Osteria Alla Frasca, Venice, 2/22/18

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It’s been 4 years since Frankie visited Osteria alla Frasca and this time we went for lunch rather than dinner and sat inside instead of in the outside tent.  Without the addition of the outdoor seating it is a very small place of about 7 tables.  Located on a quiet square,  this structure has been around since 1903 where it was rumored to store paintings by Tiziano at one time as well as serving as a wine shop.  Bruno Natural took over the place in 2012 and restored much of it to its original state including the wonderful sign on the front of the building.  Soft jazz music plays in the background and natural light fills the lightly painted room from the large front window.  A small window behind the bar serves as a pass through for the kitchen which offers a simple Venetian, locally sourced cuisine.  Tables are covered with paper mats and alternately colored napkins. Continue reading

Osteria alla Frasca, Venice, 4/11/14

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A tiny little place in a hidden plaza, but that doesn’t keep the folks away. We sat on the enclosed heated porch and understand in warmer weather they spread tables out onto the plaza. Seemed like many of the locals knew the place and the staff knew the folks coming in. We were lucky enough to be with some of those local people who helped direct our ordering.

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