Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Discover Osteria Al Portego, a cozy Venetian spot offering traditional cicchetti, regional wines, and a casual dining experience in Venice, Italy.
4.3 / 5
Guest rating
2,592
Reviews
Restaurant
Cuisine
Metropolitan City of Venice
City
€10–30
Price level
Closed
Osteria Al Portego is a quaint Venetian restaurant located on Calle de la Malvasia in Venice, Italy. This cozy wine bar is popular for its traditional cicchetti, small plates typically enjoyed with a glass of regional wine. The venue offers a casual and inviting atmosphere suited for both solo diners and groups.
The menu features a range of Venetian specialties, including seafood pasta, fritto misto, and salt cod dishes alongside an extensive wine list. Visitors typically spend between 30 minutes to 2 hours here, enjoying lunch or dinner with options for both indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations are recommended, especially for lunch and dinner.
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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When Osteria Al Portego is open during the week.
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Central Metropolitan City of Venice, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Osteria Al Portego.
What recent guests say after dining at Osteria Al Portego.
Based on 2,592 guest reviews
SUZIE Q
Jun 22, 2026"This is one of those cafes you HAVE to go to! They served meals at certain hours. If you miss it, they still have snacks and stuff you can get. The staff were really cool. He was telling us about the place, blasting music on Alexa, and singing a long. The food was delicious!"
Zachary Goodchild
Jun 16, 2026"Lovely and cozy atmosphere. We had a wonderful server who was very kind. Food was excellent!"
James Topping
Apr 30, 2026"On a back street this is a great stop on the Venice Bacaro tour. A good selection to choose from and they serve local wine. I really enjoyed the squid"
Akınalp Fidan
Apr 13, 2026"We had our first dinner there. Small but lovely place. If you are looking for just some drinks its okay too, you can just grab your drinks and go outside. We had some fried seafood and pasta and they were amazing. We loved it, definitely top 3 dinner in our trip."
Ipek Metin
Mar 17, 2026"Nicest staff ever!! We luckily found a table without reservation and had an amazing dinner. I loved the zucca & funghi porcini ravioli. We also had cicchetti, tiramisu and house vine. Everything was tasty. Would recommend!!"
Giovanni F.
Mar 16, 2026"Very noce and authentic place, a real Osteria. Very small with a few tables, but cozy. Staff is super kind and nice. Food is quite good. The Parmigiana is apparently amazing. Prices are ok."
Peter Casparriello
Mar 04, 2026"If you’re not looking for it, you’ll probably walk right by this tiny restaurant. The faded sign is barely visible. There’s no menu outside, no one out front trying to lure you in. But if you do walk by, you’ll miss out on some of the best food in Venice. There isn’t a printed menu—just a chalkboard with the day’s offerings. Our waiter actually sat down with us to explain it all and help us choose. The house wine was excellent. My wife and I shared an order of Frittura di Pesce Verde—basically very lightly fried fish (calamari, clams, cod) and vegetables. Huge portions, perfectly crispy, and absolutely delicious. My wife had Tortelli con pomodoro, burrata e pesto—huge ravioli stuffed with burrata in a rich tomato and pesto sauce. She loved it. I had the Linguine alle vongole (littleneck clams)—cooked perfectly al dente, with more clams than you could possibly eat. I highly recommend you find this place. It’s awesome."
Common questions about visiting Osteria Al Portego.
Yes, outdoor seating is available along with counter and indoor table service options.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for lunch and dinner, especially during busy times.
The menu includes Venetian small plates (cicchetti), seafood pasta, vegetarian options, and a variety of regional wines and cocktails.
The restaurant has wheelchair accessible seating but no accessible parking lot.
Delivery service is not available; however, takeout and dine-in are offered.
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted at this location.
Parking options are available nearby, though specific parking lot accessibility varies.
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, historic, and trendy, attracting both tourists and local visitors.
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