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.
If you wish to treat yourself to a lovely brunch in a sophisticated ambiance head to Caffè Florian. Opened in 1720 this quaint cafe has a long history of entertaining arts, culture and its adherents. It is easy to find, as it is located in the middle of the piazza, underneath the Museo Correr and the Museo Archeologico. More refined than other cafes; summer sees outside tables and live music; the interior decor here is sumptuous and delicate with utmost attention paid to graceful furnishings. Even their crockery is tasteful and refined. The cafe is known for their hearty brunches, coffee and of course delicious cakes. Here, food comes on your table looking like a piece of art. Taste the best Sacher Torte in the city: a legacy of the Austrian occupation.
Antico Caffé Martini is a dining destination like no other, near Piazza San Marco, a few steps away from Teatro la Fenice. A lot of its costumers here are the theater's patrons who've come to catch a bite and a drink, before or after the show. Romantic duets entertain diners as they eat, the lovely outdoor patio makes for a romantic date spot. The service is excellent and the cuisine is typically Venetian with a nod towards traditional fish and seafood preparations. A wide selection of local and non-local wine is on offer as well, these couple well with the delightful offerings at Antico Caffé Martini. With a history that begins in the 1720s, Martini's has a lot to offer, whether you're a lover of arts, history, music, food and wine.
Do Leoni takes up a cavernous dining area inside the luxurious Hotel Londra Palace, on Riva degli Schiavoni. The elegant restaurant features plush interiors and a fair-weather outdoor seating arrangement. The menu here is lined with traditional Venetian preparations that are served an innovative, contemporary twist. Authentic recipes blend well with top quality, local ingredients to produce dishes with sublime flavors and enchanting aromas. Also on offer here is a well-considered wine list that couple well with the gorgeous offerings of Do Leoni.
Do Forni is localted in a quaint and calm district of the city. The clientèle includes political and showbiz personalities, as well as many tourists, who are all drawn to the soft lighting with velour and brocade recalling the Orient Express. The other rooms are reminiscent of the ancient city with its elegant and rustic interiors. The service is excellent, as are the fish dishes; try the sea bass and polenta. The wine list is extensive and complements your meal perfectly and the desserts are delicious.
A part of the Hotel Metropole, Restaurant Met lies on Riva degli Schiavoni. The upscale establishment features a splendid dining area that's bedecked in different shades of beige and soothing earthy hues. Met will have you enthralled from the minute you step in, with its luxurious interiors, elegant, plush furniture and beautiful paintings adorning its walls. The menu here promises a classic Venetian dishes with an innovative, contemporary flair. Everything that is served here is a work of art - in it's sublime flavors as well as presentation. A visit here will ensure only praises for Restaurant Met; stop by for its gorgeous contemporary cuisine.
Designed by Adam Tihany, the restaurant reflects the true Venetian spirit and offers a beautiful ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Inspired by traditional Italian cuisine, the menu consists of creative dishes prepared using the finest and the freshest ingredients. The wine list is extensive and features over a thousand labels that can be perfectly paired with every dish. Guests can dine indoors or simply retreat to the terrace and enjoy mesmerizing views overlooking the lagoon while dining. This place would be the shining glory of an intimate evening. With the spectacular dishes and entertainment, where each dish has a story, you literally feel as though they have made this place only for you.
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.
Da Mamo Trattoria Pizzeria offers a lavish ambience for fine Italian dining. Its yellow walls exhibit a horizontal mirror, and alternating landscape paintings and old-styled lamps that lend an orderly and tranquil aura to the place. The dining room is lit with a warm glow spread by candles and its elegant and minimalist furniture and cutlery makes it a good place for a business lunch or a romantic dinner. It is well-known for its gourmet pizzas with toppings such as Gorgonzola, Pomodoro and Mozzarella cheeses, Parma ham, sweet peppers and cherry tomatoes. The pizzas are available in varieties such as the classic Margherita, Gorgonzola Speck and Prosciutto Crudo. The main menu includes the Seafood Pasta, which is a blend of calamari, clams and mussels, and is ideal for those who like mixed fish platters.
The island of Murano offers some of the best restaurants where tourists can relish local cuisines. Acquastanca Osteria is one such restaurant on the island that serves exquisite local fish that are caught in the Venetian Lagoon, and are combined with wonderful dishes prepared from the freshest ingredients. Apart from seafood, they also serve Venetian meat and pasta dishes. Meals can be accompanied with local wines, as well as Venetian and Friulian drinks.
If you wish to treat yourself to a lovely brunch in a sophisticated ambiance head to Caffè Florian. Opened in 1720 this quaint cafe has a long history of entertaining arts, culture and its adherents. It is easy to find, as it is located in the middle of the piazza, underneath the Museo Correr and the Museo Archeologico. More refined than other cafes; summer sees outside tables and live music; the interior decor here is sumptuous and delicate with utmost attention paid to graceful furnishings. Even their crockery is tasteful and refined. The cafe is known for their hearty brunches, coffee and of course delicious cakes. Here, food comes on your table looking like a piece of art. Taste the best Sacher Torte in the city: a legacy of the Austrian occupation.
In a small piazza next to the busy Piazza Cavour, we find the Caffè Pedrocchi, a neoclassical building opened to the public in 1831, well-known in student circles and also during the Unification period. It was here, in fact, that the 1848 revolution was set in motion and as testimony you can still see a bullet in one of the walls of the Sala Bianca. It was nicknamed the 'café without doors' because, after its opening at the end of 1916, at the owner's wishes, it remained open all night and today it remains a symbol of the academic city of Padua.