The story
Despite a name and sign that Franchino Er Criminale found confusing, Bar Filovia, situated on Fondamenta Santa Chiara in Venice’s Santa Croce district, earns a solid 4.4-star rating. This casual local spot focuses on tramezzini, the Italian triangular sandwiches, and according to the creator, they are “excellent at a great price.”
The Piccantino and Pollo al Curry are singled out as standouts, described as “fresh and flavorful.” A third option, Gamberetti in Salsa Rosa, also appears on the menu. Franchino Er Criminale gave Bar Filovia an 8.5 overall, cementing its reputation as a reliable, affordable stop for a quality tramezzino in Venice.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Piccantino, calling it a fiery standout. The overall vibe is a warm, unpretentious haven for bold, satisfying flavors.
“This is the Piccantino, I don't know what's inside but it's called Piccantino because it has this different whole grain bread. I like this closure, if they do it edge to edge, there's some skill. The bread is nice, look how thick it is. It's like a Russian salad with more vegetables. The spicy is mild, pleasant, not overwhelming. The celery gives it a nice freshness. It's fresh, really fresh. All the tramezzini I've been eating here are fresh and nice. Even though it's a small triangle, it's still quite big. I'd give it two or three bites.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Bar Filovia. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
Bar Filovia, despite the confusing name and sign, serves excellent tramezzini at a great price. The Piccantino and Pollo al Curry are standout, fresh and flavorful. I'd rate it 8.5 overall.
Dishes mentioned
PICCANTINO
This is the Piccantino, I don't know what's inside but it's called Piccantino because it has this different whole grain bread. I like this closure, if they do it edge to edge, there's some skill. The bread is nice, look how thick it is. It's like a Russian salad with more vegetables. The spicy is mild, pleasant, not overwhelming. The celery gives it a nice freshness. It's fresh, really fresh. All the tramezzini I've been eating here are fresh and nice. Even though it's a small triangle, it's still quite big. I'd give it two or three bites.
POLLO AL CURRY
This one is a bit more flat, there's a bit more skill issue. You can see the bread ends in a triangle, they cut the bread randomly. Pollo al curry, but there's radicchio inside, purple cabbage. This is spectacular, really good. It's a nice chicken, a different thing. I'd give it an 8 and a half.
GAMBERETTI IN SALSA ROSA
Last one, cocktail sauce, a 90s Craxiano vibe, when we used to eat penne alla vodka and shrimp cocktail. The shrimp are the jarred ones in brine, small. It's fresh, nice, pleasant. A trip down memory lane. But in the end, the tramezzino is a trip down memory lane. Between the filling and the goodness, I'd give it an 8 and a half.
