Al Vecio Canton in Metropolitan City of Venice

"COME HERE!!!!!!!!! The best gnocci I have ever eaten. Then best tiramisu I have ever eaten. (I’ve been in Italy, travelling for 2.5 months) Exquisite service & food. Unbelievably reasonably priced for such good quality. This has been the highlight of my Venice stay. Everything was top class. No improvements necessary. I got gluten free bread and crostini given. The gnocci, pasta & pizza could be made gluten free. The house red wine was fantastic. The tiramisu was gluten free. Just, come here, it’s the best decision you’ll make in Venice."

"Had lunch here today with my 2 kids. Their scallops were very fresh and the gnocchi is out of this world. Portion is proper, only the calzone was quite big for my teenager. The men were very kind. They could have much more customers if they done more marketing but it is an authentic local restaurant which is not easy to find in this tourist area. Highly recommend. P.S: the lemon sobert was yummy!"

"An excellent restaurant, we ate here twice during a six day stay in Venice. The staff are friendly and very helpful, we were allowed to move table during a meal because a better one near a window had become available and we liked the look of it :-) the staff even moved our plates for us. The food is excellent and the wine recommended to us although quite expensive was superb. Book ahead (Google) to ensure a table it gets busy. Carnival February 2026"

"After a long day of touring the beautiful surrounding islands we came across Al Vecio Canton the music and the cool vibe drew is in. We asked for AC and the waiter took us upstairs. With the low ceilings and the cool decor, we knew we were in someplace special. My wife and I weren't super hungry so we shared the calzone. The light crust was domed high and was at least 14 inches across. Once we tasted it we became very hungry and demolished it. Paired with inexpensive wine and an Apriol Spritz. We were satisfied and out the door for just 30 euro. You won't go wrong with this restaurant."

"Feel like we came across a hidden gem with this beautiful place, delicious food, great atmosphere and the service was great too! We enjoyed our evening very much!"

"We had lunch here on a Wednesday afternoon. No wait. We ordered stuffed fried olives for an appetizer. I personally don’t like the taste of olives. They were not strong tasting, they were delicious and I ate my share. I had the seafood pasta. The sauce had a little bit of spice to it which was perfect. My wife had the seafood sampler appetizer. The plate looked delicious. She enjoyed it all. For desert we shared the pistachio (ice cream?). We enjoyed it as much as our meals. The staff was all very friendly and attentive. The staff, the food, the ambiance was all outstanding."

"This place is unexpectedly the best Italian place we ever had. Probably the best in Venice. We tried a couple of restaurant. Their seafood and creme brulee is the best!! Order it!! Pizza was good too. Highly recommend. The waiter guy was funny and friendly."

"An absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment you walk in, the kindness of the staff stands out, always attentive and welcoming, along with the impeccable presentation of the restaurant, thoughtfully designed and maintained with exceptional cleanliness. The food is simply outstanding, with a special mention for their gluten-free dishes, which are not only perfectly prepared but also rival traditional cuisine in every way: flavor, texture, and presentation are all top-notch. I personally tried the gnocchi pasta with scallops and zucchini, and it was a true delight: soft, delicate gnocchi, scallops cooked to perfection, and a beautifully balanced combination of flavors that reflects great care, high-quality ingredients, and excellent culinary technique. A restaurant that truly cares about its guests, strives for excellence, and leaves you wanting to come back even before finishing your plate. Highly recommended for everyone, whether you are gluten-free or not. A place you will definitely want to return to again and again."