Locanda Cipriani is among the famous restaurants in the city, and it owes its fame to its exquisite cooking. The atmosphere is very refined, and the service unbeatable. Its terracotta bricks, Venetian bas-relief and wooden ceiling has an old worldly charm to it. You can choose to dine in the terrace during summer or at the beautiful garden for the remainder of the year. Relish the delightful local cuisine that has wowed many.
Set in the romantically beautiful city of Venice and located near the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Frary's is a restaurant that you either stumble upon or are led by your guide or local host. This charming Middle Eastern eatery features a menu of Lebanese as well as a splatter of Greek dishes. Its well traveled owner, Federica is gracious enough to inform you about their fare. And will also give you tips of the area that you aren't aware of. Savor their delicious food such as the seafood couscous, babaganush, mutton stew, mansaf, moussaka, falafel and kebabs. They also have options for vegetarians. Perfectly spiced and filled with lovely flavors, complement your meal with Greek wines. The red walls, table-clothes, candles and mirrors of this diner add to the whole romance in the air ambiance.
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.
Osteria Boccadoro is located on Campo Widman in the Cannaregio district. Offering a range of authentic seafood specialties that are Venetian in essence, the charming eatery features a lovely outdoor patio that makes for a great dining spot during balmy evenings. The kitchen at Boccadoro is headed by Chef Luciano Orlandi who cooks up a storm of innovative flavors with a staunch Venetian heart. Conveniently close to many tourist attractions in the city, the restaurant serves highly recommended dishes like black tagliolini with scallops and artichokes along with a selection of over 150 European wines.
An integral part of the JW Marriott luxury resort on a tiny Island of Roses in Venice, the restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the hotel and offers the most spectacular views of the park and the lagoon. Inspired by the colors of the sky and sea, the restaurant has been decorated with shades of blue, a show kitchen, a marvelous terrace overlooking the park. It is a perfect setting for a light lunch or a romantic dinner. The food menu has a combination menus of Mediterranean and Italian cuisines, and meals can be enjoyed with excellent cocktails and wine selections. Overall, a very comfortable atmosphere, a tranquil surrounding, good food and impeccable service help you relax and rejuvenate.
One of three historic cafés on Piazza San Marco, the Grancaffè Quadri has been a part of the Venetian experience since 1638, along with the two other major historic cafés of Venice: Lavena and Florian. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip with luxurious exteriors and interiors, and sometimes, a live orchestra plays in the background. The opulent décor comprises of resplendent Venetian chandeliers and mirrors. Customers can enjoy fine coffee in myriad flavors complemented by exquisite desserts and gourmet snacks. On certain nights between April and October, connoisseurs of music can enjoy the melodies played by renowned musicians.