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Riviera del Leon

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😠 Me and two of my friends stopped at this place to have some food and drinks with the beautiful view. Me and my friend ordered food and drinks, and our third friend just wanted some prosecco and ice cream. But the waiter was very rude and insisted that each of us must order a dinner. He said he comes... People often mention service, good, view, waiter, great, drinks, reviews, table,


Address

Riva degli Schiavoni, 4151, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Rating on Google Maps

1.90 (412 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 11 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (19) good (9) view (9) waiter (9) great (8) drinks (7) reviews (6) table (6)
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  • 1/5 Pavel L. 4 years ago on Google • 246 reviews
    I dont normal rate badly but This was the worst pizza and lasagne I've ever eaten unfortunately and this was in Italy where you expect it to be better than from a cheap supermarket. Like it was microvave reheated. Pizza had bearly any cheese on it and tomatoes sauce was from a can. Not good at all. The lasagne were ... Difficult to describe and I was hungry. Just wrong. Also the staff forced me to pay service charge as it apparently can't be taken off .. Very disappointed ... :(
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Anastasiya M. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and two of my friends stopped at this place to have some food and drinks with the beautiful view. Me and my friend ordered food and drinks, and our third friend just wanted some prosecco and ice cream. But the waiter was very rude and insisted that each of us must order a dinner. He said he comes back later and gives us time to think. We thought it is a rude joke and aggressive marketing, so we sat there for a bit until the other, younger waiter came to us. He said he only takes orders for drinks, but we said some of us want to eat too as soon as possible. He agreed to take the order, but the first waiter came back near and said to the younger waiter in Italian that he shouldn't serve us food if we don't order three dishes. The friend said she's not hungry and just want to have ice cream, but it changed nothing. "We need 3 plates", the waiter repeated and refused explain why. They simply refused to serve us dinner unless all 3 of us order food. We couldn't stand this attitude and left. We're very dissatisfied and disappointed with this experience and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Please do not visit this restaurant unless you don't want your needs to be respected. The worst waiters and attitude. Only the view deserves 1 star. Terrible experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sean P. 5 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    Overpriced tourist trap. Not friendly at all. Food was passable, but then I passed the kitchen and regretted having eaten here. Fingers crossed we don’t get sick!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Houman F. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered half a litr beer, and I got less than 300 cc instead. Croissant was terrible Customer service is... forget about it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michael M. 2 years ago on Google
    DO NOT GO HERE! This place was aweful! Small portions, and they ripped off the English speakers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paulina 2 years ago on Google • 120 reviews
    We first sit then read reviews and were a bit scary what can we expect here. I don’t understand why place has so many bad reviews. It’s perfect location next to water with fantastic view. Apart of it live music which is free of charge. Price for beer - 8€ a bit high. Aperol for 7€, I know you can find in some paces for 5€ but also most of places around sell it for 12€. We didn’t try food so we can’t judge. About service - not bad, not good, waiters are just overloaded. Not enough waiters for so big area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 M K. 5 years ago on Google • 100 reviews
    The 4 starts for the great food and excellent service. The price was high but I agree with others are similar to the other restaurant but the view is amazing. Our food was not late the food was great , the only down side was the 12% service charge which was a bit high compared to other restaurants and the lost star was for the terrible bathroom ! Some area of improvement
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jordan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Only stayed for some drinks but definitely the worst espresso martini and pina colander we've ever tasted, service was terrible! The only thing this place has going for it is the location!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Katia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Rude waiters. Bad jokes. No hospitality. They refuse to give you the drinks/ice-cream if you don’t order the food. That’s ridiculous. Do not recommend this place at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ahmed M. 2 years ago on Google
    Worst place I have been to in Venice. Such terrible service, especially the head waiter. In just 10 mins we sat there we have seen the following: 1. We found a strand of HAIR, in our ice cream. 2. The head staff clothes were dirty, which should have already given us a sign that it’s not a clean place, then the hair thing happened. That was our cue to leave right away. 3. The head waiter actually tried to fraud a very nice couple next to us. They ordered 2 glasses of champagne, and when he brought it to then they discovered that it’s not what they ordered and he told them it’s because I can’t open a full bottle for 2 glasses. So instead he actually tried to sell them something different. FRAUD! 4. The guy was rude to everyone one whether old or young, a group or a couple and always tried to sell something people didn’t want.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ulrich S. 1 year ago on Google
    We chose this place because of its location and the beautiful view. Forget all the rest. When ordering a pizza I usually ask if they have a ‘Pozzaiolo’ engaged. I thought in Italy this question to be superfluous. We received two horrible Pizze obviously from industrial origin put in the microwave to serve. When we later complained to the chef de service, he blatantly admitted that we are right, he could not afford Pizzaioli’ and would just not have the space to prepare Pizze properly seen the turnover in his ‘Restaurant’. He was so kind to give us a card of a real Pizzeria! In short a tourist trap! I regret not have consulted Google review what usually do.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nicolas D. 1 year ago on Google
    The non-disclosure of the mandatory “service-charge” was disappointing as the waiters were rude and running around like chickens with their heads cut off for no particular reason (wasn’t that busy). The toilets were despicable. We sat for drinks, and caprese and lasagna. Very decent portion size, taste was good. Total was 80€ which was high, but it had a great view.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alex B. 2 years ago on Google
    We asked for one kind of wine, but the server always insisted on the more expensive ones. The check was way bigger than we discussed and the reason was that 'the fish is fresh' 🙂. Absolutely terrible service. Avoid it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris V. 2 years ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Perfect night! We thoroughly enjoyed everything: front row table, food, drink, and live music. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable evening.

  • 5/5 Phil E. 4 years ago on Google • 65 reviews
    We came here twice in one week. The food is good, the service is good, the price is way below San Marco prices. The view is great and it's a nice sun trap. It's good value for money. Don't understand why all the poor reviews. If you come to Venice, expect to pay at least a little money and be respectful.

  • 5/5 Peter and Corrie B. 1 month ago on Google • 58 reviews New
    Great place, great atmosphere. Bathroom was broken at the time. We loved watching the boats come and go, while sipping coffee right on the water’s edge.

  • 5/5 Mustang G. 1 year ago on Google • 52 reviews
    The most romantic meal I have ever had! Thank you!!!! It was late, about 9:30PM, and we were having a stroll when we ran across this place. When we asked if they had a table, the man said something like "for you, I give the best table". He escorted us to the corner table of Giudecca Canal and rio del Greci. It was an absolutely amazing experience! The service was excellent, the food magnificent, and the views stunning. We were never rushed, even though we were late-comers. When we go back to Venice, this will be our first dinner stop! We can only hope to get that specific table again. What a treat! A memory of a lifetime! A+++++

  • 4/5 Laith R. 8 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    We popped in for a quick morning double espresso. Fast service, good espresso.

  • 1/5 Declan H. 8 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Really disappointing. We were seated by a more experienced waiter. Despite their being waterfront seats available, we were seated on row back. Perhaps we weren’t glamorous enough? However, we were glamorous enough for us only to be offered the a la carte menu which was limited and pretty poor. As we had already eaten a great lunch, we only wanted a light bite so the pizza menu would have been fine but wasn’t offered at all despite asking for it and tables either side of us ordering from it. We ordered two steaks which were ok but not earth shattering. Waiting for our check was excruciating. Great location, average food, dismal service. Don’t go - there are hundreds of better places to eat

  • 1/5 Pablo R. 2 years ago on Google
    The worst service I had in my life. The waiter start closing the place with everyone still there. Even hit the couple next to us with an umbrella when he closed it. Avoid this place! Very expensive and awful customer service.

  • 5/5 jaroslav p. 1 year ago on Google
    Despite the bad reviews, our experience was great, service was polite and sensitive, food(cozze e vongole) simple and nicely served. And there was the view!

  • 1/5 ILYA S. 2 years ago on Google
    Bad service and very very expensive. I really regret that didn't read reviews before we entered this place. The worth experience in hole Italians trip.

  • 3/5 Husnain T. 1 year ago on Google
    There is a washroom but you need to buy something, staff doesn't seem to be too friendly

  • 1/5 Skye Class (. 1 year ago on Google
    A horrific cafe. I only ended up there because my phone was dead and couldn't check the reviews, and better cafes were full. Was charged 19€ for two horrid coffees and two crem couissants they forgot to put the cream in. This cafe gives Italian hospitality a bad name.

  • 4/5 Serena T. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing night!! Live music was great!! (and the guitarist very nice and talented, what's his name?)

  • 5/5 Moto Guzzi V. 1 year ago on Google
    Exceptional gin and tonics prepared by experienced bartender with a wonderful sense of humor. She was kind, funny and made excellent cocktails. We went back a couple of times; drinks were consistently delicious. Love her!!! She makes the world a better place.

  • 4/5 Gab r. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was good despite all the negative comments here. Yes it's not cheap but I think that's just what you have to pay to sit first row with view. Espresso and Coke around 8 EUR

  • 5/5 Aliki P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place. Nice food.good service. You should try it!

  • 1/5 Oleg E. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Definitely don't recommend this place. Took croissant and coffee. It costed 16,5 eur, please see the bill. They have different prices for takeaway and at the table, be careful. The service was bad. Please save your money and go to any another bar nearby.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 kristine s. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    If I had a chance to leave no stars, I would do it. Unexpected scam place next to the sea. Little 80 gr Panacota - 14 euro, 150 ml cacao (I cannot call it a hot chocolate) - 6 euro. If you are picking the place for you to have a nice meal and don’t leave your kidney in exchange, stay away of this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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