La Bitta Venezia

So first thing you see her is a handwritten note on the restaurant signage which says „no fish“ which is funny because the name of this place means bollard or bitt which is a pretty maritime term so… but in fact here they serve meat in many variations and pasta. It’s a tiny space hole in the wall easy to miss despite google maps but the location is correct so don’t worry if you don’t spot it immediately. The service was very friendly with the exception of one female staff memberwho basically slammed the menues on the table and left, returning only about 10‘ later to ask for our orders. Not very kids friendly meaning you have to order pasta without sauce iif your kids don’t eat plain meat, we spent about 60 EUR for pasta for 3 kids! The food was excellent including the pasta which our kids loved. We had the artichokes bottoms with cheese sauce for starters which were delicious. Then we chose the sliced beef sirloin with rosemary and baked vegetables which were also great. Classic desserts included tiramisu and panna cotta which were also flawless. Small but well selected choice of wines, spirits and digestives (try the locally made Amaro Laguna Nord which is made with algae and it’s actually really good).

This place is fantastic! We spent several days in Venice and planned a meal here just because they offer a menu with no seafood. It's not a large place so I'd recommend reservations. We started with the carpaccio which was delicious! I had the lamb chops which were superb. Others in my party got the veal and pasta. They reluctantly shared with me so I can attest that everything was delicious. Honestly, they got started on theirs so fast I never got a chance to photograph their plates. Their panna cotta was supposed to be a pretty big deal (not a panna cotta person myself) so a member of my party tried it. The waittress said it was the best thing in her life as she grabbed her hips and gave us a shake. My friend was not disappointed. I had the tiramisu and it was amazing. This place is a must if you travel to Venice. Super high-quality ingredients, a disciplined kitchen, and friendly, invested staff. Actually, great restaurants like this one are few and far between in Venice.

We were in Venice for 3 days are here first and last day of our trip and regretted not going for our 2nd dinner. The food was so incredible we had to have two mains our last night knowing it would be our last time here. Whatever you do, GET THE PANACOTTA DESERT! It was AMAZING and to die for. We were lucky to go in without reservation as soon as the place opened for dinner service both nights but do make a reso to be safe. We had our Airbnb close by and saw them having their menu meeting and once I saw a chef walk in with his knife set I knew this place was authentically Italian. It did not disappoint, we were blown away each time and the service was nothing short of incredible. Thank you La Bitta, you made us love Venice that much more ❤️

Nice flavors from the dishes Veal Liver & Veal Cutlet (23 & 26 euros) we ordered. Presentation of the dishes is lacking as you can tell from the photos and portion size is small. However, we felt like they did not care that we were comfortable or enjoyed our meal. We were seated in the back corner of the backyard. Within a few minutes after we ordered, we felt a horde of mosquito attacking us. It was so uncomfortable after 15 min, we considered leaving. They did not have space to move us inside since those tables were reserved. Also the maitre d' seems apathetic to our plight "with those mosquitos are everwhere in Venice". However, a restaurant has to use some mitigation efforts to make their customers comfortable like using a fans, remote standing water in flower pots, and offer customers bug repellent. We were in & out in 35 min.

i really wanted to try gnocchi in italy - so my boyfriend found this spot known for it! i ordered their tomato & cheese gnocchi, lamb chops and an appetizer with ham (?). unfortunately, i wasn’t a big fan of their gnocchi :( it tasted extremely soft. it was softer than their mashed potatoes that came with the lamb chops LOL. maybe i’m just not that familiar with pasta texture but it tasted off to me :(. the wait for the food was long too despite us being the only customers… but ambience was great - quiet and cozy!

A wonderful experience! Food and drinks were delicious, served with care and flair. A real treat on our last night in Venice. Don’t miss the pannacotta.

Cozy little place but I wish I would enjoy it more as we were being chased out by mosquitoes sitting in the backyard. :( Food is good but not exceptional and a bit pricy and portion on the light side.

Great food, very friendly service, and easy gluten free options. Wine by the glass is actually just pay for what you drink from a fresh bottle. Not my first visit and it won’t be my last.