Osteria Al Ponte Del Diavolo - VENEZIA

We have been here 4 times over the last several years— it’s a highlight each time we get to Italy. I’d say it’s Michelin star food at regular restaurant prices—we are always so surprised at how delicious the first bites are of each course! This time I just asked what to order, and tried the trittico di saor—marinated sardines and other fish. It didn’t sound like something I’d like—but I trusted the waiter. It was amazing! I had the fegato Veneziana—so tender and with sweet onions. Yum. My husband had the scallops and the mushroom pasta— he was very happy, too. With Prosecco, then wine, dessert and coffee , our bill was $160– you don’t have to order all we did— for us it was a special meal to remember.

Whenever we visit Venice we come to Torcello and eat here. It is always one of the highlights of our trip. Gwyn and Rose Jones, Penarth, Wales, UK.

Great restaurant close to heart of Torcello. Lovely staff.

Whenever we visit Venice we come to Torcello and have lunch here. It is always one of the highlights of our trip. Gwyn and Rose Jones, Penarth, Wales, UK.

Excellent food and service under a canvas awning on a warm sunny day in May (after a few days of broken weather) on an island in the Venice lagoon. What's not to like? The mature woman and man who served us could not have been nicer. Each course was a treat. Cost per person for lunch, including a bottle of wine between two, came to about 65 euros per head (Venice is not cheap). Getting to Torcello takes time. Being Sunday, good weather and Italy's Mothers' Day no doubt added to the throng going out to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello (the first two are on the way) and the Vaporetto boats were very busy. Making the necessary change of Vaporetto at Burano on the way back, we had to queue in the sun for nearly half an hour because the first boat back to Venice could not take everyone. So allow a lot of time each way, and add ninety minutes at least if you wish to walk around part of Murano or Burano island en route. Also leave up to an hour if possible to visit the extraordinary, ancient basilica on the island, a short walk beyond this restaurant, with its large mosaic of the Virgin and Child and its fresco of the Day of Judgment which helps to keep one's good fortune at being able to dine in a place like this in perspective.