Venice
Dine beneath the umbrella pines in Guido's garden which supplies the raw materials for the restaurant's refined dishes. At this family-run restaurant,…
Must-see restaurants in The Veneto
Mestre
For something different, head to Japanese restaurant Aki on the 17th floor of a concrete tower block with 360-degree views over the shipyards. Chef…
Venice
Bantering Venetians thronging the bar are the only permanent fixtures at this neighbourhood osteria (casual tavern), where ever-changing menus feature…
Venice
Tiny CoVino has only 14 seats but demonstrates bags of ambition with its inventive, seasonal menu inspired by the Venetian terroir. Speciality products…
The Veneto
For a deep dive into the cuisine of the Colli Euganei, book a table on the terrace of this renowned local restaurant. A single-page menu showcases…
Verona
With tables on a pint-sized piazza, cosy indoor rooms and excellent food, this historic, knickknack-filled eatery stands out from the crowd. The menu…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Just a footbridge away from Burano’s photo-snapping crowds, this pretty Mazzorbo restaurant is a great place for a lazy seafood lunch. Relax by the canal…
Venice
Chef-owner Cesare Benelli has long been dedicated to the preservation of heritage products and lagoon recipes. Only the freshest seasonal fish gets the…
Venice
When the octopus starter looks so beautiful that it elicits gasps, there's no questioning how this small, elegant restaurant gained its Michelin star…
Venice
Dishes might include a lightly curried rabbit maltagliati (cut pasta) or beef cheeks with polenta chips at this elegant enoteca (wine-orientated bistro),…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Founded by fisherfolk in 1920 and still run by the same family, this cosy restaurant serves classic Venetian fare such as potato gnocchi with cuttlefish,…
Venice
Estro is anything you want it to be: wine bar, aperitivo pit stop or sit-down degustation restaurant. The vast selection of wine was chosen by young-gun…
Venice
Everyone in this corridor-sized restaurant comes for the same reason: the fantastic array of salads and Arturo's vinegar-soaked pork chop. For more than…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Opened in 1903 by the parish priest as a co-op grocery shop, this osteria (casual tavern) is still collectively owned by 50 Muranese families. Don't be…
Venice
Much better than it looks, Da Bepi is a traditional trattoria in the very best sense. The interior is a warm, wood-panelled cocoon, and service is…
Venice
Daniela and Ruggero really make this little tavern feel like a home, with worn carpets, a ramshackle bookshelf and an exceedingly warm welcome offered to…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
A more affordable companion piece to its Michelin-starred sister, this upmarket osteria offers updates on Venetian classics such as marinated fish, duck…
Venice
Taking the lead with fresh seafood and herbs pulled from the family's Sant'Erasmo farm, Da Rioba's inventive kitchen turns out plates as colourful and…
Belluno
If you have a car or strong legs, seek out this delightful restaurant in an 18th-century villa in the hills about 3km south of Belluno. Considered the…
The Veneto
Prosecco is typically drunk with sopressa, a fresh local salami, as the sparkling spumante cleans the palate and refreshes the mouth. There's no better…
Venice
Cap off a day in designer beachwear with white-linen dining at Lido di Jesolo's best restaurant. Duck and veal play supporting roles but seafood is the…
Venice
Rustic-chic decor sets the scene for excellent Venetian dishes composed of carefully selected seasonal ingredients from small Veneto producers. The…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
If you hadn't guessed from the oversized gun hanging from the ceiling beams, the restaurant is named for the hunters who once bagged lagoon waterfowl…
Venice
Foot traffic stops here for spectacularly creamy gelato made in-house daily. For a summer pick-me-up, try the granita di caffe con panna (coffee shaved…
Mestre
Tucked away down a quiet street, Hostaria Vite Rossa is a mecca to aficionados of classic cicheti (Venetian tapas). The front bar positively heaves with…
Venice
This hugely popular pizzeria and cichetteria has been feeding locals for years. Although best known as a pizza parlour, you can also enjoy a wide range of…
Venice
After the success of its first restaurant, specialising in meats, Timon has branched into fish. Stand at the bar for a glass of wine and a selection of…
Venice
Just a stone’s throw from Piazza San Marco, this is a rarity: a reasonably priced wine bar and restaurant in the most touristy part of town. Cicheti …
Venice
Once more of a wine bar than a restaurant, Mascareta is now very much an eatery, serving champagne and oysters or more rustic fare such as guinea fowl…
San Polo & Santa Croce
A bijou restaurant whose owner, Marco, is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable connoisseur of Sicilian wine and food. The menu is small, but excellent, with…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Focusing on three essential ingredients – good food, good wine and good music – this new-wave cicheti (Venetian tapas) bar has rapidly formed a faithful…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Search out this authentic neighbourhood bar for some of the best cicheti (Venetian tapas) in town. Armed with ingredients from the nearby Rialto Market,…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Housed in what was once a butcher’s shop, this photogenic deli-style wine bar has an impressive cellar of interesting wines and craft beer. Massive slabs…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Tucked behind I Frari, this cute and friendly cafe-cum-wine-bar serves delicious, freshly made cicheti (Venetian tapas) and pastries throughout the day,…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Favorita has been delivering long, lazy lunches, bottles of fine wine and impeccable service since 1955. The menu is full of traditional Venetian seafood…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
The best ice cream on the Lido is made on the premises of this family-owned gelateria every morning. Decide between the soft peaks of New World flavours…
Venice
This elegantly furnished snack bar overlooking Piazza San Marco has one of the best views in the city. Fuel up on a sandwich or a coffee while enjoying…
The Veneto
Just outside the medieval walls of Soave, Lo Scudo is half country inn and half high-powered gastronomy. Cult classics include a risotto of scallops and…
Venice
Serving San Marco workers since the 1930s, this no-frills rosticceria (roast-meat specialist) has an ultramarine canteen counter downstairs and a small…
Venice
Given Venice’s globe-trotting history, it’s high time the city had a quality Middle Eastern eatery such as this. Cut-brass lanterns hung with Venetian…
