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Al Mascaron Review

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Al Mascaron

$$, Italian, Castello

User Rating: *** 2.8

Fodor's Review:

The convivial, crowded Al Mascaron, with its paper tablecloths and informal atmosphere, is always filled with Venetians who drop in to gossip, drink, play cards, and eat cichetti at the bar. You can bet on delicious fish, pastas, risottos, and seafood salads. Locals complain that the prices have become somewhat inflated, but grudgingly admit that the food is good.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Tourist trap

Posted by sturmi from Vienna, Austria on 11/10/07

This place is listed in too many guidebooks: the service is arrogant, they like to serve either wrong dishes or ignore the order of "uno per due". Summary: The quality is average, and the price for some dishes is obscene... Of course the same holds true for Alle Testiere, but this is another story. And at Alle Testiere fortunately you never get a table without reservation, so you could easily miss this trap.

FOOD: 3.0

ATMOSPHERE: 2.0

SERVICE: 1.0

VALUE: 3.0

RATING: 2.4

Good food but an even better wine bar nearby

Posted by greg from UK on 4/17/06

Our hotel concierge had to work the phone to book us a table at Al Mascaron. On the whole it was worth it. Service was no more than servicable. Waiters adequately friendly but obviously concerned to pack in as many people as quickly as possible throughout the evening. Kid friendly though. The antipasti were great. We went for the sea food platter for two at 60euros: not a lot of food (for two)but tasty. Recommend a litre of cheap and cheerful house white to wash it down. The real find of the evening was a little wine bar "Enoteca Mascareta" 10 seconds walk from Al Mascaron in same alley. Great eccentric and firendly service; fabulous wine and a huge platter of ham and cheese to nibble with your drink. Enjoy.

FOOD: 4.0

ATMOSPHERE: 3.0

SERVICE: 2.0

VALUE: 3.0

RATING: 3.2