno Venezia!

I have basically been trying to find the best pizza in all of Rome and Venice.....THIS HAS ABSOLUTELY BEEN THE BEST! amazing flavor, amazing crust. The thin crust pizza is just simply amazing, I can't say more about it. It is basically only for to go, because the seating is very limited, but if you can wait for a fresh thin crust pizza, you will be in for a treat. I got the diavola pizza in thin crust, and then I got the thick crust pugliese. I want to make a longer review and talk about how happy I am to truly find good pizza in Italy, but what more can I say

We visited Antico Forno in Venice and ordered one pizza to start with and wow, it was hands down the best pizza we’ve ever had in our lives! It was so good that we immediately ordered a second one, and visited the place three days in row afterwards! The lady who served us, Barbara, was absolutely wonderful, so friendly, full of jokes, and she had us laughing the whole time. Thank you for giving us such a fantastic experience! With love, The Bicycle Guy, Papa & Family 😁😊

Centrally located with a laidback atmosphere, it offers excellent pizza with crusty bases. Our server was friendly and attentive, and recommended the house beer to me, which was a refreshing and light craft beer. My wife and I also enjoyed the music, including a ska cover of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here.

We visited Antico Forno after seeing Dave Portnoy’s high pizza review (7.8/10) about the pizza here. When you arrive all the thick cut pizza is in a case on the street side of the restaurant and there is a menu for full sized thin crust pizzas made to order. There is no descriptions anywhere of the thick cut pizzas in the case so you just have to ask which can be a bit daunting to do when it is busy. We asked about quite a few and felt a little overwhelmed by this ordering experience. This was the only star we took off. Other than this, the pizza was really really good. We only got the thick cut and tried 4 pieces for 2 people and it was perfect. They cut each piece into 2 so it was 8 small pieces and was great for sharing and sampling with 2 people. Inside there is chili oil, olive oil, oregano shaker, salt and pepper, etc to add on top. Overall would recommend but be ready for a little anxiety when ordering if you experience that sometimes!

This is a must-stop for pizza. Just a short walk from the Rialto Bridge, it was so good that we went back the next day. Our first visit, we tried the thin-crust pizza, and it exceeded our expectations. On the second day, we sampled individual slices of their thicker pizza—and we were so glad we did. The crust is perfectly crispy yet soft and fluffy, and they don’t skimp on toppings. With at least eight varieties, you’re bound to find one you love. The atmosphere inside and around the restaurant was exactly what we hoped for in Venice—beautiful town and wonderful pizza.

The absolute best pizza we've ever had. The line is quick, employees are friendly, pizza is crazy fresh, and it's really fun enjoying a few slices in the alley. Burrata, pesto, marinara 5/5 flavor explosion. My husband got this one on two separate occasions. Veggie (peppers, jalapeños, olives, red onion, tomato) 5/5 the dough is so perfectly airy with a subtle crunch. Jalapeños actually have a kick to them. I could eat a slice of this pizza everyday without getting tired of it.

Came to visit Venice and was craving a slice of pizza. This spot was recommended and ended grabbing a full thin pizza to go. I tried the wine and it was ok. Nothing great. Service was ok. Sad thing was the girl helping kept coughing on her hand. . Music is great though! Ciao ....... Okay ended up eating the pizza. So the thin whole pizza was a hit. Delicious. Grabbed the peperoncino jalepegno

Wow the pizza here was delicious . Very casual take away and has a few high top seats inside to eat a slice. Service was friendly and lovely. I came back twice because the pizza was that good.

Venice is not known for their pizza, but if you are looking for pizza in Venice then this is the place for it. The sell their affordable and insanely delicious pizza by the slice and the entire pie. For about 8 euros you can choose of the 15 types of pizzas they have. They have thin crust but they are known for their thick crust. I wouldn't say it is like deep dish because their dough is very airy and nice. I tried their House special Antico Forno slice. My antico forno included tomato, mozzerella, peppers, onion, ricotta, olives, jalapeno, basil, and extra olive oil. It was truly amazing. They offer their spicy olive oil, peppers, and parsley flakes inside as well and it went great with my pizza. Yum! Our only regret was that we didn't order more pizza. This a more of a grab and go type of spot. The inside has maybe 10 seating spots max and it gets really busy. We were able to grab a spot inside but its very crammed. It's still worth it though and is a great spot if you're looking for delicious pizza.

We really enjoyed their pizza and house brewed beer. We got a couple of slices and beer to go and sat by the canal near the fish market. The crust is light and crispy. Sauce and cheese are perfect. The young lady helping us was friendly and attentive. It had a few seats inside, but it's so nice to sit outside by the canal.

AMAZING pizza out in Venice. So good that I came back for another slice after I finished the one. Definitely a must try for quality pizza/ingredients. The shop sells pizza by the slice and there is an option to make whole pies with a selection of flavors/crust preferences. By the slice is only the flavors that are available at the time. Pizza by the slice is thick crusted pizza, but the thick crust goes all around the pizza kinda giving it a pizza/focaccia hybrid mix - when you bit into it the pizza crust is light and fluffy and just wonderful. I got the Margherita DOP (5/5) - SO good with the melty stringy cheese, the garlic basil oil on top, the tangy tomatoes - literal perfection. This is more of a take away place with few seats on the inside, but a counter that serves slices from the street. Service was super quick and the lady at the counter was friendly and answered all my questions. This will be a staple for sure.

Wow quite a find here by my son. It was about a 25 minute walk from our apartment and as worth it. A quick note, they say they have a "dine in" option but it is a few tables at most so take away seems the way to go here. The line when we walked up was reassuring. The have an extensive thin crust menu of pies as well as a thicker crust available on display by the slice. While we were waiting for our thin crust, my son sampled multiple of the thicker ones and they were tasty, well put together, and impossible to resist as they looked so good sitting there. Our to go: Acciughe di Sicilia: A basic pie with anchovies. The sauce was added a nice earthiness to it and the richness of the moz perfectly played with anchovies. The crust was thin and crispy but with just enough chewy give. Everything tied into each other and the freshness stood out Antico Forno: another perfect pie. This one had peppers onions and olives with the excellent sauce. Once again everything worked well and the crust was perfection. The basic nature of these pies belies the complex interplay of the fresh and well prepared ingredients. It is impossible to hide anything poor quality here. The service was friendly and on point.

The pizza is delicious! Tip: We wanted a thin pie so you have to order a whole pie. It wasn't huge so it was perfect for my husband and I. It was not displayed like the thick slices are so you just need to know to ask. You won't regret it.

I am not normally a fan of thicker crust pizzas and this is one of the thickest I have ever come across. You would think it would be too bready but oh my good lord it was so light, you hardly know you're biting into anything until you get the crunch of the crust. It was easily the lightest, softest focaccia/bread/crust I didn't even know was achievable. Before this trip, Net York style was my go-to but after having incredible Roman-style, and now this... I'm questioning everything. If you're a fan of pizza, no matter if it's Neopolitan, Chicago, New York...whatever- try this. Try this just to try it to say that you can log this into your taste/texture memory. I am going to try to recreate this bread but I have little hope I'll ever be able to make something as unexpectedly perfect as this turned out to be.

Best pizza in Venice, service was great also but absolutely loved the pizza and the choices available

My daughter and I tried a couple slices of pizza. I had one with bacon and onions. I forgot what my daughter had. The veggie slice looked fabulous. I had a bottle of beer and my daughter had a Pepsi. It was delicious and inexpensive. It was more a take away place since hardly any seats too dine in. Also it was very hot inside the restaurant. They played American music especially AC/DC.

Very good pizza! One of 5 we tried in Venice -- definitely worth the visit, especially if you're doing a pizza crawl.

This is the fluffiest pizza in all of Venice, and watching people walk around with slices from here will make you covet this pizza. At least, that's what I experienced. I got here 10 minutes before they opened at noon and was first in line. The line piles up fast! It was very crowded in there and not easy to get out once we got our slices since the location is super small and so is the alley it's on. I got the mushroom sausage pizza. The bread was fluffy and airy goodness and the sausage was tastey. They throw the pre-made pizza slice into the oven to zap it before giving it to you and unfortunately the cheese had that left over feel. I think the quality of the bread makes up for it though. And the satisfaction of biting into a thick piece of bread. If you walk toward the water you can sit on steps by the grand canal and enjoy. It's a perfect spot.

Yelp doesn't disappoint.. another great spot with great pizza. Fast casual pizza place, not overpriced and pizzas are made to order (if you order correctly). Ordered 2 pies after a failed dinner at a restaurant I landed via TripAdvisor (the one time I DIDNT use Yelp) and it was a disaster... so we came to get pizza after our horrible dining experience just minutes prior.. The lady at the counter is super friendly, you can sit and watch them make the pies as you sip on wine and wait. A MUST visit in Venice.

This pizza was fantastic! Light and airy, not full of grease and the perfect quick Italian meal. The service was wonderful, pizza full of flavor, and one of the favorite meals during our time in Venice! Don't skip this one.

"Venice is the most romantic place in the world, but it's even better... with pizza" Ciao! The pizza at Antico Forna Venezia was the best thick slice pizza I've ever had in my life! That's saying something from a guy who has traveled to over 20 countries around the world and all across Italy, from Rome to Milan to Venice to Florence, etc. In Venice delicious pizza and foods are everywhere! To me, what sets Antico Forno Venezia apart is not only awesome sauce pizza, but also Euro affordable, and the staff are "yo bro" friendly! I think the gent chit chatting with me was also the owner, sorry his name slipped my mind when I crossed the Rialto bridge nearby. Very casual chat in my broken Italian and his fluent English lol. Another good sign is lots of Venetian locals stopped by for take-out while I was there. He recommended their very own craft beer as drink and it did not disappoint! Smooth! The pizza was meaty and cheesy (don't even recall what I had but it was hella good lol!) and the crust fresh and crisp with a hint of virgin olive oil. Ginormous! In the end, I highly recommend Antico Forna Venezia! Don't let the closeness to the Rialto Bridge fool you! It's a nice blend of all sorts of patrons with steady Venetian regulars too. The staff casually friendly - not the fake touristy stuff. Cool sounds playing, relaxed vibe, awesome pizza, and that house craft beer so smooth! I ended up going to three delicious pizza spots while in Venice and Antico Forma Venezia was by far the sexiest! Trust!

Wow. Stopped by just to get one slice but then decided to stay because it was that good. The service was super great and the staff was really friendly. Would highly recommend going. The environment was super inviting!!!

This place is great! It is so cute and cozy inside, nestled into the side of a building. Our servers were so nice, but the pizza was just incredible, arguably the best I've had in all of Italy, and I've been all over: Sicily, Rome, Florence, but this Venetian joint trumps them all. We had to wait for a long time for our second order, but they made up for it with a free pizza for us!

Unbelievable experience! Pizza was and still is the best I have had in Italy. The thick crust slices were truly amazing. We came back the next day with an entire different staff and they were still so kind and friendly. Stopped for a slice and it was so good decided to have dinner there. Environment was so much fun and the overall atmosphere and experience was a 10/10.

Do not be alarmed at the insanely long lines. At peak they have 3 different deli's to funnel the line so it moves quickly which was nice. We ended up coming here twice since the sandwiches were so tasty! A must try for sandwiches. We ordered the top seller and a salami/cheese and prosciutto/cheese/tomato. We all enjoyed them and would highly recommend trying for grub sandwiches in Florence.

Birthday slice of pizza in Venice. Couldn't ask for more. Service was good & I think it's safe to say that eating my slice across from the Rialto Bridge is pretty epic ambiance.

Delicious. Perfect stop for a light lunch or snack. The basic tomato, mozzarella basil was so fresh and yummy. Highly recommend!

In Venice for 4 days and the small and big restaurants around pretty much have the same style of pizza on their menus... well you're in Venice! And the prices are inflated for what you're getting (for tourists) which is some tomato sauce with basil leafs some type of cheese and type of meat on top of a thin flat bread. Most are meh and eatable but don't make an impression. You have to try, and more than one slice, Antico Forno. At first sight through their window front you see thick crust pizzas and might think stouffers pizza (a USA brand that thinks pizza on a French baguette). But oh boy choose any of their ready made toppings, which they'll heat up, buy a $6 birra moretti pint with that, and you've had probably the best pizza/meal in town! The crust is so light yet just crunchy enough with delicious dabs of olive oil on the choice you made. Toppings of bacon mushrooms artichokes a variety of Italian cold cuts.The owners recipe for the bread is the magic. They also have the thin bread but have not tried and they do not display it, but will try before I leave. My son had their calzone, freshly made I saw them do which he swears as a foodie, was the best he's had! It's a small location with few seats but worth it 100% if you want the cut above.(and you're getting more for what you're paying for in deliciousness!)

Pizza was great. You won't be disappointed. Service was fast and friendly. Great place to get a quick bite.

This was the best pizza that we had in Italy, and that I've had in maybe my entire life. We waited about 30 minutes for two takeaway pizzas on a busy Wednesday evening. We managed to grab a few benches to sit at while waiting but I'd recommend taking it to go, it gets pretty busy and I noticed ants crawling along the counter where the benches are. They also happened to have tiramisu on the menu when we were there- again, the best tiramisu I've had in maybe my entire life. Definitely stop here if you get the chance!

Hands down the BEST pizza I have ever had!! The dough is thick and you may think it will be dense but think again!! it's flaky and so light!! So amazing!! The BEST PIZZA AROUND!! A MUST if you are wanting to try amazing pizza! Highly recommend!! You will not regret it!!

I am a self described pizza snob from BKLYN, and the only place I truly believe that has better pizza is in Italy. That is a fact actually. Within Italy, Antico Forno in Venice is the best I have had so far. It is not deep dish, but almost Sicilian style for my BK peeps. Lots of different toppings, plenty of soda, vino and other drinks as well. This is a very casual place, with limited seating. Seat yourself and order yourself, as you would in a pizzeria. The pizza is other worldly. The crust is so fresh and crunchy, and the toppings are delish. We ordered three slices and it was more than enough for three people. I miss this place already. Go! Here! Now!

This was one of my favorite fast food pizza places in Italy. I wanted something on the go and this place had such unique flavors I was in awe. I opted for pumpkin pizza because who ever heard of such a thing? It was an interesting topping choice that wasn't bad at all. Sadly, I was only able to try this place out once during my visit.

YOU HAVE TO COME HERE. You will not regret it! Legit my mom and I trekked across Venice for their pizza..twice in one day - due to a review stating it was good as a take away hours later (sadly, no) BUT it is totally worth walking/running across Venice for - Employees are very nice and speak good English to accommodate us plebs that don't speak more than 5 words in Italian ..(ooopz) There is no seating, just stand up table counters and you can even stand outside and eat in their display case. There's a 6.50€ deal for a slice and drink (beer/wine/soda) and they are constantly bringing out fresh pizzas and a really great variety! I suggest eating it there or as your walking.. FRESH IS THE ONLY WAY to enjoy their pizza To the employees and owners: THANK YOU SO MUCH SO AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE- We will definitely tell everyone in the states about your pizza!!

That thick crust pizza that looks really dry is NOT DRY. ITS SO LIGHT AND AIRY AND FLAVORFUL!!!! The thin crust is also good but the thick crust focaccia-like pizza was a revelation. Definitely stop by, much less touristy than a lot of the other little pizza shops. Even though pizza is not distinctly Venetian this is still a must try in my book.

An absolute must! Great service and friendly staff. It is definitely some of the best pizza I have ever eaten. All the Yelp reviews are accurate. There's limited seating.

Delicious! Great spot for a quick and easy bite to eat and drink. The pizza is always revolving, which is great. More to try!

Best pizza in town They make us a fresh pizza, friendly staff and always smiling whatever crowded on their restaurant, for sure it's not my last time.

Everything about this place is perfect. It'd be enough that the pizza is off the hook. Add to the equation the guys here are super friendly-I was provided a little dish of hot pepper sauce when they realized my love of spicy, there's a nice little selection of Italian beer that perfectly complements the pie, the space is cool, and they're jamming James Brown. It feels like you're at your favorite pizza joint at home, except it's better 'cuz you're in Venezia. Come here, ffs already.

There are many places in Venice where you can grab a slice of pizza and the pizza will be good. There are others where it is great. Antico is the place where you want to get a great slice and a quick beer and keep moving on with your day. It was not the slice of pizza you will be drooling about in your dreams. Instead, it is the slice that makes you want to rub your tummy and gleefully say, "That was pretty good." Another thing is that it is easy and fast to feed my family of six this way. I would definitely go back for a quick midday slice.

This pizza is life changing! We are normally thin crust pizza people but this thick crust pizza is not what you'd expect! It is so crisp on the outside, light in fluffy on the inside and the toppings are all fresh and flavorful! A must try if you are a pizza connoisseur! 10/10 would recommend!

Walked halfway across town for this pizza, which was our first pizza of Italy. It was pretty good, though I kind of wish perhaps I got a different slice instead. We did the meal combo with the slice of pizza (big enough to be cut into two decent sized pieces), a soda, and a tiramisu. Hubs and I split each of our pizzas, and even though the pizza slices looked super thick, the pizzas were super light and fluffy. I was not a fan of the tiramisu, but hubs thought it was decent so he ate both of ours. I kind of wish we only got one of the combos and one slice, but meh... We were the only customers there pretty much the whole time, although a group of people came in as we were about to leave. The owners stayed in the back pretty much the whole time we were there lol

They have thick and thin crust pizza. We ordered three kinds and they are all very tasty!

This is literally the best pizza in Venice. It was hard to find reviews of this place but during my research I found a lot of locals mention this spot and they were absolutely right!! It's a small joint, you eat right at the counter or within their little area, standing room only. The pizza is perfection though. The slices were thin but large and it was so good I wanted to get a whole other one! You see everyone working and making the pizza fresh and the staff was fast and friendly. We tried two different kinds of meat slices and really enjoyed it. I can still remember that sauce, it was just the right level of sweetness without that acidic feeling some sauces give. This is an absolute must hit spot for lunch or a quick bite during the day in between your adventures or drinks! You will not be disappointed!! Great prices too!

Amazing food. You enjoy every bite. Do try special Antico Forno pizza with fresh jalapeños. Thanks

Why 5 stars? Because this pizza was familiar but delicious. --- --- --- The reason I say that it was familiar, is that it was the most Americanized pizza we had in Italy. That may come across as a bad thing to some people, but it was really tasty American pizza. And when you're enjoying top notch 'za, there's no reason to discriminate. Specifically, the thin cheese tasted like what I've had in New York City. My wife had a thick slice on focaccia, which was covered in tomatoes (which I'm not a huge fan of) but I still enjoyed it. If it's super tomato-ey and I still like it, it must be delicious. Aside from the pizza, it was amusing that they played U2 music videos on loop the entire time we were here. The music was blaring, and I eventually noticed that the TV was playing the accompanying videos. The employees seemed to be enjoying it, though I'm not sure if this is a daily occurrence. If they had to listen to U2 literally every single day, they might not love it as much. Heads up: there is no seating here, so be prepared to stand while you eat!

Excellent food esp the pizza, octopus, cuttlefish pasta. We dined here with a group of 11 and they were very accommodating.

Fantastic! Don't let the thick crust fool you, it is very airy with just the right amount of crunch.

Great pizza by the slice in Venice. Awesome crust and interesting toppings. Fast, friendly service.

I got a slice to eat on our way back from Venice to Rome. Wish I got to eat it fresh, but even 6 hours after, it was good!!

I really wanted to go to this place, more than 3K reviews with 5 stars made it a must go during my trip! We had an amazing time with Marco, we were just to have a couple of pizza slices but we ended up drinking a couple of wine bottles, tasting different pizzas and dying for the 4 formaggio classic pizza with Prosciutto add on! This is definitely a go to places, Marco will serve you with the best energy and highest pizza quality in Venice!!!

Delicious and affordable pizza! The pizza slices were HUGE and so fluffy when I bit into it. Cost was about ~3-4 euros/slice. Definitely check it out when you're in Venice!

Pizza was too good. I will come back for it again. The crust was crisp and the toppings was with veggies and spicy peppers. Just it the spot.

AWESOME pizza in Venice!!!! I was a little skeptical to try pizza in Venice, because I had read specifically to "not try pizza in the city because wood-fired ovens are banned". Well, for not being cooked in a wood-fired oven, it.was.outstanding!! We tried a couple slices of the pizza with the fluffy crust- each bite light and airy. Tomato sauce and toppings were fresh, and several people in line behind us were actually returning for a second time that the day. Several different choices (thick or thin crust, multiple toppings including ham, meatball, and prosciutto), and they will heat it up for you after you order!! GREAT pizza!!!