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Ostaria da Simson

Castello 6316, 30122 Venice, Italy
+39 041 5226276
Ranked #14 of 821 restaurants in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 149 Reviews
Price range: 1 AUD - 47 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Minnesota
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This small ostaria is very fun. As noted by others, the personality of the owner who serves you is quite large and funny. Because it is so small, we had the opportunity to talk with diners from Germany, Spain, and France. These conversations were the highlight of the evening. The food was okay. Not great, as we expected from reading... More

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White Plains, New York
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This amazing restaurant serves the most delicious food you'll likely to experience in Venice! What's more amazing is everything is prepared fresh daily by the two owners of this tiny 8 table establishment. You'll be greeted, seated, served and entertained by Andrea while his business partner Mirco prepares your meal. It's such an informal and friendly establishment, with many of... More

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Winkleigh, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Very friendly personnel - amazed that such wonderful food could be produced out of such a miniscule kitchen. Jolly good value, too. So good that we made a second visit and were not disappointed. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

My partner and I found this charming little restaurant in Venice as we were exploring the city. What a fabulous find! While it only sits 16 people, it has the most delicious, fresh food. Andrea was wonderful explaining our options in English. He's also quite funny. We became fast friends with the people sitting next to us. I loved the... More

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Leicester
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Delicious food in a tiny restaurant. Fantastic atmosphere. Shot of grappa to finish off a lovely evening. Have a look at their website. More

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paris
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

It was warm day and most of the tourists were aat the terrase.Though in front of the canal, this ostaria is more of a hole in the wall . The welcome from the bosses was very warm. We 3 shared a plate of sea food which was excellent.Then we had lasagne and fish. The recommended wine was good and we... More

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Radstock, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Two large gentleman, slightly crazy/bossy but in a good way cooking and serving food in a tiny kitchen and 16 cover restaurant just a few feet away from Locanda La Corte. Do go and do book, they turn lots of people away even though the building looks rather dingy. More

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See 4 more reviews by SusanRosemary8 for Venice
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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I don't know if I was more enthusiastic about food or the general atmosphere. The boss Andrea is the funniest person in 'laguna' :-)). He is a kind of storyteller very kind. I appreciated the 'primi piatti' and his famous spritz. The restaurant is located in the middle of laguna. Go and see. You should try it!!! Herman Bheffeuser More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stumbled across this place quite by accident, had not read about or researched it, but glad that I found it. We only wanted a snack, I had carpaccio and my wife had baked cheese & ham. Both were delivered with a nice glug of cabernet sauvignon and a cheery smile and whistle. Food tasted great and the bread basket was... More

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seal beach,ca
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Wow, what a fun dinner. First off, it is not easy to find. Second, it is tiny. Third, the two guys running this place fill up the restaurant with their out-going personalities and size. There is room for about a dozen guests for a seating. The kitchen is amazingly small, but they share a very high level of food. The... More

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