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Harry's Bar Venezia Reviews
It’s a tradition
This is our fourth visit to Venice in over twenty years, and our fourth visit to Harry’s. For us, a trip to the city would not be complete without stopping for an overpriced drink at this famous establishment. We visited in the late afternoon and fortunately had to wait only a few minutes for a table to clear. As we sat there, the line of people waiting for a table became much longer. Is it a Tourist Trap? Consider the definition: Merriam-Webster - A place that attracts and exploits tourists. Wikipedia - A tourist trap is an establishment (or group of establishments) created or re-purposed with the aim of attracting tourists and their money. Tourist traps typically provide overpriced services, entertainment, food, souvenirs, and other products for tourists to purchase. It is probably no more so than the city of Venice itself. Harry’s is part of the history and fabric of the city, which is expensive, crowded; and you must admit, a but tacky. Are the waiters rude? No more so than the waiters at many of the café’s that line Piazza San Marco. They are brusque, stiff, and efficient. That is what people expect them to be. We go for the experience and the people watching. We do not go expecting fine dining or white glove service. Go, and be part of the tradition!
WORST FOOD I HAVE EVER EATEN IN ITALY
This place is awful. Perhaps the worst food we have ever had in Italy. The Bellini's and food are outrageously overpriced. Staff is snobby and waiters who tend tables do not seem to understand English well or just don't care. $277.00 ($302.00 US) for an absolutely horrible lunch for 4 people. Pasta did not taste fresh. Ravioli was a miniscule portion and just not good. Hamburger for $52 US does not come with a bun or any sides. Filet has no flavor and taste like cooking oil. It was also seriously undercooked. I did not finish it. Probably the worst filet I have had in 57 years of life. It was served with what amounts to overfried french fries. Would have sent it back, but we had already sent back two of the four disgusting dishes. Not sure how this place is still in business. IT IS THAT BAD.
I was HORRIFIED by the way we were treated from the time we
I was HORRIFIED by the way we were treated from the time we stepped into the bar. I was prepared to spend a lot on drinks and lunch, but once we walked in we were rushed by a waiter and told we had only 5 minutes to decide on lunch because the kitchen was closing (not the case as many people ordered after we got our food). The staff were very rude and handed us a dinner menu that only included large entrees, yet we saw someone else receive a smaller menu next to us with lunch options. When we received our food the waiter only gave us a portion of our food and left the rest on a tray. When she asked if we wanted more we of course said yes, it's $41 pasta, and the quickly took away the rest before we could even finish it! The whole experience ruined what we thought would be a drink in a historical location and left us feeling snubbed. Not worth it!
Horrible AVOID! Paid 54 euros for two Bellinis.
Ordered chicken croquetas and they never came. After we finished our drinks, we waited 15 minutes, got up frustrated because everyone is so busy talking amongst staff and not paying attention to us. Had to walk up to bar and pay. Then as we do so, is when we find out machine to make food was broken. The owner should really consider shutting this down with only three stars of a review. It's really even worst.
If you're expecting the Cipriani you get when you book them
If you're expecting the Cipriani you get when you book them in New York or Dubai, move on. The staff is feckless; they're trained for a clientele whose highest esteem is The Cheesecake Factory. Disgrace to the family name.
Forza Harry!
If you overlook the €€€ and absorb the tradition and atmosphere, Harry’s Bar has to be visited. We strolled in for a late morning Bellini, snack and coffee. De rigeur for people and staff watching! The most divine chicken sandwiches (same as when I visited 30 years ago). Impressed they tried to give us back the tip we left! Exquisite service. Pop in after a stroll around the Royal Gardens…..
Words Cannot Express the Disappointment
I’ve never written a one star review for a venue or service in my entire life. Especially with the Venetian economy being so delicate and dependent on tourism, I try to go out of my way to provide any support possible. This was hands down, the worst bar experience of my life. Incredibly rude staff. As someone who travels internationally frequently, and has spent weeks in various parts of Italy, I can assure you this is not a cultural misunderstanding. Venice is a dining capital of the world. Please pay patronage to the many historical establishments that take pride in their heritage. You’d be better off eating a slice of cheap electric oven made pizza and sipping a warm Peroni on the street corner.
The service here was quite disappointing.
My husband and I were happy to enjoy a late night drink in a historic establishment, in fact we were very excited. But staff was rude the moment we walked in. Considering the delicate economy of Venice is based in tourism, and we speak Italian, we were not expecting to be met with such ungracious, unkind, and rude staff. I was devastated to leave this place having had that experience. I don't know when I'll be in Venice next but I won't be recommending or returning.
This was the worst dining experience of my life.
I'm not opposed to spending into four figures for a once in a lifetime meal, but I am opposed to horrific service. We have dined in Venice multiple times and have never felt disrespected. We ended up leaving immediately after drinks and going to an establishment that takes pride in being a custodian of Venetian heritage.
We were very excited to have a cocktail/Bellini at Harrys
We were very excited to have a cocktail/Bellini at Harrys after watching Stanley Tucci Searching for Italy on MAX & the urging of friends!! Well after trekking for about 30 minutes (since GPS doesn't work so well in Venice) We were excited to see a lively bar very close to closing time so we realized we would have time for at least 1 drink !! When we first arrived we spotted a tuxedo clad man telling 8 woman that they were not permitted to have drinks at a table & needed to stand around the bar !!! We actually spoke with him explaining our trek !! We were waiting at the bar to order ..excited as a patron was telling us that the Bellini was delicious & worth the price !! Mr Tuxedo looks at my hubby who happened to have shorts on & says sorry we can't serve you !! Shorts are not on the dress code!!! Even tho he watched us walk in & spoke with us ...BUT here's the Clincher .... there was a Dog at the bar !!!! Thats right a dog (with no pants on either) So dogs are OK but shorts are not ?? So they must not be hurting for money at an average $26 per cocktail & a total 12 patrons out the door... obviously the women didn't feel like trying to squeeze in to the very small bar ...So Harrys better get with the times we're not in the 30's anymore .. BTW my husband was very fashionably dressed ..it's June shorts are the norm !!
AVOID - tourist trap
This place is so awful it’s unreal. Poor service and mediocre drinks for extortionate prices. The reviews will catch up with them at some point. Avoid it at all costs, it’s not worth the money.
Avoid, overpriced tourist trap without any history
As devotees of historical bars, we had been looking forward to visiting for years. What a disappointment, you enter into a room which appears to have lost any history years ago. Cram into a chair and attempt to gain the surly service. Drinks are served in tumblers with the Negroni & Martini being of poor quality, yuck. As we sat there all the tables were turned into restaurant sittings, ie, no bar! We decided we'd had enough and I asked for the bill from a female waiter in Italian only to be met with a sneer, literally, as in, "Not my job". After a further 10 mins asking we just got up, went to the bar and demanded our bill. Avoid this awful tourist trap.
Harry's Bar, the original location of the global Cipriani
Harry's Bar, the original location of the global Cipriani group of restaurants, is expensive but worth every penny. The food and drinks are all exquisitely prepared. Located on the Grand Canal, a short stroll from San Marco, you cannot get a better location. Good service as well.
Great history in this establishment but maybe share a
Great history in this establishment but maybe share a Bellini as they cost 22euros each! Convenient location close to San Marco and the vaporetto.
The bell has tolled
25 dollars is a lot to pay for a single drink. Even if you only hang out in the super luxe bars of New York and the Côte d’Azur I hope that all reasonable people can agree that 25 dollars…. for …. one… drink…. Is a lot. I am prepared to pay 25 dollars for a drink. Occasionally only, to be clear, for fear of penury. I prefer paying 6 dollars. But yes I am prepared to pay 25 dollars in the right circumstances. In return, I am expecting a great drink, excellent service, a fine and weighty glass, beautiful surroundings and perhaps some history. So Dukes in London, The Writers Bar in Singapore, the beautiful Charles H in Seoul. They tick all of these boxes. I love them all. And I am happy to pay for the privilege. I have been to Venice a fair bit and never been tempted to visit Harry’s Bar. Word was it did not justify these kinds of costs. Hemingway may have liked it just after the war, but the world has moved on since then. It was now just a tourist trap for the foolish and unwary. In a moment of weakness this week, on my way to dinner, walking past the door to Harry’s I succumbed. How bad could it be I thought to myself? It seems busy. The people in there didn’t all look like tourists; perhaps I had this wrong…. That moment of weakness was a mistake. This was apocalyptically bad. 52 dollars for two gin and tonics…. Deep breath … Gin. And. Tonic. Not some labour intensive, crushed artisan cocktail involving obscure aromatics and the knees of virgins…. But a gin and tonic. Not a choice of gins either. And I had to pour the tonic myself. Out of a can. That I had to open. Into …. What… not some chunky lead crystal glass that made me feel like a Bond villain….but rather the kind of dishwasher safe glasses petrol stations used to give away for free. In a room badly in need of a lick of paint, with all the decorative flair of a Warsaw Pact youth hostel (what is this colour?), tables jammed in like pins in a bowling alley - and guests bounced around nearly as much. And service as ice cool as … well I don’t know … but a smile from the staff required something more from me clearly. These are not so much first world problems as super first world problems. But we all get to choose how to spend our money. And my strong, strong recommendation is not to spend your money (or anyone else’s) in Harry’s Bar.
This place is an icon and a must visit.
Service is great and for such a little place, everyone really makes you feel welcome. This is the place that the Bellini was invented so that's a must. It is a bit expensive but how can anyone pass up a speak easy from the past. Influenced by American ideas but all Italian. Really enjoyed the place!
It was OUTSTANDING! Yes, €22 is a lot for a Bellini but
It was OUTSTANDING! Yes, €22 is a lot for a Bellini but you're paying for the experience. Outside of that (which I didn't mind - I wanted a Bellini where they were invented), you get more than you pay for. Everything, from the bread to the entrees to the dessert & service was wonderful. I enjoyed the amatriciana; interesting that it's a white sauce at Harry's rather than red. Our waiter pointed it out & offered to add tomato if I preferred red sauce. My son had a magnificent beef filet; at least 2 inches thick & cooked exactly as he requested. My husband had a deliciously light tagliolini with bacon in a cream sauce; said it was one of the best pasta dishes he's ever had. We went in as I wanted the Bellini. We ended up absolutely delighted with our dinner. What a wonderful experience!
I’m still thirsty!
I love visiting legendary establishments and have no qualms about paying over the odds for good food or drink. BUT I don’t like being ripped off. 24Euros for a whiskey sour that was smaller than a breakfast juice glass. Wanted to stop in for a cool refreshing drink but this experience barely wet my lips. Get a grip Harry’s Bar and stop ripping people off.
Not worth the $$$
We came here expecting the counterpart of Harry’s Bar in Paris and were sorely disappointed. I’m sure there’s some important/historical meaning behind this bar and the Bellini’s they kept serving but that’s not what we were here for. The ambiance was flat, there was no music, the tables were low, it was overcrowded and ridiculously overpriced. The average drink price was €24 when you can get cocktails in any bar for 1/4 of the price. Not to mention, the drink was the size of a sippy cup. Again, I’m sure there’s a reason many people come to this bar, but if you’re looking for the Venetian Harry’s from Paris or just to have an apperitivo before dinner, I wouldn’t recommend coming here.
Rude & ignorant
Determined to visit Harry’s Bar myself & four friends left a wonderful restaurant and wound our way to this ‘iconic’ spot only to come face to face with a deluge of ignorance & rudeness. Almost empty and pretty dinghy, we didn’t get one smile from the staff & were told we could only sit at the bar for our €24 drink! Understandable as we weren’t eating but a tad confusing as the place was empty! It took us less than two minutes to agree that no, we weren’t spending our money here & not because of the price but because of the blatant rudeness of the staff. Awful experience. Ignorant beyond belief.
A lot of Hype but not a lot of room
Popped in for a Bellini just to experience it as was told it’s a must do place. It was incredibly busy (but it was a Saturday afternoon) but managed to get a table fairly quickly. Had a Bellini each and left. It was a nice Bellini but as mentioned by many it was very pricey. As it was a special occasion we just accepted it. It was crowded but there are a lot of staff so food and drinks arrive very quickly. Was it as special as I thought it would be? No.
Overrated and Overcrowded
We arrived for lunch today without a reservation and were directed to one of only two tables available. Both tables were in the middle of an already overcrowded seating area. The restaurant was extremely hot and as we perused the menu we were constantly being bumped into by the waiting staff who were having to squeeze by the overcrowded tables. Needless to say we decided not to dine here ! We found a fabulous local restaurant which was far more appealing and comfortable with exceptional service and a very local clientele.
not worth a visit at all
ridiculously overprice for standard drinks service below average £28 for a smaller than usual cocktail no mats for you drinks over crowed are that like a vault in a bar. would not recommend or visit again
I think Harry's bar is Extremely overrated and beyond
I think Harry's bar is Extremely overrated and beyond overpriced. I'd never come back. This was actually my least favorite dining experience during my 8 days in Venice.
Not worth the money!! Been there, done that!! 30 euro for a
Not worth the money!! Been there, done that!! 30 euro for a bowl of mediocre soup!! Two soups, 2 Bellini's and a bottle of water 131.00 euro!! We have had wonderful meals for half of that!!
An absolutely essential place to go.
..... Wonderful ambience, welcoming waitstaff, delicious drinks etc and Earnest Hemingway practically lived here during his writing years! You can feel the presence of so many historical figures and enjoy the pleasure yourself in present day Venice!
We went to Harry's Bar while in Venice.
We had the Bellinis and slice of cake. We were celebrating my husband's birthday. It was crowded. But we were able to get a table. Service was good Bellinis and cake were spot on.
Best bar I have ever been to.
Period the people that work here are the best of the best at what they do, and they work hard and maintain an ambience of class and execute to perfection.
Totally over rated.
Snooty staff who wouldn't seat me in the upstairs window, which was wide open the whole time I was there, of which I had requested months in advance. Bellini wasn't a patch on those found at The Gritti Palace or Restaurant Terrazzo Danieli. Certainly won't waste my time next time. Food wasn't all that, either. Most disappointed.
Cannot wait to go back to Venice! Harry's was an
Cannot wait to go back to Venice! Harry's was an experience like no other and the Bellini's are my favorite drink. Love the appetizers that come out right away. Staff is so kind
Small place but perfect drinks! This is a very tiny
Small place but perfect drinks! This is a very tiny entrance but once you cross the threshold you are in for a treat.
Bucket list place to see but underwhelmming
Very underwhelmed by Harry's bar. I think it was incredible back in the day, but we were disappointed, but it is a bucket list thing to do, a quick drink and leave is all you need but it isnt easy on the wallet.
Go get your Harry treatment
I think my experience will be the same as the rest of us “plebs” who dare to visited this establishment. If you ever want to made to feel less worthy and like a complete and utter low life regardless of your efforts in life to visit a place... Go to Harry’s bar! So this is the birthplace of the Bellini cocktail. Sound good right? So unless you are an A-list celebrity or a world famous billionaire, this will be your experience... You walk in, get looked up and down by the guy at the door who has a slight expression of smelling something foul, you find a seat on a cramped seat, admire the decor that resembles a 1970’s police station, order your €22 Bellini in a very small glass. A half hearted, disinterested look up and down from the bar man until you swallow your 100ml of below average, carton peach juice and standard Prosecco until you pretty much want to get out as quick as possible. That is it. Enjoy
Never again
So your in venice ,its on your doorstep so hey why not visit the famous Harrys Bar What a disappointment, shabby decor.,fully of stuffy clients who should know better.Surly miserable staff,pompous is one word to describe them .Overpriced drinks lack of atmosphere. Please do not make my mistake keep your money and go elsewhere
Save yourself the visit, drink a shop bought Bellini and stare at a photo of the bar, you’ll get a less attitude
Overpriced and unwelcoming From the moment we walked into the bar, we were looked down on and clearly judged by the head bar person in his white tux…. For that reason I made a point of staying and buying an overpriced drink… my husband and I are super friendly, well dressed and polite and we felt like scum of the earth. We asked for certain drinks and got a blunt and rude no, only cocktails.. Then when a regular came in he was given the exact drinks we asked for… what a joke… don’t bother wasting your time or money on this place, the staff have no personality and are quite frankly rude and unwelcoming if your face doesn’t fit or you wreak of cash! It’s boring as hell and overpriced… spend your hard earned money in the local Spar and buy a bottle of pre-made Bellini to drink on a bench and it will taste the same without the attitude and judgement.
Super crowded.
Expensive as anything but a great spot to try for the Bellini!The staff is dressed to the nines with white coats and impeccable service. We were served a bowl of green olives with pits at the bar while there. Lots of happy people here and it got very crowded. It is very touristy and with Harry's inventing the Bellini, it's must see.
Don’t Bother Going
Overpriced, overrated and don’t bother going. Like being in a plain front room with no atmosphere or interesting decor. Has a couple of drinks with a bowl of olives which were okay but nothing special. Best thing about the place was the toilets!
We dropped in for a Bellini at the birthplace of the drink,
We dropped in for a Bellini at the birthplace of the drink, but the bar was crowded and the drinks were overpriced, though delicious.
Awful not even worth the reviewSMH! Will NEVER return!
Awful not even worth the reviewSMH! Will NEVER return! I'm sure it doesn't concern them but it was a huge mistake treating me the way they did tonight. HUGE MISTAKE!
This place is amazing and old school and charming.
Anyone complaining about prices or the size of bellinis just doesn't "get it." Had the best pasta and the best service!! Staff is kind and helpful if you are kind to them.
On a recent trip to Venice we came to thisrestaurant for
On a recent trip to Venice we came to thisrestaurant for dinner. They have a first floorbar which was crowded with locals and tourists.This place is famous for the invention of the Bellinicocktail. The second floor is a gourmet restaurant.Reservations are a must for dinner.We started out with a Bellini. Now this drink seems to be a contentious issue with many patrons. It isonly about 6 ounces and costs 22 euros. It wasdelicious, but definitely not worth the money..During dinner we split a bottle of sparking water.For dinner we split a pasta entree to start. It was a delicious plate of tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce.Next we each had the veal with polenta. This had to be the best veal I had ever eaten. Fork tender and cooked in a delicious sauce. The entrees are pricey, but they give you a healthy portion. This place is for occasions or a one timevisit as a tourist. The bill came to $235 euros fortwo. Other restaurants we patronized for dinnerIn Venice cost us about $65-75 euros.We did not order dessert after dinner because webasically ate pastries and cappuccino all day whilesightseeing. Dispute the price I would highly recommend thishistoric place for dinner.
Went to Harry's Bar with a group of four because we were
Went to Harry's Bar with a group of four because we were told it's a "must see" in Venice. I understand the history behind the bar (and restaurant), but after going it's more of a "must pass". If you really really really have to stop by Harry's Bar when in Venice, by all means walk in for a signature 23 euro Bellini. No need to dine on a 68 euro pasta dish when you can get better elsewhere for 12-14 euro. The one saving grace is the wait staff if dressed nicely and the ambiance does seem 1930s, but like I said pop in for a drink if you must and pop out and enjoy a much better dinner elsewhere for a quarter of the price.
The most overrated disappointment in Venice.
Soggy noodles(no knowledge of what Al Dente means),crowded with servers banging into customers & more then twice as expensive as any decent restaurant or Osteria. Everything "Cipriani" is more mediocre. This 1932 historical Venice dining room should have evolved,it didn't! Stay Away is my recommendation. 10/16/22
Meh. Heard so much about this place, but it was only
Meh. Heard so much about this place, but it was only okay. Got the famous bellini which was fine. So many amazing places in Venezia. This was not one of them. Worth going to I guess to say you went.
Did you really do Venezia if you didn't have a €22
Did you really do Venezia if you didn't have a €22 bellini, in the home it was created? I think not! You'll hear zero complaining about the price from me, a cocktail at the Ritz in Paris runs me €34 and I'm known to be a more than one drink girl, a sour at GHT in Lago di Como is €30 so in all honesty the €22 was on par for a two ingredient drink.We stepped through the door around 7p to grab a couple of their famous Bellini's and there was no way I was passing up the delish slice of cake. Dessert before dinner is just who I am. We had flown in from Vienna so I was totally still in cake mode. This gorgeous cake melts in your mouth, is super light and was scrumptious paired with the Bellini.I don't love Bellini's I'm way more of a Bourbon or Tequila gal but I came here specifically for this drink. It was tasty, but I was just taking in a little cocktail history if you will. Service was fantastic, we had a perfect little corner booth so we could take in the place. I'd definitely recommend if you're visiting.
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