No. 39 · Venice, Italy
Osteria alle Testiere
A tiny seafood-only osteria in Castello. It takes bookings online only and states it accepts no telephone or email reservations.
Quick answer
Osteria alle Testiere is at Calle del Mondo Novo, Castello 5801, Venice. Online only through ResDiary; no phone or email bookings (per the official site). Order the gnocchetti with baby squid, and pair it with Ribolla Gialla or Friulano.
- Address
- Calle del Mondo Novo, Castello 5801, 30122 Venice
- How to book
- Online only through ResDiary; no phone or email bookings (per the official site).
- Hours
- See the official site for current days and times.
- Price
- Main courses around €32 (e.g. monkfish with olives and capers, €32).
Price source: Osteria alle Testiere official menu
What to order
Gnocchetti with baby squid
The dish on Larry's list.
Monkfish
With white wine, Taggiasca olives and Pantelleria capers on the current menu.
Raw or market fish
Seafood only, cooked to the day's catch.
Larry's tip: Book as soon as your Venice dates are set — the room is tiny.
Wine pairing
- Ribolla Gialla — Crisp northeastern white for lagoon seafood.
- Friulano — Rounder white for the gnocchetti.
Best wine for seafood · Wine Pairing 101 · Larry's sausage and peppers
Details checked against the restaurant's own website on 2026-10-16. Hours, prices and booking rules change — confirm on the official site before you go.