Trattoria Alla Scala

We thought this place was awesome on every level! The service was very attentive and the staff seemed to know several of the guests, which is a good sign. This place felt like they took a lot of pride in the details. It’s been here since 1953 and they know what they’re doing with fish! We were also pleasantly surprised to have our fish entrees served with several vegetables without paying for a side of veggies. I counted 6 different veggies (most of them grilled) beautifully presented around my piece of Sole. Absolutely delicious with a light sauce on the fish. My husband loved his Sea Bass and we enjoyed splitting a lemon ice cream gelato dessert served in a lemon.
Lots of beautiful flowers and the turned out the lights and sang happy birthday in Italian of course to one of the guests. My only suggestion is for them to get softer lighting to make it more romantic
Please note the name is Scala!

Everything was delicious! Fresh and delicious seafood! Words cannot describe the smooth and full flavors of the raw slices of fresh fish we had with the seafood tower. The sea salt-​light and full bodied oysters, and the perfect olive oil cooked shrimp. That, was just the starter. We had 5 people in our party. Everyone (waitstaff) was gracious. Friendly beyond friendly. The owner was so warm and wonderful, and he spoke some English which really helped! My husband and my family were floored by the plates and my dad is a picky meat eater. Really, really picky. But they delivered and more! The tiramisu was the best I’ve ever had. And I don’t normally like tiramisu. Their wine suggestions were great as well. We got the Pinot Grigio (Conti formentini– collio) and the rose (infinito). My dad got two Moretti beers, and usually he only drinks Heineken. They accommodated my dietary issues too (no dairy, light oil) Oh man, how else can I talk about how awesome this place is. I really can’t. Please, please, please come here. You won’t regret it.

After a recommendation from a friend of the restaurant, we decided to visit. After a cold reception by a «greeter,» we were seated by an uptight older waiter. We asked to see the owner, Salvatorre, several times, as advised by the person who recommended the restaurant, he never acknowledged us. I had hoped the food would compensate for the terrible service, but sadly I was greatly mistaken. The food was subpar. If there was a zero ranking, this would get a zero.

One of the oldest trattorias in Venice a lot locals were eating there. Warm environment, good prices, friendly staff. When got the hook up once we told them the glass company on Murano sent us. Great food fish was cooked right. Word of advise you may want to call in advance very hidden away. Try the John Dory!

This is by far the worst place that my friends and I visited in Europe.
People who ate at the restaurant that didn’t order from a 3 or 4 course menu got charged an extra 3.5 euro «cover charge». Now I understand if you’re going to make us pay a splitting fee… but really? We can’t even contest this because of the language barrier. This screams tourist trap in your face, but you can’t even do anything about it. Nowhere on the menu (or in person) do they even try to explain this to you either. How sad.
The pasta with meat sauce tasted so bland that I didn’t even finish it. I thought Italy prided itself on pasta? Extremely disappointing, the sauce tasted like it was from a can.
Probably the only upside of this place is the muscles. If you order from the 3 course menu, you can get a good portion of muscles with a small salad and some terrible pasta for around 12 – 13 euros. But…
The waitress never took us seriously. By the end of our meal, she SPECIFICALLY ASKED US whether we wanted our check together or split. We didn’t even think about splitting the check (it’s Europe), but since she suggested it… we told her to split the check.
She then proceeds to roll her eyes at us, give a hissy fit, and take forever to close out our tab. Lady, I know I don’t speak Italian, but I can read poor body language from a mile away. We made the mistake of supporting your family business, I hope that others won’t do the same.
Go take your money elsewhere. Although in Venice everything is so expensive…

WOW… wow
you will absolutely love this place.
Lobster pasta, crab meat pasta, seafood antipasti…
you will go crazy.
I go to this place every time I am in Venice.
Btw, I am an EXTREMELY picky eater.