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Province of Venice, Italy Food Guide: 10 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Pianiga
Reviews on Seafood food in Pianiga, Province of Venice, Italy including Trattoria da Paeto, Eurochecco, Locanda Gallo, Gusto Giusto Cicchetteria, Do Mori Calici & Gusto, Bacaro Dei Storti, Mare Divino, Osteria Veneta, Tabina da Gregorio, Osteria da Caronte
10. Osteria da Caronte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 381 reviews
Reviewed By Stephen P
William Wordsworth described poetry as, "emotion recollected in tranquility." Today we consider a bit of culinary poetry. Osteria da Caronte is a small trattoria on the canal in the countryside of the village of Stra in Veneto. (The name comes from the boatman who rows those who have died across the river Styx in Roman and Greek mythology.) It has a warm interior dining space decorated, in part, with lovely poems, a smaller dining patio under the trees outside the main door and a larger garden dining area that was not yet open. We were trying it for lunch based on the recommendation of a friend on an afternoon when we visited Villa Pisani. After the initial formalities, our waiter brought to the table a small warm loaf of whole grain bread with toasted sunflower seeds, fresh out of the oven. (They thought to toast the seeds before baking!) It was delicious, especially with a little olio, although I would have appreciated a plate upon which to carry this out. I had a vegetarian primi of lovely, freshly made pasta with fresh porcini, seasoned with a bit of thyme and parsley and the usual parmagiano. Simple and perfect. (Actually, the best plate of pasta that I have had on this nearly three week trip.) This was followed up by a salad of finely chopped greens and vegetables, principally radicchio, dressed with oil and balsamico and a bit of delicious whole grain toast with nuts and raisins and a side dish of fresh regional asiago and a piece of white polenta. The polenta had a wonderful flavor--different from the strong corn flavor of good yellow polenta--and was far and away the creamiest polenta on this trip. Again, simple and perfect. My friend had some fried fish. This may sound like Friday night in Wisconsin in the USA, but this fish was delicately coated, more like tempura, and then flash fried at precisely the correct temperature so that it absorbed almost no oil. It was also a broader assortment of fish than is usual for this dish in Veneto: calamari, small river shrimp, large prawns, etc. which was absolutely fresh--not frozen. The service was warm, friendly and prompt but allowed us plenty of time for conversation, especially with the couple at the next table who were there with their toddler. The servings were generous but not overwhelming, although by the time we had finished, we didn't feel that we had room for dolci. We ordered some caffe, and then received a small dish of exquisite little butter cookies with the coffee. Again simple and perfect. For the two of us il conto came to â¬50--the best art is often priced a little under the market! For a meal with all of the courses, of course, it would be a bit more. Still, excellent value. We left the restaurant after wandering the grounds along the canal for a bit, with that peculiar inner smile that is more than the sum of satisfying one's appetite, but comes from feeling the art and the love in the food. Don't visit this place unless you are hungry for simple and perfect culinary poetry.
9. Tabina da Gregorio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By federico f
The restaurant is well above expectations that you might have when seeing it from the outside.The staff is outstanding in its courtesy and professionalism and the food, especially fish, is excellent. The problem lies in the too many TV screens showing different programs everywhere, accompanied by radio sound in the background. At times too loud at the point that we had to ask to lower it (which was done).If they would reflect on this bombardment of the client senses this could be a five points restaurant
8. Osteria Veneta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By Bluebaci
Meals were prepared perfectly and served in a cozy dining area alongside a warm fireplace! We ordered fish, pasta, meat dishes and enjoyed sharing. The owners were very accommodating with some of out dietary requirements. The menu was perfectly chosen.Blubaci Hello, thank you for the nice review ... I and my family are happy that your stay at our hotel was to his liking. I hope to return to Italy soon and to be able to regain our guest soon.cordiallyOmar Papait
7. Mare Divino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By Laura B
I highly recommend this place, whenever you are around Dolo and have appetite for fish. I went several times, as I visit the area often and love to explore restaurants: this is my favourite.The proposition is simple and effective: really fresh fish every day from local fishermen, well executed traditional venetian recipes, an appropriate wine list, in a cozy and elegant ambient -- including outdoor tables.It's a small place, where the two owners seem to do everything, from cooking to attending tables to entertaining customers. Therefore the atmosphere is relaxed and quiet, the service always prompt and attentive.As said, I went several times and it never failed to deliver a fantastic value for money. I suggest you ask them for what is the best catch of the day; as they buy fish every morning, they are always fair in recommending you the best item on the menu. Some reviews mention it is "expensive"; but frankly I think prices are appropriate. I am saying this comparing to 1) other fish restaurants in the area, with same or higher prices but with less value in terms of food, service and ambient and 2) the market price of fresh fish and good wine, which I discovered to be very high by going to the market myself.Some other reviews mention bad service, or small plates. Never happened to me, and does not seems to fit the two generous owners; however being a two-men-show I guess some times they may under deliver.Clearly I am a supporter. Surely they can further improve, adding new flavours to the menu and removing those awkward paintings from the walls.
6. Bacaro Dei Storti
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By Jilly15
Last night we were looking for a pizza,but stumbled upon this place. And were we lucky! We had a huge fish platter,with (I think) 10 different shellfish & fish dishes,followed by a hot dish with 2 types of squid & bacala on polenta. Everything was deliziozo! The owner speaks excellent English. Go there,you won't be sorry.
5. Do Mori Calici & Gusto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By TobiasF1357
When we first saw the restaurant, we were unsure about the quality and other components of an enjoyable visit. Tourists like us wouldn't walk in, because the location is very hidden. But a good friend of mine recommended this whole new experience of Italy to us, and it was clearly worth it. The moment we walked in, all the prejudices disappeared, as we saw the typical Italian interior. Another positive effect was the well-qualified service. The dishes were beautifully served, the taste, logically, perfect. We asked the waiter for a recommendation for a wine, the result was phenomenal. Thank you for the evening, I will definitely recommend it.Yours sincerely,Tobias Fischer and Maximilian Raab
4. Gusto Giusto Cicchetteria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By patriciazampier
Very good restaurant, great food. Tipical seafood from veneto Friendly staff, specially Adriano, was very helpful with my weak Italian. I recommend and will return.
3. Locanda Gallo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Enrico D
The environment is very nice, the atmosphere is that of a family restaurant, BUT...the staff not just oozes friendliness and in terms of speed leaves much to be desired. Wine list very well and very important names at honest prices, BUT...in the eating, "we did not own!" Starter who know little, overcooked pasta and rice and as second dishes..seabass rejected and roar just enough. Good sweet and honest account. Definitely not my ideal type of restaurant. Sin!
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2. Eurochecco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By piotrusl007
One of the best ways to search for a good meal when you are visiting Italy is to search for a place where the locals are heading to eat. The Euro Checco Ristorante Pizzeria is exactly that type of place. You can head there with there being certain that you can get a great food and you will not get ruined - what can be a very pleasant experience, for those who have just returned, are as still ahead of traveling to the nearby located Venice.We have discovered that place on the last night before leaving Italy, what was a pity, as would certainly have returned there for another great dinner. There owner tries very hard to make sure that all guests will have a good time and explains in details advantages of each of the specialties.I had some great 'bollito misto di pesce' as a starter with all kinds of frutti di mare delicious pieces on my plate. A portion sufficient for main dish actually. Then I went for Spaghetti Scogliera served in a pizza. You will have a great fun trying to disassemble this dish. My child decided to experiment with a new flavor of pizza - 'erika' - pizza with french fries. And my wife went for Tagliata which was a plate of delicious grilled beef slices. Overall a great experience, worth recommending and even driving few miles if you are near Padua.
1. Trattoria da Paeto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By Mau-travel
It looks like a old "trattoria" like other hundreds but, just listening to the passion of the owner in describing the variety of the menu, you understand you are in the right place. I had crostone di baccalà con radicchio e fonduta di asiago to start, spaghetti con canocchie and then polipo con patate. Tasted also the assorted fried fish (fritto misto) and spaghetti con sarede in savor. All was fantastic!Pricewise is extremely affordable and the ambience is great, I will retourn for sure!Extremely recommended!
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