Al Vecio Canton — Restaurant in Venice

Came here because of the huge "gluten-free" sign as well as because our tour guide mentioned this place.

She (the tour guide) also went in and talked to the owner about how gluten-free their interpretation of senza glutine really is. The answers given indicated, that they have enough awareness on the issue that I could feel safe eating there. Clearly the gluten-free pizza is not for coeliacs like me (same oven as regular pizza), but once they know I do believe they try to prepare your dish carefully.

The house wine was very delicious, hence I struggle a bit to remember what food we had...

My wife had pasta and the beef filet later on. She was very pleased. I had sepia with polenta and a primo that was also quite delicious.

We were looking for a place with the traditional trattoria atmosphere and that is just what we got.

Owner and his staff were making sure our dinner was pleasant.

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We ended up here on a happy accident when the restaurant we initially wanted to go to was was fully booked, when we asked the man at the other place if he had a recommendation for us (with zero expectations) he walked us down a block or two to here where I was thrilled to see gluten free pizza on their sign (the other restaurant is AIC accredited so that boosted my confidence in this place).

It’s not a super fancy place which was nice and priced accordingly. I’m gluten free (celiac) and got the pizza which was some of the best I’ve had so far with a really nice crust. My boyfriend got the normal pizza and said it was the best he’s had on the trip so far.

For dessert I got the gluten free tiramisu which comes in a jar and is more of a mousse on a thin layer than a multi layer tiramisu but it was delicious!

For a happy accident I would definitely...

I have been here twice, in Feb 2015 and 2016. I found it on Google from a search when my friend and I were wondering where to go on Valentine's night for dinner, we were able to book a table for that night (called at 6pm) ... never have felt more welcome! It's such a lovely and intimate setting with gorgeous low beams! We were never rushed and the customer service was excellent! It was a Saturday AND Valentine's night AND last weekend of carnevale, yet it just seemed like an ordinary evening. I took my mum, this year and she was just as impressed as I was! There was banter with guests and staff alike. It's a fantastic atmosphere! I have just recommended it to a friend who is going to...