A Beccafico Arte

A Beccafico Arte is a casual establishment with canalside tables and a terrace, serving a delightful selection of seafood dishes, pastas, and pizzas.

• Web:

  restaurantguru.com/A-Beccafico-Arte-Venice

• Address:

  Fondamenta Trapolin, 2289c, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 275 9220

• Opening hours:

  Thu–Tue 11:30am–3pm / 6pm–10pm; Wed closed

Al Nono Risorto

Al Nono Risorto serves simple and authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of the city. Enjoy classic Venetian dishes like sarde in saor (sardines preserved in a sweet and sour marinade) along with baccalà (dried and salted cod), pasta, and homemade pizza. During the warmer months, you can dine al fresco in their spacious and lovely wisteria-covered courtyard.

• Web:

  alnonorisortovenezia.com

• E-mail:

  nonorisorto@gmail.com

• Address:

  Bettina, Santa Croce 2338, Sotoportego de Siora, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 524 1169

• Opening hours:

  Winter: Thu–Tue noon–3pm / 6pm–10:30pm. Summer: daily noon–11pm

• More info:

  Near Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro

Algiubagio Restaurant

This restaurant's watchword is "detail". The romantic atmosphere and the elegant and refined design go hand in hand with the enchanting terrace overlooking the lagoon. The sophisticated menu featuring modern Italian dishes leaves prices on the higher side, but once you've tried the food and enjoyed the chic, rustic-style setting, you'll find it to be worth your visit.

• Web:

  www.algiubagio.net

• E-mail:

  jj@algiubagio.net

• Address:

  Fondamente Nove, 5039, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 523 6084

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Mon 7:30am–midnight, Tue closed

Cantine del Vino Già Schiavi

Cantine del Vino Già Schiavi is the perfect place to go if you're looking for Italian-style tapas accompanied by a glass of wine. This 19th-century tavern offers the most inventive cicchetti in Venice. Don't miss the crostini-style layers of bread, smoked swordfish, and slivers of raw zucchini, or pungent slices of Parmigiano, fig, pistachio and toast.

• Web:

  www.cantinaschiavi.com

• E-mail:

  info@cantinaschiavi.com

• Address:

  Fondamenta Nani, 992, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 523 0034

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8:30am–8:30pm, Sat 8:30am–3:30pm, Sun closed

Da Mamo

Italy is world-famous for making great pizza and pasta dishes. Da Mamo offers those Italian classics along with traditional local dishes such as creamy salted codfish with polenta in a cosy, candlelit setting.

• Web:

  www.damamo.it

• E-mail:

  info@damamo.it

• Address:

  Calle dei Stagneri o de la Fava, 5251, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 523 6583

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun noon–3pm / 7pm–10pm; Mon closed

• More info:

  Near the Rialto Bridge

Hostaria Bacanera

Spacious restaurant with an authentic Venetian charm in a secret hidden corner of the city. Hostaria Bacanera offers fresh and perfectly executed dishes, mostly seafood. The chef goes daily to the Rialto Market to choose the catch of the day. Pair the divine food offered here with a high-quality wine and you've got yourself a memorable dining experience.

• Web:

  bacanera.it

• E-mail:

  info@bacanera.it

• Address:

  Campiello de la Cason, 4506, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 260 1146

AquAlta

AquAlta has a modern and fresh interior and young and trendy people meet here over a glass of chilled Prosecco and delicious appetizers. It is located in Mestre and is known locally as a good pre-party bar. There is also a basement space and a menu of snacks such as cheese and salami.

• Web:

  www.aqualta.it

• E-mail:

  info@aqualta.it

• Address:

  Piazza Barche, 37, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 972208

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7am–11pm, Sat 6pm–11pm, Sun closed

Aurora Beach Club

Right on the beach on the island of Lido, this large bar and nightclub give the jet-setters of Venice the right summer vibes. Coloured lights, popular DJs, large white sunbeds, and fruity cocktails contribute to creating just the right atmosphere.

• Web:

  aurorabeachvenezia.it

• Address:

  Lato Blue Moon, Lungomare Gabriele D'Annunzio, Lido

• Phone:

  +39 340 813 2984

• Opening hours:

  Open from May to September

Bacaro Jazz

Right between the two main tourist attractions of Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square, you can find this quirky cocktail bar and restaurant, where visitors' lingerie decorate the ceiling. Attracting a mix of locals and tourists, Bacaro Jazz has been around since 1997 and offers cocktails, a wide selection of beers, plus tasty food and a jazz soundtrack.

• Web:

  bacarojazz.it

• E-mail:

  info@bacarojazz.com

• Address:

  San Marco, 5546, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 528 5249

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu noon–2am, Fri & Sat noon–3am

Bar Dandolo

At the award-winning Bar Dandolo, in the 14th-century luxury Hotel Danieli, guests can relax in a beautiful setting embellished with the famous Murano chandeliers and sip perfectly-made classical cocktails. Live music performances take place several nights a week.

• Web:

  www.hoteldanieli.com

• Address:

  Calle Seconda de la Fava, 4196, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 522 6480

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–1am

• More info:

  Located at Hotel Danieli

Chet Bar

Chet Bar is a cosy and laid-back bar serving classic cocktails, spritzers, and bar fare, plus retro music every night of the week.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/chetbarvenice

• Address:

  Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3684, Venice

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6pm–2am

Devil's Forest Pub

Venice is not generally associated with pubs, but if you're in the mood for traditional pub grub, cocktails, and beers, then this is the right place to go. Live football and rugby matches will accompany the food and drinks.

• Web:

  www.devilsforestpub.com/home

• E-mail:

  info@devilsforestpub.com

• Address:

  Calle dei Stagneri o de la Fava, 5185, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 520 0623

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11:30am–midnight

Caffè del Doge

Located in a quiet side street, out of the way of the tourist crowds, yet only a short walk from the famous Rialto bridge, Caffè del Doge is a cosy espresso bar offering excellent coffee prepared by expert and friendly baristas along with fresh and tasty pastries. We suggest you try the cappuccino Veneziano, which is made with dark chocolate.

• Web:

  www.caffedeldoge.com

• Address:

  Calle dei Cinque, 609, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 522 7787

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7am–6:30pm, Sat 7am–3:30pm, Sun 7am–1pm

• More info:

  Near the Rialto Bridge

Caffè Florian

Caffè Florian opened its doors in 1720, and it's the oldest coffee house in continuous operation in Italy as well as one of the oldest in the world. Located in the famous Piazza San Marco, Caffè Florian offers coffee, cocktails, and snacks in a gorgeous Neo-Baroque setting, plus a daily permanent orchestra that livens the elegant cafe with the sounds of classical music. There are also tables outside on the square if you prefer to people-watch.

• Web:

  caffeflorian.com

• E-mail:

  info@caffeflorian.com

• Address:

  Piazza San Marco 57, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 520 5641

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–11pm

• More info:

  Located in the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

Gelato Fantasy

Gelato Fantasy opened in the space of a blacksmith's former workshop. Since 1998, it has been an artisanal ice cream shop where workers share a deep love for tradition. Here you can try the cream of the Doges — a Venetian speciality — as well as tasty fresh fruit sorbets, seasonal flavours, and crepes.

• Web:

  www.gelatofantasy.it

• E-mail:

  gelatofantasy@libero.it

• Address:

  San Marco 929, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 522 5993

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–midnight

Gran Caffè Quadri

Dating from 1638, Quadri is a traditional and luxurious café opening onto St Mark's Square offering breakfast, dinner, and everything in between. It's an excellent venue to either sit down during the day and have a sandwich and a cup of coffee or enjoy martinis in the evening.

• Web:

  alajmo.it/pages/homepage-grancaffe-quadri

• Address:

  Piazza San Marco 121, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 522 2105

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9:30am–midnight

• More info:

  Located in the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

La Mela Verde

La Mela Verde is a small, artisanal ice cream shop as well as a charming creperie. Ice creams are produced with first-class products such as the Sicilian pistachio, the Piedmontese PGI hazelnut, and a great selection of seasonal fresh fruit. You can't miss the divine stuffed crepes either.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/la_mela_verde_venezia

• Address:

  Fondamenta de l'Osmarin, 4977A, Venice

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–10:30pm

Majer - Piazzale Roma

Majer is a combined bakery, café, and wine shop located in a quaint alleyway facing the Rio Novo Canal. You can try fresh pastries, cookies, and typical Venetian cakes, or buy fresh bread and baked products.

• Web:

  www.majer.it

• E-mail:

  info@majer.it

• Address:

  Santa Croce 287/A, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 406 6568

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 7am–8pm, Sun 8am–8pm