Osteria Al Squero
About
Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range : Under $10 (€)
Location
Adress: Dorsoduro 943, Venezia, 30100
Phone: +39 335 6007513
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsNo
- groupGood for GroupsNo
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiFree
- tvHas TVYes
Reviews
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Lauren D.
I cannot understate how much I love the concept of cicchetti! A lunch made of small bites, that are all fresh, unique and tasty, all served up on a paper plate that you can eat along the canal is my idea of perfection. It was busy when we stopped in, but the staff are all pros and were patient as we pointed out what we wanted.
The caprese was my favorite! It had a really good pesto underneath that I loved but the mortadella-topped one was pretty good too. We also grabbed a couple of little meat patties that were great. We stopped by one other bacari but this one was my favorite. I highly recommed stopping by for lunch or happy hour. -
Jason K.
My wife and I were on our first stop on a ten day tour of Italy, Venice!
They have all these happy hour places where you can get 1 or 2 Euro tapas and a Spritz and sit by the canals and enjoy the evening.
I got a few and they were awesome, especially sitting along a Venice canal at twilight.
I had a few spritz on the trip and it is a bitter/sweet drink with prosecco.
Great place for a happy hour drink and some snacks. -
Sal G.
Left me wanting more, but I'll take it.
The crosstini was very good, however they didn't have many options. They were all pretty much the same thing with a different garnish on top. They are only €2 each, but they're not that big. They are mainly tuna, which tasted like it was canned. Additionally, the tuna ball I got was cold. Overall, the food got three stars in my book.
However, The appeal of this place is for the cheap drinks and nice location. I saw a few places offering €2.50 aperol spritz, but this place was right on the water which was nice. It gets busy, so you will most likely have to eat standing outside, unless you're lucky enough to snag a seat. If you're in the area, definitely go. But, don't make a detour just to come here -
Greg T.
Definitely the best stop for food that we made while in Venice. Outstanding and authentic bacaro serving phenomenal chicchetti and wines in a casual setting on a canal.
The place came recommended by the concierge at the Waldorf as a place where he dined on his off time and it didn't disappoint.
We particularly enjoyed the swordfish crostini which was prepared as a crudo and served on lightly buttered bread with a miniature tomato garnish, it melted in your mouth.
The tonno and relish as well as prosciutto cotto with egg were also fantastic.
They make a great spritz and have plenty of Venetian wines by the glass including a wonderful Amarone for only 5 euros.
Service is friendly and helpful. Be warned, it is super busy with a line forming before they open. If you can grab one of the few seats inside do so as it allows you to cut the line for refills and more crostini. If not you can sit on the wall along the canal and enjoy the Venetian atmosphere. -
Danny B.
Finally a good meal that's cheap! It's really refreshing to pay 10 euro for a drink and some food that's actually good. If you are super hungry the small tapas won't fill you up unless you get a lot of them. But they are so cheap, why not. I was really disappointed with the food here up until this point and was pleasantly surprised by this little spot!