Posted by In my visit to Venice back in October 2011 I had the opportunity to visit Osteria da Fiore, in San Polo.
Today I publish the delayed review, because the osteria is one of the best restaurants in Venice, and continues to carry with pride one Michelin Star.
The amuse bouche was crispy tiny shrimp (gamberetti) on a bed of white polenta.
The first dish I tasted was a mixed raw seafood.
Misto crudo di carpaccio di tonno e scampi.
The Scampi were served on top of a creamy mix of fennel (finocchio) and fresh cheese.
The second dish I tasted was another appetizer, one of the trademarks of Venetian gastronomy: “Baccala mantecato” (dried Atlantic cod, soaked, poached and whipped until mousse-like), served with bruschetta spiced with garlic.
Overall a perfect light lunch in a wonderful environment.