Best Authentic Restaurants in Santa Croce

Everything IS great in this place. Food quality, service IS really impressive. Highly recommended.

Quaint little bistro and the service was simply outstanding! I had the best tiramisu of my life. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it.

5 stars on every level — Fantastic cooking, incredible service, drinks, attentive staff, welcoming warm atmosphere, bravo to these incredible people making authentic mexican dishes in venice. Truly a huge gem and delight, will spread the word and tell people to run there. I love the healthier aspect of the dishes as well, and authentic nature of the spice and tortillas. Fresh, excellent fish and cooking, the beef tartare was tremendous, and round bar in the centre of the kitchen to view the chefs was a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the evening. I loved that you would also feel great eating solo there, and the lovely tree in the centre. Superb restaurant and staff bringing new energy to Venice!

Given the rave reviews, I probably expected too much. The food was fine. Not amazing. The polenta was runny. Prosciutto and burrata were good. Truffle pasta was good but expensive. The bill was high relative to enjoyment. Service was great. It’s a fine option but you have so many equally good options that are a tad less.

My entree was served 15 minutes before my partners. I truly believe they forgot his entree ( a burger) but when questioned about where it was, the waiter said it was still being prepared. Other than that the food was fresh and hot, as well as plentiful.