Acqua e Mais

Phil Rosenthal visited this place on his show. Easy walk from where we stayed. They had all kind of options. We had the fried fish cone, tiny meatballs, and fried olives. We were very happy with out choices.

I visited Acqua e Mais during a business holiday in Italy, as my first choice (Cantina del Vino già Schiavi) was unfortunately closed. Based on online reviews, this place came recommended, but it didn’t live up to the hype. After ordering, the food was briefly reheated in a combi oven. When I sat down nearby to eat (on the steps, as there’s no proper seating), I found the food only barely warm. The squid had a strong, unpleasant fishy taste, and the potatoes were overwhelmingly salty. Cost: €14.50 (very expensive for a street-style food) Service: Unfriendly!

So i got this for 6.30, the baccalà was good but the polenta was pretty salty and the polpetta di baccalà had no flavour,all I taste is breading . Maybe other things they have taste better But it was not bad overall.

Venice is famous for its seafood, and my go-to spot for a local favorite is Acqua e Mais. Tucked away from the bustling tourist areas, this little gem is perfect for grabbing a quick bite on the go. My top pick? The fried mixed seafood cone—it’s packed with a variety of crispy, flavorful bites and is surprisingly filling. And of course, no Venetian street food experience is complete without an Aperol Spritz to wash it all down!

Simply fresh seafood (squid, calamari, sardine, prawns, one wedge of polenta) lightly dusted in flour and fried to perfection. Served with a wedge of lemon. It was divine we had to go back the second day and upsize to a box. They also serve a range of cabinet food but we didn’t order those.