The story
In Tianjin’s historic former Italian concession, Venezia Club offers a surprising taste of authenticity. Travel creator Nicolò Balini was thrilled to find an Italian owner who recognized him, and he soon dug into an excellent Roman-style pizza topped with ’nduja, onion, and black olives, alongside a carpaccio of octopus. He highly recommends the pizza.
Balini’s enthusiastic visit underscores the venue’s ability to transport diners. For those exploring the remnants of Tianjin’s Italian past, Venezia Club delivers a genuinely warm experience—right down to the owner’s personal welcome. It’s a hidden gem worth seeking out.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the tender Carpaccio di polpo, capturing the restaurant’s warm, refined charm that makes every dish feel like a celebration of simple elegance.
“I had a carpaccio of octopus as an appetizer. It was very good.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Venezia Club. Most active: Nicolò Balini
Nicolò visited Venezia Club in the former Italian concession of Tianjin, where he had an excellent Roman-style pizza with 'nduja, onion, and black olives, and a carpaccio of octopus. He was thrilled to find an Italian owner who recognized him, and highly recommends the pizza.
Dishes mentioned
Carpaccio di Polpo
I had a carpaccio of octopus as an appetizer. It was very good.
Pizza Romana con 'Nduja, Cipolla e Olive Nere
Then I had a Roman-style pizza with 'nduja, onion, and black olives. It was really good, just the way I like it. The owner is Italian and recognized me, so the whole experience was great. The pizza was absolutely delicious, I recommend it to everyone.
