Venice Restaurants

Run by Roberto Barina and Piero Salmaso, La Palanca is a small eatery-cum-watering hole. Bottles of Campari and Coke line the shelf as daily wagers like bargemen and fishermen step in for a sandwich snack, pasta or the daily sp... more

This old trattoria is only a few meters from the Rialto Market (a fish market), so it has a good supply of fresh fish all year round. However, it is said that this old world trattoria has lost a bit of its charm, and is too... more

This is a historical Rialto Market restaurant and its atmosphere seems to date back to a previous age, the whole area seeming to still be a fish market. The staff sometimes are not very polite to their customers, but in the sum... more

Less expensive and crowded than the other restaurants around Piazza San Marco, Ai Canottieri is a good place for a glass of wine and a hearty meal. The menu emphasizes seafood, so be sure to try the Gray Shrimps With Polenta, o... more

This restaurant is located in Calle Lunga San Barnaba. The name "furatola" indicates an old shop where they once sold poor man's food. Food is still sold here today, but it's not for poor people anymore! This is an elegant rest... more

Midway between Museo dell'Accademia and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Bar da Gino welcomes residents, students of the nearby schools, and tourists alike for the perfect morning jump-start. They serve breakfast with fresh cre... more

The very glamorous and modernly designed Centrale Restaurant Lounge is placed close to Teatro La Fenice and stays open late, which seldom happens in Venice. Centrale is a place for sipping aperitifs, relaxing on designers sofas... more

Osteria inherits its name from Doge Francesco Morosini who lived for some time in this Palace overlooking lively Campo Santo Stefano. The menu offers classic Italian dishes, with some fish specialties availa... more

A stylish bar and restaurant located in the industrial area, Dining Room crowds with people most on the weekends. Many come for dinner or a free buffet aperitif before spending the evening in one of the many clubs and dance... more

 Located on a sidestreet just behind the Basilica of San Marco, Antica Sacrestia is very popular with international actors working in Venice or coming here for the Film Festival. Nevertheless the quality-price ratio is quite... more