Well, Italian food is everywhere around the world, so that took some excitement out of our gastronomic adventure. And most tourist spots are lined with restaurants targetting tourists not locals (duh!) it's hard to find one of those hole-in-the-wall type joints that serve true Italian home-made food.
i have tried real authentic venetian food. Its not available everywhere. I feel its no big deal compared to the italian food on the streats. I just came back from Italy last month too...