Rosticceria Gislon

Fantastic food! The fried mozzarella with anchovies is my favorite. So delicious, like all their seafood. Seating is sparse and it is very loud and crowded, but service is quick. Large variety to choose from.

This restaurant was recommended by the owner of the flat that we stayed in Venezia. It turned out amazing. They served delicious, and authentic local food from Venezia, good drinks, and good desserts. The service was excellent. The staff was nice, and he helped us chose the popular dishes/drinks/desserts. Thank you for the good service.

Rosticceria Gislon, tucked near San Lio, has been one of my go-to Venetian stops. Breakfast here was a carrozza of prosciutto and mozzarella, an arancino of shrimp and rocket, and a quick espresso – simple, homely, and good value. Dinner brought their signature roast chicken: generously portioned, well-seasoned, with crisp, fluffy potatoes, though the meat edged toward dryness. Popularity due to a refit has brought a cold edge to service and prices. The food remains unpretentious and satisfying. A rosticceria that is losing tradition and accessibility, yet has enough still to draw me back.

Fried finger food and snacks as starters were delicious and traditional deep taste. Unfortunately for main dish we had clams with spaghetti which was totally tasteless, most probably due to clams quality(fried) or cooking technique. The only flavor was that of olive oil, nothing special though.

The place is packed. The food looks good we had this fried mozzarella with anchovies. That’s good we went back for more

We visited Rosticceria Gision during our trip to Venice and tried the shrimp and fish spaghetti. It had a fresh, raw seafood flavor and was served without sauce, which gave it a simple, authentic taste. We also had the calamari, which was incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked. The dining area was quite limited, and the ambience was just okay.

They call this a snack bar but they do serve entrees such as spaghetti and fish and chicken dishes. It was inside an area enclosed from the outside. There are so many other places to eat in Venice that this would not be a first choice other than we were hungry and didn't know where to go at that point. I ordered a vegetable dish that wasn't on the menu that I could find. I had just seen it in the serving area and asked for a serving and I do believe the staff person just made up a price because it was priced higher and my spaghetti pomodoro. I also saw the same server not give a person back a few dollars of change but when he called him on it, he quickly gave him his dollars.

So, after walking from one restaurant to another where the menu seemed to be a copy paste of each other, we reached here. It was crowded at lunch time. But the first thing we noticed, everyone inside was talking in Italian. Then we ordered some food. And it was incredible. Authentic and tasty. They have may be 5-6 vegetarian options but they are awesome. The fish options are incredible, or so I have was told. Also very cheap. A must eat place. It’s like fast food and crowded and chaotic but that’s the beauty of it.

You ever in Venezia try the fried mozzarella with anchovies. The fish plates are good.

TLDR: Cheap, quick, and convenient, but don't come expecting standout food. Friendly service and a variety of options, but the quality is very average. Overview: Roticceria Gislon is a no-frills spot near the Rialto Bridge, tucked slightly off the main path on the right side of Calle de la Bissa. It's easy to miss but works well if you're looking for a fast, affordable meal. Service is quick, prices are low, and the menu offers a wide range of ready-to-eat dishes. Food: I stopped in for an early lunch and grabbed takeout. The staff was kind and helpful, and the server spoke English, which made ordering easy. I started with battagin (fried fish bites; in this case, cod) and crema fritta Gislon (deep-fried custard). Both were on the greasy side, but given the price, they were fine. The fish was slightly overcooked, though nicely seasoned. The crema fritta was fairly bland: not terrible, just unremarkable. I also tried the bigoli in salsa and spaghetti al ragù. The bigoli sauce was watery and collected at the bottom of the container. The ragù was dry and lacked depth of flavor. Additionally, the pasta was overcooked in both dishes. Overall: Roticceria Gislon is a decent stop if you need a quick, inexpensive bite and aren't too fussy about quality. The service is friendly and efficient, but the food left me underwhelmed.

The food is good. Everything that was ordered (4 dishes) was delicious but I wouldn't return it because is the bad service. We had a table upstairs and these 2 young girls who were Italian but looked like they hated every minute of their jobs. What a shame. I expected Italian hospitality but there is none here.

Another stop on our Secret Food Tour of Venice. At this stop, we sampled Mozzarella in carrozza "La traditionale" al acciuga - fried mozzarella sandwich filled with anchovies, as well as "L'alterniva" al prosciutto - fried mozzarella sandwich filled with anchovies. The bread dough was light, with a nice crunch to the exterior, and the anchovies were mild - not overpowering at all. If we ever make it back to Venice, we'd come here again, as it was nice easy food to take on the go.

Buzzing atmosphere of people from all ages Food was tremendous and fresh. Loved the shrimps with onions and the tiramisu!

The food at Gislon was fantastic. Had their meatballs and baccala. The fried cod was delicious and the meatballs were made with veal. Great place for lunch and you will not be disappointed. The service very good and ambiance was great, located in the middle of the Venice food and shopping district. Can't wait to visit Venice again just to eat there again! Lance and Lisa Matteo

This place is absolute mayhem during lunch for good reason. You will see individuals standing up and eating at the counters. The prices are reasonable and there are so many delicious choices. The seafood lasagna was one of the best things I ate in Venice and the mozzarella carrozza is unique and delicious as well. The fried cream dessert was a perfect way to end the meal, it tasted like a cross between a custard and funnel cake!! Also has reasonably priced drinks. This is a MUST try in Venice, you will not regret it.

I guess this is fast food Italian style. You come up to the counter and be ready to order quickly. You'll be lucky if you find a spot to sit otherwise it's grab and go. I would suggest you order anything they make in the kitchen versus the items you see through the glass if you want hot fresh food. We ordered the seafood pasta and spaghetti ragu which were both decent. But the lasagna that was picked from a prepared dish was put in the microwave. Hot on the outside and cold on the inside.

Venice, Rome We stumbled upon this casual cafeteria/diner style restaurant which is right next to Gelateria Suso, not far from the Rialto bridge. To be honest we stumbled in because they had some bar stool seating which looked inviting, and we were looking to purchase some water which they sell bottled in a large cooler. As we took a minute to sit, the dried cod pate seemed to be a best seller, as well as fried fish and chip style dishes. Lots of locals were here. They have these great looking small rotisserie chickens sitting behind the glass counter window with roasted potatoes that had been soaking up the juices while roasting. After inquiring and finding out they make them fresh every day and they come out of the rotisserie oven around 10:00 a.m., I knew what I would be packing for our lunch on the way out of Venice to Tuscany the next day. When we arrived the morning of our departure the small perfectly browned and juicy chickens were freshly cooked and the gentleman behind the counter packed it beautifully for our road trip. I didn't get many of the roasted potatoes to my regret, they were a fantastic. We proved to have an incredibly delicious lunch on our road trip and were thankful that we stopped in on our way out of Venice.

Yum. This was a quick, easy place to grab an inexpensive and delicious bite! Would def recommend the mozzarella and prosciutto sandwiches!

I liked it. I thought some of the fried foods were delightful, but I didn't think the mozzarella sandwich was great or the cannelloni. We preferred the fried scallops and other seafood options. That said, we ended up here a bunch of times, because it was easy, convenient, and relatively inexpensive.

I was really excited to go to this place because the reviews were really good. However when I walked in, I just finished my cicchetti from another place and wanted to throw my trash away in the trash can they had right next to the doorway entrance. The guy at the bar said no. I told him that I was gonna order something! He still said no. Welp, you just lost a customer but earned a bad review. So do yourself a favor. Skip this uppity place and take your business elsewhere.

Items selected: Fried Mozzarella and Sardine Sandwich Beef Arancini Cheese and Tomato Cannelloni Fried Custard Located near Rialto Bridge and known by both the names Rosticceria Gislon as well as Rosticceria San Bartolomeo, the long and narrow space at Calle de la Bissa 5424 has undoubtedly become the rare restaurant as popular with tourists as it is with inhabitants of Venice, the combination of Deli, Salads, Pasta and Streetfood one of the rare "deals" in the area with fast food that is actually worth waiting in line for. Owned and operated by the same family since its inception in the 1930's, though a mid-90's overhaul has rendered the space inside more modern than some, a cursory look from the outside may lead many to believe Rosticceria Gislon is little more than a slightly-more-busy version of several similar restaurants in Venice's central tourist district, though those willing to step inside will be quick to realize that the combination of high volume and quick turnover leads to items far more fresh than the alternatives, the "fast food" cafeteria concept convenient for those able to snag a stool or those choosing to grab and go. Divided into two distinct sections, made-to-order hot plates, Salumi, Appetizers and Salads at the left with warming baskets of Street-food, Sandwiches, Pizza and baked Pastas at the right, it was with a focus on the latter that this particular visit was made to the Rosticceria, a total of four choices confirming rumors that the food far outperforms the modest pricepoint, a total of just €7 exchanged for easily a pound of food, first bites of the fried Cannelloni showing a crisp shell give way to creamy filling with the acidic zing of Tomato Sauce. Anticipating a few more stops on the day and thus cutting the order short of Baccala, Lasagna and Blood Sausage that all tempted with scratch construction of everything in-house, further tastes of Gislon's goods consisted of a meaty Arancini that was good, though I'd have preferred the Fish version they were sold out of, a Mozzarella in Carrozza with Sardines unfortunately a bit greasy though rich in flavor and textural variations while Fried Custard gained all its sweetness from Granulated Sugar, the base itself sort of like the Catalana versions found in Spain with a gentle spring to the tooth but not a lot of intrinsic flavor by itself.

The seafood is fresh and perfectly prepared. You would think that fish/shellfish pre-made and kept behind the counter would not be good, but it is amazing! I would go as far as saying it's better than the €€-€€€ establishments! The prices are unbelievably low budget for the taste and quality you get. Be warned it's cafeteria style and gets crowded with Venetians. It's family owned and the people are very nice!

This was probably one of the most unique places we dined in the whole entire Italy trip. Rosticceria Gislon is a popular deli specialising in seafood in a serviced buffet counter style varying from little balls of fried fish (frittos), whole fish to pastas, salads and set meals. It is usually full of locals and tourist. Finding a seat is really hard as there are not many in the deli section. To save on service charge many people just dine at the counter. Of course if you want waiter service and a more comfortable place to seat, especially those with young children, then head upstairs to the restaurant that sells exactly the same stuff. Be aware that there is nearly always a queue. For those who don't speak English might want to research the menu beforehand or just point and choose to whatever takes your fancy on the day like what we did. There is no English menu, that is for sure. Frittos In the fried section we had some fried olives, mozzarella with ham and seafood arancini. The olives were a bit too dry for me and the batter being too thick and dense. The fried mozzarella and ham were truly amazing. The pastry was doughy and soft, incasing a lovely piece of chewy milky cheese and fresh ham. Highly recommended. The risotto ball had the essence of sweet seafood throughout. The batter was crispy and thin going into a really creamy al dente texture inside. It was full of flavour, complex without being overpowering or fishy. Risotto de pesce This was lovely and al dente. For something that was prepared in large batches and then dished out beforehand was surprisingly very good, with lovely essence of fish. It was thick, sticky and creamy and seasoning was spot on Gnocchi al ragu This was a very simple dish. A bit scarce on the minced meat and lacked complexity but still lovely in texture and carried enough flavour to enjoy. Baccala con polenta A very new texture of cod for me. Soft flakey salted cod mashed with cream and potatoes and served with polenta. The flavours were light and the texture of the whole dish was very soft and creamy. It is a delicious way to enjoy cod. Simple seasoning and went well with the bouncy firm polenta that had the consistency of glutinous rice cake. I really loved Rosticceria San Bartolomeo and will be willing to go through with the hectic no queue system in ordering and then patiently wait for a space to eat it. Why? Because it's the only place where I felt i was eating some of the more traditional and authentic foods in Venice among the locals. As hectic as it was it felt lively and staff were passionate. Weirdly, once we finished our lunch we couldn't wait to leave and give our seat to a couple who had been standing there waiting the whole entire time we were eating.

I think this is a pretty interesting place. I depart from other reviewers. It's good food and decent European service when viewed through a European Lens. What it's great at is it's speed! Everything is super fast. It also has some intentional local flare. When you walk in think diner. It has counters for antipasti, pasta of the day, and friend anything you can imagine. Very easy to navigate ordering harder to compete with others to find a seat. You can grab and go (great for the mozzarella and procutto or Ariancini) or get food to sit at a counter or table. I paid all at once, but it seems as though you can sort of order what you want and pay at once. The first time I went I was in a hurry and had a quick panini and some fried things. Delicious. Second time I went was sort of between two museums and I wanted lunch quick, so I had again a fried thing plus some meat lasagna and an aperitivo. (Try "select" an aperitif in this part of Italy that balances the sweetness of aperol and the sourness of Campari). If you're in Venice you should totally stop by. Not the best food, but great ambiance, local flare and attitude.

Considering the price, it's definitely worth going. However, the foods may not meet your expectation if you are looking for a luxury experience in Venice. For me, I feel that Pepsi is too expensive (€2.3) and not refillable, and the seafoods are usually not soft and fresh enough.

It's a small deli style place with reasonable price menu We had the mushroom pizza and a place of grilled vegetables. The pizza was quite good, and the crust is firm. Grilled vegetables were on salty side.

So according to the locals we talked to inside this rather special restaurant, this is where the real Venecian food is to be had. We only went to the downstairs area which is a long counter where you can stand and eat (or sit if you manage to get one of the chairs) and maybe 8 tables for 3/4 people lining the wall opposite. In terms of the food, it's a lot of Cicchetti, small dishes already premade, and some larger dishes. There's pasta, lasagna, risotto, seafood salad, roasted chicken, grilled fish, fried fish and the fried small plates. And then there is the Mozzarella. Golden rectangles of deep fried mozzarella, either on its own or around 'prosciutto' (it looked more like normal ham to me). Either way they are fantastic. And what most seem to come for. We came here twice in a long weekend, once for a snack as we were passing and then for dinner. The seafood risotto is slightly al dente and really good, again, something that a lot of people seemed to be ordering, the lasagna, while heated in a microwave was a star. The mixture of fried fish was fresh and tasty. But I'm always going to come back for the mozzarella. The staff do their best to serve everyone in order, and they all help out in the different areas, plating, taking money, clearing dishes, there's no segregation, even the manager was clearing tables and wiping them down. So close to the Rialto bridge and so busy all the time. Bookmarked forever.

A must stop! Great calamari and fresh salads, home made lasagna and more. Excellent food and the staff is friendly and speaks English.

Wrong place on map... Hard to find. Found trough google maps. Perfecto fried mossarela!!!

I finally found the food, experience and prices I was looking for! This place was the best food I found in Venice. Bring your patience with you, it's busy.

Amazing fried cheese and very good prices. Their little take out counter has so many delicious things!! Must try

Very popular place for cheap eats and snacks with locals and tourists. Order at the long glass counters or have a table upstairs. The fried cheese sandwiches - with prosciutto or anchovies - are probably the most popular item. Don't expect anything out of this world or haute cuisine but for a quick snack and beer or prosecco this place is great. I tried to fix the map on Yelp but not sure if it worked. It is near the Rialto bridge on the San Marco side of the canal. The map was WAY off when I looked.

This place is located close to Rialto Bridge. Once you are in Campo San Bartolomio you just have to find the "ROSTICCERIA" sign and follow the arrow walking in the tiny street underneath it. It's always crowded so come early. Try the mozzarella in carrozza!

Great place for a bite and a drink. Not a typical sit down restaurant. There an awesome Gelato place right next door.

Mozzarella in Carozza!! Seriously, this was the best food we had in Venice and for a great price. When you're at the statue in Campo San Bartolomeo, look down the alleyway for the neon sign. The shop was full of locals. We ordered a faglio soup, mozzarella in carozza, salad, risotto, tea and water and paid less than 20€!! They have good sized sandwiches for 3€ to 5€. You will thank me.

I'll never forget the mozzarella in carrozza from here as long as I live. The line you always see coming out of this place is for just the mozzarella in carrozza. So simple, yet addicting. Its like eating mcdonalds. Once you eat one might its like a chemical is triggered in your brain to want more. A must eat while in venice.

The restaurant (on the first floor above the very busy "diner" on the street level), provided a terrible meal. The first course (risotto) arrived within one minute of placing the order. The taste was OK although it was barely warm. It was the only passable dish we received. The rest of the order arrived immediately after, all at once rather than in timed servings. It is obvious that all dishes were already cooked. We suspect they were brought from the downstairs diner rather than cooked fresh. The ingredients were likewise not fresh in spite of the restaurant's reputation for fresh seafood. The soup had the flavor and appearance of soup from a can (all vegetables cut to exactly the same size) and tasted bland. Most dishes lacked seasoning. The service was terrible. Empty plates were not removed so the table (for three) was crowded for the whole dinner. Of the two waitresses, one took time out to eat her own meal (I wonder if it was freshly cooked), and the remaining waitress was mostly inattentive or busy elsewhere. Don't waste your time or money on this one.