I absolutely love this place, took my girlfriend here for her 21st birthday and some of our friends and they all loved the food. They have a small bar in another room where you can grab some... More

I absolutely love this place, took my girlfriend here for her 21st birthday and some of our friends and they all loved the food. They have a small bar in another room where you can grab some cocktails, wine, or some beer while your waiting to be seated. After trying their Rigatoni, i must say it's the best I've simply ever had. Now when I eat out at Italian Restaurants, I usually measure their pasta against Old Venice's and they usually don't come close. Do call ahead though because they can get quite busy at night and their isn't a whole lot of tables. I heavily recommend this place as they have great food for very reasonable prices.
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If you want to have a quiet romantic Italian dinner, this is the place to eat. The menu have very authentic dishes that are delicious and unique. For a more casual dinner, I really recommend their... More

If you want to have a quiet romantic Italian dinner, this is the place to eat. The menu have very authentic dishes that are delicious and unique. For a more casual dinner, I really recommend their pizza. The food is fresh and they have a nice selection of wine to go with your dinner. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, wonderful food! Pros: Beautiful scenary Cons: little to no parking outside
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I've been a SD resident for 8+ plus years now and Old Venice used to be one of my favorite restaurants to go. It was one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. The menu is extremely... More

I've been a SD resident for 8+ plus years now and Old Venice used to be one of my favorite restaurants to go. It was one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. The menu is extremely authentic and the food is prepared and presented elegantly. But I must say, the service my fiance and I had last time was so outrageous, we left and we've never been back since. This was about a year ago now and back then we were told THEY DIDN'T TAKE ANY RESERVATIONS. So we decided to show up and put our names down knowing we were going to be waiting . We were told initially that we would have to wait about 30-45 mins, which was okay, but an hour and 20 mins rolled by so we decided to ask about our table status. They told us that it would be a little bit longer, so at that time since we've waiting that long already we decided to wait a little longer. Then all of a sudden a large table that was comprised of two smaller table opened up. We thought for sure we were going to be seated since there were no others in front of us. Then all of a sudden a party of about 4-6 walk up and talk to the hosts. Two minutes later that party was seated before us. Without hesitation my fiance and I go talk to the hosts and inquire about the recent table seating. We explained our story and wondered why a party of people who just walked up to the restaurant got seated before us, especially since we've already waited over an hour and 20 minutes. The hosts started giving us one excuse after another including the excuse that they had made a reservation earlier that evening which didn't make sense because the same people earlier told us they didn't take reservations. We asked to speak with the restaurant manager and started to explain the situation. All she said was that they were every busy that night and she was very sorry, no other attempts to please the customer or even try to smooth things over. We left before we were seated and we have never been back to the restaurant since. Pros: Authentic, Elegant Food Cons: Service/Hosts
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The bar can get very crowded, but the restaurant is usually a great bet if you have a reservation. Lovely food, fair prices and a romantic setting. The service is also good, though perhaps not... More

The bar can get very crowded, but the restaurant is usually a great bet if you have a reservation. Lovely food, fair prices and a romantic setting. The service is also good, though perhaps not outstanding. An excellent casual date spot that is sure to impress w/o being too stuffy. Pros: Great food, romatic ambiance and good value Cons: can get very busy
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This is the perfect date place in point loma. I'm hesitant to even write a good review of it, b/c I don't want it to become too popular and crowded. just a simple, casually elegant spot for a nice... More

This is the perfect date place in point loma. I'm hesitant to even write a good review of it, b/c I don't want it to become too popular and crowded. just a simple, casually elegant spot for a nice italian meal or glass of wine. love it!
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I adore Old Venice. The food is good and reasonable, but the atmosphere is just so romantic. The bar side, although very lively on the weekends, still makes you feel at home. Eggplant parmigan is... More

I adore Old Venice. The food is good and reasonable, but the atmosphere is just so romantic. The bar side, although very lively on the weekends, still makes you feel at home. Eggplant parmigan is wonderful. I recommend steering clear of the signature cocktails, though. Pros: Great atmosphere Cons: Long wait on weekends
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This is easily one of the best places to eat in Point Loma. The menu is well thought out, beautifully prepared and set to satisfy. The daily specials are out of this world. The dining room is... More

This is easily one of the best places to eat in Point Loma. The menu is well thought out, beautifully prepared and set to satisfy. The daily specials are out of this world. The dining room is quiet and candlelit - there's also a nice patio in the back. Definitely visit Old Venice for any special occasion - or just to spoil yourself.
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Low lighting and simple, sweet decor make this a great place to take a date. The fact that the food is delicious and the service is awesome makes it a great place to take anyone. But Old Venice... More

Low lighting and simple, sweet decor make this a great place to take a date. The fact that the food is delicious and the service is awesome makes it a great place to take anyone. But Old Venice doesn't take itself too seriously - butcher paper tops all the linen-clothed tables and a cup of crayons is provided!
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