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Venice Restaurant!
by Simone ·
VENICE RESTAURANT, Morris Park 2107 Williamsbridge Road (718-597-2360)
Morris Park (The Bronx’s “2nd Little Italy”) has been on my list of areas to try for months now as several friends rave about the quaint “villagey” feel of the place, the nice homes on lovely tree-lined streets and an abundance of Italian restaurants, second only to Arthur Avenue. My first visit was Venice Restaurant….The establishment has been in business for decades and only recently went through a major renovation and rehaul…(And I gather that the jury is still out among locals if the changes have been for the better.) I, however, quite enjoyed my lunch (a delicious and healthy seafood salad) and appreciated the friendly service of the staff. Atmosphere-wise, I would’ve liked a bit more warmth and decoration (not a fan of bare walls, but that’s a minor point). Overall, a nice little place for lunch or dinner. And there are two large dining rooms, making Venice another option for large private parties. (Speaking of which, I arrived just in time to wish Louie (below) a Happy 100th Birthday, which was fun. Well done, Sir!!!) And afterwards, you can head across the street to Cafe Portifinos for a cappuccino al fresco!
