Enoteca Al Volto

"Located just a few minutes' stroll from the Rialto Bridge, Al Volto is Venice ’s oldest wine bar and home to an impressive 1,000-bottle collection. The list includes Italian and international wines, but not all are offered at the same time—the wine list rotates daily. If you aren’t sure what to order, the staff is very knowledgable. Beyond the attraction of the wine, the atmosphere is jovial and the vibe is cozy with wood-paneled walls and every bit of the ceiling plastered with wine labels. If you’re hungry, the adjoining restaurant cooks up delicious traditional Venetian lagoon fare. The homemade pastas are excellent—keep it simple and try the spaghetti with clams and olive oil."

Eio Gray

Google

Wonderful small charming resturant in the heart of Venice. This place is great if you want authentic Venetian food for a decent price. Service was good good and the atmosphere was relaxed and tells a story of the decades that the resturant has been operating. Will highly recommend this place and don't forget to grab a desert when you are there 😁

Kimberly Lay

Google

Good food and friendly staff, feels more local than touristy which was nice. The wines were very good, and the waitress let us try 2 different wines before deciding on one. Good place for a small bite to eat, or a big meal.

Joel Richman

Google

Our family of 4 ate here on our first night in Venice. They have a small dining area in the back. Our server spoke English. The food is delicious. We ordered 3 entrees - duck ragu gnocchi, fettucine and the swordfish special. All were excellent. Highly recommend.

Cinee C.

Google

Conflicted reviews on Google. High overall reviews but also had low marks reviews. Decided to give it a try anyway. First entree, pesce misto was good. Not overly salted or breaded, but that was it. The pasta dishes and octopus dish were all disappointing. It lacked flavor and aroma. Ended up going for pizzas as we didn't finish what ordered. This establishment also charges a sitting fee of 2.50 euros per person if dining in. I don't regret going there but it was honestly a waste of money.

Jax Povey

Google

We only had drinks but loved mixing with the locals. Amazing wine & a nice vibe sitting outside. Love the non tourist traps

Pleo Lin

Google

Best duck ragu gnocchi I have ever head, ordered a second plate right away. Absolutely delicious, friendly staff and homey environment easy to meet new strangers. Had such an amazing time, would 100% recommend!

Brett Daviau

Google

Stopped in for some quick ciicchetti appetizers and a glass of wine. Prices were high and glasses were tiny. Most tables were already reserved for people coming in later for dinner. They let us sit for 20 minutes and have a snack. Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. Unfortunately, we had to leave quickly. And cash only.

John B H Chou

Google

Randomly decided to walk in just because I thought it looked cozy and we were hungry. My stomach must have its own compass because this place is a gem! Great food, intimate and cozy atmosphere, and super friendly staff (Toby and Edoardo). Filled up on all the seafood cicchetti and washed down with a few different house wine. Now on my comeback list for sure. Thanks!

Naveen K.

Yelp

Enoteca Al Volto, a historic wine bar near the Rialto Bridge, offers a classic Venetian experience. Stepping inside, you're greeted by a rustic charm, with a ceiling adorned with countless wine labels, reflecting its deep-rooted passion for wine growing. The atmosphere was authentic, humble, and welcoming, making it one of our favorite among local spots. Less crowded and we had a decent start. The knowledgeable staff are happy to guide is through the extensive list of wines and we traditional Venetian casual snack cicchetti (small plates), which are perfect to pair with my wine. Beside cicchetti, the menu features delicious seafood dishes & spaghetti dishes. Overall the staff was friendly, delicious and reasonably priced food, and great wine. Whether you're looking for a quick glass of wine and some cicchetti at the bar or a more relaxed sit-down, Enoteca Al Volto is a place to try.

Victoria M.

Yelp

Came for dinner. Service was spotty but I tried to be understanding because it was a little busy. But when when out server just completely ghosted our table walking past us to go to table right next to us without even checking in, it was very irritating. We never even got the opportunity to get desert because he never came back. We even had to go to the front to ask for the bill. The food was good but the service was bad enough that I wouldn't repatronize this restaurant.

Stephanie M.

Yelp

We came at around 6:00pm. All the tables outside were full but the inside was pretty empty. It was hot inside but better than no table at all. We sat next to the bathroom and it was hard to get internet in there. It took awhile for the server to seat us at first (around 15 minutes) so keep that in mind. We ordered the squid ink pasta, mussel and clams pasta and some cicchetti's. The cicchetti's were mediocre as they didn't taste very fresh but the squid ink pasta and the mussel/clam pasta was very good. The pasta was al dente and the flavours were on point. They are very generous with the amount of seafood I would definitely recommend this place for pasta. The price was also very affordable

Nancy T.

Yelp

Hmmm, the only reason I gave 2 stars was due to the friendly service & warm ambiance. The food itself was barely palatable. It pains me to post this negative review as we had high hopes since this restaurant was recommended by the 4 star property we are guests at, super busy to the point where we needed to eat standing up, & appeared to have many locals. The baguette had, what seemed to be, traditional tunafish on top. The mussels w/polenta & chicken kabab (unsure what it's called there) were so dry & lacked taste. We tried the fried balls w/olives & some kind of meat ...& again tunafish. Our food was warmed up in the microwave. Need I go on? We've only been in Italy for 3 days now & have had wonderful experiences w/our food choices. I mean, very tasty options in Trastevere - anywhere we ate was phenomenal. So, this was truly a shocker.

Thiri T.

Yelp

3.5/5! Enoteca serves ciccheti (Venetian style tapas). There is a wide variety of things you can choose from but mostly focused on seafood. They had open faced baguette bites with various fish, and also white bread sandwiches with the crusts cut off. There were also fried dishes! Some of the dishes were off limits for lunch. The food itself was not bad, but just not too impressive. Their fried balls all tasted the same (we got the cheddar and jalapeño & cacio e pepe). Their white bread sandwiches were better than the open faced. I was a big fan of the tuna and tomato sandwich! Overall not a bad spot to try cicchetti as the staff is very welcoming and friendly. They speak English!

Jane B.

Yelp

We arrived for a 9pm reservation and our table was open but not ready. The location is small like many places in Venice but the room was particularly warm and the wine list quite small. The ceccehti was not great perhaps our fate at the end of the day. The bright note was the gnocchi dish with sausage and herbs.

Warren A.

Yelp

We tried this spot because it was recommended by our hotel. They have not steered us wrong this whole trip. The spritz were delicious but most importantly the cicchetti were amazing. They had alot of seafood choices that we opted for. They had the best scallops we had in Venice and a variety of sardines and shrimp. I will definitely come back if I'm in Venice again.

David K.

Yelp

Enoteca Al Volto is located not far from the Rialto Bridge and has a display case of cichetti (little bar bites) and seafood, and it was a great place to sample a bunch of Venetian dishes! The cichetti included three different pastes made of whipped cod: Baccala Mantecato, Baccala alla Vicentina (mixed with Parmesan cheese), and Baccala in Umido (mixed with tomato), each served over a slice of bread. There were also Tramezzini, little sandwiches made with white bread, and we tried the ones filled with salmon/ricotta/dried tomato and the shrimp/egg in a creamy sauce; and from their selection of fritters, we had the Beet with Goat Cheese and the Tuna. Finally, from their seafood counter, we had a mixed plate that came with sardines, salmon, shrimp, a fried roll, mussels and scallops baked with breadcrumbs and Parmesan, and a bed of white polenta. Everything was tasty and delicious, and the service was super friendly, though all the little bites added up in cost.

Daniel K.

Yelp

Pretty substandard experience. Food was served cold and the preparation was pretty poor. Service was friendly but disjointed. Casual ambiance. I would look elsewhere if in area.

Petrella D.

Yelp

This Enoteca was recommended by Monica Cesarato and it did not disappoint. Had an excellent selection of cicchetti with Prosecco. Staff were very nice and helpful. Great atmosphere.

Zhana K.

Yelp

We stayed in Milan and took a day trip to Venice. After checking out several other restaurants in the area, we decided to stop and eat here! Best decision ever! It was the best meal and aperol sprintz we had since we arrived in Italy (7 days prior). The homemade toasts, mussels and pasta were all very delicious. And the server actually spoke great english and translated the entire menu for us. We even got our pasta well done and it was perfect (for our taste). As for the aperol, he actually used Aperol and not Campari which is bitter, and it tasted sweet/bitter and proper. I highly recommend stopping at this hole in the wall place - since they are usually the best! Thank you for an amazing meal.

Warren C.

Yelp

Nice little wine bar in a quiet street. We came here at the suggestion of one of our Venice guidebooks. The octopus salad was fantastic and was probably one of the best octopus dishes I've had in my life. The black ink squid pasta was just okay - very similar to the ones in the US. House wine was enjoyable. Service was decent. If you sit outside, make sure you pick a table that's well-grounded and also has good coverage with the umbrella. We kept getting small debris falling from the walls/roofs above.

Rohit G.

Yelp

Found this place after reading quite favorable reviews. Found a table outside and ordered spritz and finger food. I ordered potatoes and ciccetti (breads with meats). I would say they were below average. I decided to go somewhere else for dinner. This review is just for little bites not actual food from the menu.

Dani S.

Yelp

Absolutely thrilled I stumbled upon this place. Good mix of locals and tourists. You can come here for small bites or a sit down dinner. I came for dinner and had spaghetti with seafood which was incredible. The staff was the right level of helpful but not fake which added to the atmosphere and I genuinely appreciate. Will recommend to any friends I have visiting Venice wanting a great meal!

Rr Q.

Yelp

Following web's great review, we ate in at this place today. But we were disappointed by its service. First we were not served the standard bread even after our main dishes were served and we had to remind the waitress for this and they just served us several pieces of bread in paper bag. When we need more, we had to ask for each time. It seems nobody care us after they provided us the food. Second, even we ordered the main dishes, they still charged us 2 euros for each pair of folk/knife. How do we eat the main dishes without at least the folk? So I will not recommend this restaurant to my friends. There are multiple restaurants close by can provide at least the same quality of food with better prices and service.

Nicole R.

Yelp

Nothing special. It is a good place to get away from the touristic ambient/people, but the prices are all the same. You can notice a more local environment, and it is a fun place to have a drink and eat some Italian tapas. However the meal was not special. - Appetiser: we ordered the sardines and prawns dish -because we were told that Venice is good for seafood dishes- the prawns were really good -we've wished that dish were only prawns- but the sardines were just fine and the polenta as companion was nothing but bland. Kind of like the friend of the girl you want to date that it's always with her and you want to get rid off. - Main: I ordered the spaghetti with clams. This for me was REALLY GOOD. The clams had a pesto flavour that was different to the clams I've had before so it was a pleasant surprise. My husband had the Strozzapreti with prawns and zucchini but this was a little bit salty. - Dessert: as we are still in the hunting for the best tiramisù, this is our automatic pick. It was ok, nothing special. Best than my husband's but not as especial as the one we had in Florence. To yellowish for my visual taste. One complaint we had was that we waited for the bill for 20 minutes, the place was busy, but it was a little bit frustrating as we were with a baby and wanted to go to the hotel.

Will X.

Yelp

Enoteca is a neat little alley wine bar and restaurant that attracts both locals and tourists. It's located a little ways from the hustle and bustle of Venice so you'll find a serene outdoor seating area as well as cozy indoor seating. There's both a Italian and English menu, upon which you'll find seafood focused fare. We swing by and got a couple of glasses of wine (4-6 euro per glass) and some of the a la carte cichetta available. The servers can speak English pretty well. Overall a great place to grab a drink low key.

Ania P.

Yelp

Great place w delicious food and great staff! Dishes are affordable and the quality if the food impressively good! :) Simply loved it and would recommend to anyone!!

Malany K.

Yelp

The food was great and the staff is really friendly. I went in not knowing what to expect and it was beyond my expectations. The waiter recommended a few dishes and all were so yummy. The food is fresh because they change the menu based on what is in season. This is definitely a place I'd like to come back to.

Cara S.

Yelp

We loved eating here so much that we actually went back a second time! After being in Rome where we had trouble finding a place that wouldn't rip us off or over charge, it was so refreshing to get to Venice and eat here. The food and wine was great and it was reasonably priced. The fresh pasta was delicious. We had amazing service which made the experience even better! I'm so glad we found this place and I just wish there had been more restaurants like this in Venice.

M C.

Yelp

Average service and even worse food quality. Limited and non-fresh options. Risotto was cold and bland. Cicchetti in general were subpar. Don't waste your time or $.

Maria V.

Yelp

If you are in search for the authentic Venetian experience, this is definitely the spot to check out. From the delicious cincchetti platter and the octopus salad to the two pasta dishes with seasonal seafood and squid and black ink sauce, everything was absolutely delicious. The staff was unpretentious but helpful and extremely kind. As we paid, the waiters gave us lemon liquor just to try out for free. This place had an amazing atmosphere and made us feel welcome in Venice. Thank you so much!

Jorja L.

Yelp

I loved everything about our dinner here. Authentic food, house made wines, great local vibe and super affordable. I loved the ravioli; my husband adored his squid ink pasta. Definitely try the house wine - if you can't finish it, you can take it to go!

Janice L.

Yelp

Good, but not great. They have good dishes and well priced, not super touristy as it is tucked in a small alley. They do close between lunch and dinner. Cute place for a quick stop

Tim T.

Yelp

Great spot. Our hotel recommended for a great spot where the locals eat. We went twice while in Venice. Highly recommend if you want to eat with the locals and avoid the tourist.

Vakul S.

Yelp

I just wish I could come the next day but I had to fly out of Venice. I visited this place during the high tide, had ciccetti. I wanted to have a light fruity white wine which the boy at the place helped me with. It went perfectly with my food!

Jay L.

Yelp

Great Italian food and wine with a locals feel. You can also grab great cichetis at the bar or take a table at the back. It's small and cozy, perfect for couples or groups of 4.

Qype User (eendui…)

Yelp

Great place. Very affordable and good "tapas"!