La Perla Ai Bisatei — Restaurant in Venice

(I am Italian and can't eat gluten or lactose) I wanted to try something local and traditional. I ordered sardines in saor which is supposed to have sardines, onions, pine nuts and raisins, cooked in white wine. What I got was sardines with undercooked (they were white rather than transparent and hard to bite) onions and nothing-else. Almost all other restaurants would give polenta to go with it. But there was nothing else, no pine nuts, no raisins. it was also very vinegary.

Then I ordered "veal oven baked". They were like ham slices. Tasted good but it was nothing else than a plate full of ham slices.

The mixed grilled vegetables as a side dish, was made of 4 or 5 pieces of boiled potatoes and peas. Fair enough, potatoes and peas are botanically vegetables but not in the common sense and definitely not what one would expect as a vegetable. It's like scamming a bit. And they definitely were not grilled.

That said, my partner ordered seafood as starter and fried calamari (too bad that is not gluten free) and said they were both delicious. The vibe was nice and local. Hence the 3...

A true hidden gem located in a square in Murano - have to visit if you are in the “Vecinity”!

🐠 🦐 🦀 🦑 the mixed appetiser of “fish” is actually a seafood platter which consists of a white fish, several prawns, squid and a crab pincer - very fresh in general and really tasty!

🍗 the fried cutlet is a chicken based one, and it’s really good - fried enough yet its meat isn’t too tough or dry

🦑 the fried calamari were delicious too, though it can get quite surfeiting for 2 pax when you are almost done

🍷 Prosecco was good, very smooth and easy to down

☕️ cappuccino was easily the better ones I have had in Europe so far!

Definitely a local hideout for a good reason, with regulars streaming in slightly before 11 - do note that their kitchen only starts at 1130, but it gets filled up quickly by then so do come early to reserve...

If you're looking for an authentic Venetian dining experience, La Perla Ai Bisatei delivers in every way. From the moment you walk in, the warm and rustic atmosphere sets the tone for a memorable meal. The menu boasts traditional Venetian dishes, and I was particularly impressed by the quality and flavor of the food.

We started with the fried calamari, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—exactly how it should be. The mussels with tomato sauce were another standout, served in a rich and flavorful sauce that had just the right balance of sweetness and tang.

The highlight of the meal, however, was the risotto. Creamy and cooked to perfection, it was a comforting dish that truly captured the essence of Venetian cuisine. Paired with a glass of local wine, it was a meal...