The harbor is the star at this Dorchester Italian seafood restaurant.

(617) 379-1816

20 Ericsson St (Walnut Street)
Dorchester, MA 02122 42.2918 -71.0402

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Neighborhoods: South Dorchester, Neponset / Port Norfolk, Dorchester

venezia-onthewater.com

Hours:

Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-9pm

Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm

Sat 5pm-10pm

Sun 4pm-9pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Catering, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Waterfront Dining, Private Rooms, View Dining, Business Dining, Group Dining, Live Music, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Seafood, Italian

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Venezia

The Owner

Venezia

Owner

Venezia Waterfront Restaurant & Banquet Facility offers a beautiful water and sklyline view of Boston. Our unique European menu is the creation of award-winning Executive Chef, Peter Palumbo. A graduate of the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America, Palumbo served in various chef capacities at well-known New York City restaurants. The Banquet Facility compliments the Restaurant's existing operations with greater capacity to serve a variety of dining and event needs. Ballrooms accommodate up to 400 guests in functions ranging from luncheon or dinner business meetings to wedding or banquet…

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Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

In Short – With a splendid view of the Boston Skyline, Venezia is a popular celebratory spot for Dorchester, Southie and Quincy family occasions and office get-togethers. Deviations from the traditional menu include bourbon-glazed short rib, French onion soup and an entree of seared halibut with fresh lobster meat in a citrus broth. Fans of old school fare enjoy faithful intrerpretations of fettuccini alfredo, lobster bianco and veal saltimbocca.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
No map will get you here unless you know local roads. At Neponset traffic circle (I-93, exit 12), follow the ramp for I-93 North. Make a sharp right just before joining the Expressway, and follow the Venezia signs.
Look Good:
It's usually dress-up time, so don't wear beach attire.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. This place has some of the best views in the city.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The menu is great and they have an extensive wine list to complimnet it.
  2. good food and drinks
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. The food it outstanding as are the facilities.
  2. Been in the restaurant many times, always great food and service, but just recently attended our first wedding reception there.
  3. good food and drinks
  4. the food is great
  5. have never had a bad meal here
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The menu is great and they have an extensive wine list to complimnet it.
  2. great menu
service
100.0% positive
  1. Been in the restaurant many times, always great food and service, but just recently attended our first wedding reception there.
value
100.0% positive
  1. They also have a huge private party room.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/03/10

good food and drinks

by jasonthemason at Citysearch

nice place to take a date for dinner and drinks

the food is great

place is really nice

i have never had a bad meal here

great menu

  • Pros: parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/06/08

WOW!!!!!

by Celts at Citysearch

This is an unbelievable restaurant right on the water. This place has some of the best views in the city. The menu is great and they have an extensive wine list to complimnet it. They also have a huge private party room. I highly recommend this place, if you do go make sure you check out the winery across the street.

  • Pros: wine list, views
  • Cons: nothing
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/22/02

Why travel to Italy?

by swolf441 at Citysearch

With one of the most breathtaking views Boston has to offer, the Venezia restaurant will please the senses as well as the palette. I have never left unsatisfied. We make this our monthly night out and my office regularly holds functions there. Even with it's new renovation and function facility, Venezia retains it's high quality of service. And as far as the food goes.......You would have to travel to Italy to dine any better. We give it a 10!

  • Pros: portions, view, parking
  • Cons: hard to find

The Details on Venezia

Place Categories:

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  • really nice place
  • great menu
  • great service
  • good drinks
  • best views
  • huge private party room
  • never bad meal
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Message from Venezia

  • Beautiful Boston Skyline Views
  • Award Winning Executive Chef
  • 400 Event Guest Accommodations

Venezia Waterfront Restaurant & Banquet Facility offers a beautiful water and sklyline view of Boston. Our unique European menu is the creation of award-winning Executive Chef, Peter Palumbo. A graduate of the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America, Palumbo served in various chef capacities at well-known New York City restaurants.

The Banquet Facility compliments the Restaurant's existing operations with greater capacity to serve a variety of dining and event needs. Ballrooms accommodate up to 400 guests in functions ranging from luncheon or dinner business meetings to wedding or banquet receptions and large-scale special events. Call Venezia for your next special event.

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