Eating in Venice

Cicchetti tour

Osteria la Rivetta da Luigina e Franco

A typical Venetian tavern, here you can drink an ombra and taste Luigina's famous eggs with anchovy. Closed at weekends.
  • 📍Calle Sechera, 637, 30135 Venice.

Bacareto by Lele

A popular little Venetian bacareto, famous for its mignon buns and glasses of wine served at the counter Sunday closed
  • 📍Fondamenta dei Tolentini, 183, 30100,VE.

Arnaldi Winery

Modern bacaro with excellent wines and imaginative cicchetti. Closed Wednesdays
  • 📍Salizada San Pantalon, 35, 30135 VE

Bacaro Ai Pugni

A lively bacaro full of cicchetti, so called because it is located next to the bridge of the ancient fist battles.
  • 📍Fondamenta Gherardini, 2836, 30125, VE

Bacaro alla Zattera

Perfect for a sunset spritz overlooking the Giudecca Canal.
  • 📍Fondamenta Zattere Ai Gesuati 791/A, 30123 VE

Cantinone Schiavi

One of the most renowned bacari in Venice for the variety and creativity of its cicchetti.
  • 📍Fondamenta Nani, 992, 30123 VE

Osteria Al Squero

Wines and traditional small dishes in cosy canal-side osteria opposite the famous Gondola Squero
  • 📍Dorsoduro 943

Typical Venetian restaurants

Ae Cravate

Authentic Venetian cuisine, ideal for enjoying traditional dishes with attention to detail
  • 📍Salizada San Pantalon, 36, 30135 VE

Trattoria Dona Onesta

Homemade pasta, fresh fish dishes, homemade desserts.
  • 📍 Sestiere Dorsoduro 3922

Osteria Mocenigo

Authentic Venetian cuisine: spaghetti with clams, mixed grill of fish, house tiramisu
  • 📍 Salizada San Stae 1183, Santa Croce

Restaurant Pizzeria Dolfin

For those who want a pizza or a varied menu with excellent value for money
  • Santa Croce 81

La Divina Comida

Newly opened restaurant, few tables but intimate atmosphere. Traditional cuisine

The Gas Lantern

In a historic campiello. Ideal for lunch or dinner al fresco. Traditional Venetian cuisine but also excellent meat dishes

Alla Madonna

An institution for Vicenza-style salt cod and Venetian fritto misto.
  • 📍Calle de la Madonna, 594, 39125 VE

Fine Venetian restaurants

Refined, Gourmet and Starred Restaurants For those seeking more sophisticated experiences with innovative dishes and selected ingredients:

La Loggia

An elegant retreat with traditional dishes reinterpreted in a modern key.
  • 📍Campo San Pantalon, 3711, 30123 VE

Star Anise

A modern revision of classic Venetian recipes, perfect for the Venetian fritto misto and fried moeche, when in season.
  • 📍Fondamenta de la Sensa, 3272, 30121, VE

Antica Besseta

Historical restaurant, traditional menu revisited. Far from the tourist flow
  • 📍Santa Croce 1395. Salizada de Ca'Zusto

Estro

A mix of wine bar and gourmet restaurant, perfect for an elegant dinner.
  • 📍Sestiere Dosoduro, 3778, 30123 VE

Venissa (Michelin)

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

Al Giubagiò

Overlooking the lagoon, it offers classic dishes such as baccalà mantecato and sarde in saor.
  • 📍Fondamenta Nove, 5039, 30121 VE

Venetian pastries and sweets not to be missed

Trevisan Patisserie

Fresh bread, pizzas and pastries just a few steps from Cinqueteste.
  • 📍Santa Croce, 636, 30135. VE

Tonolo

Famous for its eggnog-filled pancakes, available especially during Carnival.
  • 📍Calle San Pantalon, 3764, 30123 VE

Café Florian

For a historic coffee and a taste of baicoli or Venetian fritters.
  • 📍Piazza San Marco, 57, 30124, VE

Pastry shop Dal Mas

Perfect for tiramisu and crispy galani.
  • 📍RIò Terà Lista di Spagna, 150, 30121 VE

Rosa Salva

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

Café Girani

An old Venetian roasting company, founded in 1928 and since then a reference point for quality coffee.
  • 📍Campo Bandiera e Moro, 3727, 30122, VE