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La Mascareta (Osteria-Enoteca)

Castello, 5183 Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, Venice, Italy (Castello)
0415230744
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Ranked #156 of 975 restaurants in Venice
Price range: $14 - $22
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Bar scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Castello
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Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We particularly sought out restaurant recommendations in Venice before arriving, since previous food experiences there were less than stellar. This one was suggested to us by an experienced Venice traveler and professor of Italian, and he hit the nail on the head. It's a bit off the beaten track--which is a good thing. Fabulous food, terrific wine recommendations, great wait... More

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See 4 more reviews by Vincentdoc for Venice
Bergen, Norway
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24 reviews 24 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

The power of Trip Advisor - we would never have gone looking for this place were it not for positive reviews. They are well deserved. Turned up at 19.00 on a Monday without reservation. We got a table, luckily not the one by the toilet door. Looks small at first glance, there are another nine tables for two out back.... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Wow! I am so happy that there are restaurateurs with such integrity as this one. He (Mauro) has really stuck to his quality thinking despite the restaurant gaining popularity recently. The best wine selection I saw in Venice, absolutely amazing fish Carpaccio. The wine recommendations by the waiters were flawless and often they recommended quite cheap wines by local producers... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

This is quite hard to find - its off Santa Maria Formosa square - follow the lane by the side of the Hotel Scandinavia for about 3 minutes and its on the right, just before the mad bookstore which is also worth a look. We popped in about 5 to reserve a table for the evening at 7.30 and by... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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31 reviews 31 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Cheerful, helpful wait staff. Wonderful, cozy, warm atmosphere. We had Prossecco with our carpaccio plate. Good Valpolicella wine with our lamb chops and vegetables. The waiter joined us for a toast with the Prossecco.

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Jakarta
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19 reviews 19 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

We found this restaurant out of the blue. Located in one of the alley of Venice, which is far from crowded places. The appetizer, served with different kind of fish is amazing, a must try. The service is also very kind and helpful. Their local wine is ok. Overall, highly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013 via mobile

Didn't really know what we were looking for on our last night in venice but we found ot here. We had a burano fish soup and a duck leg and they were both delicious and the best show we've seen of what venice can offer foodwise. Came in at 65 for two with a bottle of the recommended wine. The... More

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Tavistock, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

This is a great place to eat. It had been recommended by the staff at the hotel so we felt confident about going into what appeared to be a full bar filled with noisy Italians! It turned out that they were having a party and that there was plenty of room at the back of the building. It was a... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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55 reviews 55 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

It comes to life after 9-10 PM, when all the big number of tourists go to their hotels outside Venice. It is not really a touristic place--full of local people. The owner, Mauro Lorenzon, is the head of some Italian wine association and on top of that produces wine and prosecco. He is the conductor of the whole show running... More

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Ambilly, France
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

Highly visited by locals, great selection of wine and incredible food. Caprese with Buffalo Mozarella, cuddlefish and everything is perfect.

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