Tratoria-Pizzeria Sottoprova — Restaurant in Venice

Tratoria-Pizzeria Sottoprova in the heart of Venice, Tratoria-Pizzeria Sottoprova offers an unparalleled dining experience that perfectly encapsulates the charm and rich culinary heritage of Italy. From the moment you step into the restaurant, you are greeted with warm hospitality and an ambiance that exudes elegance and tradition.

The menu at Tratoria-Pizzeria Sottoprova is a delightful symphony of flavors, showcasing the finest ingredients and traditional recipes with a modern twist. Each dish is a masterpiece, meticulously crafted to bring out the essence of Italian cuisine. The seafood pasta and salad is outstanding , bursting with fresh, local seafood, is a testament to the restaurant’s dedication to authenticity and quality. The pasta dishes, particularly, are cooked to perfection, delivering a burst of flavors that transport you straight to the Italian coast. Pizza is super delicious and grilled chicken is super tender. One cannot speak highly enough of the restaurant's wine selection. The extensive list features an impressive array of local and regional wines, carefully curated to complement each dish. The knowledgeable sommelier is always on hand to guide you through the selection, ensuring a perfect pairing that enhances your dining experience.

The service at Tratoria-Pizzeria Sottoprova is impeccable. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about providing an unforgettable experience for every guest. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile make you feel truly valued and pampered.

The dessert menu is the perfect finale to an extraordinary meal. The tiramisu, with its delicate layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese, is simply divine. Each bite is a sweet, creamy indulgence that leaves you craving more. Prices are very reasonable and the owner and the staff are very generous and their welcoming and generosity made me feel I’m home among my friends. Whether you are a local or a visitor, a lunch and a dinner at Tratoria-Pizzeria Sottoprova is an absolute must. It is a place where every dish tells a story, and every moment is a...

DON’T eat here if you’re ordering after 2130 Choose another delicious place on Garibaldi! This was going to be a 2 star

A one star experience based on the poor interaction with the waiters.

Essentially we were too late, we weren’t too pushed to eat there, but - they flirted and we went with it.

We hadn’t sat down and one of the two waiters shouts “NO PIZZA”, I looked around to a terrace of tables with pizzas being sliced by patrons.

Having given no indication to what we even wanted to eat, at this trattoria-pizzeria, a pizza (magically) appeared from the kitchen being carried carefully to a table - and we looked back - and we’re told “you are the last”.

Opportunistically, we said, well we better get one! So chose a cheaply priced cheese pizza to share amongst the table.

Following this we received an odd and unnecessary, and inhospitable level of aggression. Which included being served stale bread. Ha!

The food we ate was tasty, and had this weird interaction never happened i would not have said anything here but the people whose job it is to take an order and transfer it to the hard working chef, are so arrogant and poor at communicating, here I am! What a shame to spend a dinner in Venice like that.

Having arrived at 2145, being coaxed in, and being told to leave at 2240, in such a ridiculous way, I advise against eating here. There are soooo many great places...

First, the positives: we had pizza, and it was quite good. It seemed freshly made with quality dough baked in a good oven, and we enjoyed it. However, the service left much to be desired. The staff were overly eager to attract people from the street, even going so far as to bring our food outside to showcase the fresh pizza. This aggressive approach made us skeptical.

The waiter was friendly, but that was the extent of the positive service experience. We wanted to share a single pizza since we weren't very hungry, but the waiter insisted we also take a salad to share. We should have clarified the price, but in the end, we felt a bit tricked. The salad was nothing special—just mozzarella on top of arugula and tomatoes—but it cost as much as the pizza. This tactic made us feel like they were trying to make as much money off us as if we'd ordered two pizzas.

Another issue was the offered child seat, which we appreciated, but it arrived covered in tomato sauce from previous guests, and the seat cushions were ripped. They cleaned it, but only after we requested it.

In summary, while the pizza was good, the service and additional issues made the experience less enjoyable. I would recommend exploring other dining options...