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Courtesy Antiche CarampaneRead MoreAntiche Carampane
One of the special neighborhood places that locals only share with trusted visiting friends, this tiny trattoria is the kind of place that you will want to return to whenever you visit Venice. The owner, who has piercing blue eyes,...
Read MoreAntico Martini
Tucked on a pretty square near La Fenice Opera House, this longtime classic has a clubby vibe, with traditional dining rooms and great outdoor seating during the warm summer months. Come here for Venetian specialties, including lots of great seafood...
Read MoreCaffè Florian
As Angélina is to Paris and Tavern on the Green is to New York, so are Florian and Quadri to Venice. Landmarks that draw groans from locals because of the tourists, but that remain iconic for a reason. Florian opened...
Read MoreCantina do Mori
Just a short walk from the Rialto Bridge and fish market, this old school institution is one of our favorite spots for a glass of Soave and some cichetti (Venice’s answer to tapas). Locals spend lunch gossiping under the vaulted...
Read MoreDa Fiore
Da Fiore is everyone’s favorite for seafood and attracts the likes of Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp and Mick Jagger. Call ahead for a table in the dining room or the small balcony overlooking the canal.
Read MoreGelateria Nico
Yes, there are gelato shops on many corners, but this one has been a local favorite for decades, in part, because its location on the quay by the Giudecca Canal is the perfect place to wander or let the kids...
Read MoreHarry’s Bar
A Venice institution that is famous for being a watering hole for legendary bon vivants, including Ernest Hemingway who drank here when in town. Unfortunately, while the interiors remain the same, the quality of the food does not justify the...
Read MoreHarry’s Dolci
The Giudecca branch of Harry’s Bar is only open from April through October when it’s pleasant to sit at the outdoor tables on the quay and look back at Venice. It’s less historic than the original but its charms are...
Read MoreL’Anice Stellato
From jewelry designer Daniele Attombri of celebrated Venice boutique Attombri: “One of my favorite restaurants, this is a well-known but typical local spot full of stories and good Venetian food.”
Read MoreLocanda Cipriani
Yes it takes a little effort to get here but if you take the time you will discover one of the true gems of Venice. The beautiful island of Torcello and its icon the Locanda Cipriani (owned still by the...
Read MorePunta Conterie
This sophisticated restaurant is a great lunch spot on the island of Murano. It is also home to an exhibition space that changes every six months showcasing some of the best new glass art collections in the region.
Read MoreQuadri
Venetians consider this the enemy café as Florian was the haunt of Italians in the 19th century and Quadri, on the opposite side of the square, was frequented by Austrian soldiers and many foreign artists. Of course, it’s mainly tourists...
Photo by Kathryn NathansonRead MoreVini Da Arturo
Seafood is king in Venice, but at Vini Da Arturo, it is all about the pasta and meat. At this lively, intimate, no fuss Venetian trattoria—that only has ten tables—the schnitzel is the star, as are the pastas, like the...
