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Read MoreAcquastanca
On an island that has been overrun with tourists looking for a piece of Murano’s famous glass, Acquastanca is an authentic neighborhood hideaway that’s both stylish and unpretentious. Opened by an island resident who used to work at Harry’s Bar...
Read MoreAl Bocon Divino
Overlooking Piazza Santa Margarita, Al Bocon DiVino is an espresso bar with a nice selection of sandwiches.
Courtesy of Al CovoRead MoreAl Covo
Diners receive a warm welcome here thanks to owner Diane Rankin’s Texas hospitality, which in turn may be why Covo is a perennial favorite with American food writers. But in the end, its popularity is due to its great food,...
Read MoreAlla Madonna
Located in the heart of old Venice beyond the Rialto Bridge is the charming Alla Madonna, renowned for its seafood and menu of Venetian classics. Over 50 years old, this eatery boasts nine dining rooms adorned with the artwork of...
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 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 MoreCantina Do Spade
Cantina Do Spade is a local favorite for cichetti (tapas) and aperetivo drinks in San Polo.
Read MoreCantine del Vino già Schiavi
This is an ultra-traditional, tiny bacari, where locals gather for a good ombra, glass of white wine, and hearty ciccetti (tapas).”
Read MoreCavatappi
A rare authentic find in overrun San Marco, Cavatappi is a good spot for lunch when touring in the area. The menu has a short selection of seasonal dishes and delicious tramezzini (the triangular sandwiches sold at many Venice enotecas).
Read MoreCoVino
This tiny gem of a restaurant in Venice’s Castello neighborhood near the Arsenale (the little sibling to gourmet Al Covo) has become the must-stop for foodies looking for a spectacular baccaro (small plates) experience. The three-course tasting menu changes according...
Read MoreEstro Vino e Cucina
A buzzy wine bar and restaurant in Dorsodoro, this enoteca opened in 2014 and quickly became the neighborhood’s hot spot.
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 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 MoreLa Cantina
The owner prepares his crostini with the seriousness and passion of an artist. This is a traditional Venetian trattoria in the scenic Cannaregio neighborhood. Service can be spotty if you’re not a local (many of who frequent this spot).
Read MoreLa Colonna
Off the beaten path in the Cannaregio neighborhood, this small trattoria has been a longtime favorite of Venice connoisseurs. Writes chef and cookbook author Marcella Hazan in City Secrets: Florence & Venice: “When Bruno Paolato was a partner chef in...
Read MoreLa Zucca
Specializing in creative vegetable dishes (though it’s not all-vegetarian), this small restaurant is a local favorite. The clutch of plain wooden tables seat only thirty-five (plus an additional twelve seats outside in summer), so call ahead.
Read MoreNaranzaria
Owned by Stefano Monti and Brandino Brandolini, whose family makes award-winning wines in nearby Friuli, this is a popular place to go for aperitivi. It’s located right by the Rialto Market with beautiful canal views. It’s also a good spot...
Read MoreOsteria Bancogiro
In the restored arcades off the Rialto market, you’ll find this lively wine bar, which was opened by one of the city’s legendary foodies, Andrea Varisco. It’s a traditional wine bar with Venice’s version of tapas and out back are...
Read MoreOsteria Boccadoro
A neighborhood restaurant with superb pasta and seafood. This is one of those foodie haunts that remains unpretentious despite being mentioned in international food magazines and having a cult following. Chef Luciano Orlandi may be best known for his frito...
Courtesy Osteria da CarlaRead MoreOsteria da Carla
“This small and historic trattoria changed management in 2016. It's a family-run restaurant with a refined ambience, led by a mother and son, and it offers cuisine with local products revisited in a modern key. It's a romantic and quiet...
Read MoreOsteria Enoteca San Marco
The sister outpost to Bancogiro near the Rialto, this enoteca sits on a narrow lane just off of Piazza San Marco but feels miles from the tourist crowds. It was opened by a refugee of the kitchen at Harry’s Bar...
Read MoreOsteria Oliva Nera
Run by a husband-and-wife team, this cozy restaurant, in the residential Castello neighborhood, serves wonderful traditional Venetian cuisine. Closed Wednesday.
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 MoreTaverna al Remer
At the end of a narrow unmarked alley in Venice’s Cannaregio sestiere, Taverna al Remer is a breath of fresh air from the city’s often-touristy dining establishments. A no-frills fisherman’s tavern, the bar-cum-restaurant is dimly lit, with hard wood floors...
Read MoreTrattoria Do Forni
An Indagare member who traveled to Venice in the summer of 2011 raves: “All Venetians said that this place was where you can still find true old-time Venice. It’s where a lot of locals come to celebrate big events and...
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...
Read MoreVini da Gigio
Part of the Venetian restaurant association that also counts Alle Testiere and Antiche Carampane as its members, this is a nice trattoria with high-quality food and excellent wines.
