Al Portego is hidden inside the winding streets of Castello and can be a bit challenging for tourists to locate but once you arrive here it is worth the trouble taken. The place has a wonder rustic charm with its exposed-brick walls, wooden decor and wine barrels the place looks nothing less than vintage. One can enjoy Al Portego's cichetti with a glass of wine away from the hustle of the city. Lunch specials include classics like meatballs and spaghetti, pastas, risottos and more.
El Sbarlefo San Pantalon offers a contemporary interior decor with emphasis on geometrical shapes and patterns. Dim yellow lighting, textured walls, round tables and stools and floor-to-ceiling racks of wine bottles create a modern vibe. This bar is known for its live music and on most nights, guests can sip fine Italian wines to the sound of Blues, Bossa Nova and Jazz beats. The menu offers beverages like Raboso wine and cinnamon and mint liquor, along with cicchetti (small snacks) such as Anchovy Bruschetta and Smoked Salmon served with cheese. Check their Facebook page for the detailed schedule of musical events.
Osteria La Bottega ai Promessi Sposi is nestled in the Cannaregio district of Venice and offers authentic Italian cicchetti, seafood and wines to those who are lucky to chance upon it. From the street, one can see a quirky sign sporting the restaurant name and an intricate graphic of a fish, hanging next to old-styled lamps. The dining room is cozy and is largely filled with wooden furniture. The menu includes Misto di Pesce, a fried fish item, Fried Schie, a prawn dish soaked in balsamic vinegar, Spaghetti with Clams and Strozzapreti Pasta. Do not miss the delicious Chocolate Torte, full of rich flavors, for dessert. The attractive visual presentation of the dishes at this restaurant serves as an added bonus.
Impronta Caffé is a beautiful restaurant tucked away in the Calle Crosera Dorsoduro. The restaurant is perfect for a quiet, romantic meal or even for a nice dinner with family. Their decor is modern and minimal with dimly lit lamps filling up illuminating the place. During afternoons the place is packed with students and younger folks as the place serves delicious cocktails and tapas at affordable prices. Tourists usually frequent this place by evenings for a lovely dinner or even for a late-night drink.
This pleasant restaurant is located on Calle dei Fuseri, in San Marco the district. With its rustic, friendly atmosphere, Da Ivo wins a lot of hearts. Usually abuzz with regular patrons, the place receives some famous friends the owner has made since Da Ivo's inception in the 70s! This list includes Robbie Williams, Michele and Mona Solomon, and Damien Hirst, to name a few. Needless to say, this place is quite the local hit, it's best to reserve your seats. The fish dishes are excellent, as is the wine list. You should try the crab, penne alla paesana, and the prosecco wine. Perhaps, the prices are a bit high, but the service is unbeatable and the offerings are truly sublime; no room for complaints here.
The Kofler caffe is the latest of a series of pub under the trade mark Kofler that aims to combine a bavarian style and the italian taste. The have six locals all over the northen region of Italy. This café doesnt serve only beer but instead is also a restaurant and the menu is basically italian. The atmosphere is realxed and young and the prices are good.