Restaurant Reviews for Cafe Venice |
Low-Grade Dog Food
Dated:Thursday June 5th 2008 at 09:48:56 PM |
| Reviewer: Matthew from Tuscaloosa, Alabama with IP: 76.18.124.237 |
1 stars: Service
1 stars: Food
1 stars: Atmosphere
1 stars: Overall
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I have worked in the food-service industry in the past as a sous-chef, so I do know a little about food and what should constitute as a pleasant dining experience. I have patronized Cafe Venice a few times several years ago, but was never really blown away, but the food was edible. I was on a date recently w/ my girlfriend and we were in the downtown area looking for a place to have dinner. Much to my chagrin, she suggested Cafe Venice, because we would be able to eat outside and smoke. After reading over the menu, I decided to go w/ a simple staple of Italian cuisine, peppers and sausage (a.k.a "The Godfather). What I received was neither sausage nor peppers. I was served a bowl of watered-down marinara sauce accompanied by canned roasted red peppers cooked to the point of disintegration and Hormel pepperoni masquerading as the "sausage." I pointed out to the server that the dish was sans sausage and a few minutes later, a frat-boy wearing a chef's coat walked outside armed w/ a sauté pan full of more Hormel pepperoni and the aforementioned watered-down marinara. Awful experience: bad food that is outrageously priced and a terrible wine and beer selection. Shame on you Cafe Venice!
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not thrilled
Dated:Saturday October 20th 2007 at 02:32:03 PM |
| Reviewer: angela from tuscaloosa, al with IP: 76.18.103.131 |
2 stars: Service
2 stars: Food
5 stars: Atmosphere
2 stars: Overall
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I really liked the atmosphere but I am Italian and when the waiter did not know what Ricotta was, and then asked the Chef who didn't know and came to ask me, I was not thrilled. To be fair, maybe that has changed (this was months ago) but now I only got to ***edited***.
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Best Italian Food in Tuscaloosa by Far!
Dated:Friday September 21st 2007 at 11:29:41 AM |
| Reviewer: David from Montgomery, AL with IP: 69.247.104.77 |
5 stars: Service
5 stars: Food
5 stars: Atmosphere
5 stars: Overall
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This was my first visit to Cafe Venice, and both my date and I left very impressed! Not only was the food great, but the service and atmosphere were awesome as well. The homemade Rosemary bread was a nice touch at the beginning of the meal, and the delicious pizza topped it all off. Located in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, Cafe Venice is truly a one-of-a-kind restaurant that I look forward to eating at many times in the future.
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Not a place to eat if you are in a hurry or like good food.
Dated:Friday June 15th 2007 at 04:55:18 PM |
| Reviewer: Cheryl from Northport, AL with IP: 71.16.214.130 |
1 stars: Service
1 stars: Food
3 stars: Atmosphere
2 stars: Overall
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This is the second time I have eaten at Cafe Venice. I have read other reviews and thought I might give it a second chance. Well I won't be back. We took a friend for her birthday and it was terrible. The service was horrible. The food was just so so and the birthday girl could not even eat her food because it was so bad (her fish was burnt). She shared my dish but there was no taste to what we ate. I was disappointed to say the least. I would like to say that there is a somewhat good Italian restaurant in Tuscaloosa, but I have yet to find one.
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Cafe Venice--high-level dining, old-world atmosphere at modest prices
Dated:Tuesday February 6th 2007 at 09:15:03 PM |
| Reviewer: Marvin Rogers from Tuscaloosa, AL with IP: 68.62.128.29 |
4 stars: Service
5 stars: Food
5 stars: Atmosphere
5 stars: Overall
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Cafe Venice creates the old world feel of a European city. It's the most interesting and intimate restaurant in town. This is high level dining for a reasonable price. Cafe Venice has some of the best homemade soups - French Oinion and my favorite, Red Pepper Soup. Their sandwichs are on wonderful bread and come with homemade potato chips. Also, their daily specials are delicious--a fabulous value. The food is more original than anywhere else. It's my favorite restaurant in town.
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Great food-Horrible Service!
Dated:Tuesday July 25th 2006 at 01:25:28 PM |
| Reviewer: Jim from Tuscaloosa, Alabama with IP: 12.6.120.34 |
1 stars: Service
5 stars: Food
3 stars: Atmosphere
3 stars: Overall
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I've dined here several times and the food has always been Great. However, my last 3 visits have been so bad that I've decided not to go back. The shortest wait I've had is about 45 minutes and the longest was over an hour an a half. The food is good, but not that good.
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One Classy Place!
Dated:Tuesday October 18th 2005 at 07:14:39 PM |
| Reviewer: Chasidy Miroff from Tuscaloosa/AL with IP: 68.62.132.155 |
5 stars: Service
5 stars: Food
4 stars: Atmosphere
5 stars: Overall
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The Wednesday night 1/2 price pizza and wine is a fabulous deal! The pizza is always delicious. I had the basic magherita pizza and added grilled shrimp. The staff gave great service, and were very prompt. They have a smoking section, which tends to make the place smell like cigarettes when people smoke, but other than that the environment was wonderful. I also enjoy the Crabcake sandwich on their lunch menu. It's one of the best crabcakes I've ever tasted. The tiramisu is heavenly. Also, Sunday brunch is VERY NICE--they even have a string band playing while you eat. The spaghetti with feta cheese topping is terrific, and so are the waffles.
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