Bar All'Arco

An absolute must-visit in Venice and one of the few bacari that truly lives up to its reputation. We arrived early, around 10 a.m., to avoid the queue — by noon, the line was already forming outside. The place is tiny, loud in the best possible way, and filled with locals grabbing quick bites before work. We ordered prosecco with several cicchetti — the veal spleen sandwich and the tuna meatball slider were both amazing, rich in flavor and perfectly seasoned. Everything was fresh, generous, and made right in front of you. The bill came to around €35, which felt fair given the quality and atmosphere. We even passed by again later in the day, tempted to go for another round, but by then it was packed. One of those rare places that feels authentic, unpretentious, and completely unforgettable

Happening by chance across Bar All’Arco is one my fondest memories of my trip to Venice. The staff were so friendly and helpful to explain each of their dishes, guiding a journey of what to try next, and each bite that was prepared for me was delightful! An unforgettable dining experience, with delicious food and lunch wine. Thank you, Bar All’Arco, and if I am travelling anywhere close by you, I’ll be visiting again!

I loved this little spot! What I observed today was magical: passionate people about what they do and how they do it. A couple of folks came in too (looked like the staff knew them) and one of the guys made them something special. I thought it was such an incredible gesture! We went there twice in one day because there was no other place like this when it comes to food, ambiance and people.

Believe the hype and positive reviews, get there early to avoid the crowds. Ciccettis were exceptional, order one of everything and enjoy.

This is a top of the list must go to place in Venice. The Cicchete is the best I have ever had. The choice is magnificent if you can hang on until 11-00 am. The staff are all really friendly and helpful with choices of both food and drink. I would be here every day if I lived close enough

Spectacular! A must go when in Venice. Excellent food. Great prosecco. Outstanding service and courtesy. Make sure you come here before 2pm as it only open in the morning till lunch.

This bar in Venice serves quick bites and has no indoor seating. The cicchetti they serve here is just wow. The mushroom truffle cicchetti was a star for me. Loved every bite of it. Staff was friendly. Place can get crowded as it's quite small.

I visited this place around noon and it was not crazy busy. It may be a lot more crowded after 1 pm and in high season of course. People running the place are kind and welcoming. I picked 2 cicchettis and I wanted one more but didn’t want anything with fish or pork. When I said that, the guy who was preparing the cicchettis made me a small plate which was really delicious. A bit pricey of course but a good experience.

When I was in Venice and looking for food recommendations, many places online suggested Bar All'Arco as a restaurant to check out for cichetti. Since it was in walkable distance from where I was staying, I decided to check it out for lunch. The bar is pretty small, so I think taking it to go is usually what many people do. I got there close to when it opened so it wasn't crowded and I was able to order right away. I decided to try a few of their cichetti that had seafood on it like fish and fried squid. These are all bite-sized so I would definitely recommend getting multiple to try out the different flavors, especially with the different cheeses/creams they add. The food here was very fresh, and I liked the flavors a lot so I'm glad that I went to try it out. Overall, if you're in Venice then this is a good spot to check out!

We came here to try cicchetti and because it was super highly rated. Ultimately, they were pretty good but I'm not sure they were the most remarkable pieces of food I've had. We definitely enjoyed the funghi, salmon, and meat options we got. However, the octopus one I very much did not like and we ended up actually not eating it. The space is a bit cramped/crowded which is fair because it's popular. We grabbed some standing room, which served its purpose. Service was quick and the line moved fast (it helps that the food is already made). Ultimately, I get the hype and it's definitely worth the stop.

Do not get me wrong--the food is 5 stars but you need to know what to expect. If you're Stanley Tucci, you likely won't wait like us. Also, because I'm American, maybe I'm not used to how they "do it in Italy" but you're going to stand in line! Our friends who live close insisted we tried. So I regret it? No! Experiences are something that last forever. With that, we waited maybe 15 mins to order. Not terrible but also, I couldn't imagine it in the dead of summer. There's maybe 2-3 tables for 2 outside and a few tables to stand up inside. Otherwise, if you get more than one cicchetti (we got 9), you need to find a window ledge, sit on the ground, or hold your plate and drink and try to eat. There! That's where a star disappeared to. The food was fantastic though! Cicchetti, not a single one was bad! The staff was pleasant AND!!! They have a WC. If you're in Venice, you have to give it a try!

All' Arco was the first place I had ever tried cicchetti and I truly fell in love. The staff is always happy to suggest a wine pairing and they have never failed me. Years later it is still one of my favorite cafes to stop in when I am in town for work. It's the perfect place to relax with a bite and a glass of wine and enjoy a little people watching.

Checking the box. A small corner bar serving up cicchetti that was recommended by a few friends. A bit of a line but we were able to snag a table and a few chairs. Inside is small but there a few counters along the window where you can park. Otherwise, there are window sills outside that can hold your drinks but not your plates. Makes for good pictures if you catch the sun right but the window is small. The cicchetti are fine. Seafood and meats combined with some garnishes and sauces to make bites. Think crudités or tapas. My only complaint is that the bread was toasted. Not sure which one is traditional but I preferred other renditions using softer bread as it's easier to eat and doesn't result in the entire bite crumbling away but I also recognize the toasting allows the bread to keep its structural integrity for saucier compositions. You can do better but it's a decent example near Ponte Di Rialto.

Okay, so I was so excited to try cicchetti. I tried to go on Saturday but the line was so long. I decided to go back on Sunday and go early. That plan worked out great, and there was no line here at 11:30 am. There were a lot of options and the staff were so helpful and friendly. I ordered 7 different types, including some classics like the salted cod, sardines in saor, as well as the salmon, cod, salami, and a small beef sandwich. The sardines and saor were pretty tasty which was a nice surprise, but some were not as flavorful as I expected. My favorite was the beef sandwich which had asparagus on it. The Aperol spritz was good, and I was definitely full after trying these.

Pretty fun place to try a bunch of different snacks. The line moves quick but there aren't a ton of seats. Might have to wait a lil bit for something to open.

Dishonest! Always check how much they're charging you for cicchetti, because they make it up as they go along. Caught them trying to rip me off. Cicchetti themselves taste fine, nothing to call home about. Watery, weak Aperol Spritz. NOT RECOMMENDED.

I, like so many of us, watched King Tucci stop by All'Arco on Searching for Italy and was SO excited to find out it it was a stone's throw away from my Airbnb. I am also happy to share that during my visit in November, I was able to stop by, be served very quickly by the MOST friendly staff, and sit outside to enjoy my cicchetti in relative peace. Everything is truly delightful. I just pointed at the three things I wanted and didn't get any wine because it was 11am, something I regret now. Next time. This is a can't miss in Venice. The Venetian way of eating meshes very well with my lifestyle: drinking lil drinkies and eating lil snackies all day long. All'arco is a great spot to do it, though you can find similar haunts with less tourist traffic in other spots around the island. Don't skip the stuff that will make your breath the stinkiest (fish and garlic spreads) and maybe just get one of everything, like the girl in front of me did. Respect.

Stanley Tucci isn't wrong! Cool place with cool, fashionable locals. Came here several times and wish I would have come more.

Delicious local cicchetti spot. I will definitely return here on my next trip to Venice. Baby octopus, baccala, and wine with standing room only is not to be missed.

One of the best bites of my trip was here. The baccala mantecato is a must! Loved it so much I want to recreate it at home. So creamy, savory and not overly salty. The other cicchetti we tried included lardo, sardines in saor, anchovies and bleu cheese, and another fish. The toasts were heaping with toppings. The bleu cheese anchovy was definitely a strong flavor combo which would have been better with wine. Lardo and sardines were very tasty. We also had aperol spritzes. There was a line, but it moved relatively quickly around noon. No seating available, but we ate inside standing at the shelves along the wall.

Exploring the streets of Vebice, we came upon Bal All' Arco. I had read about it and couldn't help but stop for Chicchetti --- small slices of toasted Italian bread with a multitude of glorious toppings. There is no seating but for a few tables outside. The line out the door did not deter. I selected three. We ate standing up in the true Italian fashion of street food. 66

Really great chichetti of all kinds just a little bitty place doing what they do best even Stanley Tucci enjoyed eating here

Amazing cicchetti! Very small and quaint establishment but great selection of cicchetti and atmosphere. I will definitely be back

We were so excited to try this place. We saw it on Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy and Somebody Feed Phil. We rushed there before it closed at 2:30. There was a line of tourists but it only took about 10 minutes. They let locals skip the line (which I don't blame them). We order some wine- loved it. And some cicchetti- didn't love it. I know. I know. This place is famous! We should love it. But we didn't. The toppings were pretty good. Loved the ham, salmon and the calamari. But the baccala- cod- was so chewy. You couldn't bite through it. And the bread was hard. We weren't expecting that. I was expecting fresh bread. We ended up eating most of the toppings and tossing the bread.

Order at the counter & enjoy your ciccetti in the window or on the street outside. This tiny space has a lot to offer! The service was impressive & staff very polite. We tried 3 different choices and are glad we came to the best for a a bite.

Delicious and authentic must try while you're in Venice! Very nice and gets very busy!! Just try whatever you think looks good!! My one recommendation is the stick of fried shrimp! be warned there's limited seating but standing in an alley or the corner of the shop is part of the fun!

Made re-famous by Stanley Tucci, this place has always been the spot for the best cicchetti in Venice. Try everything. Even if you're afraid of it, try it. Order one of each and some wine to wash it down. Stand up and eat. Go outside and have a dessert cigarette.

I am a big fan of Anthony Bourdain and All'Arco was on my list to visit during a work trip to Venice. I am so glad I made it Hanging out on the tiny street with some local people and doggos was epic. The cicchetti were delicious and so was the Prosecco.

AMAZING, Intimate experience of daily life in Venezia! Great food+wine! Friendly Service! Will return next trip!

All'Arco is a very popular spot for Cicchetti which are basically Venetian tapas. The bar is near the Rialto Bridge so when my wife and I arrived around lunch, the line was out the door. We waited about 30 minutes to order and we ordered a bunch. The cicchetti all sat on nicely toasted crostini. Some had briny anchovies with creamy cheese, some had creamy shredded cod, some had melt in your mouth tuna, and another had tender shrimp with juicy tomato. Overall, the food was delicious and a great opportunity to try various Venetian flavors.

This is very popular spot for ciccetti in Venice, line is very long and limited table on the side street. You can see a lot of people just eating on the street or find a window to put down the drinks and food. Very local vibe. The ciccetti are not cheap compare to some other places but they do have a lot of options and great quality, easily spend a lot of money on a casual lunch because everything just taste so good. If you are visiting, give it a try; you won't be disappointed

really enjoyed the sardines and bacalao cicchetti. Came around 11am and still pretty hard to score a table outside.

Amazing! My wife and I wanted an authentic experience so we looked for good cicchetti, the Venetian staple, and we found it at All'Arco. The food was simple and fresh while also being elegant and original. They exemplified the true spirit of the cuisine in Venice and it was a highlight of our trip. And to make things even better, they custom made gluten free cicchetti for my wife to enjoy as well. It was by far our best meal in Venezia! Recommend All'Arco for sure!

Our second lunch spot in Venice and I have to say this is the best one! We grabbed a table right outside and beat the lunch rush. We tried an assortment and all were delicious. And aperol spritz of course!

Came here to try the Ciccetti per recommendation from a friend. We basically ordered one of everything. Wasn't my favorite, but the place was clearly popular with other Italians and Europeans. Line was out the door. For a snack I'd say this place is fine, paired with a glass of wine or an Aperol Spritz .

Loves this place the first two times around and came back now a few years later. And it's still the best place to enjoy cicchetti (or food in general) in Venice. And not just in Venice....these are the best cicchetti we've encountered in Italy so far. The place still looks the same, feels the same...and the food tastes the same (in the best way possible). Most of the staff are family members, so the faces will be familiar as well. It's a small place with a few tables (to stand at) inside and three or four tables and seats outside. Get lucky or wait (and try to get lucky) for one of them. Most customers will stand outside thought in groups, having cicchetti, some wine and/or prosecco and talk. Which looks and feels very nice and relaxed. There are locals and tourists as well. Even though busy, it feels like another world compared to the rushing (but beautiful) streets of Venice. It's our favorite place in town. The food as usual was excellent. You never know what masterpieces will be created or available that day. Here's some of the cicchetti we've had on that Saturday: - cured ham and parmesan - fresh ham, blue cheese and dried tomatoes - cream cheese and anchovies - fatty bacon - Salami and Cheese - cream cheese and chili - ham, cheese and olives - bacon, parmesan and porcini mushrooms - salmon - Canocchia (annocchia or squilla mantis) - fresh octopus (no cicchetti - just a plate) Every item costs between 2-4 Euros. And all are worth their money. Products are fresh, of high quality and tasty throughout. Wine and Prosecco prices are low as well. Fantastic place to eat. Be it for just a snack or a real lunch. Be aware of the opening times (only lunch) and it's closed on sundays. We'll be back - definitely!

Location is about 10 minutes from St Marks Square, and you'll pass by Rialto bridge on the way here. Service was quick and easy to order. You'll order first, then take your food to eat at the bar or tables outside. Small standing place to eat quickly and be on your way. There are also a few small tables outside, but it's first come first served. Each cichetti is approximately €3 each, and I'd recommend having at least 3 cichetti per person if you're starving. By doing this, you'll be satisfied but not so full that you can't enjoy a big dinner ;) In my picture, I have 5 cichetti and an aperol spritz which amounted to less than €20! This place has a bathroom, but you'll have to ask so they can unlock the door for you.

I've been to Venice twice in the last few months and have had a number of mediocre meals there. My favorite has been cicchetti and All'Arco the best I've sampled. Yes, it's touristy, but it still retains that local feel. The bites are amazingly delicious, all fresh seafood, though some vegetarian and meat options as well. Prepare to eat your cicchetti and drink your wine while standing up or perched on a nearby ledge, as seating is extremely limited.

BEST cicchetti I had in Venice!! We walked past this place while on a food tour (at the time had a very LONGGGG line)- but luckily returned a couple hours later to find no line). I ordered 3 different cicchetti- one with truffle and mushrooms, one with shrimp, and one with prosciutto and fig (all with several other ingredients that complemented the main flavor). The bread was extremely fresh (and crispy) and all the ingredients worked SO well together. Amazing taste for a cheap price, go hungry so you can order more than just 3!! Also, go early to beat the line, and to ensure that they have the cicchetti you want to sample in the store (samples dwindle as the day goes on because it's illegal to sell "leftovers" on display the following day in Italy).

You know the place rocks the food and drink when you see more locals than tourists!! Best thing to get: one of everything for cichetti! And don't forget the vino! If you're lucky enough - you'll score a table for two or three outside - if not, perhaps a third hand to be able to eat, drink and snap up a photo of what you're eating. Literally nothing bad to order here. The owner sources all the ingredients locally and is part of Italy's "slow food movement." That involvement means that he is against fast food chains and giants infiltrating Italy's towns and cities.

Amazing and delicious cicchetti! Tucked away and a treasure to find. Have some Prosecco with your bites and it's delightful!

All'Arco has been on my must-eat list in Venice, so we were super excited to finally try it. The place is small but has so much to offer. The staff was very friendly including the "famous" lady featured in Someone Feed Phil and Tucci's Searching for Italy. We tried 8 different cicchetti (we like to try new things!) with prosciutto, veggies and seafood. My fave is the shrimp with grilled onions and the one with artichoke and cheese while my husband enjoyed the baccala and fresh tuna. We also loved the cheese "puff". The line wasn't too long when we arrived at 11:30am (get there before 12pm) but it goes by fast due to their quick service. Now, finding a place to eat all the goodies can be tricky as it does get crowded in that little place, but just be patient and one of the counters will open up fast. Definitely worth it!

If you're going to Venice and are looking for a restaurant where you can get authentic Cicchetti this is the only place to go! It's hidden back amongst the streets of Venice (very close to the outdoor market and fish market) which is also an experience. The place is tiny with no real sitting room inside but it's basically in a little courtyard so you have room to eat outside. I tried the fried zucchini flower with stuffed cheese and sardines (pretty tasty!), and multiple Cichetti. I was on a food tour here and unfortunately I didn't get to pick which ones I really wanted to try other than one which is sad. So if/when I come back to Venice I'll be sure to come back here and get the Cichetti I want!

All'Arco is the perfect place to get authentic Venetian cicchetti! If you're looking for a delicious snack then you have to stop here! All'Arco is located in a cute corner shop hidden away on an alley off the Grand Canal in Venice. It's location is great if you're out sightseeing along the canal! The cicchetti - small Venetian dishes and snacks - that are served here are incredible! Each is a work of art, they look so good it almost feels bad to eat them. The ingredients used by All'Arco are very fresh and flavorful! Venice is filled with touristy eateries, but All'Arco is authentic and high-quality. When you go to order, you wait in a relatively short line and point out the number and quantity of individual items that you want. Each item runs around £2 and about 5-6 makes for a filling snack. All'Arco has very limited seating so be prepared; it's common to eat your cicchetti on window sills that line the alley. For uniquely Venetian cuisine you should stop by All'Arco! The food is delicious and the experience is memorable!

After coming off a long flight, I realized we had skipped lunch and we were starving. After trying to check into our hotel and realizing that it wasn't ready, we went on an adventure for food and went to look for All'Arco. It's a maze of streets from the train station, but it all builds up that charm for when you finally find the restaurant. You have to queue up and just push your way to the front. If you don't know English, not a problem. Just point at what you want, indicate how many you want and you'll get rung up. Cash only! Only a few tables, so hope you are lucky or try to eat while standing. All the ingredients are fresh. Laid out as open faced sandwiches, it almost doesn't even matter what you're eating because it's so fresh and will melt in your mouth. I could also be saying that because I was starving, but honestly... a great introduction to Venice / Italy for us.

I like to do obsessive research when I travel, especially when it comes to food. And all my research leads me here to All'Arco. It's a favorite for locals and tourists alike. The place is small with a handful of tables inside and out. I came mainly for the chichetti's, Venetian tapas and loved everything I got. If you come early as I did when they first opened in the morning, the selection is limited to a handful of salted fish, ham, and other cured meats. But there is no line and plenty of seats to enjoy your goods. It's still delicious with different types of cheese and toppings. Each item cost around $1.5 - $2.0, so grab a little of everything to try. The friendly cashier told us to come around 11:30 a.m. for the best stuff, like grilled and fried things. I hope to visit Venice again soon and this will definitely have a permanent spot in all my future visits.

REVIEW # 1,000 No trip to Venice would be complete without a cicchetti crawl! Cicchetti are small snack-sized dishes, similar to Spain's tapas and Milan's aperitivo. This Venetian snack is served during the morning and afternoon in an osteria or cicchetti bar. Typical cicchetti consists of small portions of meat or seafood and vegetables served over bread or basically anything that you can stab with a toothpick. All' Arco is a popular cicchetti bar located near the Ponte Rialto and Rialto Mercato. This spot is well known by locals and tourists for their delicious and inexpensive cicchetti. Since the bar was packed we ordered several glasses of the house red wine and selected an assortment of cicchetti to share in the alley outside All' Arco. I wasn't completely sure what we were eating since I just pointed at whatever looked good, but everything tasted wonderful!

This was on my list of places to eat after see them on a food doc. We got there at 9 am when they open. Which in Italy that means the door is open and we are now preparing food, and that is totally fine with me. I love that there were locals there getting their tapas, beer and wine to start the day! There are pic of the family on the wall, and they are the same people working to this day! I love it. We started with two of the salt cod spread on baguette toast-Baccala con aglio. This is amazing. I asked for some basic as far as meats like coppa and prosciutto, I did not care as to the combo. Everything was great and I also let them pic my wine! most pieces are about 2 euros each. This is a must for a stop in Venice!

Very good food, not too expensive. Very good ambiance. The place is popular, they don't take reservations, but it's worth the little wait!

After days of high-end $$$$$ dining, we just want to walk, shop, and taste "quick & simple" food. In my opinion, Cicchetti is the cousin of Basque Country's Pintxos. Yes, it is not as elaborated or sophisticated, but as satisfying. At times, simple pasta & sumo is all I want, Since my companion has not been in Venezia, I selected my (3) trusted Cicchetti bars. Warning, if you are traveling with elderlies or children, seatings will be rare. Since it is most proximal to our lodging and since it shutters its door the earliest, All'Arco is our 1st stop. Right at Rialto Bridge, full of tourists and locals. Great cheap wine & Prosecco, and decent Tramezzini. Plethora of choices of Cicchetti, just select your what yours eyes and tummy call for. What else can you ask for? A classic institution. An economical & tasty option in Venezia.

On the bar crawl that my boyfriend and I were doing in Venice, we stopped by here. This one in particular seemed to make it on many bloggers list when I was doing some research. It wasn't too far off the Rialto bridge, so we stopped by. This was definitely one of the busier bars we stopped by. There was a bit of line to get to the counter to order. There wasn't any standing room inside. We wanted to try out the cicchettis from here. It was so busy that they only had two cicchettis left. Everyone was ordering them and they weren't making them fast enough to keep them stocked in the window. We took the last two cicchettis and walked outside for some room to stand. I will say that these were some of my favorites that I tried because of the bread. Most of the cicchettis in Venice were on larger soft bread, but here they were on super crispy breads. I did like this place, just wish it wouldn't of been so busy.

This is one of those places that has become popular so a lot of tourists are now going, but doesn't sacrifice its local feel or quality of food because of it. All of the cichetti were amazing, the best we had in Venice, and it was so fun to watch them make them. The people working there were also very sweet, patient, and seemed to love what they do - even though it was jam packed on a weekday morning! Already can't wait to return when I go back to Venice in the future. Highly recommend.

Perfect place for those looking for an authentic Venetian experience. Delicious "cicchetti" and "tramezzini" (typical Venice small bites). They offer different varieties each day like spicy turkey, ham with truffles and anchovies with gorgonzola. All of which were delicious and pair well with a Spritz. These guys are the real deal and were even featured on the Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil." Understand that this is not a tourist trap, so there are no signs in English or menus with pictures. However, the staff will happily explain each option to you in perfect English. You also might have to eat standing up as seating is limited (it's Venice after all), but turnover is quick and spots are easy to grab for those who want to wait. Trust me, this place is worth it.

All'Arco is a unique establishment; I've never seen anything quite like it. Despite the fact that it's a VERY small place, with a kitchen tinier than the one I used to have in my California condo, the staff still manages to produce numerous varieties of market fresh delicacies at breakneck speeds! Given its size, the place tends to get very crowded at times. That said, it's better to be lucky than good - when my friend and I arrived, we walked into the tiny bar and there were only four other people (all locals) there; two minutes later another dozen showed up ;-) All of us were pressed up against the tiny bar, struggling to preserve our respective individual spaces - I expect that the whole affair looked like an elaborate, old-fashioned dance... Tip: The food here won't rock your World, but it's original, local, tasty, and the overall experience of participating in the "dance" here shouldn't be missed! We ordered five different cicchetti, which included the traditional butterflied sardine (lightly battered and fried), marinated anchovy on bread and salted oiled anchovy on a light cream cheese on bread - the cheese cut through the anchovy saltiness. We also saw that some delcious looking fresh sandwiches were already made - there were square, deliciate, tiny white bread sandwiches, as well as a number of other dishes. To pair with our food, we enjoyed two glasses of house wine and an aperol spritz - the total bill came tgo just under 14 euros. The service was friendly and helpful, and by some miracle, we even managed to find a space to lean on the building across the street while we ate :-)

If you want to try cicchitti (Venetian tapas, kind of), All'Arco is a must. They have a variety of open-faced sandwiches and wine. I ordered 3 pieces and a glass of wine for 10 euro. Not bad! Everything was super tasty. The location is small with a couple of bar areas to eat and there are a few tables outside too. The place does get busy and crowded so not ideal for big groups.

Great little spot for some sandwiches for breakfast! Seating is fairly limited but we got lucky enough to snag a spot outside. We each ordered 4-6 mini sandwiches with various meats and cheeses. The waiter was very helpful with sandwich and wine choices. The sandwiches were delicious! My favorite was the prosciutto with fig, the fig was a wonderful burst of flavor on the sandwich. The bread was nice and crusty. The meat had wonderful flavor. My only regret was not taking more time to look at the sandwiches and order a greater variety of meats

Amazing! Favorite place in Venice for sure. Me and my friend were thinking of just coming here for a glass of wine and a quick bite to eat but it ended up being a whole meal for us. The food looks simple but so so delicious. Matteo (I think that was his name) was really friendly and welcoming. Would definitely come here again. :)