Linea d'Ombra is the most popular piano bar in the city. The clientele here are chic with an eclectic mix of tourists as well as locals. During the day, the restaurant is perfect for a quiet coffee or a glass of wine. But if you arrive in the evening make sure to keep some time on hand as the restaurant has good live music, especially funk and jazz. The menu includes traditional dishes such as fish, pasta, vegetables, Venetian style liver and seafood accompanied by excellent wines. An evening at Linea d'Ombra under the quiet and serene Venice sky is like a poetry in motion, try it for yourself!
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.
Caffe del Doge has been around since the 1950s and has delighted dreamy-eyed tourists as well as local alike. Almost a historic name, the coffee shop serves rich, creamy and luscious coffee starting 7:00a. At Caffe del Doge; anytime is a great time for a cup of coffee. The quaint cafe is dimly lit with lamps suspended from the ceiling, the decor is modern but subtly reminiscent of the times gone by. The paraphernalia around gives patrons the feeling that coffee is respected like a tradition here. Do not over look the delicious assortment of pastries, sandwiches and breads while you are here. Their staff is very friendly and greet and bid you with a smile. Great coffee and little touches such as these makes this place worthy of coming back.
It is indeed a pity if one visits Venice and doesn't get a chance to relish “gelato” or “Italian ice cream.” La Boutique del Gelato is a good eatery if you want to taste gelato in various flavors at inexpensive rates. Guests can relish thick and creamy gelato in flavors such as peanut, grapefruit, strawberry, pistachio, coconut and dark chocolate. However, the flavors vary with season so you can have only preparations made from fresh fruits leading to high quality of the ice creams. Whether you desire a simple vanilla ice cream garnished with nutella or a lavish peach sorbet preparation, their desserts are sure to delight both your palate and a parched throat. This hidden gem ice cream parlor is highly popular with both tourists and locals; so be patient to wait in a long queue before laying your hands on their delicious ice creams.
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.