Al Theatro — Restaurant in Venice

Unfortunately, we had a bad experience eating in this restaurant! The first sentence the staff says is the question if you want to eat something. If you answer „no“, they either give you a sun place or they refuse giving you any place at all. In addition, it seems like they only want to make money. Everything is extremely expensive (e.g. a mixed salad: 15,00 €). You even have to pay for cutlery 4,00 € each. Food quality was OKAY, but it wasn’t as good as somewhere else by far. The toppings were hardly on the pizza. Last but not least, the staff was very unfriendly, impatient and the boss offended behind our back a waiter, why he let us sit in the shadow because we only bought drinks and one dish (a pizza tonno). All in all, I‘d give 2 stars if everything were cheaper (because of the quality), but because of the already described circumstances I only...

Visited twice, each time for a coffee at the bar. The first time all went well. The next day I was served by a surly man who seemed to be the owner or manager. He was quite rude and dismissive to a French speaking tourist, who he nevertheless served. My espresso, taken standing at the bar, was good (that’s why I went 2 consecutive days to the same cafe, after all). But when I paid, the surly fellow took my €5 and gave me €2.60 in change and no receipt. Naturally I questioned as espresso is €1.30 (not €2.40). He rather rudely gave me a few more coins…. In the end I still slightly overpaid. The issue is the lack of respect for customers. I speak fluent Italian. Sure I’m a tourist but as a client I deserve to be treated with respect. I felt that he was deliberately overcharging thinking that I would not notice. ...

Personally served by the charming Chef, this gem of a restaurant in central Venice is one of two restaurants on the islands that does wood-oven pizzas - charming square, attentive waiters, delicious food!! i ordered the Pizza Cappriccosa which had generous toppings and melted in my mouth! My friends shared the Risotta Marinera, with seafood, shared for 2 persons. It was creamy and perfect - the chef explained his process to make it fresh and came to check on us personally.Truly a gem of culinary delights in this beautiful city, an oasis among tourist traps. If you want to be delighted and satiated, head to the lovely Al Teatro...