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VENETO, Salt Lake City, UT

VENETO

4.8
4.8
662 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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VENETO is a dining experience that brings to life the history, culture, and traditions of a region in Northeastern Italy. It's a warm, enlightening setting that leaves bodies, minds, and spirits nourished through quality, handmade cuisine — best shared in good company, with love.

Our menu honors year-round classical favorites and seasonal specialties from the region of Veneto, with ingredients coming from Italy and the finest local purveyors. But it's the experience around those elements that you won't forget.

Being at VENETO is like being in Amy & Marco's home. It's a warm, inviting environment curated with one-of-a-kind antique European furniture and accessories, from the hundreds-year old Italian sofa in the dining room to the Italian marble in the restrooms. We want you comfortable, relaxed, and immersed in Italian culture as you ponder the menu, soak up new knowledge, and enjoy inspired conversation along the way.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (801) 359-0708
  • Website
    http://www.venetoslc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Marco Stevanoni
  • Catering
    Upon special request.
  • Private party facilities
    From more intimate gatherings of twenty-five guests for a business meeting or social event, to larger parties and private wine classes/tastings of up to forty, VENETO is the perfect place to create an unforgettable dining experience. We offer an authentic Northern Italian menu that can be customized to meet the objective of your event. Each dish is sourced from the finest purveyors, then prepared with passion, and served with insight. From the finger foods to our five-course dinners, all are paired with wines curated by our owner/wine importer.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Stevanoni: (801) 359-0708
  • Location
    370 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-4316
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Harvey Milk Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Small private parking lot, plus plentiful street parking options and adjacent businesses parking lots.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Great for fine wines

  • Utah

    Italian

  • Salt Lake City

    Best Service

  • Salt Lake City

    Great for fine wines

  • Salt Lake City

    Romantic

  • Salt Lake City

    Italian

662 Reviews

  1. MarkL

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience at Veneto. Had the Tasting Menu and wine pairing and it was honestly the best restaurant I have been to in Utah. The service, food, presentation and knowledge of the staff was top level. I will be returning often.

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  2. SheriffL

    Salt Lake City

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Veneto should be on your short list for a fabulous evening of dining. An intimate, authentic Italian trattoria located in the hip 900 S corridor, Veneto excels at extraordinary service; a short, but excellently curated menu; and perhaps the city's most impressive wine list (Need a Romanée-Conti for a special occasion? They have it!). The dining space is small, but elegantly laid out with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. The service is reminiscent of Michelin-quality restaurant with attentive staff seeing that your glass is always filled and any requests are met. Veneto excels at homemade pasta and excellent beef. Make sure to save some space for dessert, too! While certainly pricey, Veneto meets the highest dining expectations. Their no-tipping policy (a modest fixed per diner fee is assessed) should also be taken into account when considering the bill.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything and everyone were fantastic- thank you for a wonderful evening!

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  4. WhitneyH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Incredible service, great relaxing atmosphere in a cozy spot! Wasn’t too impressed with the insalata, it was arugula, red cabbage, and 3 small shreds of Parmesan. Definitely would have appreciated more Parmesan and some salt and pepper, even as a simple salad that would have made a huge difference. The gnocchi and pear ravioli dishes are exceptional. Filet mignon was also amazing, though cooked rare so be prepared for that. Branzino is my favorite fish- it was pretty good, though I would have loved a crispier skin. The fried capers were a good addition though.

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  5. JeanC

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a magical experience -edcloisu food and the service was extraordinary

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  6. JamesR

    Oklahoma City

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing. It is a perfectly orchestrated dinner experience that is simply magnificent. We were made to feel very special on our anniversary and they took care of every detail. The food is delicious and the wine list is incredible. Definitely a special gem.

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  7. Joel

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Best Italian food in Salt Lake City. Loved the gnocchi and tagliatelle. Angus filet was good. Only wish the they offered the tagliatelle as a main course. It’s that good and I wanted more than the portion served.

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  8. Grant

    Salt Lake City

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last night's dinner originated from Veneto's a la carte menu. We started with glasses of Vermentino as our aperitivos. The first dishes were shared by my bride and I, consisting of polenta with three cheeses and an order of eggplant parmesan. We then had the polenta with radicchio and monteveronese cheese, and of course the rice that was perfectly aldente. Marco had to dig deep into his knowledge of wine to find one that didn't fight with the radicchio, and he was successful, as always. We had as our main courses, the Branzino for her and the Wagu steak for me with a side of French fries. Glasses of wine chosen for us by Marco were just perfect. We were out of space in our tummies for desert, so we ended with espresso. Just another exceptional meal.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The tasting menu left us disappointed. Not the quality we thought it would be for the extravagant price. The courses served were the most inexpensive items you would cook. Not worth the price tag and we wish we would have ordered from the general menu. The waitstaff was excellent and the ambiance is great.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing!! This continues to be our favorite place to go for authentic Italian food and excellent wine. Everyone treated us like we are royalty. Love this place!

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  11. DrewN

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    The table next to us brought in their dog???? It was on the lap of the owner at one point. Not what I expected at a fine dining establishment and one where a premium price was paid. The ambiance was also less than desirable. Hard rock was playing in the background, and at a level which detracted from conversation. Additionally, server insisted I let the kitchen select the temperature of my steak. I ate around the edges and left the rest as I prefer my steaks medium. At 51 years old, I think I know what I like. Our first experience here was amazing in the spring of '23 but his experience left us scratching our heads and wondering if we'll return. At nearly $300 for our dinner (for 2), it certainly wasn't worth the expense.

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  12. XLXL

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Veneto combines excellent technique with quality ingredients. The bistecca piemontese was perfectly rare with a great sear. the wine list is immense and has options, including some great by the glass selections, for anybody. I would certainly return when I come back to Salt Lake City.

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  13. MarcoZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Food is very well thought and put together. You can taste all of the different ingredients and how the flavors mix together! It was a journey through a lot of different but all great flavors! Prices are absolutely reasonable for the level of the dining experience! I'd give 10 stars if I could!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredibly unique and delicious eating experience. Prepare to be whisked away to Northern Italy. Phenomenal food and service, 5 stars are not enough

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  15. DeeG

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Memorable northern Italian food. Fantastic matching wine to food throughout each course.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The service is professional. Food is great! We had a great time.

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  17. TheD9ner

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a gem of a restaurant that could easily be found in Italy. We had the radicchio salad with ricotta, which was a great start. We then enjoyed the Eggplant appetizer, the tagliatelle Bolognese, which was cooked perfectly al dente with a rich beef ragu and finally a stupendous branzino fillet with fried capers that was as good as any fish dish I've ever had. The staff is thoroughly professional and make you feel absolutely welcome.

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  18. AnnB

    Jackson Hole

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    FABULOUS! We didn't get into our first choice restaurant so we booked this on a whim and were we ever glad we did!!!! This place was outstanding - better than our first choice! The food was authentic Italian with Primi and Secondi etc courses - just like in Italy. The owner was charming and true Italian - the rest of the wait staff was just as superb! I can't say enough good about it! We were celebrating a birthday and they elegantly handed the birthday girl a nicely wrapped present on her way out the door - very subtle and classy. It was a delicious crumble cake. PUT THIS ON YOUR LIST OF PLACES YOU MUST EAT OUT at in SLC!!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome authentic Italian, having traveled to Italian a handful of times this is as close as it gets to the real deal in salt lake. Owner is wonderful and the entire staff is very accommodating.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My expectations coming in were pretty low booking the reservation but after actually going it was a real authentic wine and dine experience 5 stars for sure

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  21. IgnacioR

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Fantastic food, great service. We appreciated the practice of not needing tips, and any tips would be donated to charity. The biggest downside is the ambiance. It is very much the living room of a converted house, which means tables are very close together and there is no acoustic treatment at all, so we're all basically in everyone's conversations. The walls are endless painted flat surfaces, I would have liked to see some more ambiance and isolation. That aside the food is phenomenal, portions are adequate to what a true Italian restaurant should be, and everything tasted fresh and with a lot of attention to detail. We're going to try the outdoor seating next time to see if it assuages the noise concern.

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  22. JonathanB

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, some of the best in SLC! Josh is a great server, knowledgeable of the wine and pairings.

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  23. ChiaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had high expectations and Veneto definitely met them.

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  24. PeterB

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The servers are always very attentive to your needs and knowledgeable of the menu. The food is always fresh and consistently good.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I was pleasantly surprised to find Veneto as a truly authentic Italian restaurant in Salt Lake City. Marco runs a fantastic establishment. The food is the real deal, and I can say so, being 100% Italian. My gnocchi was unique in shape, perfectly cooked, and tasted amazing. The branzino was beautiful and melted in my mouth. Marco complimented each course with a curated wine-by-the-glass selection. The service is polished, professional, and beautifully coordinated. I hope I get a good reason to return to SLC to revisit Veneto. Bravissimo a tutti!

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  26. LouisvilleCOExplorers

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Veneto is always over-the-top! You are treated like family an experience that never disappoints!

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  27. jnebs

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wine roulette The service is always very good here. While our previous experiences with food were outstanding, the last two were simply very good. The owner and his wife have poured their hearts and souls into this place and created a special dining experience in Salt Lake City. This is why I’m taking extra time with this review. The owner is a proud man and deservedly proud of his wine list. However, the wine experience here is problematic and part of the nature of Italian wine and the producers of that wine. First, many fine Italian wines need at least an hour decant to open up. I don’t know if the service is offered but I’d suggest an option to pre purchase and decant a wine. Most of the good wines here are over $300. At that price, a good decant is worth the effort. Second, the handful of producers I looked up on WineSpectator have huge variation in quality within vinyards. One, with prices around $500 here, had scores ranging from 68 to 92. None of the bad vintages were on the list, but WS does not have complete coverage of these wines that aren’t popular in USA. A few years ago, I purchased their heavily marketed 2007 Antonio Vallana e Figlio Gattinara. It tasted like dust but I was too embarrassed to return it. WS agreed with a rating of 78 (very bad) on 2 tastings. However, other tasters have found this wine to be outstanding after 2 to 6 hour decants. Third, the corkage fee is $75. For people bringing in wine from the state wine store that are invariably too young to drink without at least a 2-hour decant, this fee may be a good disincentive to bring in a bottle. For those of us with access to older fine wines at retail prices, this fee is acceptable. The Veneto mark up is steep. Finally, the owner could tone down his pride a bit. Because of experiences with wine here, we brought in a suitably aged vintage Brunello. It was outstanding. Yet I overheard the owner mocking my choice to bring in a bottle to a very young couple at an adjacent table.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. All around. Great staff Phenomenal food Dinner was an amazing event.

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  29. Nick

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    The Branzino was excellent. Appetizer and Pasta weren’t up to what we’ve come to expect here.

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  30. Magician

    Salt Lake City

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Veneto is always a delicious culinary experience. Marco, Amy and their children have created a warm family environment in which to experience their shared passion for exceptional Italian cuisine.

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  31. Tori

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a delicious meal for our celebrations. Service is par.

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  32. zonniebuckets

    Salt Lake City

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing dining experience at Veneto! All the pasta and steaks were amazing. Don’t pass up the Greek yogurt gelato. Impeccable service and attention to detail.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My experience at Veneto was amazing! The owner was there waiting, socializing and representing his restaurant and what he stands for! It is a very traditional Italian experience that is very hard to find outside of New York or Italy!! This is a must visit when in Salt Lake City!! And if you like wine, the owner is a wine connoisseur in SLC as well as in NYC! Venetos wine list is vast and unmatched in SLC!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined in to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were looking for a new experience with SLC fine dining. Amy and the staff were very kind and genuine and they personalized the experience for us. It’s a smaller and fairly quiet restaurant. The food quality and presentation was excellent! Well done!

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  35. SLC1989

    Salt Lake City

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our go to for a special occasion. Food is always sublime and the service is fantastic and with a smile!

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  36. Grant

    Salt Lake City

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last night my soulmate/wife and I dined on Veneto's homey patio for only the second time this year. We love dining alfresco at Veneto, but weather has been strange this year. Our servers were our favorite two people, Amy and Marco Stevenoni, the owners! We both started with one of our summertime favorites, Vitello Tonnato, thinly sliced veal in a tuna based sauce. Our primi was Risotto con Fragole e Aceto Balsamico, Veneto's famous risotto, this time with strawberries and (we splurged) 35 year old balsamic vinegar (whoa!) We also ordered the same secondi, Salmone al Cartoccio, or wild salmon with olives and sliced tiny tomatos. Marco chose a wine for us, and we ended by sharing panna cotta with berries and the siviglia (Seville) orange crostada. Each course was beautifully presented and delicious. As always, we ended the night planning our next visit to Veneto.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I had a terrible experience. The owner was condescending and egotistical towards me and ruined my night. The food was grossly overpriced for small portions and did not taste good. Go somewhere else.

    VENETOResponded on July 8, 2023

    Ms. Stillwell, Unfortunate you didn't like the dish you selected, not because it wasn't done properly. Crab is "delightfully salty"/"one of the few foods naturally high in sodium". Owner was patient, kind, professional, despite your behavior, as observed by guests who replied to your 1-star on Yelp (*see Jorge C.) addressing inaccuracy & unfairness. Your treatment of our host & service staff was unacceptable. We'll let the overwhelming 5-star reviews here & on every other site do the talking.

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  38. DeeG

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite Italian restaurant anywhere in the US. The food is always superb, especially the tasting menu with matching wines. The staff friendly and attentive. The owner is usually on the presence and last night he was the server, providing a personal & authentic touch. Bravo

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  39. KeltonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and the food was even better! Would definitely recommend and dine again.

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  40. RyanR

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, attentive service. The only suggestion would be better music.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

VENETO offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 359-0708.

VENETO is rated 4.8 stars by 662 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for VENETO

370 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-4316

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harvey Milk Boulevard
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Small private parking lot, plus plentiful street parking options and adjacent businesses parking lots.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marco Stevanoni
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.venetoslc.com/
  • Phone number
    (801) 359-0708
  • Catering
    Upon special request.
  • Private party facilities
    From more intimate gatherings of twenty-five guests for a business meeting or social event, to larger parties and private wine classes/tastings of up to forty, VENETO is the perfect place to create an unforgettable dining experience. We offer an authentic Northern Italian menu that can be customized to meet the objective of your event. Each dish is sourced from the finest purveyors, then prepared with passion, and served with insight. From the finger foods to our five-course dinners, all are paired with wines curated by our owner/wine importer.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Stevanoni: (801) 359-0708

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