Ostaria al Vecio Pozzo — Restaurant in Venice

This was hands down one of the best restaurants my wife and I ate at during our honeymoon in Italy. The free bread and breadsticks for the table were delicious - the bread was very good for sopping up the pasta sauces and leftover balsamic. I started with the paccheri al ragù di verdure - the fresh house made pasta was incredible, and I loved the sauce. It seemed very simple, just carrots and zucchini with some basil, but it was so good. Next I had the tagliata di manzo con rucola, pomodorini, e aceto balsamico - this was by far the best dish I had in Italy! From the very first bite I knew this was special. The steak was sliced thin and was cooked a nice medium rare. It had such incredible, deep flavor, which I think was mostly from the beef itself. The only other seasoning on the steak itself was some very coarse salt from what I could tell. It was so rich and beefy, and it melted away in my mouth. It was served atop an arugula salad and with roasted cherry tomatoes and covered all over in high quality balsamic vinegar. The balsamic was thick, sweet, and had just the right amount of acidity to bring all the components together for a perfect bite. We finished the meal with the Quartetto di Classici - this was a sampler of 4 of their desserts and came with tiramisù, crème brûlé, panna cotta ai frutti di bosco, and vino dolce con cantuccio. All the different desserts were in such cute little serving vessels, and the crème brûlée was lit on fire by the waitress as it was served. The tiramisù was pretty good. The dessert wine was excellent, but the biscotti with it was just alright. The creme brûlée was tasty. The panna cotta was the best, it was so light and creamy, and the fruit on top was delicious. We also had the mousse al cioccolato con granella di pistacchio - this was the lightest, fluffiest mousse I’ve ever had. It had a really nice chocolate flavor too! Highly recommend this restaurant if...

My husband and I stumbled across what seemed to be a charming restaurant one late afternoon and were greeted by a friendly waiter who invited us to sit and dine. The food was more than decent, the service good, and we felt like we had a good experience. Several nights later we decided to return, and seated at the outdoor dining. A waiter walked up and asked if we had a reservation (which didn't seem to be an issue of any sort the previous visit) which we did not, told us the seating outside was reserved for those only with a reservation, but "he had seating inside". OK, we're good with that. We walk in, and are greeted by one of the female wait staff who asked if we had a reservation. When I replied no, but we were sent inside by the attending waiter outside, she shot us an incredibly dirty look and pointed at a couple of tables we could choose to sit at. We sat. No one came. We sat some more. After roughly 10 minutes she walked back to the table, laid down two menus and walked away. We were looked at NUMEROUS times, but not one of the staff seemed to really notice that we were in the room. We sat another 15 minutes before we got up and left. I understand and respect needing a reservation, and if that is a rule, tell me. Turn me away. But don't leave me to sit unattended for 30 minutes because you don't want to serve me without one. There were multiple tables open, more than sufficient staff to adequately take care of all there, and no one standing at the door to get a seat. It was more than clear that "tourists" are NOT their preferred type of customers. Don't...

Traveling can be an amazing experience, If you’re looking for a delicious, gourmet experience that will blow your taste buds away, then look no further than Ostaria al Vecio Pozzo in Venice. Located in the heart of Venice, I recently had the opportunity to visit one of Italy's and considered a hidden gem by many locals and tourists alike, this restaurant is renowned for its incredible lasagna. Ostaria al Vecio Pozzo is a truly unique restaurant that serves up some of the most delectable lasagna I have ever tasted in my entire life!!! I try out their legendary Lasagna Al Vecio Pozzo! the only word i have for it is PERFECTION, It'll knock your socks off. Trust me- my taste buds have never been happier after trying this dish. From their homemade pasta dishes with freshly made sauces to their delicious grilled meats, this place has it all! With recipes passed down through generations of family members, it is practically an Italian tradition to sample the unbeatable flavors at Al Vecio Pozzo. From traditional bar food favorites like pizza and pasta alla carbonara to more extravagant dishes such as branzino all’acqua pazza and mushrooms trifolati — there's something here for everyone. if you're looking for something truly special I'm letting you know why Ostaria al Vecio Pozzo is worth every penny and how it stood as one of the best Italian restaurants during my travels! I would definitely would come back next time i'm in...