The story
Tucked into San Polo, Osteria All'Arco is a must-stop for anyone serious about Venetian cicchetti. “Cosa mangiamo oggi?” calls it “a must-stop,” praising the beautiful bites at just two to three euros each. Messinger Guides notes it as their go-to bacaro, where Matteo crafts daily inspirations from what the local fishermen bring. The result is a vibrant, no-frills spot that locals and visitors alike adore.
The menu is a masterclass in Venetian simplicity. Standouts include Cicchetti con Carciofi, creamy Baccalà Mantecato, and perfectly prepared Tonno Scottato, alongside a celebrated Vicenza-style cod. With a stellar 4.7-star rating, this essential bacaro delivers creative, affordable bites that capture the heart of Venice’s cicchetti culture.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 9 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers consistently praise the baccalà alla vicentina as the standout dish, calling it tender and perfectly balanced. The overall vibe is one of authentic, rustic warmth, celebrating simple, high-quality Venetian flavors.
“This is a must-try: dried stockfish slowly simmered in onions, garlic, anchovies, milk, and cheese. It's smooth and delicious, and it always shows up behind the glass.”
What creators say
3 creators have covered Osteria All'Arco. Most active: Messinger Guides, Sentieri Golosi, Cosa mangiamo oggi?
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My go-to bacaro for the most creative cicchetti, where Matteo makes daily inspirations from what the fishermen bring.
Dishes mentioned
Baccalà alla Vicentina
This is a must-try: dried stockfish slowly simmered in onions, garlic, anchovies, milk, and cheese. It's smooth and delicious, and it always shows up behind the glass.
Bar all'Arco serves high-quality, creative cicchetti with a focus on traditional Venetian flavors — the Vicenza-style cod is the standout, and the prices are fair for the quality.
Dishes mentioned
Cicchetto con Milza
The spleen pâté with artichokes and dried tomato is really good — I could eat 154 of these. The bread is nice and crunchy, and the mayonnaise on top works well.
Cicchetto con Baccalà alla Vicentina
This is the best of all the cicchetti — the Vicenza-style cod is amazing. It costs 2.50 euros, a bit more than the others, but totally worth it.
Cicchetto con Gambero
The prawn looks nice but doesn't have much flavor. The celery underneath is interesting, but overall it's just okay.
Cicchetto con Gorgonzola e Acciuga
Gorgonzola and anchovy — how can that be bad? It's very good, a combination that's right up my alley.
Cicchetto con Latte di Seppia
The cuttlefish milk cicchetto is very particular — there's pepper, tomato, and a cheese like feta. It's interesting and good.
