Osteria Ai Pugni is a well-kept secret among locals and is a great place to relish cicchetti complemented by a glass of Italian wine in the Dorsoduro neighborhood of Venice. This bar and eatery is always bustling with patrons who socialize, listen to music or make use of their free WiFi facilities. With its vivid pink walls and ceilings stuck with music-related posters, and musical instruments and vinyl records forming part of the decor, this place has a distinct contemporary buzz. Guests can order a choice of meatballs, sandwiches, pizzas and glasses of spritz at reasonable rates.
Situated at the foot of the Megio Bridge, this place has just a handful tables, but the size only adds to La Zucca's charm. Popular with locals as well as tourists, the service here deserves much praise. But considering the cramped place, opt for a reservation, since it tends to get busy. In a city that loves its seafood and fish preparations dearly, this unusual place serves a sizable vegetarian menu. The spaghetti with pumpkin, vegetables with yoghurt and pumpkin and seasoned ricotta quiche (pumpkin preparations are quite the hit here) are excellent. But carnivores need not sulk, there are enough meat and poultry dishes to go around.
Con mesas suficientes para solamente 20 personas, en Alle Testiere se sentirán como en casa. El interior es acogedor y lo que más destaca es la barra de vinos. Sus creaciones con mariscos han impresionado a más de uno y no es ninguna sorpresa que cada día tenga más seguidores. El menú cambia todos los días dependiende de lo que se pesque, pero no duden que lo que sea que les vayan a poner en la mesa será delicioso. Para completar la comida, nada mejor que un exquisito postre, y la carta de vinos está siempre disponible. Asegúrense de reservar con anticipación ya que los espacios son pocos y el restaurante es muy popular.
Home Rock Bar is a casual restaurant-cum-bar that is known for its chilled ambiance. Here, the idea is to make you feel at home and have fun with your friends, while gorging on good food and listening to great music. Music is an integral part of Home Rock Bar, and each evening it features different events like live music, DJ sessions that includes DJ music fused with live radio music and so forth. That's not it, on Tuesdays, they screen a movie that is voted for on their Facebook page. For more details about this funky place, check website.
A hidden gem of Dorsoduro, Pizza Al Volo is one of Venice's best kept secrets. Offering authentic, scrumptious pizza pies, this small eatery is notoriously famous for its tasty offerings. The place is almost a blink-n-miss, but once eaten here, you'd want to keep returning, for its unbeatable staples and the rock-bottom prices! Generous proportions, traditional recipes, extremely pocket-friendly prices and a warm, friendly service make Pizza Al Volo such a winner, even without a five-star ambiance and plush interiors. Definitely worth a try!
Al Chioschetto is small open-air bar loved by locals not only for its scrumptious sandwiches and paninis but also for the breath-taking views that it lets you enjoy. A few chairs, tables and umbrellas form a humble setting of this gem that is located overlooking the picturesque Canale della Giudecca. Order from a wide range of delicious toasted sandwiches and paninis, vegetable salads then grab a large pint of chilled beer or your favorite wine and enjoy the sun taking a dip into the waters as the day passes by. During summers the bar is open till 2:00a and is perfect for a late night romantic drink with someone special.