In a city where eating out is often average and usually poor value for money, Alle Testiere counters this trend. Very small, simple decor and cramped, it nevertheless gives diners a warm welcome and produces good to very good ( though not as exceptional as some reviews suggest) seafood ( no meat) dishes at prices that for Venice represent fair... More

Just lunched at this fabulous but tiny venue. The food was exceptional, simply created fresh seafood. The sauce for the mussels had delightful zeSt to it and amazed when you find subtle pineapple pieces sweetening the light tomato sauce. Service was casual and friendly and the restaurant delivered an excellent experience.

My husband & I recently visited Venice. Our favorite meal was at Osteria Alle Testiere. It's located on a side alley, northeast & not too far from St. Marks. The food is classic Venetian, with the focus on seafood. Its a very small place, and reservations are required. But you can book on-line I had the baccala with white polenta... More

One of the best (if not the best) place to eat in Venice. Bruno is in the kitchen and Lucas takes care of the 22 guests who will have been lucky enough to book a table. We had the small crabs as a stater and then a John Dory just grilled with rocket salad.... Lucas advised us on the wines... More

A small but charming Osteria. Only 9 tables or so. Must book. Charming hosts, great food and wine. A real treat away from the maddening crowds.

Another all fish restaurant in Venice. No meat and no veggie only options. The place is small so dinner reservations are very hard to come by (make a request for them online on their website as far in advance as possible). Lunch is more relaxed and you can sometimes walk in without a reservation. It is worth the effort. The... More

You need reservations for this popular restaurant. We enjoyed our experience here with their tasty food and good service. The salad of greens with shrimp was excellent! We had the sea food sampler and the pasta with small clams. All of the food was very good. We would definitely go back. Again, make sure you have a reservation and that... More

From the friendly and attentive service onwards, this place was great. The fish starters and main course were beautifully prepared. Of the 5 or 6 meals we have had in Venice, this was most definitely the best.

Possibly one of the finest culinary experiences of our lives. An amazing little restaurant (only 8-9 tables) hidden away in a little street in Venice. It was utterly marvellous and well worth the wait until the second sitting. You must book well in advance. The service is exquisite, the menu enchanting and the food and wine are first class. This... More