Enoteca al Volto

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1,283 reviews

#193 of 1,437 Restaurants in Venice$$ - $$$, Italian, Brew Pub, Seafood

+39 041 522 8945+ Add website

Hours

Sun

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Mon

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Tue

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Wed

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Thu

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Fri

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Sat

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

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4.0

1,283 reviews

#193 of 1,437 Restaurants in Venice

Travelers' Choice 2023

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Value

Atmosphere

Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Italian, Brew Pub, Seafood, Mediterranean, European

“... fried until crisp the soft polenta adding some ‘body’, it was strangely d...”

“... sauce on a bed of equally sloppy polenta (second course ) and the second ...”

Bar scene

“Delightful bar, with great food.”

“Rustic wine bar with small but wonderful menu”

Location and contact

Calle Cavalli San Marco 4081, 30124 Venice Italy

San Marco

+39 041 522 8945

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About

Founded in 1936 in the heart of Venice, in the Calle Cavalli street, very close to the Rialto bridge and the Rossini cinema, our wine bar offers its customers a cosy and peaceful atmosphere, with a familiar touch given by the wooden decorations which are the same that characterized the ancient "bacari", the places where people stopped to have a "cicheto" (small portion of typical food) and an "ombra de vin" (glass of wine).

PRICE RANGE

$33.00 – $51.00

CUISINES

Italian, Brew Pub, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Wine Bar

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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4.0

1,283 reviews

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652

Very good

407

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Feargal

4 contributions

Amazing

Oct 2021 • family

First impressions were not the best, it was definitely not a fancy restaurant, but we decided to try it regardless. However we are so pleased we did. The food was amazing, the decor is what it is, very basic, but the food was out of this world. One child had the fish lasagne and loved it. Our other child had the hamburger and it was better than any other burger he ever had. My wife had the Tortellini and could not fault it, it was super fresh. I had the fillet of Sea Bass and I hit the jackpot, it was unbelievable. Then we all had the Tirimasu and it was to die for, by far the best we ever had. Wine was excellent too. I can't recommend this restaurant enough, if you want genuine authentic Italian cuisine at very reasonable prices for what you get, you have got to eat here. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We will definitely be returning here.

Written November 1, 2021

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Elliot F

New York City42 contributions

Excellent Traditional Enoteca

Apr 2023 • none

Enoteca al Volto is the oldest wine bar in Venice, but it is also one of the best. We made a dinner reservation (you can also do the cicchetti crawl here) and had the most friendly service, with great recommendations for the delicious and plentiful food. The gnocchi with seafood ragu was excellent, as were the spaghetti with clams and mussels. But the standout was the Venetian style veal liver with polenta. Simply prepared, tender, flavorful, and nicely served. Wines are very reasonably priced, and our server let us try a couple before making a decision. Highly recommended.

Written April 26, 2023

Fran R

58 contributions

Cicheti, drinks, and a smiling welcome

Oct 2022 • none

We were looking for cicheti (the little tapa-like snacks available at some bars and casual restaurants. A random Italian shopkeeper gave us this recommendation that was nearby. Wow, what fun! We sat outside, with a Peruvian father-son pair (it's a very friendly ambiance, so I'd recommend sitting with other folks if you can). The three waitresses who were working that afternoon were so funny and nice, even though we had little linguistic commonality. They explained everything with hand gestures, and smiles (and some raucous laughter). Good beer, good Aperol spritz, excellent selection of fish and veggie cicheti (as well as lots of meat ones too). The fried sardines, bacalao, mortadella sandwiches, and gorgonzola pastries were especially good. If we had had longer in Venice, we would have gone back again.

Written October 15, 2022

mikeddie1987

Dublin69 contributions

Return visit

Dec 2019 • friends

We had eaten here December 2018 and had a great meal . We returned a group of 5 and experienced worst dinner ever in Venice . We chose fish with potatoes and vegetables and we were dished up the left overs of the day reheated - served on cold plates . Food must be cooked fresh at those prices . We were hugely disappointed and there was zero reaction from the server who removed 5 plates with food still there . There were some locals eating pasta which seemed fine . Our booking was under name Dublino .

Written January 3, 2020

Gary P

Peterborough61 contributions

Hidden Gem

Jun 2022 • couples

We were recommended Enoteca by a local friend and it really impressed. In a quaint backstreet near Rialto, the genuinely warm & relaxed welcome and hand written (short) menu, suggested and delivered a considered & high quality local food experience. We shared an excellent mixed fish plate as starter, whilst other tables were sharing the sardine polenta. The pasta and sauces were marvellous and an original take on tiramisu to finish. For 2 people, including housewine and coffee for 68 euro was exceptional. We have been in Venice for 7 days and this was the best and most chilled experience. Congratulations guys.

Written June 6, 2022

brannagh

London26 contributions

Brilliant

Aug 2020 • family

Highlight of our visit to Venice. Great food, great wine and very fair prices....but a restaurant above all else with a wonderful spirit and a superb team with passion, flair and kind hospitality. The food was brilliantly executed - try the traditional Venetian squid in black ink - and enjoy the fine selection of wines by the glass - an eclectic selection.

Written August 16, 2020

G4UET

Newbury700 contributions

Another winning Restaurant

Jun 2024 • solo

Restaurant no.6 of my 11 restaurant extravaganza in Venice Enoteca Al Volto, situated 2 minutes from Rialto water bus has been serving traditional Venetian fare since 1936. It has a quaint and rustic feel inside, cabinets full of Cicchetti by the entrance really get the mouth salivating, I was here for some traditional and local food. Bread served in a paper bag was provided, a glass of local Chardonnay wet the lips and before long, the start arrived, Sardines en Saor with Polenta. This is an unusual dish, the Saor element being onions cooked with vinegar, pine nuts and raisins, the Sardines lightly fried until crisp the soft polenta adding some ‘body’, it was strangely delicious. For mains, something I had been meaning to try for a while, Spaghetti Vongole (clams). When it arrived, wow, it was brimming with the little shell fish. In the UK, these kinds of dishes are not so generous shell fish wise, they are expensive. The Lagoon of Venice is providing quality and quantity, it was also delicious. A simple local lunch, unfussy service another 10/10, thank-you for being delightful and providing such beautiful food, drink and service.

Written June 29, 2024

Sydney_Traveler_68

Sydney62 contributions

Great value if looking for a simple and honest meal

Jun 2023 • couples

We really enjoyed our lunch at Enoteca Al Volto, so much that we booked the next night for dinner. This is a lovely, old fashioned and simple restaurant that caters to light lunches of traditional Venetian cicchetti, to a full dinner with all four courses on selection. The food is good, cooked with honesty, and the prices are very reasonable for the restaurant’s location - a breath of fresh air after 5 days in Venice battling tourist crowds looking for decent restaurants that didn’t overcharge. Staff were wonderful and genuinely welcoming of tourists. There were many Italian people also dining here, which was a good sign. I would definitely go back here for a meal, on my next visit to Venice. GRAZIE MILLE !!!

Written June 28, 2023

amanda j

24 contributions

Rustic wine bar with small but wonderful menu

Feb 2023 • couples

An Italian friend who lives in Venice recommended this wonderful little hole in the wall for good wines and cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at reasonable prices. Centrally located, we found it bursting full with both locals and tourists and were glad to have booked one of the few tables in the wood-panelled dining room in back. The menu outside of cicchetti is small but excellent. Some of the best pasta we had on our trip was here - including a simple tagliatelle with a truffle butter sauce, and a fantastic ravioli with pumpkin and radicchio. We will definitely return.

Written February 9, 2023

RyanHicks2207

London1 contribution

Must visit!

Feb 2023 • none

An amazing restaurant / bar, slightly off the tourist trail with most delicious food. Whether it’s traditional cicchetti or mouthwatering seafood at very good prices, this place is a must visit. Vast selection of wines available. Staff are very friendly & welcoming.

Written February 7, 2023

Nick S

2 contributions

Quiet Getaway

Oct 2021 • none

My fiancée and I were wandering looking for a place to get away from the other tourists and the men at the front hounding people to try their place. We randomly walked past Al Volto, and are so happy we did. Very affordable house wines, a quiet alley with very few tourists walking past, and a quaint interior and exterior. Our only complaint is that we had just eaten, so we did not get to try the small food items they had available. We definitely recommend for an afternoon drink away from the touristy places.

Written October 20, 2021

jacionasty

19 contributions

Tasty and Authentic

Jan 2022 • none

My boyfriend and I stopped by for some drinks and cicchetti at around 7:00 or 8:00 PM. We were not disappointed. They were busy, but we were able to share a table with another couple and proceeded to eat our way through their various cicchetti options. All were delicious and the wine was great too. The staff was extremely pleasant and we stayed near to closing. They were totally booked up for dinner, or we would have ventured in the back for some of their tasty entrees that kept coming out. If you're coming for dinner, make a reservation. But the cicchetti and wine was totally worth the visit!! Everything was delicious!

Written January 4, 2022

Alasdair Barratt

10 contributions

Delicious food, good service, but you are best off booking in advance.

Jul 2022 • family

We went early in our holidays, but it was full, so we booked for a few days later. We had an outside table, which was a plus. The fried fish was really good, but the main courses were excellent, especially the pasta nero and spare ribs. The homemade tiramisu was a perfect end to the meal. The service was also very good.

Written July 9, 2022

vanessa g

4 contributions

Great choice

Nov 2022 • none

Forland says it was the best tiramisu. Plans to come back with all the family. The bread served in a paper bag was an excellent talking point. Thanks, Maurizio. We really enjoyed our evening out.

Written November 6, 2022

Naomi O'Connor

8 contributions

So good we had to go three times

Sep 2022 • friends

Wonderful place to eat. I booked for our first lunch and we went back twice, loved it so much we choose it for our last meal before the flight home. Staff are wonderful so is the food. I had the Italian tapas which was fresh, delicious and a great selection to choose from. My friend had the gnocchi, then the mussels and clam spaghetti, I write this as we are waiting for the truffle tagliatelle to arrive. Lovely location off the grand canal, we ate both inside and outside. I will now need to book another trip to Venice to try more of the menu.

Written September 4, 2022

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