Best Trendy Table Hotspots Italian Restaurants in Venice
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Felix Trattoria
Handmade pasta crafted in a visible, temperature-controlled laboratorio.
Notable Picks
8.8
Evan Funke’s pasta temple centers a glass-walled laboratorio, turning out regional Italian shapes with taut textures and deep sauces. Reservations are coveted; couples come for handmade pastas, an Italian-leaning wine list, and low-lit buzz.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e Pepe, Pappardelle Ragù, Sfincione
What Makes it Special: Handmade pasta crafted in a visible, temperature-controlled laboratorio.
#2
Gjelina
8.4
Since 2008, this produce-forward spot has paired wood-fired pizzas with seasonal vegetables in an industrial-chic space. Go early for a more relaxed date and crisp, charred pies with simply dressed market sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom Pizza, Guanciale Pizza, Seasonal Vegetables
What Makes it Special: Long-running, seasonal wood-fired program with Venice energy.
#3
Ospi Venice
8.3
Jackson Kalb and Melissa Saka’s beach-adjacent Italian focuses on cracker-thin pizza tonda, vodka rigatoni, and a lively, modern room. It’s a flexible date: share a pie and a cocktail, or build a fuller pasta-forward meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka Rigatoni, Margherita Pizza Tonda, Fritti
What Makes it Special: Southern-leaning pasta and pizza program two blocks from the beach.