Venere — Restaurant in Hiroshima

Cozy little Italian restaurant in the heart of Hiroshima! We were not expecting this level of delicious Italian… also, the owner was working all alone and obviously doing every job himself, amazing!

We ordered the veggie salad(like a house salad with a fruity vinaigrette), tomato bruschetta, “pizza frittata”(almost like a calzone, but deep fried instead of baked, which, yes please!!), two pastas(regular size), and the panna cotta and cheesecake, special desserts. Everything was so so yummy, pastas cooked perfectly, flavors on point! We knew immediately after our first course that we were going to order the desserts even though we had no idea what they would be. My only regret is not taking photos of every course…

The portions were perfect size, which was great since I generally over order but the two of us finished every bite and left feeling just right.

If you are craving Italian food, I...

We had a fantastic dining experience at Venere! We ordered bruschetta, a fresh salad, Penne all'arrabbiata, and a Diavola pizza – everything was absolutely delicious and full of authentic Italian flavor. The owner was working alone in the kitchen and prepared all the dishes fresh by himself, which made the quality even more impressive. Despite being on his own, we didn’t have to wait long for the food. The service was friendly and efficient, and the cozy atmosphere made us feel right at home. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a genuine...

Surprisingly good and homey food! Highly recommend stopping by here after or before visiting the Hiroshima peace park and museum.

Cozy place with a nice view of the river. Prices are very affordable and great service. They also have an English menu (although they have daily specials that aren’t on the menu).

Everything we ordered was top notch and high quality with a sizable portion! (I ordered the larger size pasta and definitely wish I ordered the smaller one, it was more than enough food.)

Highly recommend the lasagna...