Al Covo
Venice
At a glance
Al Covo, located in the Campiello de la Pescaria district of Venice, offers a dining experience deeply rooted in the traditional flavors of Venetian cuisine. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that share the rich culinary history of the lagoon. With a commitment to authenticity and seasonality, each dish is a tribute to regional specialties, harmonizing taste with a story behind every bite.
The ambiance at Al Covo is one of warmth and cordiality, encapsulating the essence of local hospitality. Diners can enjoy an intimate setting where attention to detail pervades both the atmosphere and the dishes served. True to its philosophy, the restaurant emphasizes sustainability by collaborating with small producers and participating in initiatives like 'Osti in Orto,' focusing on the sustainable cultivation of local produce.
The wine selection is curated to complement the menu, offering a variety of natural and sustainable wines sourced from trusted vintners. These selections enhance the dining experience, ensuring each glass is as thoughtfully considered as the food itself.
Al Covo caters to an international clientele who appreciate the confluence of good food, wine, and a genuine sharing experience, making it suitable for both casual diners and those seeking to explore the depths of Venetian gastronomy.
Reviews
We dined at Al Covo for our final dinner in Venice and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant had a nice assortment of indoor and outdoor seating. A reservation was needed due to it being a very popular spot amongst tourists and locals. The service staff was extremely professional, knowledgeable of all dishes, and happy to help us in English. We tried the daily special scallops, vegetarian pasta, and sole. Every dish was cooked to perfection with unique flavors and plating. While we did not elect to have wine, their selection was extensive. They also had a wide variety of homemade desserts to complement the meal. Overall this is a very high end establishment that delivered a fantastic dinner service. Thank you Al Covo staff for knocking it out of the park!
A really really gorgeous restaurant. The food was amazing. Definitely get the bigoli in salsa which is a traditional Venetian pasta dish made from wholegrain flour pasta, anchovies, onion and cinnamon. My friend had a daily special pasta with asparagus, lemon, peas and a soft cheese or crème fraîche (I do not remember which). I also ordered the soft shell crabs as they were in season and they were very good. We strongly recommend that you end your meal not with tiramisu but with Diana’s chocolate cake. It is a masterpiece.
I made reservation month ago before my travel to Venice. The food there was amazing. The staff was super warm and friendly esp the elder gentleman served my table. At last Annie brought the signature chocolate cake to me personally, I was gagged. Everything was perfect!
We had a reservation at 20:30 but showed up 20 mins early as we were already around, they gave us our table and explained they could start serving us at the reservation time which was ok. We ate delicious food like Bigoli, soft shell crabs were amazing, oysters, scallops, gnocchi with squid ink and soup. Everything was really good except the soup which lacked flavor, it was really blend. Service was efficient and friendly.
A beautiful and romantic dining experience. The service, absolutely fantastic and warm, from the moment you step inside. Everyone on the team is looking to deliver a fantastic experience. You feel like family. The decor is warm, beautiful, and cozy. The food is the ultimate star though - we had the scallops, squid ink pasta, vongole pasta, and monkfish - blew us away. Don't even mention Diane's desserts, which capped off the evening amazingly. 100% recommend and would come back again.
