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Venezia Restaurant

Name: Venezia Restaurant
Address: 20 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02122
Telephone: (617) 436-3120
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2063 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Enjoy our elegant cuisine in a breathtaking setting along the Boston Harbor. Our award-winning food, attentive customer service, and glorious views have made the Venezia Restaurant a mainstay of the Boston area for over 25 years. Come dine under the stars while enjoying authentic Italian approach to cooking. Whether it’s our homemade pasta and sauces, fresh local seafood, delicious wine from our on-site winery or other specialties, you’ll see why locals and tourists alike make Venezia their dining destination.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 436-3120
Website
http://www.veneziaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Our Restaurants Private Waterfront Room can accommodate private events for Groups of 50 ppl to 100 ppl. Our elegant Waterfront Ballroom is available for groups of 100 ppl to 350 ppl. Both rooms are the perfect setting for Weddings/Anniversaries, Corporate luncheons/Dinners, Seminars, Private Meetings, Birthdays, Proms/Graduations, Bridal/Baby showers, Communions, Retirements, Fundraisers and more. Enjoy the white marbled Foyer for cocktail hour and access to the spacious patio deck overlooking the harbor and the Boston Skyline.
Private party contact
Brenda Bruno: (617) 436-3120 ext. 305

Location
20 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA 02122
Neighborhood
Neponset Circle
Cross street
Neponset Circle
Parking details
Large parking lot.
Entertainment
Featuring entertainment in our lounge every Friday and Saturday until Midnight
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
May 14, 2023 only
VENEZIA IS OFFERING TWO DINING OPTIONS: BRUNCH BUFFET OR A LA CARTE IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM. IF YOUR PREFERENCE ISN'T LISTED, PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER TIME. Join us in the Grand Ballroom for a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet! Parties of 6 or more. *BUFFET FIRST SEATING: 10:30-11 *BUFFET SECOND SEATING: 1-1:30 *A LA CARTE: 12-5:30
Mother's Day Main Dining Room (a la carte)
May 14, 2023 only
VENEZIA IS OFFERING TWO DINING OPTIONS: BRUNCH BUFFET IN OUR GRAND BALLROOM OR A LA CARTE MENU IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM OR IF YOUR PREFERENCE ISN'T LISTED, PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER TIME.
Easter Main Dining Room (a la carte)
Apr 9, 2023 only
VENEZIA IS OFFERING TWO DINING OPTIONS: A LA CARTE IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM OR BRUNCH BUFFET IN OUR BALLROOM. IF YOUR PREFERENCE ISN'T LISTED, PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER TIME.

Popular dishes

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Chilled jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce
Calamari Fritti$17.00
Crispy fried with pickled cherry peppers, garlic and Sriracha sauce
Mussels$17.00
Simmered in a lemon cream saffron sauce
Nonna's Meatballs$16.00
Baked with mozzarella and marinara
Crab Cakes$20.00
Pan-fried Maryland blue crab patties, preserved lemon aioli, organic micro green
Local Oysters$20.00
Oysters on the half shell, trio of mignonette
Eggplant Rollatini$15.00
Thinly sliced eggplant rolled with veal, risotto and peas, baked with marinara sauce and parmigiana cheese
Arancini$16.00
Classic risotto rolled and filled with meat ragu, peas and mozzarella, crispy fried, served with marinara sauce
Stu!ed Mushrooms$17.00
Spinach, provolone cheese and roasted red pepper sauce
Antipasto Misto$18.00
An array of charcuterie, Parma prosciutto, artichoke hearts, sweet sopressata, aged capicola and Auricchio provolone cheese

Insalate & Zuppe

Caprese$15.00
Heirloom tomatoes and avocado topped with Dolce Latte mozzarella, EVOO and balsamic vinegar
Classic Caesar Salad*$12.00
Hearts of romaine, croutons and shaved parmesan
Iceberg Wedge Salad$14.00
Crispy bacon, tomato, red onions, crumbled bleu cheese dressing
Onion Soup$10.00
Traditional onion soup with sherry and gruyere cheese
New England Clam Chowder$14.00
New England's own, cooked with smoked pancetta, potatoes, celery, in a creamy clam broth. Served with oyster crackers

Pasta & Risotto

Risotto Venezia$31.00
Long-standing favorite, pairing of shrimp, scallops, shiitake mushrooms and parsley
Chicken Risotto$31.00
Tender chicken, sautéed with porcini mushrooms and parmesan
Tortellini Pesto$26.00
Four cheese Tortellini tossed with roasted red pepper pesto
Cheese Ravioli$26.00
Sauteed with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes and a touch of cream
Shrimp Carbonara$32.00
Sautéed shrimp with pancetta and peas over angel hair pasta (available scampi style)
Pappardelle alla Vodka$38.00
Wide ribbon pasta tossed with lobster, shrimp, scallops, vodka and creamy marinara sauce
Bolognese$26.00
Traditional slow cooked meat ragu, touch of cream and basil over homemade fettuccine
Linguine Frutti di Mare$40.00
Shrimp, calamari, scallops and mussels tossed with cherry tomato, garlic and white wine, touch of chili flakes

Entrées

Chicken Valdostano$31.00
Sauteed with mushrooms and white wine, pan-baked with prosciutto and mozzarella, finished with roasted red peppers over penne
Chicken Carrozzella$30.00
Tender scallopini topped with puffs of fresh mozzarella and a delicate lemon garlic sauce served with linguini
Chicken Parmigiana$28.00
Cutlet baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese served with penne marinara
Roasted Salmon$32.00
Roasted and topped with lemon aioli and served with root vegetable quinoa
Capesante$32.00
Pan-seared scallops drizzled with bacon aioli, served with butter whipped potatoes and asparagus
Swordfish$42.00
Pan-seared with lobster cognac cream sauce, served with spinach and whipped potatoes
Merluzzo$28.00
Haddock filet oven roasted with sherry crumbs and butter, served with daily vegetable and potato
Veal Porcini$34.00
Thinly pounded veal, porcini mushrooms, Marsala wine and a touch of cream served with angel hair pasta
Veal Osso Bucco$38.00
Veal shanks cooked in a rich broth that includes vegetables and wine served with risotto Milanese
Veal Parmigiana$30.00
Cutlet baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese served with penne marinara
Braised Short Rib$34.00
Braised in a bourbon beef stock, served with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts sautéed with bacon
Prime New York Strip Steak*$50.00
14 oz. prime strip steak, grilled to your liking, served with mushroom demi glaze and whipped potatoes
Filet au Poivre*$52.00
10 oz. filet served with twice baked potato and asparagus, finished with a brandy, green peppercorn demi-glace sauce

Sides

Whipped Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms$10.00
Truffle Fries$10.00
Sautéed Spinach$8.00
Asparagus Parmesan Gratin$9.00
Mac & Cheese$10.00

What 2,063 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My girlfriends and I had dinner there last night and the experience was like none we’ve experienced anywhere else! We ordered a lot of different dishes so we could try a little of everything and everything was to die for. We even ended up ordering double of some of the plates after we finished because it was so good & we wanted more! All of the staff are so friendly and attentive and the views are like no other! You get water views & gorgeous view of the city skyline. 20/10 would recommend🥰!!
TT
TTaylor
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Venezia did it once again. I had a great time. Everything was spot on. The staff is amazing. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was good and service was excellent. A lovely place to take my out of town family for dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and delicious food! All of the staff are so friendly and accommodating. The views are great. 10/10
F
Foodie
New England
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was very good. Mussels and desserts were excellent. The veal and shrimp dishes were excellent. The salmon was too dry.
MV
MariaV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
The restaurant is very nice. Our server never seemed happy to be there. He was polite but not very personable. The good was very expensive and not worth the price. I had a sirloin steak with mashed potatoes $50. No vegetables or salad. The steak was bland. The crab cakes were not worth $20. They were flat and tasted like fish cakes. The calamari was very good. The drinks were good as well. I have been there on 2 other occasions about 3 years ago. A very different experience. All of us were disappointed. It was my birthday celebration.
M
Mimi
New England
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my mum & sister for Boston Dine Out as Venezia had best menu selection! The veal saltimbocco & shrimp putenesca were delicious! The desserts were to die for as chocolate molten cake & pecan pumpkin pie were excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant!
FS
FabiolaS
New England
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
Sister cousin date. Definitely a must go! But maybe when it’s warmer out. Nice views. Good food. Good drinks. Definitely hidden location. Will dine again.
BH
BeeHappy
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
They presented a wonderful Restaurant Week lunch. Good food and value. 👍
PB
PatriciaB
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious Waiter attentive and pleasant Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon
K
Kelcie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, view of the ocean. Servers were wonderful.
SA
SallyAnne
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
By reserving ahead we got a lovely window table, also a charming waiter. Menu seems improved, but more sophisticated. Good cocktails, wine. Can’t beat the view. Dining room decor seems fresh and attractive. Will go back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience was good will definitely go back again
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was honestly outstanding! From service, food & ambiance. Will definitely be back. Raul was very attentive.
SZ
SuzanneZ
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
Disappointed. Sent back swordfish. Looked great but was so dry and tough flipped it over to find the bottom dark brown from being left in the pan. Had to flag down water who took it away and put in a new order while my family ate. Manager apologized and arrived with a new one. Not moist like I had hoped, but better. Not $42 dish. Ordered 2 creme brûlées for dessert from a different waiter who arrived at our table. Both Hot? Top crusted gold but custard was hot. It should be cold and has been in the past. Again someone didn’t watch broiler. My daughter finished hers. I let her finish mine she wouldn’t eat it. We left it. No one checked on us to see if it was good. We hadn’t been here in 3.5 years. Was excited to be back. It was so full and noise level made it hard to share conversation. Not sure we will head back. The whipped potatoes were great, bread was great, lobster on top of swordfish was fine. The kitchen was having a bad night for us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The bartenders were all phenomenal. We dined in Boston the days before and had miserable service experiences but not T Venezia! They were warm and welcoming, smiling the entire night and worked together so well. The food was great as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food , great quantity and quality food. Beautiful views while eating birthday dinner with my girlfriends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everyone in our party had a delicious meal. The service was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn’t been to Venezia since the pandemic - we are so happy to be back‼️. dinner was excellent, delicious l, perfect
KG
KevinG
New England
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food, outstanding view. Definitely recommend.
MC
MatthewC
New England
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and food.
WK
WendyK
New England
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I always enjoy dining at Venezia. The menu has a great variety to choose from. Great service and beautiful view.
B
Brian
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday for my sister, absolutely fabulous sever and meal. Including my gluten free brother, so important to get his meal right and you did, thank you
MH
1MHz
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and views. Food was very good and service was great.
L
Lucky7
New England
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Venezia never disappoints which is why I am a regular. Today I was treating a friend for a birthday lunch. Thanks for making her feel special with a decorated dessert plate and candle. Special thanks to our waiter who was wonderful! I hope to return soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
I usually love Venezia. This time a lot of the food was overcooked-especially the scallops.
K
Kai21
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience3
Food was good well seasoned. Had a nice view of the docks and looking out to the ocean.
c
chewbacca
New England
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience5
As we walked in, we immediately noticed that the ambience was fantastic. The restaurant was gorgeous and very clean. My main issues were with our server and the portion sizes of appetizers. We ordered a shrimp cocktail for $18 that came with 4 shrimp, which were not very big. We expected a little bit more. Additionally, when asking for an addition of meat on a dish, the server did not inform us it would cost extra. This was something I partially blame my self for as well for not asking, but I figured I would be informed of the additional charge. Finally, I asked in my reservation if we could have a dessert for our anniversary. I left my email for any questions / to confirm if it would cost extra. I was given no confirmation of that request, so I figured it was not possible. When receiving the check, I saw that the dish with the addition of meat was charged $10 more than the price on the menu — with no note of the addition. It almost seemed as though they wanted to hide the additional charge. We were also charged for the dessert, even though we didn’t know it was happening until it came out to our table. Overall, I feel that the restaurant needs to add more clarity to its menu items, specifically the sizes of appetizers and costs for additions to entrees. The food itself tasted decent, but not worth the price tag that comes along with it. My biggest takeaway was poor service, which is disheartening considering most reviews commend that aspect. Maybe I was unlucky, but my server was condescending and unhelpful when I asked for clarifications on prices and sizes. It is a dealbreaker when thinking about returning here.
KM
KathleenMac
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Food. And view. Hostess happy to accommodate us to get a table by the water
M
Md781
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Venezia never disappoints! Amazing meal, amazing drinks, amazing overall experience.
TG
TahliaG
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Isaac is the perfect waiter!!! He's very attentive, and customer focused, willing to go above and beyond to represent Venezia in the brightest of lights. Thank you for the best Galentines (Valentine's for friends) day ever!
PJ
PeterJ
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nice and pleasant and good and tasty and wonderful
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super nice, great food, attentive service Maybe a little bright otherwise just superb! 5 star!
SR
SusanR
New England
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
The noise level is very high! You can barely hear the people at your own table speaking. Our server was polite and attentive but did not fully grasp English. The food was average - not what I expected at a restaurant of this caliber. The antipasto was mostly arugula with 4 pieces of cheese and not a cracker in sight. Mashed potatoes were tasteless. Prime rib special was also bland. Irish coffee was served in a glass without a handle so was impossible to drink while it was hot without burning your hand. Bread pudding was dry and tasted stale. So overall we won’t be in a rush to return.
LG
LynneG
New England
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, above expectations
J
Juliej
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, we had a great meal with very attentive wait staff, I don’t know how Venezia has managed to keep the level of service which many other restaurants are struggling with right now but it was an enjoyable night.
JW
JamesW
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was a 15 out of 10. Service was 50 out of 10.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the night was exceptional. Food, service, venue. Can’t wait to go back! Short ribs were the best I’ve ever had.
SD
SueDash
New England
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a fabulous pre- Valentines lunch @venezia! The food, service & ocean views were wonderful- thank you!!
CK
CathyK
Alabama
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to celebrate a birthday. Our meals were delicious and the service was very good.

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Venezia Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2063 OpenTable diners.

Venezia Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

20 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA 02122

Additional information

Cross street
Neponset Circle
Neighborhood
Neponset Circle
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Large parking lot.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Featuring entertainment in our lounge every Friday and Saturday until Midnight
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.veneziaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 436-3120
Private party facilities
Our Restaurants Private Waterfront Room can accommodate private events for Groups of 50 ppl to 100 ppl. Our elegant Waterfront Ballroom is available for groups of 100 ppl to 350 ppl. Both rooms are the perfect setting for Weddings/Anniversaries, Corporate luncheons/Dinners, Seminars, Private Meetings, Birthdays, Proms/Graduations, Bridal/Baby showers, Communions, Retirements, Fundraisers and more. Enjoy the white marbled Foyer for cocktail hour and access to the spacious patio deck overlooking the harbor and the Boston Skyline.
Private party contact
Brenda Bruno: (617) 436-3120 ext. 305

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Venezia Restaurant

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Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

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Risotto Venezia

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Antipasti

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Calamari Fritti$17.00

Mussels$17.00

Nonna's Meatballs$16.00

Crab Cakes$20.00

Local Oysters$20.00

Eggplant Rollatini$15.00

Arancini$16.00

Stu!ed Mushrooms$17.00

Antipasto Misto$18.00

Insalate & Zuppe

Caprese$15.00

Classic Caesar Salad*$12.00

Iceberg Wedge Salad$14.00

Onion Soup$10.00

New England Clam Chowder$14.00

Pasta & Risotto

Risotto Venezia$31.00

Chicken Risotto$31.00

Tortellini Pesto$26.00

Cheese Ravioli$26.00

Shrimp Carbonara$32.00

Pappardelle alla Vodka$38.00

Bolognese$26.00

Linguine Frutti di Mare$40.00

Entrées

Chicken Valdostano$31.00

Chicken Carrozzella$30.00

Chicken Parmigiana$28.00

Roasted Salmon$32.00

Capesante$32.00

Swordfish$42.00

Merluzzo$28.00

Veal Porcini$34.00

Veal Osso Bucco$38.00

Veal Parmigiana$30.00

Braised Short Rib$34.00

Prime New York Strip Steak*$50.00

Filet au Poivre*$52.00

Sides

Whipped Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00

Sautéed Wild Mushrooms$10.00

Truffle Fries$10.00

Sautéed Spinach$8.00

Asparagus Parmesan Gratin$9.00

Mac & Cheese$10.00

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