Hostaria da Franz

What an excellent experience! Will definitely dine here again next time we are in Venice. A refreshing dive into traditional dishes and local premium ingredients with a subtle and very well balanced twist of modernity. Good wine selection and well versed staff. The chef's palate is commendable and the skillful personnel on the floor rendered this dining experience one of the top ones in the good memories of this wonderful and magical city. Highly recommend.

This was an excellent dining experience. The staff were very friendly and professional, kindly offering numerous recommendations that enhanced the dining experience. The restaurant’s environment was superb, the wine menu was extensive, the pricing was reasonable, and it was the best meal I had in Venice, you have to try once if you are in Venice.

Highly recommended - One of our favorites in Venice. Authentic, perfectly served and prepared dishes. Warm and welcoming service. Very good wine selection and recommendations. Best price to quality value.

The waiter and owner were exceptionally polite and welcoming to my wife and me giving us unforgettable memory during honeymoon. The food was excellent, with reasonable prices. The monkfish is a must-try!

We’ve been coming to Venice for every anniversary for 15 or so years, and the highlight every year is this. What a perfect crystallisation of the city in one place - such warmth and care, and incredible innovation in the food

Best canele ever! Everything is fresh and great. We had shrimp and octopus as starters. The main dishes were scallop pasta and fried fish with eggplant. They were all super good.

The service was amazing! They came outside before their opening hour to talk to us and share the menu. Lots of stories around the history of the restaurant and willing to answer any questions we had. The food - incredible!! We did the tasting menu and it did not disappoint. My wife, who is not the biggest seafood fan, loved every single dish. The love and care put into their food is unmatched. Hands down the best stop on our honeymoon so far!

100% recommend. There are many restaurants to choose from in Venice, however this establishment shines above the rest. My husband and I took a 2 week trip to Italy in 2023 and ended the trip with our last 2 nights in Venice. Hostaria da Franz was recommended by our hotel and we ended up loving it so much that we enjoyed dinner there during both of our evenings in Venice. Maurizio and his son Luca provide the most impeccable service and really impressed us with their knowledge and descriptions of local cuisine. You can tell that each dish was well thought out and executed with passion and care. The calamari and all the pasta dishes are amazing. You cannot go wrong with anything you order and if you have any questions, Maurizio will provide you an elegant description of what to expect from any of the dishes. Maurizio and Luca, I humbly apologize for my delayed review. My husband and I reminisce on our meals spent at your establishment and hope to return one day. Alla prossima! - Alison and Allen

Had one of the best meals of our trip tonight. This is saying a lot given the incredible meals we have eaten thus far. One of our favorites was the Spaghetti creamed with smoked butter and sardines garum (which may sound different but I guaranty you it was insane). Our other favorite was the Asado beef with mais cream and bbq carrot and the homemade bread. Also the desserts. Basically everything. . The service was impeccable too and the general vibe was perfect. If you are ever in Venice, Italy, you MUST check it out.

My wife and I loved this restaurant. A quiet but sophisticated vibe, and the food is amazing! Seriously good food. The pasta I had here was the best I have ever had, and I have consumed some pasta. Well done.

My girlfriend and I celebrated our one year here while on vacation in Venice. We made a late reservation and were the last people left in the restaurant. We were served with tasty dishes until we left. I would recommend this establish and actually think it's relatively affordable (vacation standards). We finished up sub 200€ with drinks and 4 courses.

Michelin guide you let us down. Seems like a tourist trap. Staff is attentive and service great. However, food was not good. Overpriced, lacked flavor and substance. Worst meal we had in Italy in our two weeks of traveling and it was the first place we dined out. Disappointed.

This was the most amazing dinner experience we've probably ever had included fine dining in New York City and Los Angeles. This should be at least 1 Michelin star. Very underrated, seems like a gem that only the locals know. Service was impeccable - they even let me buy their last bottle of an extremely rare dessert wine. We had multiple courses of local seafood dishes unfamiliar to us, and each was recommended and completely outstanding. Even the desserts were absolutely to die for. If you eat anywhere in Venice, spend the money and eat here with Maurizio (and Luca!). It should be #1 in Venice! You won't regret it if you appreciate delicious food. -from 2 foodie Americans :)

We've been to Venice five times now, and Hostaria da Franz is the best of every place we've tried. Be comfortable with the fact there are no menus, just a daily run down of the best of locally-sourced food by the fantastic Maurizio. Be comfortable that no prices are quoted - even going all-out, our meal last night was a reasonable €200 or so. Genuinely excellent Venetian experience This was our third visit, but the first to the new, much easier to find, location. And it has become even better. Many reviews will tell you how fantastic the locally-sourced-only food is, or how welcoming host Maurizio is. Just know that the way it works is : no menu - Maurizio will run through what is good that day, but with no prices. We have seen a few Americans look a little uncomfortable with no menu to peruse, but this works so well. For Venice, the lack of prices is not a cause for concern. My wife and I had the full experience and the bill was around €200, which was around half that at Cip's Club, but da Franz was twice the experience. The restaurant is relaxed, dress is informal, they take cards. All in, this is easily the best restaurant we've found in Venice in 5 visits, and people do get advised to come by the concierge at The Danieli, so we aren't wrong...

If you are a foodie, you will love this restaurant - although I'll say that the owner, Mauricio makes it accessible for all. This is a seafood restaurant. We did multi course from appetizer, pasta, entree and dessert. Mauricio personally reviews the menu with each table and asks if you'd like to see an actual menu or he will explain the choices. We opted for the full on Mauricio special, sans menu. It is amazing food. The octopus was stunning, the pastas excellent and seafood amazing. I believe this restaurant is best experienced with listening to the wonderful choices and doing multi courses, in a slow dining fashion. We expected to pay 100 Euros per person and we ended up with less. You can absolutely pick and choose from the menu as you like.

Simply outstanding- the finest meal in Venice with the service to match. A hidden gem that is so unassuming until you are seated in the lovely dining room. Outdoor seating available as well. Each course was better than the last - calamari was the best ever and the octopus was equally as compelling. Highly suggest you arrange dinner plans here.

I'm staying in a 1-star hotel just steps away from this 5-star restaurant. Came because of the Yelp reviews (which were few, but very good.) Stayed for the incredible experience. I've eaten at many good restaurants and this was easily one of the best. Maurizio, the owner (and second generation restauranteur), not only greets you at the door, but presents today's (verbal) menu (no prices) to you. He's passionate about food and his restaurant. Everything is what's fresh, right now; somethings are are only available a few weeks out of the year. (Today it's Sicilian swordfish.) My experience began with a bottle of white Italian wine he recommended; something different than I'd ever had, but paired perfectly with what I ordered. At $33 euro I thought it was reasonably priced. Dinner began with a complimentary glass of Prosecco and then, a cuttlefish and polenta amuse bouche. Can't remember my appetizer course, but it was light and flavorful. Next was the shrimp spaghetti in a light tomato and avocado sauce with cilantro (which I generally dislike intensely, but was great here.) My main was sea bass, perfectly cooked. I never have this many courses, but am so glad I did this time. Portions were perfect and I kept wanting to experience one dish after another. Timing of each course was well-paced and service staff very attentive. Maurizio checked in often to see how I was enjoying things. Because the preceding were so good, I decided to have tiramisu for dessert. It's a cliche I've avoided in Italy until now, but I thought there was a good chance his would be special. I recounted this to Maurizio and asked if his was as good as his other courses. He said he felt sorry for the next place I ordered it. He was right. The flavors were perfect and the dish very light with a perfect hint of coffee and wonderful chocolate. A perfect end to a perfect meal. So good, I made a reservation to return in two days. Total cost $119euros; worth every cent. My only suggestion is to dim the lights to enhance the magic and romance of the room.

We went to dinner here because the hotel recommended it. It was the best food ever!! What made the experience over the top was the service, the owner/manager was polite, told us the whole menu, and checked on us constantly. I would go again in a heart beat...I miss Hostaria De Franz :(

Absolutely great. Food is excellent, service was impeccable and just a very good experience overall. Varied menu and just a very very good and relaxing place to have dinner at. Did not feel like a Venice restaurant at all. We brought our Border Collie and he was more than welcome since the guys at the restaurant both have dogs. Highly recommended.

Having eaten many acclaimed restaurants, we found this place to be excellent. The attention to detail by the owner,Massimo was superb. The food was well executed. Compared to other Venezia restaurants, which seem to be overpriced, the food was appropriately priced. From the antipasti, primo and secondi selections, all were locally sourced and fresh. Wine pairings blended very well with each course, and the bottle selection was fantastic. In a tourist location, you would never know it based on my experience.

Overall, I disappointed with the food. I would never recommend this restaurant. I don't like not having a menu and not knowing the prices. The portions were ridiculously small, presentation was pretty but the main course was 4 bites and lots of bones. Pasta with clams were good. Shrimp cake was all breading. When I explained this to Maurico all he did was shrug his shoulders and say that is how they prepare the food. That is not how I would expect a restaurant of this reputation to react. Disappointing experience.

We had such a wonderful evening! Maurizio, the owner was charming and made our evening magical, we hope to come back soon!

Without a doubt, by far, my best culinary experience in my life, and I am 61. Fantastic food and amazing service and ambiance. I am in no way connected to this restaurant (we are visiting from Florida), and I am used to good food and service. But, truly, this dining experience will be one I remember forever. Bravo!!!!

That was an exceptional experience. The owner of this place greets you when you enter. Does not matter if you have or not have reservations, you will be accommodated, taken care of, and up to a outstanding culinary treat! Every bite of food we eat, and every sip of wine and beer were sensational! The service is impossible to bit. Will always recommend it to all friends who travel to Venice as a great opportunity to experience Venetian hospitality, and gourmet food and drinks.

Sensational. Away from the clatter of Venice on a quiet street shared with a few other nice places Da Franz seems hidden and unpopular. We walked in a bit concerned because the entryway was empty and were greeted by the warm & passionate owner. Here is a man proud of the food and with good reason. Everything is fresh and creatively prepared. The old classic dishes are well executed with subtle improvements and there are exciting but not pretentious options too. Expansive wine list and realistic prices. Friendly and efficient servers.

Dont miss!!! One of the most incredible meals. He did an incredible job, completely trusted the menu and food and every bite was sensational. The wine was amazing. They truly go above and beyond in details and it did not go unnoticed. Will always return to here. Maurizio was amazing. Dont miss. And with ordering great wine and all the food we wanted the meal was still only around $150. Definitely will return.