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Venezia
Caffe Venezia is a Berkeley institution acclaimed for its great food, value and atmosphere. Our menu features a wide assortment of fresh pasta, artisinal pizzas, meats and fish, a moderately priced wine list, full bar and local draught beers.We offer vegan and gluten free dining options. All this is served in a charming interior that invokes an Italian piazza with floor-to-ceiling murals, a central fountain, hanging laundry, wrought iron balconies, and even roosting faux pigeons! Venezia is child friendly and has a warm, personable staff. Parking is available behind the restaurant and, at night, next door in the AAA lot. Venezia is one of the few restaurants in town that can accommodate large parties with ease. We have a private dining room that can seat 25 comfortably, and the main dining room seats parties up to 40 in a bustling, festive atmosphere.
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135 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 135 reviews
5 stars
(39)
4 stars
(65)
3 stars
(24)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(71)
- fit for foodies(46)
- special occasion(39)
- good for groups(34)
- romantic(29)
- kid-friendly(26)
Venezia Reviews List
Review 1 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Too bad they're closing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A long-time favorite Berkeley restaurant of mine and my wife's. Too bad they're closing June 2, 2013, to be replaced with what is being described as a "quick service" restaurant. I shudder to think what that means."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Unfortunate Dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came here for dinner the other evening. Despite the ambiance and our excitement, our dining experience was unsatisfactory. The service was cold (personality-wise) and slow. The food itself was delicious, however the two of us that got the Chicken entree got very sick afterwards, very disappointing. The chicken certainly didn't look very appetizing from the start...."
Dined on 5/20/2013
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Review 3 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently Splendid
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Venezia never fails to delight my taste buds and my spirit. The atmosphere is inviting for hanging out at the bar area and just relaxing with your pal, partner, livelong love or whomever. The menu is full of delicious dishes and I a mainly go for the pasta with a side of meatballs. Every time I go to Venezia, I come away feeling like I want to spend a little more time in what seems like a world away from the daily grind. Cheers!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Italian Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best place I have ever been to. Felt like you were sitting outside! We will be back on our next visit to Berkeley."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are heartbroken that Venezia is closing. We have been going there, and enjoying it immensely, for many years. We will especially miss the New Year's Eve opera performances."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Enjoyable but some dishes were lack
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first time at Venezi'a in over 15 years. I heard it was closing and we made a reservation to celebrate mothers day and other family members birthdays. The space is really fun, with the murals and clothline. Our server was very nice and gave great service. We started with the potato chips that were tasty and creative. I will say we were not blown away w the food - I ordered the housemade spinach ravioli with cream sauce and it was undercooked and not very hot. I considered taking it back. The other pasta dishes family members ordered around the table were good, but not great. We did end well with a delicious tiramisu dessert and coffee that the servers stayed on top of keeping filled as much as I needed.
thanks"
thanks"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Arrivederci caffe venezia
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sadly, this neighborhood gem is closing at the end of May after more than 30 years of business. It has been. The place our friends and families turn to for cosy weekday dinners as well as celebrations like birthdays and graduations. The beautiful murals depicting a Venetian campo will be lost forever to us. Farewell, Inspectore Guido Brunetti, pasta puttanesca, spaghetti carbonara and paglia e fiena!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Tragedy...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"that this wonderful and unusual restaurant is closing! It has long been a favorite for us and will be sorely missed.
Thank you, Venezia, for all the great dinners! Last night was one of the best ever.
Good bye and good luck to all your wonderful staff, especially Maria.
Good bye and good luck to all your wonderful staff, especially Maria.
Love,
Phyllis Potter"
Phyllis Potter"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Disappointing ravioli
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A disclaimer: I'd had some stomach problems earlier in the day, so I wanted mild food. Ideally either just simple pasta and/or chicken. The waiter, on being told that, didn't offer to have the kitchen make me something simple, like plain chicken with some pasta - that's what I would expect from a "fine" restaurant. But I also didn't ask for that. The waiter did suggest what I thought was the stomach-easiest item on the menu, the spinach and cheese raviolis. Flavor good, temperature lukewarm, pasta tough. Fortunately, I don't usually order pasta. Also, midway through the meal I asked for bread, which they only offer "on request." I thought it was awful. I think it's supposed to be of the "crusty" bread style, but it was dry, flat, and tough."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 10 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The Last Supper"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am so sad that Venezia is closing at the end of May--the end of an era. The unique atmosphere, wonderful food, friendly service and neighborhood location simply can't be duplicated, and Berkeley is diminished without Venezia. If I could, I would give it a million stars--or at least 33--one for each year of wonderful dining experiences."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Please don't go away!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the place. Such a diverse group of people dining (on a Sat. night)--large family gatherings with kids, sophisticated 20-somethings in fine apparel, small groups, & my friend & I who sat at a table in the bar because we had a time schedule to honor. Service was swift, helpful, & fun. Great bartender took good care of us. Can't wait to have an occasion to return."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 12 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Last meal at Venezia!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Venezia will be closing within a month or so, and we wanted to have a "last supper" there. We've always enjoyed the "Italian plaza" ambiance, complete with fountain and the appearance of laundry drying on lines overhead. They used to have occasional "opera Tuesdays" but those are also gone forever. The food does not have a "wow" quality, but the atmosphere is unique and enjoyable. We're going to miss it, even though we only went there on an average of maybe once a year. Guess that's why it's closing....."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I can't believe that after
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I can't believe that after at least 35 years in business, the food's better than ever! Our group of 6 loved everything we tried, especially the Caesar salad, malfatti w/ mushrooms (best veggie entree this omnivore's ever had,) and the puttanesca. Our waitress let me taste 3 different red wines by the glass, and all were yummy!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
food delisc servings a bit small
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food deliscious. We asked to exchange one kind of cheese for another on salad and were surprised to see an extra charge for it. Gluten free disillusion wonderful but helping rather small. Salmon very good."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 15 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just ok ...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was comparable with Olive Garden or Applebee's and that is not ok for Berkeley , they will need to step up if they want to be in business here in the gourmet center of the north cal. Good ambiance friendly staff ...not impressive food ."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service and food were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service and food were both excellent! The waiter and waitress who served us were both very attentive to us and their food was one of the best! I had the malfatti and I am glad I picked it! I will definitely be coming back again!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It is closing in a week, we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It is closing in a week, we will miss it."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food at a reasonable price. Wonderful, attentive yet discreet service. Canneloni was particularly excellent, but the garlic bread and meat ball appetizers, linguini bolognese (tasty but we preferred more meat so ordered extra meatballs) tiramisu, and panna cotta were all really good with ample portions. So sad that they will be closing in a couple of months as I felt I'd found a new favorite restaurant."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 19 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Manga Venezia!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"So sad Venezia is closing in May! Always one of my favorites, it did not disappoint on my most recent visit. Took a couple of out of town guests who loved not only their meals (the spaghetti and the ravioli), but also the charming decor. I got the malfotti and nearly licked the plate! Thank heavens for those tasty garlic rolls!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I'm very sad that this restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I'm very sad that this restaurant is closing soon! We really enjoyed our evening!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 21 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful Venezia
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have loved dining at Cafe Venezia for years. The food is good and the decorative hanging laundry is a hoot. It is especially entertaining on Valentine's Day as the laundry shifts to lingerie.
The service is very good and the ambiance is wonderful.
I heard a rumor that Venezia will be closing soon, so check it out while you can!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was happy to see it even
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was happy to see it even busier than usual!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
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Review 23 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very tasty food! The decor
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very tasty food! The decor was excellent and whimsical and gave us the illusion that we were eating outside. Service was great and friendly."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
host was rude, restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"host was rude, restaurant is different. customer service went down hill, i had a birthday and didn't acknowledge."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2002
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Review 25 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
James is an exceptional waiter!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"James is an exceptional waiter!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 26 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best restaurants around!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I simply love this restaurant and only wish I had not taken so long to come here now that it is closing. We have been here twice in the past few weeks and hope to come back at least once or twice more before it closes. There will never be another restaurant with this special setting and wonderful food! The malfatti pasta with the porcini mushroom and vermouth cream sauce are truly to die for!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a living social deal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a living social deal so we had to order off of a fixed menu. I wish we were able to see the whole menu and see what else they offer. it was worth it to make a reservation before hand because they were packed and had a wait. The Salads, Margarita Pizza, and Spaghetti were all great!! The house red wine was decent, and the espresso over vanilla gelato for dessert was amazing. The only reason I gave it 3 stars was because at 7pm on a Saturday the place was really busy and really loud. We had to yell across the table a couple times just to talk to each other. We will definitely be coming back just for the margarita pizza and the dessert."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 28 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I remember Venezia having
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I remember Venezia having a more complete dinner menu--less filled out with pasta and pizza. The food was decent--a bit like the old-timey Italian fare that my parents prefer. I remember it being more special. The server was pleasant, though the dessert/drinks were pretty slow in arriving at our table. Not sure that I'll go back."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2002
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Review 29 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have been coming to Venezia
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been coming to Venezia for a long timr and have never been disappointed. Good food, good service, delightful ambience."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 30 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
So long Venezia!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Venezia is closing soon we were sorry to hear. It had become a family favorite of our daughter we celebrated many special events within their dining room. We hurried to have a commemorative dinner for our daughter's upcoming High School graduation but sadly what is left of a once fine dining experience was lost as were likely many of the fine servers. The floors were stripped of carpet and tile, salad served on a chipped plate leaving us in a bare necessity of a room. Oh the laundry still hung from the ceiling and the movie reeled on the wall obscured by the nighties reminding me it was time. Time to say goodbye to an era. Barren now as a family restaurant in Berkeley whose daughter soon leaves for college will soon be."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2009
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Review 31 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love this restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love this restaurant! Food consistently excellent and very authentically Italian."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 32 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A charming neighborhood spot!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tasty food, good staff, a bit noisy (and we were there early in the evening).
We saw families with little kids who were charmed by the "make a wish and throw a coin in the" fountain in the center of the restaurant.
We were Living Social coupon users and they were very welcoming - not snobby. In fact, needed to find out from very good waitress the full value of "coupon" meal so as to tip her appropriately.
Sorry they are closing in April."
We saw families with little kids who were charmed by the "make a wish and throw a coin in the" fountain in the center of the restaurant.
We were Living Social coupon users and they were very welcoming - not snobby. In fact, needed to find out from very good waitress the full value of "coupon" meal so as to tip her appropriately.
Sorry they are closing in April."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 33 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's a super cute Italian
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's a super cute Italian place with dim lighting and fun decor. Try it out for sure!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 34 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great service - watier was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great service - watier was attentive and very pleasant !great food"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
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Review 35 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
these guys are extraordinarily
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"these guys are extraordinarily responsive. We go there to hold a business meeting over dinner. They are completely responsive to that, giving us the most private part of the dining room, time to talk things over before serving us, and in general, making us feel like we own the place.
food is good, place in nice, and you get very well cared for."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2006
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Review 36 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I understand that Venezia
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I understand that Venezia is closing. My husband and I have many good meals there. We will miss them."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
So sorry it Is closing. We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"So sorry it Is closing. We have been going there for over 30 years, and enjoyed most of its incarnations....had a great meal of some of our all time favorites the other night.....once again, sorry to lose this neighborhood gem."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We've been here several times
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been here several times over the years. We remember it as having really good food and great service. We wanted to try it again before it closed.
This time, the menu selection wasn't great. The food itself was really bland. I had the chicken and the boss lady had the sirloin. No flavor. The wine by the glass was not very good either. The salad and tiramisu were ok.
Service was meh. The good thing was we were early for our reservation and they sat us no problem.
We also remember it being very quaint with the four different areas having different decor. That's gone, too.
Should have left it as a good memory."
This time, the menu selection wasn't great. The food itself was really bland. I had the chicken and the boss lady had the sirloin. No flavor. The wine by the glass was not very good either. The salad and tiramisu were ok.
Service was meh. The good thing was we were early for our reservation and they sat us no problem.
We also remember it being very quaint with the four different areas having different decor. That's gone, too.
Should have left it as a good memory."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
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Review 39 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food, service and wine were outstanding."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 40 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our very diverse group enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our very diverse group enjoyed an excellent, low-key dinner here. The food was tasty and well-presented, the ambiance pleasant and quiet enough for conversation (the point of our gathering), and the waiter was extremely helpful, attentive and low-key. One of our party requested spinach with her pasta sauce instead of pasta (apparently this used to be a menu option) and it was done for her without any fuss at all, and with great graciousness."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 41 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of our favorite places to dine. With its cool Italian street scene vibe and great staff, it offers excellent Italian dishes. Our favorite, the Gamberoni Prawns just absolutely delivers for a true garlic affectionado. The bank parking lot next door is a special plus as well."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 42 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good quality Italian food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good quality Italian food. Parking a challenge on weekends."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 43 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, excellent service. One sad note, Venezia is closing at the end of April 2013. People are missing a fabulous eating experience."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 44 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have been here a number of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been here a number of times. The last two (Dec. 2012 & Feb. 2013) found service to be slow. Waitstaff pretty busy, seems they could use more. Our waitress had a number of tables to be responsible for. I would also describe noise level as noisy rather than energetic."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 45 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The whole dining experience
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The whole dining experience felt tired and old. The staff was pleasant enough but somewhat indifferent. The food, however, was pretty bad. My husband's rock cod fish tasted like an old sponge. The potatoes were bitter. My granddaughter took a few bites of her linguine with prawns and stopped eating it because of bitter tastes. Her raspberry sorbet for dessert was obviously old -- gummy, overly sweet and off flavors from the freezer. The caesar salad and bread were good. I felt embarrassed that we had taken our granddaughter there to celebrate her hard work at school, because the restaurant was not putting in the same effort."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
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Review 46 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It will be closing in a few
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It will be closing in a few months which is too bad. It has always been consistently good."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 47 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
the bass entree' was totally
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the bass entree' was totally uninspired -- poor fish, dry baking potatoes prepared as roasted potatoes and bland kale. No sauce of any kind on anything. Very small servings of mediocre wines at quality wine prices."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2011
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Review 48 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Menu has become more limited
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Menu has become more limited through the years. Would consider the quality of the food to be good to very good as well as very consistent Service was quite good; friendly, helpful and timely."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 49 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sad to see Venezia go
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We are so sad Venezia is closing. We've been going since it opened many many years ago and followed it from its little space to the bigger one. We will miss it."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 50 for Venezia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very sad this neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very sad this neighborhood favorite is closing after 33 years ..."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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