Must-see restaurants in Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands

  • La Palanca

    Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands

    Locals of all ages pour into this humble bar for cicheti (Venetian tapas), coffee and a spritz (prosecco cocktail). However, it's at lunchtime that it…

  • Trattoria Altanella

    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,…

  • Trattoria ai Cacciatori

    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…

  • In summer months, alfresco dining takes place in the pretty garden at La Favorita

    Favorita

    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…

  • The canopied shop front of the Magiche Voglie ice-cream parlour

    Magiche Voglie

    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…

  • RistoBirreria Madonnanera

    Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands

    The focus is on all things carnivore in this friendly pub-cum-eatery. Burgers and sanwiches vie for attention with Wiener Schnitzel and the Madonnanera…

  • Al Mercà is housed under the portico of the old fish market

    Al Mercà

    Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands

    Located in the old Lido fish market, al Mercà is popular with students who come for the abundant cicheti (Venetian tapas), outdoor seating and well-priced…

  • Customers stand at the El Pecador bar, choosing their sandwiches

    El Pecador

    Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands

    No, you're not suffering from heat stroke – that really is a red double-decker bus parked up against the kerb. What's more, it's dishing out the Lido's…

  • Trattoria Andri stands on a quiet street and has a leafy veranda containing outdoor seating

    Trattoria Andri

    Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands

    Beloved by locals, this charming fish restaurant serves classic Venetian dishes prepared with attention to quality. All desserts are homemade. In summer,…

  • The Gelido Lado shop is small, clean and modern

    Gelido Lato

    Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands

    This tiny artisanal ice-cream parlour prides itself on fresh ingredients and interesting flavours, such as cheesecake or walnut and fig. Vegan options…

  • Ristorante da Celeste

    Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands

    This simple restaurant halfway along Pellestrina serves lagoon-fresh fish on its pontoon terrace. Go at sunset, when the rose-tinted sky kisses the glassy…

  • Harry’s Dolci

    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…

  • Al Pontil

    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…