Acqua e Mais
Venice
Visit during lunch hours to enjoy freshly prepared street food alongside locals.
Nestled in the vibrant city of Venice, Acqua e Mais offers a distinct take on traditional Venetian street food, combining authenticity with a contemporary touch. Situated at Campiello dei Meloni, this street food venue is ideal for those wishing to indulge in an informal yet flavorful dining experience. Acqua e Mais revolves around serving freshly prepared Venetian dishes, emphasizing seafood as a cornerstone of their offerings. The menu includes a variety of cicchetti, the traditional Venetian small plates, as well as fresh seafood options such as fried squids and shrimps.
Visitors can savor these delectable bites served in a “scartosso,” a traditional Venetian cone made from folded paper, allowing for easy on-the-go enjoyment. The venue respects Venetian culinary traditions, often pairing dishes with polenta, whether it be alongside baccalà, black squid ink, or Venetian liver.
The culinary creations at Acqua e Mais are curated with care, offering an array of choices that cater to both meat lovers and vegetarians. From grilled seafood and meatballs to soy-based alternatives and rice arancini, there is something to suit a variety of palates. The venue is known for its warm and inviting atmosphere and is convenient for quick bites while exploring Venice.
Acqua e Mais strives to encapsulate the essence of Venetian street food culture, making it a suitable spot for tourists and locals alike who are looking for an authentic culinary snapshot of Venice.
Reviews
Absolutely stunning sea food. Totally worth the walk to find this gem hidden inside the alley!
I saw this place recommended by some people on social media, so decided to give it a try. We had a grilled seafood skewer and it was pretty tasty! We also tried a fried something but that was disappointing. From personal experience, I would recommend their grilled things over fried things. This place is definitely a grab-and-go - don’t expect any seatings or service.
good for take away, the food is a bit salty for me but the customer service is very good and they’re very friendly and always make sure we are satisfied with the food… the environment is quite clean but it might be a little bit pricey for students’ budget… overall is good
Quick service and affordable and tasty! Delicious and fresh fritto misto di pesce €15 euro for the box includes ( prawns, white bait, squid, octopus, fish, etc and a piece of fried polenta It was perfect and fresh and crispy this dish Loved it. Highly recommend.
Amazing little shop! Wasn’t a ton of people but there’s about 10 min wait time for there’s only one server handling cooking and paying. Ordered the box of fried seafood and it was made fresh! Tried their other assortments displayed and it was deliciously seasoned!!! Inexpensive, walk thru only type of style if anyone is looking to grab some seafood but don’t wanna do fine dining!! Server was wonderful!
