Venice: Restaurants

Al Covo
This seafood restaurant’s bossy wait staff will bring the perfect plates to you if you describe what ingredients you prefer;...
seafood | reservations | pasta

Ristorante Florida
Ristorante Florida's affordable Italian cuisine and great Rialto Bridge views make it a favorite among the lunch crowd. The...
italian | view | jim's pick

Vino Vino
Right near the Teatro Fenice, this popular wine bar serves delicious reasonably priced food like octopus salad and rabbit...

Zenzerò Wine Bar
The owners of Osteria Santa Marina, one of the city’s best and most creative eateries, recently opened Zenzerò in...
wine bar

Cip's Club
The fantastic view, the sound of the water lapping up against the shore, the delicious prawns with capers – not the most...
seafood | reservations | view

Corte Sconta
Call well ahead to get into this gem, especially if you want a table in the sought-after courtyard; savor fresh seafood dishes...
seafood | patio

Osteria da Fiore
This Michelin-starred restaurant serves some of the city’s best Venetian seafood; try the shrimp crostini and the striped bass.
seafood | notable chef

Trattoria Do Forni
If you ask anyone in the area for a dinner recommendation, you’re bound to be directed to Trattoria Do Forni. The...
italian | jim's pick

Gam-Gam
Known for falafels and fresh salads with cucumber and tomato, this Israeli restaurant run by Hasids is good for those hot days...
middle eastern

Iguana
When the endless seafood and pasta gets to be too much, stop in at this popular Mexican restaurant for guacamole and chips,...
mexican

Pronto Pesce
This sleek little storefront facing the Rialto fish market has secured a loyal following in under a year. Owners include the...
great value | seafood | small plates