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“A very fine restaurant”

Osteria Alle Testiere
Ranked #181 of 1,708 Restaurants in Venice
Certificate of Excellence
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Good for: Local cuisine, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Castello
Reviewed 4 September 2016 via mobile

Everything about this small restaurant suggests and delivers quality; restrained and understated but superb. We arrived at 6.55 for a 7pm reservation and the roll-down door was not quite open. No matter, I pushed it up and we were greeted in a friendly and professional manner. From then on perfection: bacalà mantecato with white polenta, with grilled squid to follow. My wife had Venetian style tuna in an onion sauce. Our impeccable waiter recommended Malvasia Borgo del Tiglio Collio from Friuli, sheer nectar.
€155 for two; not cheap but worth every cent.

Date of visit: September 2016
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Reviewed 3 September 2016 via mobile

I enjoy good food. Alle Testiere is a great restaurant. I would go again tomorrow if they weren't closed. The service is amazing and the food is better. There's no debate go as soon as you can.

Date of visit: September 2016
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Reviewed 30 August 2016 via mobile

Great meal and as always amazing, fresh seafood with warm and prompt service. But really, the locals have deserted this place and the yanks have stormed in. Too many Americans, too loud and for me, this place has lost its appeal. Sorry guys, you should never have offered to speak English, or take bookings.

Date of visit: August 2016
5  Thank Thdhill
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Reviewed 15 August 2016

Wonderful atmosphere and great service but I wasn't really wowed by the food. Could have been the wrong choice but i expected a little more on the seafood platter in terms of flavors and presentation, What we got was below average and could have had this at any other restaurant.

The staff were amazing and they did have a wonderful selection of wines. I would try it again though.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed 9 August 2016 via mobile

Off the beaten track - which is hard to do in Venice! Seats 25. Warm, engaging and charming staff with delicious food served from a tiny kitchen.

Date of visit: August 2016
Thank okepat64
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