Al Covo is a small restaurant located close to the Arsenal in Venice. The restaurant is specialised in historical fresh fish dishes of the lagoon. It's interiors are decorated with 1960's paintings and Murano lapms. The goby fish (used for the soup or served with gnocchi) is said to be and excellent dish. So as are the scallops with pasta, and the mouth-watering chocolate cake. The ideal location and professional expertise together with a personal touch will add to the charm of this restaurant.
If you are in Venice for an intimate time with your loved one, then, Fortuny is the best find only if you can afford. You can feast on homemade black noodles served with scallops, clams and broccoli sauce, followed by a rack of lamb in a porcini mushroom and black truffle. Lunchtime sees the Fortuny menu served by the swimming pool and an excellent value antipasti buffet from Friday to Sunday, which includes lobster. Complimentary transportation on the hotel's private launch from Piazza San Marco adds to the glamour of it all.
Located close to the Rialto Market, just off the main tourist drag, Muro is favourite restaurant for locals and tourists alike. Choose between munching snacks and a glass of wine in the osteria-style bar area on entering, or pop upstairs to the tiny restaurant. The menu offers a variety of treats, many culled from the nearby market, while the pasta or risotto of the day is always a good option.
Aqua Pazza is a Mediterranean restaurant located in an attractive square. It plays host to a buzzing mix of locals and tourists. This seafood restaurant prepares delicious specialities such as a starter of peppered mussels or the fish risotto. For the more budget conscious, the restaurant's pizzas are good value. While on a summer day, you can enjoy Pazza's favourite dishes sitting on a white moulded plastic chairs outside on the square.
This self-service canteen-style chain restaurant is located near the train station in Venice. The restaurant offers a variety of simple pizza and pasta dishes along with mixed salads, fresh fruit and sweet desserts. The pasta dishes are usually cooked to order in front of you. This healthier and more satisfying alternative also sells alcoholic beverages at reasonable prices.
The American Bar Mirrors is a successful bar at the San Clemente Palace. American Bar has an interesting decor. One can enjoy a variety of drinks, cocktails, coffee or tea in the cozy and welcoming ambiance of this place. During the summer, the American Bar Mirrors offers the possibility to taste its delicious cocktails aboard Laguna, and you can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful view of Venice. So cozy yourself up on one of the comfy chairs and enjoy your experience at the great place.
Caffe Baglioni is a quaint cafe at The Luna Hotel Baglioni. The cafe is located alongside a canal and offers guests an engaging view of the Giardini Reali. On the menu are a premier collection of cocktails and drinks that guests can linger over. With a tasteful decor and cute little couches, one can't help but fall in love with the cozy ambiance of this place. Sipping over a hot cup of creamy cappuccino or snacking on some light pastries is a great experience at the Baglioni. Located quite close to the city center, it is the ideal destination to unwind.
Opened in 1720, Caffe Florian have established itself as having long roots of history and culture. Easy to locate, it is in the middle of the piazza, underneath the Museo Correr and the Museo Archeologico. The interior of this cafe is sumptuous and elegant. Like most of the other cafes in Venice, you will see outside tables and live music during summer. The menu offers light meals, tea and cakes.
This is one of the many bars in Campo Santa Margherita, right in the heart of the university area and within walking distance of Ca Foscari and Ca Rezzonico. During summer you will see lined up tables outside this cafe and students crowd visiting frequently. The bar meals on offer include a good selection of panini, sandwiches and cicchetti (snacks), to enjoy with your ombra (glass of wine) or your beer. There is a good selection of wines, especially local varieties. If you prefer, there is coffee, brioche and cake.
This cafe is located in front of the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari church, which it is named after. It is a typical Venetian cafe and is run by a group of young people. You'll find students and grandparents seated side-by-side here. The sandwiches are excellent. It is occasionally open on Sundays.
This seasonal bar is located on the park of San Clemente Palace, just next to the swimming pool and sports area with tennis courts and 3 golf holes. It is open only during the summer and also doubles up as the pool bar. It's the perfect place to get a drink or a snack from, after a refreshing dip in the pool or to cool off after a walk around the lawns. If you like you can have your drink by the pool while you sunbathe on a deck chair with a book. You can taste some delicious ice creams as well to add to the cool experience.
Right in Piazza San Marco, this tea room is one of the three most historical eating places in the city (the other two are the Quadri and the Florian). All three date back at least 200 years. This cafe has been a meeting place for locals since a long time. The atmosphere at Lavena is fantastic while the food is brilliant. On a City Break, try that you dont miss this cafe out.
Although less known than the Cafe Florian, this cafe is dated back to the 18th centuary.Charming in its appearance, this cafe is set in San Marco Square. You can have a good cup of coffee and do people watch at the same time. On summer nights the cafe plays music till late night.
Opening times: November – March: Tue – Sun: 9 am – 11.30 pm, April – October: daily: 9 am – 11.30 pm.
This is a snack bar with a history that is more than 200 years back. It serves excellent wine, accompanied by sandwiches and traditional Venetian appetizers. There is no formal seating, but you will find typical Venetian barrels and wooden benches to perch yourself on. You will find something that will suit your taste.
Rosa Salva is an ancient Venetian cafe on the right side of the church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo. There are marble tables inside and if weather permits, you can sit outside at the many tables to enjoy people-watching. Rosa Salva is a cafe, a pastry shop and an ice cream parlor, giving you three reasons to come and pay a visit. Locals consider Rosa the best patisserie in town, probably because they sell pastries and biscuits all homemade with care. Customers always indluge in the Venetian biscuits baicoli and zaleti prepared with corn flour and raisins. You can choose among the varieties of their tramezzini and panini.