Fodor's Expert Review Trattoria Al Gatto Nero
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Islands of the Lagoon
Seafood
Since 1965, Al Gatto Nero has offered the best fish on Burano; no matter what you order, though, you'll savor the pride the owner and his family have in their lagoon, their island, and the quality of their cucina (maybe even more so when enjoying it on the picturesque fondamenta). The fish is top quality and couldn't get any fresher; all pastas and desserts are made in-house; the fritto misto is outstanding for its lightness and variety of fish; risotto alla Buranella features gò (short for ghiozzo fish), a Burano cucina povera ("kitchen of the poor") standard that had almost disappeared from local menus until Anthony Bourdain introduced it to travelers.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- The freshest fish and seafood around
- Risotto Burano style, using local ghiozzi fish
- Tagliolini (thin spaghetti) with spider crab
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., 1 wk in July, and 3 wks in Nov. No dinner Sun., Wed., and Thurs.
