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Venice can also be discovered at the table: among historic bacari, authentic osterie, more refined restaurants, pastry shops, gelaterie and venues where you can listen to good music. Below you will find a selection of addresses we love to recommend: places that are different from one another, chosen to savour the city with calm, curiosity and taste.Where to eat and drink in Venice
Just a few steps from the Hotel, Taverna La Fenice is one of the addresses we most gladly recommend to our guests. Located in the heart of Venice, near Teatro La Fenice, the Taverna combines the city’s discreet charm with carefully prepared, welcoming cuisine full of atmosphere. It is the ideal place for a relaxed dinner after a day among calli, campi and museums, or to enjoy a special moment during your stay. The gastronomic proposal enhances the flavours of Italian and Venetian tradition, with dishes prepared with care and served in an elegant yet informal setting. What makes the experience even more pleasant is its connection with music, which gives the evening a unique character, perfectly in tune with the artistic soul of the district. For our guests, Taverna La Fenice represents a convenient, authentic and suggestive choice: a nearby, well-kept address capable of turning a simple dinner into a beautiful Venetian memory. Taverna La Fenice
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Bacari are a true Venetian institution: small osterie, often simple and lively, where you can stop for a glass of wine — the classic “ombra” — accompanied by cicchetti, the traditional Venetian small bites. Our suggestion is to try the famous giro de ombre: moving from one bacaro to another, guided by the atmosphere, the flavours and the desire to discover the most authentic Venice. Our recommended bacari: Bacari
For a more complete Venetian dinner, with traditional dishes and informal yet carefully curated settings, these are some excellent alternatives. Our recommendations: A small suggestion for those who wish to taste something truly typical: order bigoli in salsa or risotto with cuttlefish. Bigoli are a long, rustic pasta, served with onions and salted sardines; risotto with cuttlefish, on the other hand, is one of the great classics of lagoon cuisine. Restaurants and osterie
For those who desire a more refined experience, Venice offers elegant addresses of great quality, ideal for a special evening. Our recommendations: Refined restaurants
Although Venice is not Naples, you can still find some good pizza in the lagoon. For a simpler and more informal evening, these addresses can be a good choice. Our recommendations: A curiosity: the word “pizza” first appeared in 997 in Gaeta, in Lazio. The famous pizza Margherita, on the other hand, was created in Naples in 1889 by chef Raffaele Esposito, with tomato, mozzarella and basil: the same colours as the Italian flag. Pizzerias
For a drink, a cocktail or a Venetian after-dinner experience, the city offers both historic venues and more contemporary addresses. Our recommendations: At Harry’s Bar, in 1949, Giuseppe Cipriani invented the famous Bellini, a Venetian cocktail made with peach purée and prosecco. Its pinkish colour reminded Cipriani of a shade used by the Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini. After dinner
For those who love music, Venice can offer intimate and atmospheric evenings, especially with jazz, small concerts and relaxed settings. Our recommendations: For a beer, a simple drink or an informal evening, these addresses are a good choice for experiencing Venice at a more relaxed pace. Our recommendations: For a special breakfast, a sweet break or a classic tray of Venetian pastries, these pastry shops are always a pleasant choice. Our recommendations: For a walk with gelato, especially on warmer days, these addresses are perfect for a refreshing break between one calle and the next. Our recommendations: Live music
Pubs
Pastry shops
Gelaterie
Venice should be savoured slowly: a cicchetto at the counter, a fish dish, a traditional dessert, a glass of wine at sunset. They are small moments, but they often become the most beautiful memories of the journey.