You guys are great! I'm so glad I cam across your channel. I am going to Venice soon for the first time in a long time, so figuring out the finer details of practicalities is invaluable. Love you guys - keep making videos!
My husband and I absolutely love your videos! Last night we had baccala & polenta for the first time. Also, spaghetti of black squid and spaghetti with clams. I would never have tried any of those without your knowledge and encouragement. Thank you so much!
This is great. Only thing that would be helpful is how to eat someone of the dishes? For example, the mantis shrimp - I have no idea how I would eat it - is there a shell on it and you remove it with knife and fork?
Hi, thank you for your comment! That's a very good question: the mantis shrimps are served without the upper shell, so you typically remove them from the lower shell (with a fork, or even with your hands) and eat them. We'll make sure to film it next time we have them!
@@NomadCitello Thank you! What do you say in Italian to inquire if the food has alcohol? I want to be sure that there's no alcohol in mine if I decide to buy something.
Same here (I'm allergic!); You'd say "c'è alcol qui?" where the c'è is pronounced like the "che" in "cherry" and qui like "quit" without the t. Make sure you ask about any item on the menu besides pizza: wine is often used in pasta sauces and also in meat/fish entrees.
Great video! I'm wondering if it is okay to share orders with others at the table. For instance, four antipasti for five people and everyone have a little of everything. Is it permissible to split an entree?
Thanks, John! Absolutely yes, sharing is very common in fact. For example, Luna some time ago was having lunch with a couple of friends and they all shared a big "antipasto misto" - and that was the meal! Sure, you could also split an entree, no issues there. Keyword: "da condividere" means "to share".
These videos are great, very informative, I'm going to italy in August and one of the places I want to visit is Venice, I watched your videos: public transportation, and walked around Venice, can't wait!
Hello Kenneth, tipping is not mandatory nor expected anywhere in Italy. If you feel like you had exceptional service, you can leave a tip as you see fit, but you don't have to. That's part of the reason why getting the bill takes so long: waitstaff don't need to vacate tables in order to get more tips, so there's no incentive for them to bring you the bill!
I'm gong to Venice but have celiac, this is going to be an issue so I plan on cooking in the rented room's kitchen. I know the grocery stores have gluten free. I'm hoping to find somewhere I can eat out, fingers crossed. Imagine a celiac going to the pasta capital of the world, lol.
I will be traveling to Venice next month. One of my traveling companions is allergic to shrimp, will all the ingredient's for a dish be shown on the menu?
Typically yes, they should also show the allergens clearly. Make sure they warn the waitstaff though: "sono allergico (allergica in case of a woman) ai crostacei", as that's a very common ingredient.
Okay thats great . Can I just say your doing a great job with the vids . I have taken notes frm them for my vist to venice March . Take care both and thank you 😊 x
Thank you for your very informative videos! Your calm, clear approach to each topic makes your videos very enjoyable!
You guys are great! I'm so glad I cam across your channel. I am going to Venice soon for the first time in a long time, so figuring out the finer details of practicalities is invaluable. Love you guys - keep making videos!
Your videos are absolutely the BEST resource I have found as I prep for a trip to Venice. Thanks!
My husband and I absolutely love your videos! Last night we had baccala & polenta for the first time. Also, spaghetti of black squid and spaghetti with clams. I would never have tried any of those without your knowledge and encouragement. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much. Your videos are so informative, but engaging and interesting too.
I will be coming on June to Venice
What a great video, thank you 😍🥰
Thank you for a very informative video.
Thank you for your videos! We are going to Venice (and Milan) in May, and these videos have been the most helpful and practical I have seen.
Wow! Thank you SO much!❤
Love you guys and the channel! I do have an unrelated question for you, Nick. What’s up with the overalls?
I'm leaving on this coming July to Venice, thanks for the info that you shared to everyone ❤❤❤
Great video hope it goes viral I'm sharing. Going to Venice
This is great. Only thing that would be helpful is how to eat someone of the dishes? For example, the mantis shrimp - I have no idea how I would eat it - is there a shell on it and you remove it with knife and fork?
Hi, thank you for your comment! That's a very good question: the mantis shrimps are served without the upper shell, so you typically remove them from the lower shell (with a fork, or even with your hands) and eat them. We'll make sure to film it next time we have them!
Dolci!! its what I was waiting for and the tiramisu the best!😛
Hi, do you have any recommendations for where to get Tiramisu without alcohol in Venice?
Hi, that's a tough one! I (Luna) had one at "1000 coffee" near Campo de la Maddalena, but generally I always ask in advance to be 100% sure!
@@NomadCitello Thank you! What do you say in Italian to inquire if the food has alcohol? I want to be sure that there's no alcohol in mine if I decide to buy something.
Same here (I'm allergic!); You'd say "c'è alcol qui?" where the c'è is pronounced like the "che" in "cherry" and qui like "quit" without the t.
Make sure you ask about any item on the menu besides pizza: wine is often used in pasta sauces and also in meat/fish entrees.
@@NomadCitello thank you so much! I appreciate your help.
Great video! I'm wondering if it is okay to share orders with others at the table. For instance, four antipasti for five people and everyone have a little of everything. Is it permissible to split an entree?
Thanks, John! Absolutely yes, sharing is very common in fact. For example, Luna some time ago was having lunch with a couple of friends and they all shared a big "antipasto misto" - and that was the meal! Sure, you could also split an entree, no issues there. Keyword: "da condividere" means "to share".
These videos are great, very informative, I'm going to italy in August and one of the places I want to visit is Venice, I watched your videos: public transportation, and walked around Venice, can't wait!
We will be going may 7th. We've been to Rome, 7yrs ago. What about tipping in Venice and Florence for meals?
Hello Kenneth, tipping is not mandatory nor expected anywhere in Italy. If you feel like you had exceptional service, you can leave a tip as you see fit, but you don't have to. That's part of the reason why getting the bill takes so long: waitstaff don't need to vacate tables in order to get more tips, so there's no incentive for them to bring you the bill!
I'm gong to Venice but have celiac, this is going to be an issue so I plan on cooking in the rented room's kitchen. I know the grocery stores have gluten free. I'm hoping to find somewhere I can eat out, fingers crossed. Imagine a celiac going to the pasta capital of the world, lol.
You'll find several options: look up "gluten free restaurants near me" in Google maps and you'll see quite a few results!
Thank you! @@NomadCitello
I will be traveling to Venice next month. One of my traveling companions is allergic to shrimp, will all the ingredient's for a dish be shown on the menu?
Typically yes, they should also show the allergens clearly. Make sure they warn the waitstaff though: "sono allergico (allergica in case of a woman) ai crostacei", as that's a very common ingredient.
@@NomadCitello Thank you.. I will write that down..
What about tipping the server? How much do you tip?
Hi, you normally don't: tipping isn't customary in Italy in any circumstances.
Hi both , I'm off to Venice in March. Can I order a decaf coffe ?
Yes of course, Luna's standard order is either "deca macchiato" or "cappuccino deca" :)
Okay thats great . Can I just say your doing a great job with the vids . I have taken notes frm them for my vist to venice March .
Take care both and thank you 😊 x
Yes all pizza is baked. Please do not correct her. Not good. Love and appreciate your videos.