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, stuffed squid and perfectly grilled fish. The vintage interior is hung with paintings, reflecting the restaurant's popularity with local artists, and there are also tables on a flower-fringed balcony jutting out over the canal.


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