Venice Restaurant Recommendations

La Zucca

Santa Croce 1762, 30135 Venezia

Tel: +39 04 .5241570

Open: Lunch 12:30-2:30 and Dinner 7:00-10:30, Closed Mondays (They only accept two booking times one from 7:00-7:30 and the other from 9:00-9:30) Website: www.lazucca.it

Creative dishes reign at this cosy spot buried deep in San Polo, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Venice. La Zucca offers a mix of traditional Italian cooking and innovative, new ideas. The menu is heavily- but not necessarily- vegetarian, with a focus on local, seasonal products. The flan di zucca (pumpkin) is a must! Many locals claim this is the best show in town! Anice Stellato Fondamenta della Sensa,

3272 Cannaregio, 30121 Venezia

Tel: +39 041 720744

Open: Lunch 10:00am-3:00pm and Dinner 6:30pm-12:00am, Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

www.osteriaanicestellato.com

This romantic osteria set in a charming, canalside location off the tourist track boasts a to-die-for fresh fish selection as well as offering creative, non-traditional dishes. Make reservations for fondamenta seating in summer/spring.

Al Timon Fondamenta degli Ormesini,

2754 Cannaregio,

30121 Venezia

Tel: +39 041 5246066

Open: Everday 11:00am-2:00am, Closed on Wednesdays until 6:00pm

A casual, lively wine bar/osteria in the Cannaregio neighborhood, good for a quick bite or one of the daily pasta dishes.

Chichetti

(small bar in Vino Vero Fondamenta Misericordia

5527, Cannaregio 30121, Venezia)

Tel: +39 41 2750044

Open: 11:00am-12:00am, Closed until 6:00 pm on Mondays

A wine bar that has an interesting selection of wines and original cicchetti. It's not a restaurant, they have just a couple of small tables, but it is perfect for an aperitif.

Da Fiore

San Polo 2002

Tel: +39 041 721308 Open Tues-Sat 12.30AM-2.30PM, 7.30PM - 22.30PM

E-mail: info@dafiore.net

Website: http://www.dafiore.it/main.asp?pg=introduction&lang=eng

Antiche Carampane

San Polo, 1911

Tel: +38 041 5240165

(info@antichecarampane.com)

Fish only and reservation strongly recommended.

Osteria alle Testiere Castello

5801, Calle del Mondo Novo

Tel: +39 041 5227220

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 12PM-3PM, 7PM-11PM

Excellent, creatively prepared seafood.

Ai Promessi Sposi Cannaregio

4367, Calle dell’Oca

Tel: +39 041 2412747

Open Mon.-Tues./Thurs.-Sun., 11:30AM-3PM, 6PM-11PM

For cicheti (small, pre-dinner snacks) and a glass of wine, or a full Venetian meal,

Ai Promessi Sposi

is in a perfect location in Cannaregio. Ostaria Boccadoro Cannaregio, 5405/a (Campo Widmann), 30121 Venezia

Open 7 days

http://www.boccadorovenezia.it/

La Bitta

Dorsoduro 2753a, Calle Lunga San Barnaba

Tel: +39 041 5230531

Open Monday - Saturday, 6:30PM-11PM

Seasonal, fish-free (novel for Venice!) menu that changes almost daily. Many ingredients, like the IGP-protected radicchio and pork, is brought in daily from Treviso.

All’Arco

San Polo 436, Calle dell’Occhialer

Tel: +39 041 5205666

Open Monday - Saturday, 8AM - 3PM

A tiny snack bar, perfect for a mid-afternoon snack or pre-dinner aperitivo, paired with some of the best cicheti in town.

Ristorante Alle Corone Castello,

Campo della Fava 5527, 30122, Italy

Tel: +39 041 2410253

Delicious seafood and pastas, with a romantic atmosphere.

Torrefazione Marchi Cannaregio,

1337, Venice, Italy (Cannaregio)

Website: http://www.torrefazionemarchi.it/

A little coffee shop which serves specialty blends. The most unique of these blends is Il Caffè della Sposa, which is made up of eight types of coffee , which are selected, blended and toasted using traditional methods.

Impronta Cafe Dorsoduro

3815/3817, 30123 Venice, Italy

Tel: +39 041 275 0386

Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM- 2:00AM, Saturday, 9:00AM- 2:00AM Website: http://www.improntacafevenice.com/

Traditional lunches and dinners made to pair with their excellent selection of wine.

Cantina Do Mori

Calle dei Do Mori, San Polo 429

Tel: +39 041 5225401

Marvelous cichetti (small, traditional bar snacks) and an excellent wine list. Reasonable prices.

Cantinone gia’ Schiavi Dorsoduro

992, Fondamenta Nani

Tel: +39 041 5230034

Open from morning till late night, this comfortable, casual cichetti bar has all the traditional fixings, canalside.

Tiziano Salizzada

San Giovanni Crisostomo

Tel: +39 041 5235544 Serving simple, quick lunches in a casual atmosphere, Tiziano is more of a quaint cafe than a full-on restaurant. Try the tramezzini, small sandwiches made with high-quality ingredients.

Bancogiro Campo S. Giacometto,

San Polo 122 041/5232061

www.osteriabancogiro.it

The lovely patio over-looking the canal is the perfect spot to enjoy an early evening aperitivo or a glass of wine in the moonlight, and the dinner menu has a range of options, from meats to fresh fish. Da Romano in Burano http://www.daromano.it/eng/chisiamo.htm Ponte del Diavolo in Torcello http://www.osteriaalpontedeldiavolo.com/