Having beaten in Venice for the last month , we have returned to this fabulous restaurant numerous times. Isabella and Dino are gracious , knowledgeable and delightful hosts - truly two of the best ambassadors for Venice. At Oliva Nera you will experience real Venetian cuisine of consistently superb quality. Food, service and ambience get full marks. As to creative... More

On the advise of the concierge we tried this small family run restaurant; we were not disappointed! The place was packed and staff generated a fantastic atmosphere making it feel like everyone there had been there many times before. The food and wine were amazing! More

Our family of six went to dinner there, upon the recommendation of our hotel. The food was very good, the owners friendly, and the ambiance very Italian. No, it was not the best Italian food that I've ever eaten, but for Venice, it was more than acceptable. It was expensive, but most restaurants in Venice are. I would go back... More

We were recommended this restaurant by friends. It did not fail. Owner and wife promote an excellent atmosphere and very attentive to all guests. Restaurant is pretty small so you must book. Menu was restrictive with a bias towards fish dishes but we decided to have the duck which was excellent. Desserts are 'described' by owner on napkin which adds... More

Certainly a good restaurant. But still - it feels too much like a place frequented only by tourists and where locals would feel a bit ripped off. THe owners have their shtick down but it is obviously a shtick. People next to us raved about the squid ink pasta but I have had much more profound and deep-flavored squid ink... More

We went to Oliva Nera for dinner with my family and had a marvelous time. The owners were personable and the food and wine were first rate. I had gnocchi with rabbit as an appetizer and duck for my main course: both were fabulous! I would definitely go back and recommend it to others. More

We went to Oliva Nera with friends who'd dined there on previous visits to Venice, and we can see why they keep coming back. The owners Isabella and Dino are welcoming and gregarious hosts, and their cuisine is très soignée. It's not just the standard bigoli in salsa (though theirs is wonderful), but their spaghetti con bottarga is just divine.... More

4 of us on holiday went here on our first night. Me were made very welcome and the food was excellent. Would definately go back More

Very good mood in this very touristical area. Owners are charming and present. Dishes are typical and good. Surprising place compared to others in this full of basically touristical restaurants district. More