Gelatteria Da Nico       located by the “Zattere” waterbus/Vaporetto stop

Known throughout Venice as one of the best places for gelato! The location along the Zattere makes it ideal for sitting outside by the waterfront and enjoying the view of the canal especially in the spring or fall. Great place to relax.

Wonderful flavors made fresh daily to tantalize your taste buds!!!

If you are going to Burano for the day, be sure to stop in at the gelateria there. Unbelievably good!! Next door they have a wonderful little shop that sells the local Buranello cookies. They even give out free samples....mmm!!!

They give you the biggest scoops at the best prices. Don’t pass this one by or you will regret it.

Fujiyama “Tea Room”  Beatrice             Calle lunga S. Barnaba, 2727A  (near Camp S. Barnaba)       041.724.1042   www.bedandbreakfast-fujiyama.it

One of the best kept secrets in Venice is this peaceful tranquil Japanese tea room and garden where you can escape from all the tourists and enjoy some peace and quiet while having a pot of the best jasmine tea around. Plus, they have a charming little B&B too!

ZANIN     S. Marco,   located in Campo S. Luca, across from Burger King

Amazing little sweets to accompany a quick Cafè or hot chocolate. Soooo yummy!

This small quaint pastry shop offers some of the best mini sweets, chocolates and cappucino’s in town. Not too far from Rialto either.

Un Mondo di Vino      Canareggio, 5984A (about 5 min from Rialto)   041.521.1093   (Closed Mondays))  Open 10-13/ 17.30-22

Totally typical Venetian Osteria where they serve a great assortment of fresh made “Cicheti”  and wines to compliment them. Locals come here daily around 5pm to have their snack/drink before heading home for dinner.  Most people hang outside on the street and chat about their day. A truly Venetian place!

Sandwiches like no where else to be found....mmm!! Small but fun place to stop for a quick bite.

Situated in a small square not too far from Marco Polos’ house is where you will find some of the best cichetti in town. Come by for a drink and a snack before dinner

This tiny pizzeria without a doubt makes the best pizza in all of Lido. Prepared in a wood burning oven, makes it soo flavorful!! Charming seating outside or inside. Excellent service too.

This famous pizzeria has been named one of the top 100 in all of Italy for it’s food and atmosphere. Jazz concerts all summer long, make this a happening spot!

Located in a quaint little square nearby the Malibran theatre. Good food at reasonable prices.

Algi Alboretti         882 Accademia, Dorsoduro (close to the Accademia Museum ) Tel: 041.523.0058 (closed Wed & Thurs afternoon)

Award winning chef Pierluigi Lovisa has created traditional and innovative dishes combining colours and flavours to please the eye and tantalize your taste buds.

Osteria Mocenigo        1919, S. Croce     Tel/Fax  041.523.1703  (Closed Mondays)  Close to S. Stae Stop.

Very charming, good service, affordable and a lovely atmosphere to dine in. Located in a nice out of the way area. Not alot of tourists and well worth searching for.

You wont be disappointed.

Trattoria “Da Nico”       1702, S. Marco – Frezzeria    Tel/Fax  041.522.1543  (Closed Sundays)  Close to St. Marks Square

Here is one of the few places worth eating at nearby St. Mark’s Square that wont break your budget. A small elegant trattoria with daily specials where you can dine in peace.  Typical Venetian specialties served here.

Pane Vino  e San Daniele    1722, Dorsoduro  (close to S. Basilio)   Tel:  041.523.7456    panevinoe.it

When you think of Italy and those charming little places settled in quaint little squares, this place is what comes to mind. This is totally out of the way and where true locals come. Extremely good food and all made by their own products. Simple food with lots of S. Daniele ham. Check it out!

Favorita     Via Francesco Duodo, 33   Lido    Tel/Fax  041.526.1626  (Closed Mondays and Tuesday mornings)

The name says it all! If you are tired of the crowds in Venice or are staying on the Lido this is a great restaurant to escape from it all. Extremely charming outside garden for dining in the Spring or Summer as well as quaint interior. But you better like fish, cause that is what they do and they do it well.

One of the best little tucked away secrets in Venice . A wonderful menu with Venetian flair and reservations are a must!

Trattoria Tre Spiedi       5906, Cannaregio (between Rialto & Strada Nova) 041.520.8035 Closed Mondays

This charming family friendly trattoria has been here since 1975, serving some of the best seafood and dishes around. Great service and a warm atmosphere.

Alle Testiere           5801 Calle del Mondo Novo, Castello  (nearby Campo S. Maria Formosa)   041.522.7220   Closed Mondays

It’s all about the freshest fish possible at this tiny osteria. Great reputation. Get away from the typical tourist places and come here. Only 9 tables and 2 seatings, make it a must for a reservation. Unique, Innovative and yet Venetian.

Not your typical restaurant/bar. A sleek setting and a creative menu if you are looking for someplace a bit more like New York or L.A.

If you don’t get to make it to Tuscany while in Italy, you can atleast try their regional cuisine here in Venice. Very GOOD!

Ristorante Al Fontego dei Pescaori       Cannaregio, 3711-3712 Sottoportego del Tagiapiera 041.520.0538 (Closed Mondays)

Their every changing seasonal menu along with excellent fish dishes make this a restaurant worth finding.

Aciugheta       Castello, 4357 Campo S.S. Filippo e Giacomo 041.522.4292 Info@aciugheta-hotelrio.it

A really lively modern restaurant/Bar in a campo where many Venetians hang out. Dine outside in the campo and have some fun!

This restaurant located by the water is so special. Excellent wine list and food to be enjoyed in a most unusual setting. Great for special occassions.

Excellent wines by the glass or bottle (over 1000 to chose from) and wonderful cuisine made with fresh herbs grown from their own garden.

A lively restaurant where their specialty is grilled meats prepared in a wood fire oven.

This is a warm inviting restaurant with plenty of seating and ideal for groups.

Restaurant and Pizzeria with a charming atmosphere, not far from Campo San Barnaba.

Just steps away from the Fenice Theatre, this is a typical Venetian restaurant with old world charm.

This is a picturesque restaurant with seating inside and outside in the Spring and Summer. Pumpkin pie lovers should order their house specialty “Flan di Zucca”, you wont be disappointed.

For excellent food and attentive service in a quaint cozy restaurant, this is the place. For starters try the Panzarotti...mmmm!!!

A family run osteria with attention to detail, nestled in a little campo. Save room for dessert!!

Located on one of the most popular streets in Venice, with dining inside & outside. Great for the Summertime and full of ambience. Venetian cuisine with a great fish selection.

A little out of the way but worth searching for. Old style, with great snacks/cicheti.

Wonderful terrace overlooking the Guidecca Canal & Venice, serving the best cakes and desserts in all of Venice. Plus the food is very good too. A very relaxing place to dine in the Spring and Summer.

A modern setting for dining on some of the most delicious food in the city. Try something new!

Specializing in Arab and Greek food, this place is full of personality and the food is delicious! It gets packed, so come early. It wont blow your budget either. Lively bars located right next door.

The owner is crazy about India, and has brought her version of the country to her beloved restaurant. Fresh ingredients and alot of love go into every dish they make. Dining inside and out on the terrace along the canal in the summertime.

Located in the Old Ghetto, this is the only Jewish restaurant around. Locals and tourists alike dine here along the canal.

A bit of Mexico here in Italy.. This is a fun place to eat in the Summertime when it’s hot and you want a margarita! Dine outside along the canal and enjoy chatting about your day in Venice. A lot of young people hang out here and socialize and eat too.

Creative sushi and sashimi await you just steps away from the Train Station. High quality and excellent service.

Mosca Cieka     Calle dei Fabbri, 4717  San Marco – close to Campo S. Luca   (Closed Sundays)  041.520.8085

Totally laid back, unassuming, a place to just kick back and have a few drinks with friends. Light lunches and snacks served as well.

A true authentic English pub right in the heart of Venice!! Stouts, Wine, Real Ale, English Breakfast, Darts, food, etc...

Dogado        San Felice - Cannaregio 3660/A 041.520.8544 Wine Bar/Lounge Cafè/Restaurant (daily 11-1:30am)

Settled in an old Venetian Palace and filled with over 150 types of wine. Temptations await. Not too far off of Strada Nova.

This small yet friendly neighbourhood bar offers an amazing selection of wines by the glass along with cichetti “snacks” made in house. Feel like a real local and come around 5pm for an early dinner drink. Large wall full of bottles of wine for sale at reasonable prices.

This bar located near the Frari church is a place where the local young people and students hang out, inside and outside on the bridge. Always lively and it dates back to 1870.

A large modern bar with restaurant too, this is a place where the gondoliers stop for their cafe and spritz throughout the day.

Why not stop in for a Bellini at the most famous bar in all of Venice. A national landmark, Harry’s Bar is small but charming and where Ernest Hemingway spent many an hour. You might even catch a glimpse of Mr. Cipriani himself.