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Da Fiore €€€
Fine dining Map 2 E5
Calle del Scalater 2202, 30125
Tel 041 72 13 08 Closed Sun;
Mon; 2 weeks Aug
The exclusive Da Fiore is possibly
one of the best restaurants in
Venice. Excellent use of seasonal
produce has made this hidden
gem a gourmet heaven.
Santa Croce
Al Prosecco €
Enoteca Map 2 E5
Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio 1503,
30135
Tel 041 524 02 22 Closed Sun The façade of the cosy, family-run Da Remigio
A bar serving regional cheeses
and simple meals to accom - Aciugheta €€ Da Remigio €€
pany a great range of wines. Osteria Map 7 C2 Venetian Map 8 D2
Al Prosecco offers summer Campo SS Filippo e Giacomo 4357, Salizzada dei Greci 3416, 30122
seating in a shady square. 30122 Tel 041 523 00 89 Closed Mon
Tel 041 522 42 92 dinner; Tue; 20 Dec–20 Jan
Antica Bessetta €€ Pasta, salads or freshly baked Enjoy superb seafood at this
Venetian Map 2 D5 miniature pizzas with anchovies, family-run trattoria. The risotto
Salizzada Ca’ Zusto 1395, 30135 accompanied by an apéritif, can di pesce (fish risotto) is a menu
Tel 041 72 16 87 Closed Tue; be enjoyed inside or outside in highlight. Very popular with
Wed lunch the pleasant square. Venetians so book ahead.
Tiny, historic restaurant
specializing in beautifully Al Mascaron €€ L’Olandese Volante €€
presented traditional dishes Osteria Map 7 C1 Osteria Map 7 B1
including spaghetti allo scoglio Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa Campo San Lio 5658, 30122
(pasta with crustaceans). 5225, 30122 Tel 041 099 54 81 Closed Sun
Tel 041 522 59 95 Closed Sun; breakfast
Il Rèfolo €€ mid-Dec–mid-Jan Tuck into a freshly made roll or a
Pizzeria Map 2 E5 It is advisable to book well light meal, or relax with an
Campo del Piovan 1459, 30135 ahead for this cramped but evening drink at this casual pub
Tel 041 524 00 16 Closed Dec–Jan; lively old-style osteria. Wash in a neighbourhood square. .
Mon; Tue lunch down memorable pasta
Gourmet pizzas with innovative and fish dishes with glasses Al Covo €€€
flavour combinations and simple of house wine. Fine dining Map 8 E2
pasta dishes are served at this Campiello della Pescaria 3968, 30122
pizzeria, located in a pretty DK Choice Tel 041 522 38 12 Closed Wed & Thu
canalside square. This place is a hidden gem run by
Alla Rivetta €€ a husband-and-wife team. Chef
DK Choice Trattoria Map 7 C2 Cesare focuses on excellent fish
dishes. Leave room for one of
Ponte San Provolo 4625,
La Zucca €€ 30122 Diane's delicious desserts.
Italian Map 2 E5 Tel 041 528 73 02 Closed Mon
Calle del Megio 1762, 30135 The tiny Alla Rivetta, located MET €€€
Tel 041 524 15 70 Closed Sun; next to a bridge, serves Fine dining Map 8 E2
25 Dec Venetian-style, mouthwatering Riva degli Schiavoni 4149, 30122
A favourite with visitors dishes of seasonal fish and Tel 041 520 50 44 Closed Mon; Tue–
and locals alike, this seafood, including canoce Fri lunch
restaurant specializes in (mantis shrimp) and folpetti This sophisticated Michelin-
a range of flavour some (octopus and celery). It is starred restaurant belongs to
vegetarian dishes. There are extremely popular with locals, the lagoon-front Hotel Metropole
also meat options. Booking including gondoliers, and fills (see p233).The menu features
ahead is recommended. up quickly. Book ahead or be great meat and fish dishes.
prepared to share a table.
Osteria Santa Marina €€€
Italian Map 3 B5
Castello Bacarando Ai Corazzieri €€ Campo Santa Marina 5911, 30122
Trattoria Giorgione € Venetian Map 8 E2 Tel 041 528 52 39 Closed Sun;
Trattoria Map 8 F3 Calle dei Corazzieri 3839, 30122 Mon lunch; 2 weeks Jan
Via Garibaldi 1533, 30122 Tel 041 528 98 59 A well-reputed friendly
Tel 041 522 87 27 Closed Wed Superb meat dishes and a great restaurant, Osteria Santa Marina
Friendly neighbourhood selection of cheeses and wines serves creative versions of
trattoria that serves authentic feature on the menu here. Venetian and Italian fare.
flavour-some meals. The owner Alfresco dining in summer, Excellent home-made pasta is
Lucio entertains guests with friendly service and occassional a highlight. Candlelit dining
live folk music after dinner. live music. outside in summer.
For key to prices see p242
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