Venissa
Venice
For a unique experience, consider booking a table during sunset to enjoy the view from the outdoor seating area.
Nestled by the serene canalside in Venice, Venissa offers diners a refined experience in fine Italian dining. The restaurant showcases elegant Venetian dishes crafted with ingredients sourced from the surrounding area, highlighting a commitment to seasonal and regional produce. The setting is stylish yet inviting, with the added charm of an onsite vineyard that enhances the dining atmosphere. Patrons can enjoy the option of dining indoors or taking advantage of the outdoor seating, which offers a unique perspective of the tranquil Venetian surroundings.
With a notable 4.4 rating out of 1360 reviews, Venissa is renowned for its exquisite culinary offerings and is categorized as a very expensive dining experience. This establishment holds a special place for those who appreciate high-quality Italian cuisine in a sophisticated setting. Guests have the opportunity to complement their meals with a curated selection of beer, wine, and cocktails, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Venissa suits both intimate dinners and small groups seeking a distinctive occasion to celebrate with fine food and drink. Its elegant approach to traditional Venetian cuisine allows for a memorable experience that reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region. Whether enjoying a leisurely lunch or a sumptuous dinner, diners are treated to an exemplary showcase of the local flavors and innovative takes on classic dishes.
Reviews
Fabulous wine. Fabulous Place. Disastrous service. What a pity guys... your young waiters are ruining the experience. They're agitated, don't look at the tables, forget to bring the salty snacks with the wine (we asked twice and never received it), drop the 35€/glass on the table with the bill like if we ordered two diet cokes. This is so sad.
Overall this was a good experience. We opted for the vaporetto since the private boat was pricey. It’s a nice ride out to the island. When we got there a few minutes before our reservation at 7, we had to wait outside - there was no going inside even a moment early. The restaurant is very chic and modern, with cool found art sculptures. The food was good, with nice explanations about how it related to the local area. A lot of attention had been paid to the textures as you ate. We got the wine pairing which was nice but not a must do. Service was attentive but things could have moved along more quickly. We waited a good 20 mins before any food or drink arrived, and there was a long wait between courses. When we were done, we had a 50 minute wait for the next vaporetto (not the fault of the restaurant of course, but it made all the previous waiting between courses even more painful). It was a long, cold wait. Doing lunch might have been better, since then you could walk around the island a bit.
A great culinary experience, the blue crab was superb! Great wine pairing also. I would make the desserts a bit sweeter, and all the wines were young and aggressive, but it was a great pairing, a matter of personal taste.
I truly enjoyed this experience. I booked to include the boat ride to the restaurant. The boat was late and no one could reach the restaurant so I thought communication could have been improved on that. I booked the chef's table as I thought I would get more interaction with the chefs, but there was almost no interaction. I was the only person sitting up there, as no one else booked that experience. I felt a little awkward but that is of no fault to the restaurant. I just wanted someone to talk to, as I went alone. I did get to see some of the behind scenes of plating the dishes, but that was the only perk of booking that particular experience. I honestly would've preferred to sit alone at my own table. This is a sustainable Michelin restaurant, so some of the dishes were... unique. Most of them were delicious but there were a few that were not my taste whatsoever. I thought the beverage pairing was pretty good. They mixed different drinks in there - not just wine - and also had a mocktail. I did have another tasting menu experience in Venice that was cheaper and better, but less courses. Overall it was an interesting experience and one I would recommend for a one-time try. I thought the price was reasonable enough for the number of courses and beverage pairings.
