Ristorante Da Ivo in Metropolitan City of Venice

"Nestled in the heart of downtown, it is a culinary gem that combines delectable dishes with a charming atmosphere. I was thoroughly impressed by both the quality of the food and the inviting ambiance. The waiters were so welcoming and explained the specials of the day."

"We've been coming to Da Ivo for years, and it never disappoints. The food is always delicious, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is truly exceptional. The staff go above and beyond to make every visit enjoyable, especially Rashid — he’s always attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. It’s rare to find such consistent quality and hospitality over the years, but Da Ivo continues to deliver every single time. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommended."

"The food was excellent, the waiters very courteous and friendly. The ambience was very intimate and not very private, but perfectly fine in such a typical restaurant."

"I am so grateful I was able to reserve a table at this gem! There is a reason so many return over and over. We were greeted with open arms when we arrived early for our reservation. What an extensive, beautiful wine list! We chose an incredible Gaja Barbaresco. The “welcome bruschetta” was stunning. The tiny peaches in truffle oil!!! Oh my Goodness! The specials of the day were plentiful and made it difficult to narrow down choices. We started with wonderful fresh raw oysters and octopus in tomato sauce. The whole sea bream and cuttle fish were perfectly prepared with gentle seasonings, not overpowering the freshness of the seafood. The atmosphere, so intimate! The staff, impeccable! Thank you Sebastiano for taking such good care of us! I even asked that he sign a book for me…not only did he sign it, but the entire restaurant staff signed as well! If I return to Venice, I will book my reservation here as soon as I book my flight! Again, many thanks!"

"I have eaten her with family and friends numerous times. Everything is absolutely fantastic. Rashid makes the whole experience amazing. I have literally eaten here for 4 nights in a row. Eating here is like eating in heaven: you are surrounded by family, friends, and great food."

"This restaurant has outstanding food but is a little on the expensive side. The service is pretty good but is made up for by the great vibe and food. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious food. If you do end up here, I would definitely recommend the fried cuttlefish and lobster pasta."

"DA IVO! AMAZING PLACE BEEN GOING FOR OVER 20 years ! RASHID the waiter! True professional outstanding it does NOT get any better. he is a fixture there and he makes every visit extra extra special The owner GIOVANI IS WONDERFUL AND REALLY CARES ABOUT THE RESTAURANT. Head Chef Luciano And his team in the kitchen make tremendous food!! The ambience is like the famous RAOS IN HARLEM, NEW YORK. I THINK I’VE BEEN THERE OVER 100 TIMES ( No exaggeration as my mother is from Venice) AND I’VE NEVER EVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED BY EITHER THE STAFF or the FOOD . FIRST CLASS A MUST VISIT FOR LUNCH OR DINNER IN VENICE!"

"This is the top place you’re looking for. We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to make a reservation at this restaurant. It is small and homelike, with impeccable service and great attention to detail. Apart from the standard menu, you are also shown recommendations for that particular day. As a starter, we decided on artichoke with crab salad, which was breathtaking. For the main course, we chose paccheri with crab, as well as paccheri with local white fish, which was recommended to us. Both dishes were phenomenal. From the dessert menu, we picked zabaglione; however, there was no fruit included. The amazing service staff told us it was no problem to modify the dessert especially for us, and they added exactly the fruits we asked for. It was amazing. Before the dessert, we also received small, candy-like ice creams, which were also excellent. The wines they recommended to us were a top choice as well. Another big plus was the amazing Bellini, in which you could taste the excellent quality of the Prosecco and peach. Overall, throughout the whole dinner, we were extremely well taken care of. We felt that the entire staff was really proud of the food they served, which was fully justified since the food was excellent. We must also stress that this restaurant is truly elegant; however, when compared to places like Harry’s Bar, it is phenomenal on every single level and well worth its price, rather than just paying for the name. If you’re a connoisseur of great food and top quality, and you want to feel both elegant and comfortable, this is the place for you. We highly recommend it and will definitely come back next time."