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La Rivetta

1479, S. Polo, Venice, Italy
(+39) 041 5231481
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Ranked #822 of 976 restaurants in Venice
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations
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Panama City, Panama
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27 reviews 27 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 via mobile

many guests and just one waiter. had an antipasta italiano that was ok and pizzas that didnt excite us. wasnt horrible, but nothing we would return to!

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Milan, Lombardia, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

The restarunt is located besides the river and the view is nice. The spaghetti al Nero di seppe is really good and authentic and the menu set for tourist is with good flavour and value for money.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013 via mobile

Have a look at the bill before you pay, they had problems with maths with different custimers.. also, staff is not italian, I had to explein them how to cook a pasta carbonara "in the Italian way"... Just avoid this place!

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Brackley, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

We were the first in the evening. The reception was unsmiling but not unhelpful. When we asked for tap water with the wine we were refused, and had to pay for bottled water. We should have left then! The food was good quality and fairly quick, but again no hint of a smile. No bread was served with the meal.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

When will we learn, if the restaurant is nearly empty it is for a good reason! Took coat of on entering but had to put back on and keep on, very cold inside. Poor tasting food, doubt anything was fresh, seasoning non existsant, more adds-ons to the bill than loan players at Watford! AVOID

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012 via mobile

One of the worst restaurant experiences of my life. Seriously. Been to many restaurants over the last 30 years. I have never complained or given one bad review. Good location, and we should have known we were in trouble when no one was in the restaurant or sitting on any of the outside tables. We ordered two appetizers. The cabrese... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

Perfect location, but real tourist food with neglect for quality of food. No apologies, just cash and go.

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New York City, New York
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5 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2012

40 minutes have passed before the dishes were finally put on the table. My wife ordered only vegetable soup and it tasted like they pour a whole bag of salt into it. We charged 49 Euro, but got very bad memory on this restaurant.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

We sat by the canal and it was very stinky throughout. Gnocchi and pasta were okay but taste almost similar. We couldn't finish our meal hence asked for the remaining meal to-go however they told us they don't have packing material. The remaining half of the pasta had to go into waste. Service was okay until they cleared our plates... More

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Ireland
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

The staff were very friendly and attentive, and our meal was lovely. I was a bit suprised at the 12% service charge, but saw it when I sat down, so no surprises. A lovely, leisurely lunch on a very hot day - I'd definatly return.

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