Must-see restaurants in Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

  • Gatto Bero in Venice

    Trattoria al Gatto Nero

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    Don't expect fancy tricks from this 'Black Cat' – just excellent, traditional fare. Once you’ve tried the homemade tagliolini (ribbon pasta) with spider…

  • Trattoria Maddalena

    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…

  • Osteria al Duomo

    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…

  • Venissa Osteria

    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…

  • Busa alla Torre

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    Glassy-eyed shoppers are drawn to this classic eatery for its sunny disposition and great-value two-course set menu (not available Sunday). Arrive early…

  • Locanda Cipriani

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    Run by the Cipriani family since 1935, the Locanda is Harry’s Bar gone rustic, with a wood-beamed dining room opening onto a pretty garden. But standards…

  • Venissa Ristorante

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    The sleepy island of Mazzorbo is an unlikely setting for a Michelin-starred restaurant. Chefs Chiara Pavan and Franceso Brutto use the produce from…

  • Acquastanca

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    A modern sensibility imbues both the decor and the menu at this wonderful little restaurant. An array of old-fashioned Murano mirrors adorns a wall, while…

  • Ai Bisatei

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    Seek out this vintage osteria (casual tavern) where glass-blowers head for plates of frittura mista (mixed fried fish), seafood risotto and spaghetti…

  • Trattoria da Primo

    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…