Osteria Leone Alato

Osteria Leone Alato – Venice What I Ordered: Pizza + Spaghetti Location Perk: Just a few minutes from the Venice Bus Stop, with canal-side seating and a gorgeous view of a monument where locals and tourists alike relax and enjoy the vibe. I stumbled upon this gem near the Venice bus terminal and couldn’t have picked a better spot for my first real Italian meal! With a beautiful canal-side view and outdoor seating, the setting was picture-perfect—people chatting, laughing, and soaking in Venice’s charm. I tried spaghetti here, and honestly… the best I’ve ever had. Rich in flavor, perfectly cooked, and exactly what I imagined when dreaming of Italian pasta. The pizza was fresh and satisfying—crispy crust, quality ingredients, and generous portions. Is it pricey? Yes, a bit—but so is the rest of Venice, and this place actually delivers quality and authenticity, unlike many overhyped spots. The staff was fantastic—attentive, polite, and genuinely helpful without being intrusive. They made the experience smooth and comfortable. If you’re elbowing your way through overpriced tourist traps looking for real Italian food in Venice—this is the spot you should try.

The restaurant is well located, but the logo is not very clear, easy to miss it while passing by. The taste of food is great. Well cooked and seasoned. Thought some plats may need a better presentation.And it is very dark and humid inside...

We went here for our last dinner in venice and it was the perfect ending. The food was brought on our table very quickly and it was extremely delicious. I got the potato gnocchi with tomato sauce and it was so wonderful, the gnocchi was super fluffy and warm and exactly what i was looking for!

I went here on my birthday (a Friday night) and we ordered spinach & ricotta ravioli with prawns, squid ink spaghetti and two glasses of white wine. The atmosphere had a lovely vibe and the service was amazing - do not remember waiting long at all for the food to arrive. The ravioli was gorgeous; I honestly could’ve licked the plate clean (luckily they give you bread lol). I believe we paid just under €50 for both the meals and wines, but I would’ve been happy to pay more. The man who served us was extremely friendly and had a nice conversation with my partner. Definitely recommend for an evening meal :)

Loved the food, love love loved the waiter. He made us laugh and served amazing food. Every person at the table wanted to order more as it was just that good!

We came around for dinner on our last day in Venice, being hurt before by tourist traps we were expecting to pay atleast €55 for two pasta dishes and two drinks, but it was less than €50! We liked our food very much. The service and atmosphere just added to our excitement from eating here. Beautiful place!

I had the pleasure of enjoying a delicious Italian-style lunch—and it was absolutely spot on! Fresh ingredients, simple yet brilliant flavor combinations. A light caprese salad, fresh fish and grilled vegetables - it all tasted like something straight out of a cozy trattoria in Italy. Quick, flavorful, and full of charm. The perfect midday break! ????????