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.
Al Prosecco Enoiteca is perfect for an evening drink. This little wine bar is located under the trees at Campo San Giacomo da l'Orio. Al Prosecco Enoiteca has an impressive selection of domestic wines; the wine selection here is such that they carry something to suit everyone's taste. These can be complemented perfectly with plates of cichetti, artisan cheeses, croutons, seafood and chicken salads and more. If you wish to enjoy a quiet drink in a non-touristy area, Al Prosecco Enoiteca is your place to be.
La Cantina boasts of a charming and shaded patio dining experience where guests are seated on sleek brown chairs and get views of the busy streetscape. Its menu boasts of more than 30 varieties of wine as well as craft beer from a local brewery. The drinks are accompanied by a range of cicchetti (small snacks), especially seafood items. Guests can enjoy dishes made from sea bass, burnt tuna, duck breast, minced salmon, raw fish and marinated beef. Do not miss their oyster trays and Crostini platters, both of which complement their wines perfectly.
Owned by Roberto Meneghetti, Al Bacco is located close to the channel of Rio di San Girolamo. The place specializes in fresh seafood and fishes, and also is known for using seasonal locally produced ingredients. In addition to food they have a small but diverse selection of Italian wine and beer, which perfectly blends with your choice of food. Some of their specials include sauteed mussels and clams, spaghetti cliff, seafood risotto, tiramisu, inverted chocolate and pear, patrizia, lasagna and lots more. The place is fairly small with just a few number of tables, thus booking is advisable.
Situated near the Cà Foscari and Cà Rezzonico universities, on the border with the Galleria dell'Accademia, Dorsoduro is an area with many bars and coffee shops. Sottosopra is open all day, serving breakfast and quick snacks that can be washed down with a glass of wine. Crowded with students at lunchtime, often you have to eat standing at the bar. Apart from serving the various squid salads, fish, and roast vegetables, the bar also has a good selection of international specialties as an alternative to Venetian cuisine.
Birraria La Corte is a popular restaurant situated in the heart of San Polo. This no-nonsense pizzeria has a beautiful extended patio where one can enjoy a scrumptious Venetian fare and watch the world pass by. The dining room and garden together seat around one hundred people, hence the place is great for larger parties and families.. The menu includes several types of pizzas as well as regional pasta, vegetable and fish dishes. The wine list contains mainly local varieties but since this place was a former brewer, beer takes pride over wine here. Quite famous among the locals, the place is seen buzzing with patrons throughout the day.