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Al Merca

213 San Polo, Venice, Italy
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Ranked #21 of 973 restaurants in Venice
Cuisines: Italian
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Geneva
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

Nice local place, for local wine and local food. Genuine place to share a quick snack with a glass of wine. Try it and enjoy

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

We had a late finger lunch or early dinner. They serve a small sandwiches with prshuto and mozzarela for just 1,50?. There is also a vegi option. Go for a glass of wine! Not expensive, from 2,00? up to 3,50?. Very friendly, Italian waiters. We recommend for short break to fresh up before you continue your explore!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Bulk up with breakfast at this hole-in-the-wall joint near the fish market on Campo Cesare Battisti, San Polo. The guys make pillow-puffy cappuccinos and butterlicious croissants. Savour the scene, too: ruddy-cheeked market traders, suited-and-booted lawyers from the nearby financial courts and stroller-pushing mums mill about in the square, sipping espressi (and the odd vino rosso soaked up with a spicy... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

This is a great little place to stop and have a glass of wine, beer or glass of prosecco. I have been to Venice many times and always make a point of stopping here for a refreshment break and to sample the delicate sandwiches which are a pefect accompaniment (even if you are not hungry). A great place to people... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Just off the rialto, most tourits would walk past this without giving it a second glance. Go around 1830 and the square is packed with locals drinking in this sqaure and eating nibbles from the bar. Check out bar muro in the sqaure as well. Great atmosphere.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

We went at lunch on a Saturday (line 20 deep) and again on Weds (no line). The first time, we ordered one of each sandwich and croquette and had mixed opinions. The sardine sandwich was particularly strong. The selection of food is pretty limited, but they have spritz (the local orange liquor and soda water), prosecco, and a variety of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013 via mobile

We went on a Saturday afternoon and this place was the perfect venue to grab a bite to eat and a glass of wine having walked around the Rialto markets all morning. No where to sit but on a nice day the square is packed and there is a great atmosphere. The Gorgonzola and speck were our favourite and lots... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013 via mobile

Loved this little bar. We tried to stop here on Thursday night but it was shut (it was after 10pm). However we returned on Friday night to see a mass of people drinking. They have an amazing selection of wine, prosecco and tapas. House prosecco was ?2.50 which was resonable. When we were there i think we were the knoy... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

Simple but authentic. Outside standing only but that's part of it's charm. Great at lunchtime after mooching around the market or for an aperitivo in the evening. Great selections of wines at very good prices, also possibly the best spritzes in Venice. Lovely snacks (ciccheti) especially the melanzane polpettini (aubergine patties in breadcrumbs). Love it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Ate here one lunch time and it was an excellent, unique little eatery. It was a great way to experience Venice as the Venetians do. It was nice to stand and have a glass of local wine or spritzer and tapas (Venice style), all very good value too. Would definitely recommend!

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