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Hours
Mon
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Travelers' Choice 2024
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PRICE RANGE
$26.00 – $53.00
CUISINES
Italian, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
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Does this restaurant primarily serve Healthy cuisine?
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About
Our well-established traditional Venetian restaurant and bar is family-run since 1986.We are within short walking distance fromSaint Lucia trainstation in Venice on tranquil, tucked away Calle della Misericordia street. Service ispleasingly informal with jazzy music and relaxingatmosphere. Our place is most popular among the Venetians as well as with tourists.The exact location of our restaurantcan be found through Google maps. Please type in a search box "Osteriaal Cicheto Venezia. We specialized in classic Venetiancuisine based on seasonal dishes.Our Osteria is ideal for a quick stop/cocktail hour to have aglass of wine with cichèti as well asfor a hot-plate at lunch or a full (3 course meal) dinner. We have an excellent and well priced wine list and quality D.O.C.prossecco.Two differentmenus are offered in our restaurant: one is at midday, when customers are looking for faster service to optimize their lunch break, employeesin particular, most of which will have a plate of day-fresh pasta or risotto,salad or a toasted sandwich. For dinner we offermore sophisticated and complex in preparation menu with choices of meat,seafood plates and vegetarian dishes.
PRICE RANGE
$26.00 – $53.00
CUISINES
Italian, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
1,078 reviews
Excellent
726
Very good
272
Average
54
Poor
13
Terrible
13
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Alex B
London4 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
A really fantastic restaurant tucked off the main drag, which felt special to discover. The experience beat the very fancy fine dining restaurant we went to the night before by a country mile and was a third of the price. Relatively simple cooking, but done really well and what you expect from great Italian food. Thanks Service was good and the house white hit the spot. We had a really fabulous night.
Written October 2, 2020
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cybercharlie
Glyfada80 contributions
Jun 2020 • none
We were treated to great traditional food. The waiter was very nice in the service and food was delivered in a time that shows that it is not precooked. We loved every bite. Given the size of the place, it is best to book in advance.
Written June 15, 2020
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petrella_dp
Montreal162 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
Wow, outstanding meal. Started with a sampling of cicchetti, 2 balls (fish and meat), cod, peppers and anchovies. Then had the seafood salad (excellent), spaghetti and clams (really good) and cod with polenta. Probably the best meal we had in the past 2 weeks in Italy. Great atmosphere (small locale), wonderful staff. If you're going to order wine, have a bottle, they aren't generous when it comes to ordering a glass of wine/ Prosecco, I've never seen so little poured into a glass.
Written October 22, 2022
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Lindy j
Orlando116 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Osteria Al Cicheto
Authentic Italian food is served at this locally owned diner. The manager comes out to greet the patrons. The waitress was kind. The restaurant is small and cozy. The restaurant is within walking of the hotels, water taxis and the train station.
Written February 3, 2020
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Doris M
Frankfurt33 contributions
May 2022 • none
We happened to pass by, liked very much what we saw and were lucky, 15 minutes later the osteria/winebar was crammed...
Fresh goat cheese with fruit salad as a starter was absolutely gorgeous, followed by homemade spaghetti with tomato sauce - the best I ever had! Small chocolate cake for dessert was great as well.
Perfect wine suggestion, very friendly service, nice atmosphere.
After dinner we moved over to the bar section and finished the evening with another glass of wine.
Absolute recommendation!
Written May 22, 2022
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LissRDIL
Vancouver17 contributions
May 2022 • friends
This was a really lucky find. The food is fresh and creative and absolutely full of flavour. The Owners are the chef and Sommelier, both on site and clearly care a great deal about their customers experience. They have a great wine list and offer organic wines. We thoroughly enjoyed this cute little spot and highly recommend it!
Written May 29, 2022
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Michael U
Las Vegas47996 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Probably the toughest reservation in Venice, just 4 tables and a few high tops for a €45 three-course prix fixe at Dinner, Osteria al Cicheto is a small Bacaro tucked away on Calle de la Misericordia just a few hundred meters from the train station.
Known for a lengthy list of local Wines, many natural, guests at lunch will find Cichetti plus fried Snacks at the bar while those with reservations after dark can order the same in addition to a dozen or more Venetian classics.
Friendly and tourist-friendly, though locals commonly fill the space from open to close, selections prove tough despite a well-culled list, and whether one chooses Appetizers fried or not the flavors are bold and well paired to White Wine with a bit of acidity.
Local and Seasonal, though dishes such as Spaghetti with Clams and thicker Tubes beneath Duck Ragu are available most days, Frito Misto entails whatever is caught fresh in bountiful portions while Squid in their Ink shine adjacent grilled Polenta.
Making all Desserts on site, an extra €6 for those with room, expect Tirsmisu and Cookies anytime but if asked for a recommendation all servers will suggest delicate Pear Pie that eats more like a Cake resting in two types of Custard.
Written March 23, 2024
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RJB1215
Fort Lauderdale3368 contributions
Sep 2022 • couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at this wonderful hidden gem. The restaurant offers a light price fix or full fix menu. We chose the light prince fix for $29 and glad we did. The entrees were scrumptious. We had the peace fritte and boiled stuffed octopus to start with stuffed squid and ravioli as entrees. We topped off our meals with a delicious light White House wine from Venice. The tirimisu was excellent too. We will definitely return on our next visit to Venice
Written September 17, 2022
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Michael M
San Diego1016 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
While wandering the maze of alleys in Venice, it started to rain and rain hard. Luckily we saw the awnings of this restaurant down a side alley, so we headed for it. Looking in, we saw a very cute bar with about 3-4 seats and the couple there was leaving, so we hurried in to escape the rain and indulge in some wine and nibbles.
The bar is tiny but there is a main restaurant seating area, down the hallway, in the back. There was a nice selection of recommended wines by the glass and a steak tartare appetizer that was calling our name. We tried a few different wines by the glass and they were all delightful. The tartare di manzo was beautifully plated. It was chopped so finely that it was light, not heavy like some other tartare I’ve had. Flavors were fresh and nicely seasoned. We also got their sampler selection of typical Cicheti, which were 3 different ones for each of us. All were delightful.
Service was decent and the gals behind the bar were friendly, but not as attentive as they could have been. Instead of asking if you’d like another glass of wine when they see your glass is empty, they wait until you ask for another glass. That’s the reason I didn’t give this a 5 star. This hidden Osteria has a nice selection on their menu and if we weren’t already full, we would have definitely ordered some food. This just gives us a reason to go back next time we visit Venice again.
Written August 20, 2023
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LaCris
Rome438 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
The place is located a few minutes from Santa Lucia station, it is small but delicious, with about 7 tables and a nice full bar as soon as you enter. We eat in two shifts, at 7pm or 9pm. We booked about 20 days in advance by email, paying €40 for two as a deposit (naturally these are discounted at the time of the final bill). The staff is welcoming and ready to give advice and explanations on the dishes. We couldn't miss the traditional appetizer with creamed cod, octopus and sardines in saor, really excellent. Musetto much appreciated, as well as the cuttlefish in black with white polenta. Typical almond dessert, not to our taste, a little dry, but we had to try something typical, it's okay! It drinks well, we had two proseccos by the glass. Final bill around €90 for two, a little high considering the dishes, but the cicchetti are worth it from what I saw while waiting for the table and I would go back to try them.
Written April 1, 2024
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Salin Matteo
Gentile cliente,
Grazie mille per la tua recensione dettagliata e per aver scelto di cenare da noi! Siamo felici che tu abbia apprezzato l'antipasto della tradizione e i nostri piatti, anche se ci dispiace che il dolce non sia stato all'altezza delle tue aspettative. Prenderemo nota del tuo feedback per migliorare ancora. È bello sapere che hai trovato valore nella nostra accoglienza e nei consigli del nostro personale. Speriamo di averti di nuovo da noi per farti provare altri piatti con i quali cercheremo di incontrare ancora i tuoi gusti!
Un caro saluto e a presto!
Written April 22, 2024
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Vacationer820563
Paris6 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
This was a regular dinner spot for me in 2018 and 2019. I was back in Venice recently and wanted to go back to Osteria al Cicheto: certainly glad I did! We ate there two different nights and both were excellent. My buddy ordered the roast beef and I thought "Really? in an Italian Restaurant in Venice close to the water?" but it was a fantastic steak cooked perfectly. Their fried veggies/seafood appetizer is as good as any I've ever had; very nice light tempura-type batter and not fried too long. I LOVE that they fry at least one sage leaf (you are reading that correctly!); I asked if they still did that and they turned around and put four in my dish (which was not only tasty but extremely considerate). I had squid one night and spaghetti al console the other (always one of my favorites) and both were excellent. The one gentleman behind the bar (manager?) is a person I remembered and he was as professional and considerate as I remembered. With only two staff in the front of the house, they were extremely busy (at least half of their business is as a wine bar), yet the service was attentive, never rushed and friendly.
I noticed many changes in the four years since I was last in Venice, but Osteria Al Cicheto remains a shining example of quality and service (and at a modest price, I might add). I'm already planning a trip for next year and this will again be on my list (at least once if not more!).
Written September 27, 2023
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scousegitHereford
26 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
We only found this tiny place by accident, but it was certainly a happy accident. We managed to get a table for dinner that night and were treated to the best food I have had in two trips to Venice. The duck ragu on bigoli was delicious and just enough to leave room for the tuna burger! This was cooked to perfection; moist, flavourful served on a simple salad . The dishes are unpretentious but packed with flavour, the service was friendly, efficient and helpful. We left the wine choices to the waitress and enjoyed distinctive, unusual wines by the glass at very reasonable prices. This is a gem of a place well worth seeking out. Advance booking is a must.
Written October 5, 2024
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Salin Matteo
Gentile cliente,
Ti ringraziamo per le belle parole e siamo felici che tu abbia apprezzato il nostro ragù d'anatra e l'hamburger di tonno. Siamo contenti che la selezione dei vini proposta dalla nostra cameriera sia stata di tuo gradimento. È sempre un piacere sapere che i nostri ospiti vivono esperienze positive da noi. Speriamo di rivederti presto all'Osteria Al Cicheto per assaporare nuovamente i piatti della tradizione veneziana e i nostri vini artigianali.
Un saluto da parte di tutto lo staff,
Matteo, Simone e Marco
Written October 14, 2024
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SandyDBoulder
Boulder103 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
I would rate it 5 for food, but was put off by our experience regarding a reservation. I had emailed requesting a reservation but did not receive a response, either yes or no. As I thought it would be rude to not show up if a table had been reserved, we went and found ourselves on the receiving end of rudeness. Nevertheless, we were seated with the caveat that we only had 75 minutes. The proprietor steadily warmed up and in the end everything was okay and dinner was worth the initial unpleasantness.
Written September 14, 2023
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Marcofag74
Italy48 contributions
Jun 2024 • friends
For those who love good food and good wine it's like being in Disneyland... absolutely wonderful
Simply exquisite traditional cuisine…. The dishes range from excellent to fabulous
The wines, well here we are in the Olympus…..Usually, even if we change restaurants, the wine list is often the same or at least 80 percent of the wines….one of the most beautiful things is that at Cicheto 95 percent of the wines offered they are unknown... but all absolutely sensational, all unique with their own character and peculiarity... Some even a little extreme but it was also their beauty... all wines expertly chosen and researched with great passion and sensitivity
I was in the company of Spanish friends who were moved by this food and wine experience
The place is very nice and typical.
The friendliness of the "hostess" who welcomes you behind the balcony of the bacaro is also exquisite... kindly smiling, always ready to give advice and extremely knowledgeable also in recommending food and wine. the sign. Simone fantastic.
Finally, the quality/price ratio...crazy!!!
Probably thanks to the search for little-known and fashionable wines, as well as the correctness of the owner, it allows Cicheto to have absolutely affordable and incredible prices compared to the quality offered.
I consider it an indispensable stop for those who want to get to know Venice from this point of view too.
The place is not very large so it is advisable to book and then be guided on this evocative journey of ancient Venetian flavours
Written June 14, 2024
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Salin Matteo
Gentile Marco,
grazie per aver condiviso la tua esperienza all'Osteria al Cicheto. Siamo lieti che la selezione dei nostri vini unici e la cucina tradizionale ti abbiano fornito una bella esperienza. L'accoglienza per quanto possibile calorosa è un pilastro della nostra osteria e ci fa piacere che tu l'abbia apprezzata. Ti aspettiamo presto per un altro viaggio tra i sapori veneziani.
Un saluto da parte di tutto lo staff, e complimenti per la pazienza profusa nel recensire il nostro locale.
Matteo, Simone e Marco
Written June 17, 2024
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Elena
Milan36 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Small restaurant a bit hidden in a street next to the station. Informal, quiet and refined environment, attentive and kind service, the dishes offered are typical of the Venetian tradition and are truly of excellent quality, including homemade desserts. The house wine in bottles is also very good. Correct prices. Completely satisfying experience from every point of view.
Written November 17, 2023
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Matteo Salin
Gentile Elena,
Grazie di cuore per le tue parole! Siamo felici che tu abbia apprezzato la nostra tradizione culinaria veneziana e la qualità dei nostri piatti e vini. Per noi è fondamentale offrire un'esperienza autentica e a prezzi onesti. Ti aspettiamo presto per altre deliziose scoperte.
Un saluto e a presto!
Marco Simone e Matteo
Written May 2, 2024
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