To the heart of Venice

La Cantinetta is the ideal way to take a break in true Venetian style. Try the cichetti made with baccalà, saor and seasonal vegetables or be tempted by the platters of cold meats and cheeses. A glance at the wide selection of craft beers and natural wines and your aperitif is ready!

Let yourself be tempted by the small tables in Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio, in the sestiere of Santa Croce. A freshly roasted coffee and a croissant, local pastries or a focaccia accompanied by a fresh juice or craft beer: all you have to do is choose the flavour of your break and enjoy the authentic Venetian atmosphere of the campo.

The perfect place for a lunch to go. The selection of sandwiches is very wide and the ingredients are all fresh and local. Last but not least, the prices are more than affordable: the best quality for the best price.

Where once there was a public merchant's bank you will now find the Osteria Bancogiro, whose rooms were once home to one of Rialto's ancient warehouses. Discover the typical flavours and aromas of regional cuisine while enjoying the view of the Grand Canal.

A café near the Rialto market where all the best Caffè del Doge blends can be savoured, from the most classical to those for real connoisseurs.

In the central sestiere of San Polo, here is a small osteria with a family atmosphere. The protagonists here are the cicchetti (Venetian finger food), to be enjoyed at lunch or for an afternoon snack, accompanied by an ombra de vin (glass of wine).

Be tempted by the peaceful atmosphere in the sotoportego De le do spade and take a seat at a table of one of the oldest bacari in Venice. The Cantina do Spade is renowned for cicheti that respect tradition and the seasonality of ingredients, and for its choice of wines from the local area.

Immersed in the tranquillity of the sestiere of San Polo, take a break at the Cantina Do Mori and allow yourself to be won over by the all-Venetian tradition of cicheti. The star here is baccalà, which comes in many delicious versions; when enjoyed with the house wine it becomes the perfect aperitif!

Venice meets Sicily in this welcoming bacaro-bistro. The menu offers a number of Sicilian classics, from arancine to caponata and cannoli with ricotta, but do not be afraid to ask for specials of the day or for a suggestion. With a great mix of good food, a glass of wine and a chat with the hosts, you will feel quite at home.

Opened in 2007 by three friends, Alberto, Enrico and Giacomo, the Muro San Stae restaurant was created to provide an after-dinner alternative for regular customers. In a young and informal atmosphere, enjoy traditional lagoon dishes revisited in a modern key.

Discover the taste of traditional Venetian confectionery just a few steps from the church of San Stae. Accompanied by a freshly roasted coffee, Majer's biscuits are the ideal plus to give to your refreshment break.

Here is a restaurant that is not vegetarian, but manages to please all those looking for a place in which to eat fresh seasonal vegetables. The dishes are colourful and inviting and the atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and welcoming, thanks also to the oak-clad walls.

For over thirty five years, the Martin family’s restaurant has been among the most highly appreciated in the city. Here you can enjoy tasty and refined fish dishes, ranging in style from traditional ones revised in a contemporary key and the restaurant’s own new creations.

Take a break in the peace and quiet of Campo Sant'Agostin, in the heart of the sestiere San Polo, and let yourself be tempted by Majer's signature products. Naturally leavened pizza by the slice, sandwiches, panini, assorted platters: all you have to do is choose!

Here is a place where you don’t arrive “by chance”: the Antiche Carampane restaurant is well hidden among the calli and campielli (small squares), despite being in the heart of the city, just a few steps from the Rialto market. The menu offers and exalts typical local cuisine, simple and respectful of the seasonality of the products, taking care to use local and top quality raw materials.

In this modern reinterpretation of the Venetian fritoin, chef Alvise and his young staff offer the typical dishes of Venetian street food: the scartosso of fried fish and polenta, cuttlefish al nero, baccalà and meatballs. The menu also includes dishes for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs.

Just a few steps from Campo San Polo is a small place with a warm, family atmosphere. Pasticceria Rizzardini bakes delicacies of all kinds every day, which, when accompanied by a coffee or a centrifuge, are the best way to start the day!

Located between the Basilica dei Frari and Goldoni’s house in the heart of Venice, Trattoria da Ignazio has for decades been preserving the recipes and authentic flavours of Venetian cuisine, with a menu based on fresh fish and seasonal ingredients.

Barbara, Betty and Davide will welcome you to this typical Venetian osteria where you can enjoy a range of traditional dishes. The limited list of proposals reveals a predilection for seasonal and daily market offerings: simple and tasty dishes always prepared on the spot in a friendly and extremely ‘local’ environment.