Local Cuisine
We’ve chosen the best local restaurants in Venice for you to experience the highlights of typical Venetian cuisine!
Vini da Gigio
Fondamenta del la Chiesa
Cannaregio 3628/A
Tel: +39 041 5285140
Hour of operation: Tuesdays through Sundays
One of Venice’s most quaint trattorias, Vini da Gigio is a family run establishment that is popular with locals and visitors. The homemade pasta, first and second dishes, in addition to the wonderful service make for an enjoyable dining experience, made even better by the varied choice of wines.
Trattoria da Ignazio
San Polo, Calle Saoneri, 2749
Tel: +39 041 5234852
Hours of operation: Sunday through Friday
A typical Venetian trattoria that retained its charm despite the increase in tourism. A favorite among locals and non –locals, Ignazio offers traditional Venetian fare that boasts hearty fish and seafood dishes, as well as savory meat dishes. Their wine cellar has an excellent choice of national and regional wines and their desserts are not to be missed.
Corte Sconta
Calle del Pestrin
Castello 3886
Tel: +39 041 5227024
Reservations essential
Credit cards accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa
Hours of operation: Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed 4 weeks in January and February and 4 weeks in July and August.
Specializing in typical Venetian cuisine, Corte Sconta perfects the seafood dishes that made Venice famous. Its selection of seafood based appetizers and first dishes are prepared with the highest quality ingredients and its house wines are among the best.
Special Occasions
Looking to celebrate a special occasion while you are in Venice?
Here is a list of our favorite and unique places to make that special evening unforgettable.
Ristorante Cipriani (in the Hotel Cipriani)
Isola della Giudecca 10
Tel: +39 041 5207744
Reservations required
Credit Cards accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa
Hours of Operation: Daily 12:30-3:00 pm, 8:00-10:30pm, closed November through March
One of Italy’s and one of Venice’s most renowned restaurants, the Ristorante Cipriani at Hotel Cipriani is the apex of luxurious dining experiences. Using only the freshest local produce and ingredients, the highly trained staff in the kitchen creates culinary masterpieces that the mature public enjoys. The romantic and unique atmosphere, whether in the formal dining room or on the outside terrace overlooking the Lagoon, make for an unforgettable experience.
Quadri
Piazza San Marco
San Marco 120-124
Tel: +39 041 5289299
Reservations required
Credit Cards accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Sunday, 12:00pm –2:30pm, 7:00-10:30pm; July-August, Tuesday through Sunday 7-10:30pm, Closed November through April on Mondays except during Christmas and Carnevale.
Quadri has amazing views, delicious culinary delights and is a world-renowned restaurant. An elegantly decorated ambience lends itself well to the time-honored, high-quality and extraordinary Venetian cuisine. The breathtaking views onto San Marco and onto the Lagoon in addition to the attentive wait staff enhance any dining experience at Quadri. An experience not to be missed.
Best views
The best way to enjoy Venice is to look at it! Here are our top choices for the best views of La Serenissima!
Harry’s Bar
Calle Vallaresso
San Marco 1323
Tel: +39 041 5285777
Reservations required
Credit cards accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
Hours of Operation: Daily 10:30 am – 1:00 am; November through March 10:30am-11:00pm
Harry’s Bar is well known for its role in literary history, but its Martini’s, Bloody Mary’s and Bellini’s have really left the mark on the many tourists and locals that have visited this famous watering hole over the years. The simple fare is typical Venetian cuisine, but it is absolutely invincible when combined with the views that Harry’s Bar affords its clients. A Venetian classic in every way.
Sempione
Ponte Beretteri
San Marco 578
Tel: +39 041 5226022
Reservations recommended
Credit Card accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa
Hours of operation: 11:30am-3:00pm, 6:30-10:00 pm. Closed Thursdays, November through December
Boasting a wonderful view of the canal and its slender gondolas, the Sempione has been a Venetian institution for over 90 years. Its skilled kitchen staff concentrates on local and traditional Venetian cuisine, and the attentive and well-trained wait staff and beautiful interior décor enhance Sempion’s succulent dishes even further.
Linea d’Ombra
Fondamenta delle Zattere
Dorsoduro 19
Tel: +39 041 5285259
Credit Cards accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa
Reservations not necessary
Hours of Operation: Thursday through Tuesday 12:00pm – 3:30pm; Thursday through Saturday, 8:00pm – 1:00am.
An informal restaurant, Linea d’Ombra offers its clients traditional Venetian recipes with a incomparable view. Frequented by an artistic crowd, and site of two films, Linea d’Ombra boasts a panoramic terrace and wonderful fish and seafood dishes.
Best contemporary cuisine
A modern touch to an ancient city! Make reservations at Venice’s most innovative and modern restaurants where new interpretations to time-tested recipes star!
Il Sole sulla Vecia Cavana
Ros Terŕ SS
Apostoli Canneregio 4624
Tel: +39 041 5287106
Reservations recommended
Credit Cards accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays through Sundays, Closed 2 weeks in January and two weeks in August
Opened in 2001, the Sicilian chef, Stefano Monti has risen to the top of the Venice’s best chefs. Recreating typical Venetian dishes in addition to traditional national cuisine, Il Sole sulla Vecia Cavana has made its mark on innovative cuisine. Monti’s exciting interpretations to traditional dishes is augmented by the restaurants beautiful atmosphere.
Do Leoni (in the Londra Palace)
Riva degli Schiavoni
Castello 4171
Tel: +39 041 5200533
Reservations required
Credit cards accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa
Hours of operation: Daily; 12:00-3:00pm, 7,30-11:00pm
Using inventive and seasonal ingredients, another Sicilian chef, Stefano Mazzone, serves beautiful and innovative dishes in the luxurious atmosphere of the Do Leoni restaurant. His imagination and creativity lend themselves well to typical Venetian dishes, and he re-creates classics enhancing them with spices and new cooking techniques.
Bancogiro
Campo San Giacometto
Santa Croce 122
Tel: +39 041 5232061
Reservations recommended
Credit cards accepted: NONE
Hours of Operation:
A casual dining atmosphere lends itself well to the exciting and inventive cuisine that Bancogiro boasts on its menu. The non-typical eats are a mix of national and local dishes, not always from the Veneto area. Using exotic ingredients, such as avocados and non-national cheeses, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy a wonderful glass of wine from the extensive wine list and gaze over the Grand Canal.
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