Alla Madonna

Alla Madonna Review

"The Madonna" used to be world-famous as "the" classic Venetian trattoria, but in the past decades, has settled down to middle-age. Owned and run by the Rado family since 1954, this Venetian institution looks like one, with its wood-beams, stained glass windows, and panoply of paintings on white walls. It is frequented more by regular Italian visitors to Venice and people from the provinces than by Venetians themselves. Folks still head here to savor the classic Venetian repertoire and, as most dishes are properly prepared (for the stiff prices, they should be), the rooms here are usually bustling so get ready to enjoy a festive and lively meal.