Osteria Al Bacareto

Lunch at Osteria Al Bacareto felt like stepping into old‑school Venetian warmth. The seppie al nero (cuttlefish in black ink) was tasty and beautifully done, with just the right flavours. Dessert was delicious — the tiramisu and mascarpone cream felt like pure indulgence. It was charming to receive a handwritten bill at the end of our lunch, such a classic old‑world touch. Overall, the meal was simple, traditional and deeply satisfying.

A hidden gem of a traditional Venetian osteria! We hadn't booked a table, but as we dined early evening, we were seated quickly. We decided on the specials of the day; deep fried zucchini flowers followed by a pasta dish with shrimp in a pumpkin sauce. Both were delicious! We liked the house white wine and it was great value at €17 for a bottle. The staff were efficient and friendly. We would return without hesitation.

I was in Venice alone for two days before meeting my family in Verona, and I chose this restaurant because it was close to my hotel. I had a really pleasant experience. I ordered the spaghetti with calamari ink, and it was excellent — the calamari were fresh and full of flavour. The staff were very polite and friendly. What I particularly appreciated was a thoughtful gesture at the end of the meal: usually, they serve a complimentary shot of liqueur with the bill, but since I had mentioned to the waiter earlier that I don’t drink alcohol, he brought me a biscuit instead. I found that really considerate. The prices were reasonable too. I’d happily return the next time I’m in Venice.

One of the best restaurants in Venice. If you want a homely atmosphere, homecooked food and Venetian specialities and lots of fish and seafood options, this is the place to visit. Staff are absolutely lovely, food is fresh, home cooked and delicious. The best pasta I have ever eaten! This place is so fantastic we ate there 3 times in 2 days! Booking is advisable. I recommend the spaghetti al a seppia (squid ink spaghetti), frutti de mista (lightly battered seafood and vegetables) and the tortelloni with special of the day, but everything was utterly delicious. This is not a touristy place, and has been going since 1941. Open for lunch and dinner.

Came here for dinner at around 8:30pm on a weekday, it was situated on a quiet street and the restaurant was not too crowded either. We ordered 2 pastas and one main and the portions were huge. Lasagna did not look that appetising but the taste was great, we were definitely not disappointed by the food. Everything tasted very homely. Staff were really friendly too. The complimentary limoncello at the end of the meal was a nice touch. Total bill came up to be about 90€ which was not that cheap but because it’s Venice and the portions of the dishes were huge I guess it’s acceptable.

Disaster service and very unfriendly staff. We simply asked for a kids’ meal or a small change to the ingredients (plain pasta), and both requests were rejected without any attempt to help. As we were leaving, the owner made a comment implying that Venetian cuisine is only for people who “understand” Venetian food. Unfortunately, the owner seems to lack even a basic understanding of customer service. I strongly recommend staying away from this place, especially if you're traveling with kids, there are many much better options in the same area.

Osteria al Bacareto Venice, was the worst, most expensive restaurant we have been to in Italy (and anywhere else in the world for that matter). Rude service, raw, slimy steak, cold boiled vegetables, stale bread and a very costly bill. After reading good reviews and seeing a 4 star rating, my family and I thought it would be a lovely, home style, nourishing meal after 2 weeks of eating pasta nearly every night. What a disappointment. 2/10

Cozy, friendly and welcoming, excellent explanation of questions, recommended by our gondolier for local cuisine. I had the clam spaghetti and it was delicious. My mate had spaghetti al ragu. At the the end of the meal they presented a limoncello in a chocolate (Reese's mini sized) cup. It was delicious! Totally recommend this place!