One of the best dining experiences that we've had so far! The restaurant is a smaller more intimate restaurant but had a very nice clean esthetic. My favorite of the meal was the spincione focaccia bread, stuffed squash (fiori di zucca), and the orrechiette pasta. Our server was very knowledgeable of the entire menu and guided us on how much to order. We ended up getting a round of drinks, 7 plates of food, and 2 desserts and the bill came out to ~$400 for our party of 4. Well worth the value of food we got and everyone felt perfectly satisfied after dinner. The food was so delicious, I can see why this place is so popular. We will definitely be visiting again.
Lisa T.
The food is delicious, but too rich, heavy, and oily to enjoy in large quantities. This is a place to enjoy with more than two people so you can order and try a few bites without getting too weighed down. Sfincione $12: focaccia bread was the best thing we had at this dinner. There is a lot of oil to get that nice crisp and crunchy crust. Gamberi $35: delicious prawns. People raved about dipping the bread in the green prawn sauce, but the real hack is dipping your bread in the prawn head juices! The combo is perfection. The prawns are cooked perfectly. The sauce was okay, it just tasted like oil without any other prominent flavors. Diavola $28: this pizza is stacked with salami. It's spicy and very salty. A drizzle of honey would have been a nice addition to help balance the salt and spice, but it doesn't come with it (and I don't know if that's authentic Italian). According to my husband, the proportions were off for his taste. Too much meat, not enough cheese, and the crust was too soft and soggy in the center. But I guess that's the Neopolitan style. Pappardelle $45: the first few bites are absolutely delicious. The sausage, buttery chanterelle, and al dented pappardelle go well together. Splitting this after the pizza was difficult because of how rich it is. You can watch them make their pasta in the center of the restaurant, which is cool, but we weren't seated to have a view of this. Staff are friendly and efficient. There is a 3% employee wellness charge added to the bill (you can ask for it to be removed, but who would?). Honestly, just increase your prices to take care of your staff and not list an additional charge, but I don't know how restaurants work. The reservation system here is open 7 days in advanced. You need a credit card to book a reservation. There's a $40 charge for cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice. There's also a time limit to how long you can dine based on the number in your party. So many rules! This says a lot about what they've had to deal with with past dinners.
Leonardo C.
Exceptiional meal, staff and backdrop. Was surprised to hear they dont allow for any menu modifications, but maybe thats what allowed the food to be of such high quality.
Miss P.
Quaint spot in the center of Venice shopping strip. Excellent bar menu with knowledgeable bar staff. Limited seats at the bar for dining. Salads are fresh and flavorful, the carrot salad is phenomenal; as is anything with their burrata. Pastas are home made with light fresh sauces and unique mixes of flavors. Traditional with a flare...the strangulet and rigatoni, both made with homemade complementary tomato sauces are personal favorites. The pizzas are must...recommend the mushroom and/or Bianca.
Robbie S.
Pretty good food, not great. Lighting was atrocious, service was good... a little pricey, portions are ok, still a good place to eat.
Stella P.
beautiful restaurant with amazing food ive been there many times and just hosted a small work gathering here
Mikey R.
Great ambiance, service, food, and cocktails. The focaccia, squash blossoms, cacio e pepe, and bolognese all delivered. And I don't remember the name, but they had a fantastic mezcal, apricot brandy, orgeat, lime cocktail that was really well balanced and unique.
Nancy A.
Absolutely delicious. Great service. Lowkey vibe. True authentic Italian and out of this world desserts.
Daisy Eflow
Had a front row seat to see how the pasta was made:) ( it’s like they hired models to make the pasta in the window , easy on the eyes) Had the tagliatelle bolognese . Pasta so fresh I’m ruined for anything but.
During pandemic lockdown I discover Chef Funke's "American Sfoglino." I ordered the cookbook, the matterello, etc. and got to work trying to make his hand made pasta. Finally got to experience his homemade pasta last night at "Felix" in Venice, CA. It was everything we'd expected... authentic Italian pastas & pizzas, layered with regional flavors passionately prepared. Our server was fab and could answer all our menu questions with knowledge and excitement. Grazie mille!. No eye contact, no welcome greeting, no smile, no "do you have questions?" and seemingly NO interest in her job other to look nice. On the way out we noticed her giving zero customer service to every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linh T.
It was the experience left me utterly impressed. It is such a nice place to a nice dine out or a special occasion or dates. They have indoor with an open kitchen view and also an open bar. We were sat in the patio with such cute and cozy vibe. From the moment I walked in, the service provided by our waitress, Kelly, was nothing short of excellent. Her attentiveness added a special touch to the evening. Everyone else the restaurant was so nice and attentive. We started off with the focaccia; that was a delightful surprise. Soft, yet sturdy, it paired perfectly with the accompanying olive oil. My recommendation is to order the prawn dish to dip the focaccia. It was a match made in heaven, elevating each bite with a burst of flavor. The fiori di zucca stole the show with its crispy exterior and oozing cheese filling. A must-have for any visitor, it's a true testament to the chef's expertise. Moving on to the mains, the Pizza Diavola was a symphony of flavors, with just the right amount of heat to tantalize the taste buds. The thin, delicate Tagliatelle pasta was a revelation, each strand coated in a rich sauce that left me longing for more. The ribeye steak, cooked to perfection, was a carnivore's dream. Tender and succulent, with a subtle hint of smokiness, it was a true indulgence. It came with the salad and baked potatoes. The potatoes were the best I've had. It was so crispy on the outside and creamy from the inside. And then came dessert - the Budino. Absolute heaven in a bowl, each spoonful was a decadent treat that left me craving another serving. Perfect ending note of the night. The impeccable service, coupled with the outstanding culinary offerings, I will undoubtedly be returning for more.
R N.
This place came highly recommended. The squash blossoms are what we came for and they did not disappoint! We also had pizza, the bolognese and lemon asparagus pastas, and the pork with onion and black currant jam. It was all so amazing. My only complaint is that we sent our leftover pork and bolognese pasta to be boxed up as leftovers and they never returned. The food was too expensive and too good to be tossed, but yet it was.
alessandro carozzino
great food, service should be more
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Rajan G.
This is the best spot in the neighborhood , beautiful and quaint interior, super attentive staff , that are knowledgeable and provided for a great experience , we enjoyed our food and drinks here and will definitely be returning. The prawn dish is a must have.
One of the best dining experiences that we've had so far! The restaurant is a smaller more intimate restaurant but had a very nice clean esthetic. My favorite of the meal was the spincione focaccia bread, stuffed squash (fiori di zucca), and the orrechiette pasta. Our server was very knowledgeable of the entire menu and guided us on how much to order. We ended up getting a round of drinks, 7 plates of food, and 2 desserts and the bill came out to ~$400 for our party of 4. Well worth the value of food we got and everyone felt perfectly satisfied after dinner. The food was so delicious, I can see why this place is so popular. We will definitely be visiting again.
The food is delicious, but too rich, heavy, and oily to enjoy in large quantities. This is a place to enjoy with more than two people so you can order and try a few bites without getting too weighed down. Sfincione $12: focaccia bread was the best thing we had at this dinner. There is a lot of oil to get that nice crisp and crunchy crust. Gamberi $35: delicious prawns. People raved about dipping the bread in the green prawn sauce, but the real hack is dipping your bread in the prawn head juices! The combo is perfection. The prawns are cooked perfectly. The sauce was okay, it just tasted like oil without any other prominent flavors. Diavola $28: this pizza is stacked with salami. It's spicy and very salty. A drizzle of honey would have been a nice addition to help balance the salt and spice, but it doesn't come with it (and I don't know if that's authentic Italian). According to my husband, the proportions were off for his taste. Too much meat, not enough cheese, and the crust was too soft and soggy in the center. But I guess that's the Neopolitan style. Pappardelle $45: the first few bites are absolutely delicious. The sausage, buttery chanterelle, and al dented pappardelle go well together. Splitting this after the pizza was difficult because of how rich it is. You can watch them make their pasta in the center of the restaurant, which is cool, but we weren't seated to have a view of this. Staff are friendly and efficient. There is a 3% employee wellness charge added to the bill (you can ask for it to be removed, but who would?). Honestly, just increase your prices to take care of your staff and not list an additional charge, but I don't know how restaurants work. The reservation system here is open 7 days in advanced. You need a credit card to book a reservation. There's a $40 charge for cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice. There's also a time limit to how long you can dine based on the number in your party. So many rules! This says a lot about what they've had to deal with with past dinners.
Exceptiional meal, staff and backdrop. Was surprised to hear they dont allow for any menu modifications, but maybe thats what allowed the food to be of such high quality.
Quaint spot in the center of Venice shopping strip. Excellent bar menu with knowledgeable bar staff. Limited seats at the bar for dining. Salads are fresh and flavorful, the carrot salad is phenomenal; as is anything with their burrata. Pastas are home made with light fresh sauces and unique mixes of flavors. Traditional with a flare...the strangulet and rigatoni, both made with homemade complementary tomato sauces are personal favorites. The pizzas are must...recommend the mushroom and/or Bianca.
Pretty good food, not great. Lighting was atrocious, service was good... a little pricey, portions are ok, still a good place to eat.
beautiful restaurant with amazing food ive been there many times and just hosted a small work gathering here
Great ambiance, service, food, and cocktails. The focaccia, squash blossoms, cacio e pepe, and bolognese all delivered. And I don't remember the name, but they had a fantastic mezcal, apricot brandy, orgeat, lime cocktail that was really well balanced and unique.
Absolutely delicious. Great service. Lowkey vibe. True authentic Italian and out of this world desserts.
Had a front row seat to see how the pasta was made:) ( it’s like they hired models to make the pasta in the window , easy on the eyes) Had the tagliatelle bolognese . Pasta so fresh I’m ruined for anything but.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Meatballs, Arancini, Arugula Salad, Asparagialla Milanese, Tagliatelle Bolognese
Blue prawns %100 recommended! The sauce of it; I dipped everything in it.The ricotta filled squash blossoms (FIORI DI ZUCCA)!! Incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gamberi, Fiori Di Zucca Ripieni Fritti
Restaurantji Recommends
During pandemic lockdown I discover Chef Funke's "American Sfoglino." I ordered the cookbook, the matterello, etc. and got to work trying to make his hand made pasta. Finally got to experience his homemade pasta last night at "Felix" in Venice, CA. It was everything we'd expected... authentic Italian pastas & pizzas, layered with regional flavors passionately prepared. Our server was fab and could answer all our menu questions with knowledge and excitement. Grazie mille!. No eye contact, no welcome greeting, no smile, no "do you have questions?" and seemingly NO interest in her job other to look nice. On the way out we noticed her giving zero customer service to every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was the experience left me utterly impressed. It is such a nice place to a nice dine out or a special occasion or dates. They have indoor with an open kitchen view and also an open bar. We were sat in the patio with such cute and cozy vibe. From the moment I walked in, the service provided by our waitress, Kelly, was nothing short of excellent. Her attentiveness added a special touch to the evening. Everyone else the restaurant was so nice and attentive. We started off with the focaccia; that was a delightful surprise. Soft, yet sturdy, it paired perfectly with the accompanying olive oil. My recommendation is to order the prawn dish to dip the focaccia. It was a match made in heaven, elevating each bite with a burst of flavor. The fiori di zucca stole the show with its crispy exterior and oozing cheese filling. A must-have for any visitor, it's a true testament to the chef's expertise. Moving on to the mains, the Pizza Diavola was a symphony of flavors, with just the right amount of heat to tantalize the taste buds. The thin, delicate Tagliatelle pasta was a revelation, each strand coated in a rich sauce that left me longing for more. The ribeye steak, cooked to perfection, was a carnivore's dream. Tender and succulent, with a subtle hint of smokiness, it was a true indulgence. It came with the salad and baked potatoes. The potatoes were the best I've had. It was so crispy on the outside and creamy from the inside. And then came dessert - the Budino. Absolute heaven in a bowl, each spoonful was a decadent treat that left me craving another serving. Perfect ending note of the night. The impeccable service, coupled with the outstanding culinary offerings, I will undoubtedly be returning for more.
This place came highly recommended. The squash blossoms are what we came for and they did not disappoint! We also had pizza, the bolognese and lemon asparagus pastas, and the pork with onion and black currant jam. It was all so amazing. My only complaint is that we sent our leftover pork and bolognese pasta to be boxed up as leftovers and they never returned. The food was too expensive and too good to be tossed, but yet it was.
great food, service should be more
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
This is the best spot in the neighborhood , beautiful and quaint interior, super attentive staff , that are knowledgeable and provided for a great experience , we enjoyed our food and drinks here and will definitely be returning. The prawn dish is a must have.