Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
The sun-washed Tiffany-blue canopy along the waterfront marks out this home away from home for the designer-sunglasses set. The service is low-key and the…
Must-see restaurants in The Veneto
Belluno
The display of mangled cutlery in the window of this historic building in the heart of Belluno has, we can reassure you, not been left by disgruntled…
Venice
Oniga serves exemplary sarde in saor (sardines in onion marinade), seasonal pastas and the odd Hungarian classic like goulash (a nod to former chef Annika…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Paper placemats, pop tunes on the radio and glowing customer feedback plastered up the wall: Al Bacco sets a casual, convivial scene for decent, thin…
Venice
Three monumental Murano chandeliers dangle from this swanky restaurant's exposed rafters, but in summer you're going to want to nab one of the tables on…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Wood panelling sets the scene at this veteran trattoria, known for giving contemporary verve to regional classics such as bigoli in salsa (wholemeal pasta…
Venice
After the Accademia leaves you delirious with visual overload, come to your senses with sarde in saor (sardines in an onion marinade) and a carafe of the…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Times and dining habits have changed since doges strained waistcoat buttons at neighbouring Palazzo Mocenigo: warm, homely Osteria Mocenigo offers casual…
San Polo & Santa Croce
With its bare bricks and modern decor, Muro was one of the first to bring contemporary informal dining to Venice. An innovative menu combining pizza and…
San Polo & Santa Croce
An offshoot of the historic (and some say Venice's best) gelateria in Campo Santa Margherita, Gelateria Il Doge serves delicious flavours such as mango or…
Venice
It may sit on a backstreet, but snug Al Vecio Marangon is one of Dorsoduro's worst-kept secrets. Head in early or book ahead for one of the handful of…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Hiding in plain sight is unassuming looking da Primo. Don't be fooled, though. On entering you'll find a large canteen-style dining room panelled like the…
Treviso
The original source of tiramisu is a disappointingly modern restaurant on a tiny square. The coffee-soaked dessert was invented in the 1960s, and even at …
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Asking for a menu here is like asking for one at your grandma’s house; expect a generous plate of pasta, a meat or fish dish, and a side dish. The bar is…
Verona
Located in an oddly 20th-century part of the historical centre, Du de Cope is a thoroughly modern, convivial pizzeria. Peek over the counter and watch…
Venice
Cip Ciap was one of the first takeaway pizza parlours in Venice and the cooks here take their job seriously enough to dress in traditional chef’s whites…
Venice
Peckish night owls run out of options fast in Venice once restaurants close their kitchens around 10.30pm – but slices here are cheap and tasty, with a…
Venice
One of six branches in Venice, this deli-style bakery serves up a tasty range of quality local street food such as pizza slices, filled rolls, grilled…
Verona
Cheap central eatery near Piazza Brà serving simple street food such as panini, pizzas, a selection of vegan snacks and even rare baked potatoes to a…
