Osteria Da Fiore
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The food was terrific, the service fine, if a little forced, the room is lovely (restrooms too) but the bill blew me away. I just don't get it. For the price of lunch for three people, we could eat for a week in local osterias with comparable food. Save this place for a "special occasion" when you really want to splurge - and you don't have to take a water taxi for goodness sakes. Just get off the vaportto at San Toma.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 23 2007
Had soft shell crabs that were incredible, but everything was good. Even wound up purchasing the roll basket which was a Seguso exclusive for the restaurant and priced quite a bit under similar pieces in San Marco. It was truly a memorable evening!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 09 2007
Over years, we have been to the place many times and it has been a down hill experience recent years. Our most recent dinner made up our mind that it would be our last one. And for the price it charged, one could go to 3-star Il Calandre near by in Padua.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 20 2006
A few years back this place lived up to its reputation for one of the best in Venice. The Risotto was to die for. On a recent trip, the risotto was like uncooked Ben's rice. If it were not for a great pistachio dessert, this would have received no stars. Even so, $100 a person for a good dessert is just not worth it.
Reviewed by: Stanley from on Dec 06 2006
Allegedly the best restaurant in Venice, Da Fiore is a big disappointment. Yes, the wine list is great. Yes, the service is good but the rest i.e. atmosphere and food is simply average. For 257 Euros for 2 people (and we didn't even have desert!), we felt very, very let down. My main course of mixed fried fish could have easily been served in a £2 British Fish n Chip shop. There are much better restaurants in San Polo - go their instead.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 09 2006
When paying 200 Euro's for 2 people including wine (30E for the wine) one expects impeccable service, good ambience but most importantly great food.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 07 2006
The location and decor are promising, but Da Fiore is a big disappointment. The staff were clearly uninterested in us and the food was the worst we had in a week in Venice: dull and badly presented. I certainly would not have wanted bigger portions! Only the dessert (we had to see if there was a redeeming feature) showed a bit of finesse. The sommelier couldn't be bothered to listen to what we were eating before recommending a wine, and the waiters stood in a corner nattering and putting up chairs while we were still persevering with our main courses. If this restaurant can't be bothered with customers who eat late, it shouldn't take 10pm reservations. All this and an enormous bill, too!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 19 2005
The portions can be improved as compared to New York prices.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 29 2005
it was sensational i loved the service and quality of the food i never had food of that caliber in my finest years
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 07 2005
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The food was terrific, the service fine, if a little forced, the room is lovely (restrooms too) but the bill blew me away. I just don't get it. For the price of lunch for three people, we could eat for a week in local osterias with comparable food. Save this place for a "special occasion" when you really want to splurge - and you don't have to take a water taxi for goodness sakes. Just get off the vaportto at San Toma.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 23 2007
Had soft shell crabs that were incredible, but everything was good. Even wound up purchasing the roll basket which was a Seguso exclusive for the restaurant and priced quite a bit under similar pieces in San Marco. It was truly a memorable evening!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 09 2007
Over years, we have been to the place many times and it has been a down hill experience recent years. Our most recent dinner made up our mind that it would be our last one. And for the price it charged, one could go to 3-star Il Calandre near by in Padua.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 20 2006
A few years back this place lived up to its reputation for one of the best in Venice. The Risotto was to die for. On a recent trip, the risotto was like uncooked Ben's rice. If it were not for a great pistachio dessert, this would have received no stars. Even so, $100 a person for a good dessert is just not worth it.
Reviewed by: Stanley from on Dec 06 2006
Allegedly the best restaurant in Venice, Da Fiore is a big disappointment. Yes, the wine list is great. Yes, the service is good but the rest i.e. atmosphere and food is simply average. For 257 Euros for 2 people (and we didn't even have desert!), we felt very, very let down. My main course of mixed fried fish could have easily been served in a £2 British Fish n Chip shop. There are much better restaurants in San Polo - go their instead.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 09 2006
When paying 200 Euro's for 2 people including wine (30E for the wine) one expects impeccable service, good ambience but most importantly great food.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 07 2006
The location and decor are promising, but Da Fiore is a big disappointment. The staff were clearly uninterested in us and the food was the worst we had in a week in Venice: dull and badly presented. I certainly would not have wanted bigger portions! Only the dessert (we had to see if there was a redeeming feature) showed a bit of finesse. The sommelier couldn't be bothered to listen to what we were eating before recommending a wine, and the waiters stood in a corner nattering and putting up chairs while we were still persevering with our main courses. If this restaurant can't be bothered with customers who eat late, it shouldn't take 10pm reservations. All this and an enormous bill, too!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 19 2005
The portions can be improved as compared to New York prices.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 29 2005
it was sensational i loved the service and quality of the food i never had food of that caliber in my finest years
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 07 2005
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