Un indirizzo sicuro. Cibo di tradizione ma rivisitato in chiave moderna. Ingredienti di prima qualità. Servizio cortese e attento. Buona scelta di vini.

Tutto perfetto. Esperienza bellissima, piatti ottimi e di esecuzione impeccabile. A mio avviso, il miglior ristorante di Venezia.

Ristorante al pari di blasonati stellati. Servizio ottimo, cortesia e alta professionalità. Pochi piatti, ma ricercati e di grandissima qualità, carta dei vini molto curata e dolci fatti in casa. A due passi da San Marco e dalla Riva degli Schiavoni.

Ambiente di sapore e molto accogliente, servizio ottimo. Vini eccellenti, cibo buono.

Situato nella bellissima Venezia, il ristorante Al Covo è una tappa irrinunciabile per tutti coloro che desiderano sperimentare la vera cucina veneziana. Con ingredienti di qualità, sempre freschi e del territorio, il menù varia da pesce (consigliato soprattutto tutto il crudo), carne e piatti vegetariani, con verdure provenienti direttamente dagli orti dell’isola di Sant’Erasmo. Il ristorante è gestito dalla simpaticissima famiglia Benelli, che dà a tutto il ristorante un’atmosfera calda e accogliente. Da non perdere sono sicuramente i dolci della signora Benelli, uno più buono dell’altro (eccezionale soprattutto la panna cotta e la torta al cioccolato)! Una menzione particolare al capo cameriere Richard, preparatissimo e simpaticissimo! Cibo delizioso, atmosfera calda e familiare… Consigliatissimo!

Siamo arrivati in anticipo rispetto alla prenotazione e siamo stati accolti benissimo con un tavolo molto carino. Il cibo è veramente superbo

Michelle Morgan

Wonderful dinner! We celebrated my husband’s birthday! He enjoys seafood and this restaurant was top notch! We met the owners and they were super kind and accomodating!

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Julian Watson

A truly outstanding gem of a restaurant, serving genuinely traditional and skilled venetian dishes with an extensive wine list to match. Highly professional staff enhance the experience.

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Christina Maloney

What can I say?! Exquisite! This is not to be missed if you are looking for the freshest seafood, squid ink pasta, a great bottle of wine, exceptional service. Make a reservation in advance and then let the amazing staff guide you on a culinary experience. We had an antipasti seafood platter and a spider crab dish that kicked off the meal beautifully! We had a gnocchi and the squid ink pasta and then shared a sole dish and finished with a devil’s food cake and two glasses of amaro. The waiter gave a great white wine recommendation and we had a lovely seat to enjoy our meal. I’ll happily return upon every visit.

Jeffrey Rosenberg

Our family had lunch here in April 2025 and it was probably our most memorable dining experience in Venice. We had a reservation and sat outside on a perfect spring day. The staff could not have been friendlier, including to our eight-year-old son, who is an adventurous eater. They answered our questions and made excellent suggestions based on our preferences and what was on their menu at the time. I had a couple of Adriatic oysters along with our courses and they were among the best I've ever had. We've been talking about this restaurant afterward at home for months. It's #1 on our go-back list for when we return to Venice. Grazie, Al Covo.

+6

Larry G

Food was delicious with the exception of the escargot. Did not have the level of garlic one would expect. The clams with white beans and ginger were outstanding as were the Sole and the Softshell crabs. Portions were slightly small but left satisfied. The Devil's Food Cake was an amazing conclusion, especially when paired with a Grappa.

B. -pke

This restaurant honestly was one of the best we’ve ever visited - excellent, very traditional Venetian style food with an emphasis on locally sourced seafood - top ingredients beautifully presented with a touch of old fashioned decadence. The sommelier was outstanding and even offered to change a bottle of bubbly even though we had already drunk from it. Features in one of Anthony Bourdaine’s food shows - very rightly so. Absolutely loved it.

Tania Veiga

We did not have reservations here, but they quickly set a table for us outside. The service was excellent and the food outstanding! We had the specials, starting with the gnocchi with baby squid - it melted in your mouth. Our main dishes, the tuna stacked with eggplant and a local fish, both beautifully presented and equally delicious. We ended with some dessert wines and a grappa semifredo. It was strong but also very good. Highly recommend Al Covo for a fantastic dinner!

Sam T

Good food and service for dinner. Glad we were able to check it out after watching it on an old Anthony Bordain episode. Stands the test of time! Cozy and warm atmosphere inside although they also offer outdoor seating if available. One of our pasta dishes was a little too salty for my taste but the raw seafood and seafood in general was amazing, especially the calamari. Be sure to ask for the specials and what they may be out of before you decide what you want to order. We made reservations about 6 to 8 weeks ahead to ensure our reservation. Solid Venetian cuisine!

+2

SteakEm All

Fresh and delicious restaurant with good service. Everything was delicious! We ordered the delicious crudo appetizer and 3 different pasta dishes. Black ink, prawn, and mussels. They served us snails in garlic and parsley as an amuse bouche. It was tender, so clean tasting, and delicious. At the end, we had to order another mussels pasta. It was that good! I recommend to make reservations. There’s an 8Euro charge per person for sit down in the restaurant. That’s the only downside.

+4

juliana yamana

Il Como serves traditional cuisine executed to perfection, with incredibly fresh fish. We had an outstanding selection of crudos – each one beautifully prepared and full of flavor. A true treat for seafood lovers at the center of Venice A great option to escape from tourist traps at pizza san marco

Stephanie DeDecker

Lived up to the recommendations! The food is soo fresh and creative, I enjoyed all of it! I booked this a two weeks in advance and could only get a lunch time so book early! I had the beetroot ravioli - it was perfect summer lunch dish. It was fresh with the poppy seeds and light. I also got the hummus with local vegetables, also good, I was surprised the vegetables were still hot but good nonetheless

Darren Reuben

Just eaten at Al Covo. We had a fantastic meal. Delightful location not far from St Marks Square. A good choice of food, especially if you like fish. I opted for sole and my wife chose a beautiful pasta dish. A great choice of wine from the local regions. Topped off with a cheesecake to die for. The recommendations for Al Covo are well deserved

The Roberts Family

Visiting the beautiful city of Venice is amazing. The history, architecture and plenty of restaurants to choose from. That said, I am thrilled that I did my research as we dined for my husband’s birthday at Al Covo, and I will say it did not disappoint. Our whole experience was delightful. It began with amazing service from everyone we were in contact with. The meal was delicious from start to finish. Our server Richard was a particular stand out with helpful suggestions, kindness and wit. Beautiful food, amazing staff and a lovely atmosphere made this the trifecta. Grazie mille!

Orestes Hadjistamoulou

Venice has a reputation for expansive food that isn’t very good; though chances are the people who say that aren’t doing the research they need to in order to find great spots like these. We had a wonderful meal filled with fresh seafood and beautifully prepared dishes. We had seasonal crab as well as a medley of fried seafood. Do not skip the desert their cheesecake is incredible!

Patrick Conlan

Close to the Arsenale vaporetto stop, this is a special seafood-forward restaurant. Service and the atmosphere are impeccable, our waiter took the time to explain the menu and specials. My bean, pasta and clam soup was smooth and the clams added the brine taste of the ocean. I had lamb for my main course, it came with crisp fried potatoes and a honey/mint dipping sauce that added sweetness to the lamb. Probably the best lamb I've had in recent memory - crunchy on the outside, soft and meaty on the inside. This is a special restaurant - reservation is essential.

+1

Yevgen Gusovskyy

A wonderful restaurant in the Castello area of Venice owned by charming people and loved by locals and tourists alike. Quite convenient when you explore the outer reaches of the downtown or headed to Biennale. We had some of the simpler staples and all of them were absolutely excellent. Small local shrimp was fresh and full of sea flavors. Vongole was amazing, perhaps the best I’ve had in too long a time. Fritto Misto was super fresh, not oily and matchstick fries matched it perfectly. A lovely selection of deserts and a very nice wine list help as well. A very good choice when in Venice.

+1

AC Slater

Wonderful meal here that hit all the spots. The atmosphere is really cozy, the service top shelf, and the food was the best part. The highlight was the spidercrab in it's own roe sauce, not far behind was the fish/shellfish brodetto. I could easily work my way through this entire menu in a couple of weeks.. maybe twice

Jasmine de Guzman

Learned about this restaurant from the Season 2 Venice episode of Somebody Feed Phil back in 2018. Finally had the chance to eat here last weekend (4 August 2024) and it was worth the trip. Everyone was so pleasant, the food was amazing! Definitely a must when you visit Venice. The devil’s food cake is 🤤🤤🤤

+1

I booked this for my wife's birthday as we were staying nearby whilst in Venice and the menu appealed to me. We had to book 3 weeks in advance just to get a 9pm booking on a Saturday night, so do you…

I booked this for my wife's birthday as we were staying nearby whilst in Venice and the menu appealed to me. We had to book 3 weeks in advance just to get a 9pm booking on a Saturday night, so do y…

Al Covo has become a tradition with us. We first came here over 20 years ago and it was one of the most memorable meals. We're happy to report that it still holds up. Lovely service and the food…

Fresh and delicious restaurant with good service. Everything was delicious! We ordered the delicious crudo appetizer and 3 different pasta dishes. Black ink, prawn, and mussels. They served us sn…

Fresh and delicious restaurant with good service. Everything was delicious! We ordered the delicious crudo appetizer and 3 different pasta dishes. Black ink, prawn, and mussels. They served us snai…

Fresh and delicious restaurant with good service. Everything was delicious! We ordered the delicious crudo appetizer and 3 different pasta dishes. Black ink, prawn, and mussels. They served us snai…

It was one of the more formal service restaurants we had in Venice. Everything was good. Welcome by the owner, although she did not check on us during the meal. Our area's waiter was not present …

We saw this restaurant a food/travel show and couldn’t wait to visit while in Venice! Al Covo exceeded all expectations. Food was amazing and service was excellent, definitely consistent with a Mic…

It was an absolutely gorgeous June evening and a real treat to sit outside on a quiet street. We got a wine recommendation that was terrific, and stuck mostly to seafood, except the delicious zucch…

Amazing dinner at Al Covo! They managed to fit us in last minute on the terrace and it didn’t disappoint. The waiters are super friendly and helpful. Get the courgette flowers, crab pasta and the…

One of the best meals in Venice. The service was amazing. We had a late reservation and were one of the last customers there and they encouraged us to stay for coffee service and dessert which was …

What a lovely night in Venice, sitting outside, watching people strolll by. The crab pasta and clams with pasta were good The staff were friendly, spoke great English and they accept credit cards.…

What a lovely night in Venice, sitting outside, watching people strolll by. The crab pasta and clams with pasta were good The staff were friendly, spoke great English and they accept credit ca…

Abbiamo scelto il menù “carta bianca “ , pieno rispetto delle materie prime freschissime e accostamenti perfetti e mai contrastanti. Curata la carta dei vini e decisamente non turistica ma con prezzi onesti vista la città. Consiglio la prenotazione, locale sempre affolato. Servizio e cortesia di alto livello

Ristorante storico nel cuore di Venezia frequentato da veneziani con offerta di pietanze della cucina veneziana tradizionale. Abbiamo mangiato un piatto di linguine alla cassiopipa, ricetta storica veneziana a base di crostacei, molluschi e pesce, un po' deludente per il sapore nn troppo deciso, e un baccalà mantecato superbo. Ottimo servizio e buona carta dei dolci. Sicuramente consigliato

Paula Micaela de Bruijn

For an unforgettable and authentic taste of Venetian cuisine, look no further. The ambiance is matched by the great service, the waiters are all extremely professional, charming, and attentive. Highlights of our meal included the divine fried calamari (a must-try from the specials menu!) and a surprisingly delicious dessert: vanilla ice cream elevated by a distinctive and unique licorice syrup. Highly recommended!

+1

Sara Clark

I made a reservation here in September and enjoyed my experience overall. I ordered a peach bellini, which I typically don't order, but it sounded really refreshing on a warm day. It came with fresh peaches in the glass which was a delicious touch. They brought over a small bite from the chef that was an egg salad sandwiched in between bread. It was good but not great. I ordered the rock crab that came with a small serving of sauce on the side and it was delicious. With that being said, there were quite a few shell pieces left in the crab meat. If there was only a couple, I wouldn't say anything, but there was a considerable amount. For the main course I ordered the octopus gnocchi. The gnocchi was tender, but the flavors didn't seem to go together very well. The service and atmosphere were decent. Overall, it was a good experience, but I'm not sure that I would return to try something else.

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Venice is known for fresh fish and much seafood and this was the second fish restaurant that we enjoyed in Venice. The menus are somewhat similar since they seem to buy what is fresh at the market an…

Venice is known for fresh fish and much seafood and this was the second fish restaurant that we enjoyed in Venice. The menus are somewhat similar since they seem to buy what is fresh at the market …

We have been to Al Covo on several occasions before and have always loved it. Our experience last night was quite different. There is a much reduced menu with starters the same price as the main …

I had a reservation, arrive on time and they put me on the last table. I asked if was possible to seat on the tables on the street when some table became empty , once was a very sunny day and it wa…

Materie ricercatissime, servizio top, locale molto curato. Unico neo quantità molto risicate. A fronte di una qualità eccelsa, la quantità di tali materie è deficitante se paragonata al conto finale.

Came here due to the positive reviews and we were disappointed. The food was expensive for what you got. Both of our choices were bland. Service was OK though they did favor those they knew over …

We came for dinner, and left rather disappointed. The staff is courteous, and attentive, but the food lacks flavor and inspiration. For the price we would have expected a bit more. We ordered fish …

Siamo sfortunatamente rimasti delusi. Il locale è piacevole, ma due problemi importanti non sono stati gestiti in modo adeguato. Primo - negli gnocchi al nero di seppia abbiamo trovato un pezzo di qualcosa di plasticoso, chiaramente non commestibile. Il cameriere ci ha detto che era una scaglia rigida di branzino e ha ammesso che “non doveva essere lì”. Nonostante ciò, il piatto è rimasto interamente in conto. Secondo - il contorno di radicchio e fagioli (18€) consisteva in tre o quattro fagioli e qualche foglia di radicchio appoggiata su tanta iceberg salad con pochissimo condimento. Per 18 euro, è uno scherzo. Mi dispiace scrivere una recensione così, ma nonostante le segnalazioni non è arrivato né un riconoscimento né un tentativo di rimediare.

Wow where do I begin? We came here because of the show “Somebody Feed Phil” and to celebrate our honeymoon/my graduation - we were super excited and it was the only food reservation my husband and …

We asked carefully, if there is a chance to get onto a waiting list, as the booking system did not offer a possibility to dine. No answer is a very unprofessional approach. One line of test cou…