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The restaurants in Venice offer a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from international fast food to five-star Italian dishes. Many of the specialties are fish based, and there are excellent vegetables in season from the gardens of St. Erasmo Island. For a light snack try "osteria", or "cicheti" which is usually meatballs, fried vegetables, anchovies and cured meats, or even a sandwich, whose delicious dough is made from the city water. There are many inns close to the Rialto Market, which serve fresh food--they are subject to quality control, which is carried out daily by the local residents. Places to visit include Do Spade, Antico Dolo, Do Mori and Da Pinto.

Campo Santa Margherita

Situated near Piazzale Roma and the University, off the tourist trail, Campo Santa Margherita is always reasonable. This area consists predominantly of pubs, bakeries, ice cream parlours and pizzerias, which cater to a mostly student clientele. In summer it's the only area that stays open until late at night, much against the will of the elderly population in this district. This is also the artistic' quarter, where actors, directors, architects, designers and a range of other arty types hang out.

Gourmet Restaurants

A lot of Venice's top-quality gourmet restaurants can be found in San Marco, the most prestigious area of the city. Harry's Bar is a name to remember, as are Do Forni and Antico Pignolo. There are other excellent restaurants towards the outskirts of the city. The Castello district in particular is home to the superb Franz, near the Santo Stefano church. A few years ago the Da Fiore, also in this area, was named best restaurant in the world.

Inns and Bars

Venice loves to have a good drink, as does the whole of the Veneto region. There are many popular inns/wine bars that have become real institutions. Unnamed house wines of varying quality can be found everywhere; to be sure of a good bouquet try Do Mori. In autumn, look out for the "torbolino": an immature Pinot Nero whose arrival announces that winter is on its way.







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Antico Pignolo


Exclusive Clientele
Calle Specchieri, 457
Venice, Veneto 30124
Italy
+39 41 5228123
This restaurant boasts a distinguished clientèle. There are varying sizes of dining rooms;all elegant;and the multilingual wait staff has cornered the market on efficiency without being overbearing. The menu features very fresh fish and top quality meat;try the langostino (scampi) and lobster, which you pick yourself from the tank. To compliment your dinner choice, choose a selection from over 900 wine labels. Booking in advance is recommended for this popular restaurant.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Cantina Do Mori


Glass Of Wine
San Polo, 429
Rialto
Venice 30121
Italy
+39 41 522 5401
This snack bar has more than two hundred years of history. It serves excellent wine, accompanied by sandwiches and traditional Venetian appetizers. There is no formal seating, but you will find typical Venetian barrels and wooden benches to perch yourself on. What every your taste is, rich red or dry white, you will find it here.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Cantina Do Mori photo by wcities
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Castello


Venice
Italy
Castello is one of the oldest districts of Venice, inhabited since the 5th century. It is home to the Church of San Pietro di Castello, which is the main church in the city. Castello also hosts the Arsenale, the ship-building yards of the Venetian fleet, which is now closed because the Italian navy has a base there. But there's always the Navy Museum to get a better understanding of Venice's naval history. Also in Castello is the beautiful Giardini and the Biennale d'Arte (the Venice Arts Festival).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Castello photo by Clayton Parker
Photo: Clayton Parker
Castello photo by Beatrice Yang
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Castello photo by Mollie Halbrook
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Do Forni


Opulent Atmosphere
San Marco, 468
Venice, Veneto 30124
Italy
+39 41 5232148
This restaurant is in the tiny Calle degli Specchieri. 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 service is excellent, as are the fish dishes; try the sea bass and polenta. The wine list is adequate and the desserts are delicious.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Fiore


Top cuisine in the city centre
Calle del Scaleter, 2202
Venice 30121
Italy
+39 41 72 1308
http://www.dafiore.com/
This fine dining establishment used to be a plain trattoria in the city center, but a few years ago the establishment was completely renovated. It has now become one of the best known and most popular dining choices in Venice. The Black Squid Risotto is mouthwatering, as is the Bass in Balsamic Vinegar and Tuna with Rosemary. Try something from the high quality wine list. A sumptuous dessert is the perfect end to a meal here. The service is impeccable.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Harry's Bar


Hemingway's Favourite Restaurant
Calle Vallaresso, 1323
Venice 30124
Italy
+39 41 528 5777
This is one of Venice's best restaurants and for good reasons. Saying that the service is excellent is an understatement and the menu features only the freshest and best quality ingredients. The Risotto and the Cod are popular menu selections. The bar maintains the same high caliber, and has excellent Martini. The space is somewhat small and cozy, so it is recommended that reservations are made in advance.

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Harry's Bar photo by Christopher Nitchie
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Osteria Antico Dolo


Old Venetian Restaurant
San Polo 778, Ruga Rialto
Venice 30124
Italy
+39 41 522 6546
http://www.anticodolo.it
The atmosphere of this old restaurant is homely and intimate; and features a small and cozy dining room with just a few tables. The menu is traditionally Venetian with an excellent selection of Sausages and high-quality Meat and Fish choices. The tagliolini with scampi makes a perfect starter; then try the cod for your main course. Booking is advisable due to popularity and limited seating, especially in the evening.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
San Marco


Venice
Italy
San Marco lays in the heart of the city and includes many of the city's most famous sights. It has the Basilica, which was built in 829 and became the cathedral church of Venice in 1807, and the Piazza, which is one of the world's most famous squares. It also houses the Doge's Palace, Harry's Bar, the Palazzo Dandolo, San Moise, the La Fenice theatre, the Palazzo Grassi and the churches of San Beneto, San Fantin, Santa Maria del Giglio, San Maurizio, San Moisè, Santo Stefano, San Salvador, San Zulian, and San Samuele.

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San Marco photo by Christophe ALARY
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Vini da Pinto


Fish Restaurant
San Polo 367, Pescheria
Venice 30100
Italy
+39 41 522 4599
This is a historical Rialto fish market restaurant and its atmosphere seems to date back to a previous age, the whole area seeming to still be a fish market. The staff sometimes are not very polite to their customers, but in the summer, you can eat outdoors and the beauty makes up for it. The wines are excellent and the fish dishes are cooked quickly and taste wonderful.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Vini da Pinto photo by Sophia Chu
Photo: Sophia Chu
 

 
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