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Cicchetti tour (Venetian bar snacks)

A ‘cicchetti tour’ is a gastronomic journey through various bacari, during which you sample small traditional Venetian delicacies accompanied by a glass of wine. It’s an informal and authentic way to discover local flavours and the city’s hidden gems. Follow our selection of bacari: we’ve chosen reliable, high-quality venues, far removed from the more superficial tourist options.

Osteria la Rivetta, run by Luigina and Franco

A traditional Venetian osteria, where you can enjoy a glass of wine and sample Luigina’s famous eggs with anchovies. Highly recommended by Norberto Closed at weekends.
  • 📍Calle Sechera, 637, 30135 Venice.

It Happens. La Vineria

Come and visit Eleonora and Noel at this extraordinary, hidden-away bacaro. You’ll be amazed by the culinary and wine specialities…… Leave Cinqueteste, cross the bridge on your right and walk 50 metres… You’re there!!! Recommended by Norberto
  • 📍Calle De La Laca 2465f

Bacaro Quebrado

Osteria, a traditional bacaro where you can enjoy cicchetti and local cuisine in the company of friends, both old and new. Owner: Lele Ballarin. A Venetian, writer, once damned but now redeemed. A bacaro recommended by Norberto
  • 📍Calle Larga dei Bari 1111-1107A

Bacareto da Lele

A much-loved little Venetian bacareto, famous for its mini bread rolls and glasses of wine served at the bar Closed on Sundays
  • 📍Fondamenta dei Tolentini, 183, 30100, Venice.

Bacaro ai Pugni

A lively bacaro with a wide selection of cicchetti (Venetian bar snacks), so named because it is situated next to the bridge of the ancient fistfights.
  • 📍Fondamenta Gherardini, 2836, 30125, Venice

Bacaro on a Raft

Perfect for a spritz at sunset with a view of the Giudecca Canal.
  • 📍Fondamenta Zattere Ai Gesuati 791/A, 30123 Venice

Cantinone Schiavi

One of Venice’s most renowned bacari for the variety and creativity of its cicchetti (Venetian bar snacks).
  • 📍Fondamenta Nani, 992, 30123 Venice

Osteria Al Squero

Wines and traditional small dishes in a cosy tavern on the canal opposite the famous gondola workshop
  • 📍Dorsoduro 943

Traditional Venetian restaurants

Traditional Venetian restaurants serve simple yet flavourful lagoon cuisine, centred on fresh fish. Among the starters, we recommend Sweet-and-sour sardines Venetian style, whipped salt cod and scallops au gratin; for first courses, fish risottos, spaghetti with clams or tagliolini with cuttlefish ink. The meal is best rounded off with a tiramisù, a dessert originally from Treviso that has now become part of Venetian tradition. A selection of authentic flavours, true to the local cuisine.

With Cravatte

Authentic Venetian cuisine, perfect for enjoying traditional dishes prepared with great attention to detail. Highly recommended by Luana 
  • 📍Salizada San Pantalon, 36, 30135 VE

Trattoria Dona Onesta

Homemade pasta, fresh fish dishes, artisanal desserts. A Venice institution. Not to be missed
  • 📍 Dorsoduro District 3922

Osteria Mocenigo

Authentic Venetian cuisine: spaghetti with clams, mixed grilled fish, homemade tiramisù
  • 📍 Salizada San Stae 1183, Santa Croce

Dolfin Restaurant and Pizzeria

For those who fancy a pizza or a varied set menu offering excellent value for money
  • 📍81 Santa Croce

The Gas Lantern

Set in a historic little square. Ideal for al fresco lunch or dinner. Traditional Venetian cuisine, as well as excellent meat dishes.
  • 📍Campiello Mosca 22

Alla Madonna

A renowned establishment for Stockfish Vicenza style and Venetian mixed fried seafood.
  • 📍Calle de la Madonna, 594, 39125 VE

Trattoria Al Ponte Del Megio

An authentic and informal Venetian trattoria. Romantic tables overlooking the canal. Recommended by Norberto
  • 📍S. Croce, 1666-30135 Venice
Restaurants in Venice Upon your arrival, we’ll be delighted to recommend a selection of restaurants that we know personally and which we believe are in keeping with the quality and style of your stay. On request, we can also take care of your bookings directly.

Refined Venetian restaurants

Refined, gourmet and starred restaurants For those seeking more sophisticated experiences with innovative dishes and carefully selected ingredients:

Star Anise

A modern take on classic Venetian recipes, perfect for Venetian mixed fried seafood and fried moeche, when in season.
  • 📍Fondamenta de la Sensa, 3272, 30121, VE

Antica Besseta

A historic restaurant, offering a reimagined take on traditional dishes. Away from the tourist crowds
  • 📍Santa Croce 1395, Salizada de Ca'Zusto

Venissa (Michelin)

On the island of Mazzorbo, a unique experience amidst vineyards and gourmet cuisine. It offers Venetian dishes reimagined by chef Max Alajmo.
  • 📍Fondamenta Santa Caterina, 3, 30142 Venice

Al Giubagiò

Overlooking the lagoon, it serves classic dishes such as whipped salt cod and Sweet-and-sour sardines Venetian style.
  • 📍Fondamenta Nove, 5039, 30121 Venice

Venetian pastries and desserts not to be missed

The Venetian confectionery tradition is simple and distinctive, linked to the islands and the calendar of festivals. The ‘bussola di Burano’, fragrant and buttery, was originally created as a long-life biscuit; ‘Venetian cornmeal cookies’, made with sweetcorn flour and raisins, have a rustic, aromatic texture. During Carnival, Venetian frittelle – light and golden, often filled with custard or zabaglione – and galani – thin and crisp – take centre stage. Simple, recognisable desserts that capture the essence of a homely and authentic Venice

Trevisan Patisserie

Fresh bread, mini pizzas and pastries just a stone’s throw from Cinqueteste.
  • 📍Santa Croce, 636, 30135 Venice

Tonolo

Famous for its fritters filled with zabaglione, mainly available during Carnival.
  • 📍Calle San Pantalon, 3764, 30123 VE

Caffè Florian

For a visit to a historic café and a taste of baicoli or Venetian fritters.
  • 📍Piazza San Marco, 57, 30124, Venice

Dal Mas Patisserie

Perfect for tiramisù and crispy galani.
  • 📍Rio Terà Lista di Spagna, 150, 30121 Venice

Rosa Salva

One of the oldest patisseries, excellent for baicoli and other Venetian delicacies.
  • 📍Sestiere di S. Marco, 950, 30124 Venice

Caffè Girani

A historic Venetian coffee roaster, founded in 1928 and a benchmark for quality coffee ever since.
  • 📍Campo Bandiera e Moro, 3727, 30122, Venice

Marin Pastry Shop and Café

 An artisan bakery in the heart of Santa Croce, renowned for its tiramisù and its lovely outdoor seating overlooking the Rio Marin 
  • 📍 Fondamenta Rio Marin 784
Venetian cuisine is simple yet refined, deeply rooted in the lagoon and the changing seasons. Among the typical dishes, we recommend sarde in saor, baccalà mantecato, seafood risottos and moeche when in season. These are best enjoyed with a glass of Venetian wine or a traditional spritz.

For an authentic experience, we suggest visiting the bacari – small Venetian taverns where you can enjoy a glass of wine alongside cicchetti, elegant little bites served at the bar: a convivial and informal way to experience the local cuisine.
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