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La Caravella

2397 Via XXII Marzo, 30124 Venice, Italy
0415208901
Ranked #33 of 821 restaurants in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 270 Reviews
Price range: 65 AUD - 96 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: La Caravella restaurant in Venice can be discovered immediately behind the newly-restored La Fenice theatre, just a few paces from the Piazza San Marco. Stepping inside, you���ll feel as if you���ve entered an antique sailing ship, with dark wood paneling, capstans and ropes and leaded windows. In summer, you may not step inside at all as La Caravella moves into a flower-filled courtyard complete with original wells, or the lighter courtyard dining room with typical Venetian ambience. The menu is typically Venetian too, with dishes like classic saor, marinated sardines with onions, pine kernels and raisins, fish soup, or oven orast turbot with potatoes and olives. In addition, the chef uses fresh seasonal ingredients to create trendier fare. The excellent wine list features both historical wine producers and smaller boutique vintners. Planning a party? La Caravella welcomes wedding receptions, private dinners, banquets, corporate entertaining, even coffee breaks. The garden seats up to 65 and one of the dining rooms up to 75.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We had a great evening over there; we were lucky enough to have dinner on a quite night with a lovely weather (we sat outside). The food was very good and the service of very high standard. The souffle is a must have and the wine list is affordable; the waiter took the opportunity to recommend a better wine that... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Had the lobster risotto, my husband had the pasta with spider crab. Nothing to rave about. My rice was very al dente. Lobster was chewy. The pasta was ok but nothing special. Not worth the money. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Dropped in on the chance and was lucky to get a table. I was definately 'under dressed' in casual trousers and a sports shirt! By 8 o'clock people who had not booked were being turned away. Food and service were 100% spot on....lot of fish as is usual in Venice but I had a couple of vegetarian courses that were... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We sought out La Caravella for a family celebration and were excited to find this seafarer decorated restaurant sitting in a wonderful elegant street near San Marco. Prices were, even with venetian standards, quite nutty with prices for some secondi reaching 40 euros. We found the service absolutely cordial and attentive and there were no problems catering for special requests... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Good restaurant with adequate service. I have been searching for the Venetian fish soup numerous times in Venice as it was a remarkable experience from my first visit there some years ago. Finally I've found. Overall: Good food, one of the best in Venice. Nice garden. Excellent service. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The food was good but way overpriced. The service was not very good. Trying to get the attention of anyone was nearly impossible. We had to wait about 30minutes in between courses. By the time we received the last course it was almost 10PM. My wife was so upset that we left without ordering coffee or desert. As we walked... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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We ate here three times in the three days we were in Venice! Best food we had in Italy! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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In the afternoon, when I visited the restaurant for making the reservation, I was welcomed in a professional and friendly way. When we returned for diner, this continued. The food and the wines were great, but the thing we will remember the most is Nicola. He gave us the advice for a great wine (being a wine-lover, he could easily... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The food was good and the service very nice. Quaint restaurant, small and with nice menu More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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We chanced upon this restaurant, asked for a table, were welcomed,seated and given menus, wine and water was served ,everything was pleasant, then, they needed our table (for a group of 6 who had not confirmed their booking). We overheard this from staff members and also from the people sitting next to us at out 'new' table. We were asked... More

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