Venice Tourism & Travel Guide - Eating Out in Venice

Venice Tour & Travel Guide - Eating Out in Venice

Venice has some wonderful restaurants, even though it is not generally regarded to be of the quality of rest of Italy. Specialties include polenta, made of corn meal; risotto with cuttlefish ink sauce. Venetian snacks (cichetti) can be brilliantly inventive, in small "tapas-style" serving sizes. For prices that are easy on the pocket, look for places (especially wine bars) popular with non-tourists. Try to spot the local eateries which offer a dining experience by the canal.

Pizza al volo

"Pizza al volo" sells superb pizza by the slice in Campo Santa Margherita. Good value for money.

Gianni

Gianni, is a very friendly family restaurant overlooking the Guidecca Canal and is a way to get to know the locals. The interior is almost art deco and surprisingly light. They are closed on Wednesdays and between Christmas and Festival.

Pane Vino e San Daniele.

A short walk from the Vaporetto stop at San Basilio on the Dorsoduro. Delightful trattoria with cosy Alpine interior and piazza seating in good weather, featuring a menu of Puglian, Sardinian and Venetian specialities. No fish, excellent wines and a highly trained dessert chef, with gluten-free, dairy-free and diabetic options available on request. Good English, Spanish, French and German spoken by the friendly owners.

Al Vecio Canton

Al Vecio Canton is just 8 minutes from Piazza San Marco and is enchanting and affordable. Famous for its traditional style pizza and seafood pasta, you're also served by a most friendly staff. They top it off with a free home made digestivo (mostly vodka and lemon) at the end of your meal, so you certainly plan your return visit as you leave.

Al Giardinetto

Al Giardinetto, is just behind the Piazza San Marco, this restaurant has a large private courtyard welcoming guests during good season. Seafood courses and Venitian specialities are served by Severino family.

Antico Martini Restaurant

Antico Martini Restaurant (since 1720) in S. Marco, is a luxury restaurant that attracts expert gourmets and famous personalities since the 1800s. Beautiful detail and restaurant decor, romantic atmosphere. Open all days.

La Caravella

Restaurant La Caravella is a historical place, very near St. Mark's Square, known since the 60's and has become a must if you like traditions. Open every day all year round, offers, together some typical dishes a large selection of wines. From May to September service is in a tradtional courtyard.