Restaurant Suggestions for Venice

Most of our recommended restaurants require reservations, and so we suggest you reserve your table
online or call ahead. Direct links are included for each restaurant below. Note that some restaurants
require credit card details, and cancellation charges may apply.

Additional info
Some restaurants may require credit card details to confirm advance reservations and cancellation
charges may also apply.
Guideline Price Range
$ = USD $65 and under
$$ = USD $66 to $100
$$$ = USD $101 to $150
$$$$ = USD $151 and upwards
Based on an average price for a 3-course dinner per person without wine.

Fine Dining

Osteria Da Fiore
Sestiere San Polo 2202 - 30125 Venice
Venetian Cuisine – $$$$
Da Fiore is well known for its superbly prepared Venetian cuisine and its refined but relaxed
atmosphere. The menu changes according to what is fresh and seasonal that day. Seafood
specialities, such as the scallops or tiny octopus, are recommended.
For reservations contact:
ristorantedafiore.com
+39 041 721308

Harry’s Bar
San Marco 1323 – 30124 Venice
Venetian Cuisine – $$$$
Harry’s Bar is one of Venice’s most distinguished and expensive restaurants. Owner Arrigo Cipriani,
son of the original owner, claims that many Venetian specialties were created here – the ‘Bellini’ (a
peach nectar and prosecco cocktail) and ‘Carpaccio’, for instance, both named after Venetian painters.
For reservations contact:
cipriani.com
+39 041 5285777

Quadri
Piazza San Marco 123 – 30124 Venice
Italian Cuisine – $$$$
The only fine-dining restaurant located in Piazza San Marco, Ristorante Quadri boasts one of the
Venice's most incredible views and has had a Michelin star since 2012. The cuisine is a contemporary
expression of Italian and Venetian classics and the menu, created by Max Alajmo and delivered by
executive chef Silvio Giavedoni, highlights ingredients sourced directly from the Venetian lagoon,
primarily fish that arrive daily from the Rialto market. The atmosphere in the dining room is elegant, yet
relaxed, allowing guests to enjoy the allure of the most beautiful squares in the world.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Open for dinner only from Wednesday to Friday
Open for lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday
For reservations contact:
Alajmo.it/pages/homepage-ristorante-quadri
+39 049 630303

Club del Doge

Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, 30124 Venice
Venetian Cuisine – $$$$
With its soft tones of pink, blue and green, the Club del Doge Restaurant at the Gritti Palace Hotel
offers a warm, discreet, and elegant atmosphere. The culinary delights of the chef are represented by
the freshness of in-season produce; a fast-cooking technique is used to avoid distort colors and tastes,

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and the use of animal fat is minimal. The atmosphere, impeccable service and superb cuisine have
made the restaurant a renowned meeting place for Venetian high society and dishes are
representative of the Veneto region’s gastronomic tradition. Gentlemen are required to wear dinner
jackets.
For reservations contact:
opentable.it
+39 041 794611

Oro Restaurant
Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice
Italian Cuisine – $$$$
Taking its name from the dining room’s golden ceiling, this Michelin-starred restaurant, based at the
Belmond Hotel Cipriani and only 10 minutes from St Mark’s Square by water taxi, boasts a menu full of
imagination and creativity. Influenced by a love of contemporary art, chef Davide Bisetto creates
complex dishes presented in immaculate fashion. A wine list of over 1000 labels is available to
accompany meals, which can be enjoyed beneath the sparkling Murano glass chandeliers inside, or
on the romantic terrace with views across the lagoon.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 19:30–22:30
For reservations contact:
Belmond.com/belmond-hotel-cipriani/dining
+39 041 240801

Fiola at Dopolavoro
Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, 30133 Venice
Italian Cuisine with European influence – $$$$
Surrounded by the organic vegetable and herb garden of the JW Marriott Hotel. The menu, based
primarily on Venetian cuisine, makes use of fresh and local ingredients in unusual
and original ways. The extensive wine selection provides a vast choice of wine-pairing options.
A complimentary 15-minute cruise from Piazza San Marco to Isola della Rose can be arranged for
diners.
For reservations contact:
fabiotrabocchi.com/fiola-venezia
+39 041 8521300

Da Ivo
San Marco 1809, 30124 Venice
Tuscan & Venetian Cuisine - $$$$
Opened in 1976 by Ivo Natali from Tuscany, this charming restaurant is a short walk from St. Mark’s
Square and adjacent to a canal, allowing diners the opportunity of arriving directly by water taxi or
gondola. Surrounded by photos of celebrities who have visited, Da Ivo has an impressive international
reputation.
Closed on Sundays
For reservations contact:
ristorantedaivo.it
+39 041 5285004

Wisteria Restaurant
San Polo 2908, 30125 Venice
Venetian Cuisine $$$$
Sophisticated Michelin – starred restaurant whose name comes from the wisteria which, in the right
season, adorns the terrace overlooking Rio Della Frescada.
Simone Selva, young chef from Aquileia, declares himself the creative mind of a cuisine with a
Venetian soul that appears in the dishes with a gust of freshness.
(Clothing even if smart casual must be suited to the elegance of the location. You are kindly requested
to avoid wearing shorts and beach sandals.)
Closed on Wednesdays.
Open only for dinner.
For reservations contact:
wisteria-restaurant.com

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Tel. +39 041 5243373

Zanze XVI Restaurant

Santa Croce 231, 30135 Venice
Venetian Cuisine $$$$
From the old historical Trattoria dalla Zanze, along Fondamenta dei Tolentini, a new fascinating
gastronomic Michelin-starred meta borns in Venice Lagoon.
The chef selects raw material from the local markets and producers to create unique culinary
experiences and guarantee a fresh and seasonal cuisine.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
For reservations contact:
Zanze.it
+39 041 715394

Trattoria Do Forni
Calle Specchieri S. Marco 468, 30122 Venice
Traditional Venetian Cuisine – $$$
Located in the historical heart of Venice, just a few yards from St. Mark’s Square, this welcoming
restaurant is characterised by traditional Venetian cooking, serving fresh fish from the Adriatic Sea
with seasonal vegetables and delicate flavourings. It also combines the use of local meat and
vegetables with an international gastronomic influence.
For reservations contact:
doforni.it
+39 041 523 2148

Trattoria alla Madonna

Calle della Madonna 594, 30125 Venice
Venetian Cuisine – $$$
This local dates back more than 50 years and the eclectic clientele of distinguished Venetians and
Gondoliers keeps it lively. Serving numerous typical Venetian dishes, the menu focuses primarily on
fresh fish at an affordable price.
Closed on Wednesdays
For reservations contact:
Ristoranteallamadonna.com
+39 041 522 3824

Vini da Gigio
Sestiere, Calle Stua Cannaregio, 3628A, 30121 Venice
Venetian Cuisine focusing on seafood – $$$
For wine lovers seeking an authentic experience enjoyed by locals, few venues have a selection of
northern Italian wines that can match Vini da Gigio. As the name suggests, Gigio has known a grape
or two, and the cantina boasts vintages from as far afield as South Africa and Australia. To accompany
the rosy tipple are platters of seafood so fresh that they practically swim from the plate to palate.
Closed on Tuesdays
For reservations contact:
+39 041 528 5140

L'Osteria di Santa Marina

Campo Santa Marina 5911, 30122 Venice
Venetian Cuisine – $$$
Customers can enjoy warmth and hospitality in the elegantly furnished dining rooms. The owners
Augusto and Danilo offer creative cookery and traditional Venetian dishes. The menu offers a wide
variety of appetizers among the specialities of marinated raw fish and ‘saor’ (a classic Venetian
speciality). The pasta dishes are combined with seasonal produce from Venetian gardens and the
menu also includes grilled and fried fish, while the wine list offers good regional and international
choices. Gentlemen are required to wear a dinner jacket and tie.
Closed on Sundays and on Monday lunchtimes
For reservations contact:
Osteriasantamarina.com
+39 041 528 5239

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Osteria La Zucca
Santa Croce 1762, 30135 Venice
Venetian Cuisine – $$$
Though not technically a vegetarian restaurant, Osteria La Zucca is a fantastic option for anyone who
likes vegetables - if only because its chefs turn common garden-variety ingredients like carrots and
aubergine into works of culinary art. The informal interior is adorned with wine racks that add to the
cosy ambience, and an attractive display case in the front room lets you see what dishes are being
served.
Closed on Sundays
For reservations contact:
Lazucca.it
+39 041 524 1570

Vecia Cavana
Rio Tera’ SS. Apostoli 4624, 30131 Venice
Venetian Cuisine - $$$
An ‘off the beaten’ track choice, this warm wood-panelled restaurant in the Cannaregio district of
Venice offers an excellent range of seafood, and is proud to be gluten free. (The pasta can be gluten-
free on request too). This is the perfect choice if you are looking for a non-touristy, authentic and low-
key restaurant.
For reservations contact:
veciacavana.marsillifamiglia.it
+39 041 528 7106

Il Ridotto
Campiello, Campo Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 4509 – 30122 Venice
Gourmet Italian - $$$
As the menu here is rather inventive, the tasting menu is sure to impress. This Michelin-starred
restaurant has minimalist décor and offers skillfully prepared seafood. The pumpkin puree with coffee
dust is especially recommended.
Closed on Wednesdays and Tuesday Thursday lunchtimes
For reservations contact:
Ilridotto.com
+39 041 520 8280

Al Covo
Castello 3968 – 30122 Venice
Venetian Cuisine - $$$
The restaurant is at 10-minute walk from St. Mark’s Square, near the beautiful square Campo della
Bragora and the ancient Arsenale. They offer typical Venetian food in a semi-formal ambiance.
Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
For reservations contact:
Ristorantealcovo.com
+39 041 5223812

Algiubagio’
Fondamenta Nuove, Cannareggio 2039, 30125 Venice
Venetian Cuisine - $$$
Ancient room dating back to the early 1900s completely restored in 2010. Elegant and refined
atmosphere, located in the north near the embarkations for the islands, with splendid view of the
Venice Lagoon.
Closed on Tuesdays
For reservations contact:
Algiubagio.net
+39 041 5236084

Osteria Oliva Nera

Castello 3447/3417, 30122 Venice
Venetian Cuisine – $$

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Osteria Oliva Nera is a charming local osteria run by Dino and his wife Isabella, who have greeted
everyone with a smile and a warm welcome since 2000. The cuisine remains true to Venetian
traditions in its simplicity, with only minor changes by the chefs. With a traditional menu that changes
several times during the year, you can expect to find typical dishes such as ‘sarde in saor’ (lightly fried
sardines and onions marinated in vinegar), ‘baccalà mantecato’ (creamed air-dried cod), ‘bigoli in
salsa’ (spaghetti with anchovies and onions) and local fish and squid.
Closed on Wednesdays
For reservations contact:
Olivanera.com
+39 041 5222170

Trattoria Da Remigio
Salizada Dei Greci 3416, 30122 Venice
Italian Cuisine – $$
Located in the Castello district, this restaurant boasts a typical Venetian atmosphere. Offering
traditional local cuisine, the fish is delivered fresh from the city markets and prepared with care and
attention to detail.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
For reservations contact:
+039 041 5230089

Osteria Bancogiro
Campo San Giacometto S. Polo 122, 30125 Venice
Italian Cuisine – $$
This casual spot makes for a great change from standard Venetian food. The location is in the heart of
the Rialto market in a fifteenth-century loggia, with tables upstairs in a carefully restored room that has
a partial view of the Grand Canal – the outdoor seating allows for a full view in warm weather.
Luscious, light meals are served in what used to be Venice's first private bank. Though pasta is not
served here, the fresh fish served with vegetables, as well as the regional cheeses and sausages, are
delicious. The ‘branzino con arancia e cumino’ (sea bass with orange and cumin) is a particular treat.
Closed on Mondays
For reservations contacts:
Osteriabancogiro.it
+39 041 5232061

All'Arco
Calle dell'Occhiale, San Polo 436, 30125 Venice
Wine Bar - $
You might find a queue out of the door, but it is always a good sign and it is most definitely worth the
wait. You cannot leave Venice without tasting the real traditional cicchetti with a fresh Spritz, and this
lunch-only bacaro is the perfect place - only three minutes from the Rialto Bridge. Small and cosy, it
provides a great selection of cicchetti and great value for reasonable prices.
Closed on Sundays all day and always for dinner
For reservations contact:
+39 041 5205666

Osteria Ai pie del ponte

Fondamenta Felzi, 6316 – 30122 Venice
Italian Cuisine – $$
A welcoming atmosphere is what you feel entering into this little place, a charming wood and marble
decorated wine bar with simple and rustic food. This Osteria owes its name to a bridge (“ponte”)
where it’s located, The right spot for a rest with a delicious sandwich or a selection of hams, salamis
and local cheese, great choices of “cicheti” (Venetian tapas) are available at all hours. Excellent wine
is never missing, served also by the glass.
Closed on Tuesdays
For reservations contact:
Aipiedelponte.it
+39 041 6396696

Kosher Dining

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Gam Gam
Cannaregio 1122, 30121 Venice
Kosher Restaurant - $$
This exotic restaurant prides itself on its innovative menu of the finest ingredients and signature dishes
prepared by the talented chef. What’s more, diners can enjoy their relaxing meals sat outside,
overlooking the Guglie Bridge on the beautiful Cannaregio Canal.
Closed for dinner on Fridays and on Saturdays all day
For reservations contact:
+39 366 250 4505

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