The best restaurants Veneto

A few steps away from the Rialto, this trattoria trattoria, with its terrace of 7 or 8 tables deliciously shaded by a green roof, is a boon. There is a large room inside. The map offers a good choice of meat and fish or, more simply, the usual range of pizzas, one of which is seafood.

Off the tourist trail, this traditional osteria offers typical, high-quality Venetian cuisine, using fresh local produce. The menu changes with the seasons, but Venetian specialties always take pride of place. Homemade desserts are also excellent. The wine list, most of which is regional, is well-stocked. A few tables on the terrace in summer are hard to get hold of, as the Venetians will undoubtedly have preceded you. Isabella is a great listener and runs her restaurant with passion. A true moment of pleasure!

A retired firefighter in the 1950's opened this sought-after trattoria with a warm and relaxed atmosphere that will whet your appetite right away. Your mouth is watering when you look at the counter filled with deli meats and cheeses from all over Italy (there are even hams hanging from the ceiling!). Dishes of regional tradition are cooked in a wise way, always with that little touch that enhances the flavours. Pigeon risotto and Venetian-style veal liver with polenta are real culinary feats.

You have a direct view of the ten dishes proposed: entries around 6 € (rocket shrimp risotto, spaghetti aux, gnocchi), calf liver to Venetian vénitienne sauté to onions, green lasagna to pick, segregation of fish (between 7 € and 10 €)… You can eat at the bar, it is cheaper. We are here to drink a glass of wine or grappa, because it is a wine cellar that surrounds you: So you can buy a bottle to accompany your meal or to let it grow at home. You will also be offered wine with glass (1,80 € at the table). The location is particularly spacious.

Small, typically Venetian trattoria. In the summer you can eat on the terrace. Good fish dishes.

For a change from Venetian culinary delights, take a flight to Latin America. Guacamole, ceviche, tacos, enchiladas... Bacàn puts the great classics of South American cuisine on the menu. The menu is relatively small, but there's no such thing as too much when the quality is top-notch. The dining room is neat, sober and contemporary, and the atmosphere charming. And there are very few restaurants in Venice where you can sit down after 10.30pm. A good address, in short, that we recommend. On the downside, reservations are recommended.

Here's a typical Venetian trattoria, without the fuss, with terrace tables lining the lagoon. Very pleasant in spring and summer, you'll enjoy a dream view. The produce is fresh, and the recipes focus on the flavors of the sea (ravioli with fish, pasta with clams, scallops with pumpkin...), but meat dishes are also well represented. As for desserts, we're particularly partial to the mandarin crème brûlée. Cheese lovers can try the 24-month Parmesan. The owner speaks French.

An address of great charm that contrasts with the other Venetian restaurants. The mistress of the place is Massome, an infinitely warm woman. She invites you to the table in a setting that instantly draws you in. From Morocco to Ethiopia, through Guinea and Ghana, the best culinary specialties of each country are on the menu. The restaurant serves meat and fish dishes revisited with creativity and enhanced by the finest of plate settings. There is no doubt about the pleasure of entertaining.

Who knows, maybe it's the international pop playlist that will get you in. This new establishment has two rooms decorated with a mix of traditional and modern. Many pictures of drivers and racing cars line the walls, as well as an amazing bright red hood from an old Ferrari berlinetta... The reception is rather nice and the service very efficient. The cuisine is homemade and the dishes are prepared with refinement, like the specialities of pasta, ravioli and lasagna served in large designer-looking pôelons.

This rather contemporary café has taken up residence under the arcades of Corso Palladio, on the right-hand sidewalk that leads a few hundred meters further to the Olympic Theater. The place is ideal for a break between two visits to the old town. It offers a wide range of coffees roasted on the spot, as well as a wide range of pastries and artisanal ice creams. You can also take a break at lunchtime on the terrace, where you will be tempted by salads, cheese platters, cold meats or by typical snacking products.

Somewhere between Juliet's House and Piazza delle Erbe, nestled under large square umbrellas, you will appreciate the old-fashioned charm of this simple and authentic looking café-restaurant. At any time of the day, you can enjoy a quiet moment on the terrace. Whether you order an iced tea or a glass of white wine, a club sandwich, a plate of pasta, lasagna or pizza, the staff will be happy to serve you quickly while leaving you time to enjoy. An efficient address, with a good quality-price ratio.

Whether you like ramen, gyozas or sushi or not, you are bound to be won over by the unique atmosphere of this restaurant which immediately transports us to the Land of the Rising Sun. The window display is very original, decorated with manga heroes, while the interior design is almost ritualized, from the choice of placemats to the display units, including the signs and the choice of lighting. The dishes are good, generous and served in containers that complete our discovery of Ichiban.

Located at the entrance of Venice, near Piazzale Roma, Osteria km0 Venezia welcomes you in the dining room or on the terrace with its wide choice of dishes: meat cooked Florentine style, but also the classic antipasti, tasty pizzas served on wooden boards, not to mention many Venetian specialties. The ingredients are of high quality. Everything is cooked with simplicity, care and generosity. The waiters are very friendly. In short, you have every reason to spend a delicious moment at the table.

An osteria that takes its name from the traditional fishing boat of the lagoon, the bragosso. The restaurant's typically marine décor contributes to creating a simple and friendly atmosphere, in a spacious setting that extends over two rooms and an outdoor terrace, all along the very commercial Strada Nuova. Al Vecio imagines a tasty and surprising cuisine, between secular recipes and contemporary notes, in which seafood products are obviously the first guests, resources from the market of Chioggia.

This distinguished bistro with its red and gold pediment has placed its wicker chairs in a narrow covered gallery in the city center. The local clientele has a habit of coming and going from the tobacconist's across the street. They come here for morning coffee, for aperitifs and for lunch. They usually enjoy salads, toasts, burgers (especially vegan ones), steamed salmon and other easy but tasty recipes, as the owners work hard every day to select the best local products and add value to the plates.

Contemporary decor, brick walls, Murano glass chandeliers, bay windows overlooking the lagoon, terrace on the water for sunny days... La Fornace offers modern Italian cuisine of the highest quality in an atmosphere and setting that will charm gourmet souls. On the plate, from zuppetta di pesce to tiramisù, tagliolini con tonno fresco or fegato alla veneziana, nothing leaves the taste buds indifferent, not even the choice of local wines. Well located, the restaurant also attracts a lot of people. Don't forget to make a reservation.

Here you can eat in or take away some of the Venetian specialties you never tire of, accompanied by a glass of prosecco . Cod in cream sauce, fried fish, squid in squid ink, octopus salad, lasagne... All freshly prepared with care and no fuss. Modern and discreet, this small caterer, located on the Rialto market, uses only local "slow food" products and treats its customers with simplicity and a few revisited recipes.

Once at the table of this Paduan restaurant, the waiter suggests a selection of regional specialties, including grilled meats seasoned with local herbs, baccalà alla Vicentina, but also bigoli and other delicious homemade pasta dishes. La Vecchia Padova, with its old-fashioned décor of wooden tables, two-tone brown and white tablecloths and copper pots on the ceiling, has also become known for its generous, crisp pizzas baked in its wood-fired oven. Some dishes are also available for self-service.

Nestled in a Venetian courtyard far from the tourist flow but close to Saint-Marc, the address plays the card of discretion. Formerly near the Rialto market (from which it takes its name), this gastronomic bistro, recently opened here, is modern and contemporary, with subdued lighting and a jazz background. Seafood and flavours from the nearby countryside share an inventive menu. As for the cellar, there is a vast selection of Italian wines but also beautiful French labels, all with a good sommelier always ready to advise you.

The Antica Mola is a specifically Venetian restaurant with a menu centered around fish. It is located along the wonderful Fondamenta degli Ormesini, one of the most picturesque quays in Venice. The address is divided between a cozy interior and an outdoor terrace, with the added bonus of a lovely internal courtyard. Daily offerings include squid ink risotto and Venetian-style liver, not to mention sarde in saor and spider crab. Finish the meal with tasty and fragrant homemade desserts

El Pecador prepares sandwiches, nachos and burgers of all kinds, with fresh ingredients, for omnivores and vegetarians alike. An unusual sight in the Lido landscape, it's a converted old English bus, with the kitchen and bar downstairs, and a small guinguette-style dining room upstairs, with a few tables and chairs, quickly snapped up at hungry times. It's all in a relaxed atmosphere, with blaring "zik". The kids love it. The food-truck takes place every April opposite the Lido beach.

Simplicity, conviviality and quality are the essence of this small gourmet bistro, located along Fondamenta dei Tolentini. As the owners like to say, it's a place that recounts the Venice of yesterday for the people of today. Every day, the chef selects the best produce on the market to create a surprise menu, revealing a piece of the Venetian city's soul on the plate. The chef puts his talent and heart into his work to delight visitors. The in-house sommelier completes the culinary experience with a no less exquisite wine.

The San Brite makes "agri-cuisine" its credo. This restaurant embraces the philosophy of a family united by the desire to live and eat in harmony with nature. As devotees of "regenerative" cuisine (products that help regenerate the soil), the land that nourishes us is respected and cherished, without being abused. The ingredients, exclusively seasonal, are worked by Riccardo, the head chef, who calls our ecological conscience to the plate and splashes us with pleasure with his talent. An experience that seduces both soul and palate.

High art and high flying for this restaurant, which had the honor of receiving two Michelin stars in 2023. The only one in Venice. The setting itself, in the heart of the Palazzo Venard, offers an intimate and exclusive experience. The cuisine is orchestrated by multi-starred chef Enrico Bartolini and resident chef Donato Ascani, whose talent is admired by connoisseurs the world over. If you're lucky enough to dine at Glam, your taste buds will turn over in delight. Nothing here leaves anything to be desired. A memorable experience.

Among the many restaurants on the Lido's most touristic avenue, this little bistro deserves a special mention. Gera Ora brilliantly stands out from the crowd. Flavors, cooking and presentation are all perfectly mastered. The classics of Italian cuisine are revisited with talent and simplicity. The Sicilian linguine is divine. The menu is limited, the better to enjoy ultra-fresh produce. The chef delivers. So does the service. And when it's time for dessert, your taste buds are dancing! You'll leave with a smile on your face.

You have to go and find it, this restaurant, located alongside an old shipyard where two gondolas have served their purpose... Access is via an industrial staircase. Once up there, you won't regret the trip. Not least because the terrace enjoys a unique panorama over the lagoon, far from the Venetian hubbub. The à la carte menu is no disappointment either: simple, high-quality recipes based exclusively on fish and seafood, such as tagliolini with prawns or gnocchi with langoustines and tomatoes.

In this neighborhood bar, one never tires of watching the great Enzio prepare the aperitifs, with care and discretion, the tea towel screwed on the shoulder. It is necessary to say that the owner puts some effort in order to welcome the best, to make turn the ice cubes and to serve the glasses of prosecco or spritz as fresh as possible. Don't hesitate to order a small home-made dish, on the spot or to take away. We particularly recommend the bruschette. As for the atmosphere, it's very natural. The regulars will quickly share their conversations with you.

Whether it's pizzas, salads, lasagna or pasta, most of the dishes in this cafeteria are available at very low prices. An advantage that is all the more appreciable as the shop is very central. It is located in the heart of Verona, in a quiet street parallel to the very commercial Via Mazzini. The interior of the restaurant has a half-floor, a nice brightness and a rather sober and modern decoration. On the terrace, the tables are set with more care, with red tablecloths and yellow placemats.

In this square rich in history, you will suddenly be attracted by popular Italian melodies. Then, almost with your eyes closed, enter this elegant trattoria, which is both friendly and cleverly redesigned. Classic and tasty dishes await you at lunch and dinner time. Choose from spaghetti with clams, pasticcio of lasagna, caprese salad, or a delicious fillet of beef served with truffles from the mountains of Lessinia. Let yourself be convinced by the surprising Giulietta pizza!

In the barchesse of the Villa Cordevigo Wine Relais, the Oseleta restaurant is considered a Michelin-starred temple of Italian cuisine. Marco Marras and his brigade offer a true sensory voyage in an exclusive country-chic atmosphere. This Michelin-starred chef celebrates the region's local produce through an artist's cuisine in perfect harmony between tradition and innovation. The restaurant's menu offers a sophisticated fusion of flavors, combining the fragrance of Sardinia with Venetian tradition.

A nod to French cuisine for this restaurant specializing mainly in oysters and seafood, in the historic center just a stone's throw from the arena. A few tables in a warm, refined atmosphere to discover the various specialties of the house: seafood and oyster platters, oyster and champagne risotto, tagliatella di campofilone con granchio. A culinary savoir-faire that lives up to expectations, a perfectly successful marriage of French and Italian cuisine. A wine list to match.

Restaurant that has become in a short time one of the most frequented addresses in the city. An ever-growing reputation thanks to the excellent cuisine offered. A culinary know-how based on the quality of the products and the passion of the owner. A menu of traditional recipes with authentic and regional flavors with a personal touch to enrich the dishes that change regularly according to the season and the chef's inspiration. Excellent wine list. A few intimate tables, in a hushed and elegant atmosphere. Warm and welcoming premises.

An address that appeals on a culinary level. Once you enter the Iguanna, you will be transported in a purely Mexican atmosphere, with sombreros, flags and bright colors. Let's go for a memorable evening of celebration, with a lot of local dishes and guaranteed gluten-free: nachos, tortillas, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas, more or less sprinkled with chillies, vegetarian for some, and assisted almost every time by a tequila, a mojito, a beer, or a soda, according to your taste.

" One pasta a day keeps the doctor away " is the owner's motto! This pasta bar, located inside the covered market in Piazza delle Erbe, delights regulars and day-trippers alike. On the spot (just a few tables) or to take away, the principle is simple: you choose your fresh pasta (rigatoni, tagliatelle, paccheri, fusilli, etc.), the filling and the homemade sauce of your choice (carbonara, bolognese, pistachio pesto, etc.) and in 5 minutes it's ready. Everything is fresh and made to order, the portions are generous and the prices riquiqui.

Elegant and refined, the restaurant at Palazzo Grassi has set the bar high. This luxury gastronomic haven has become a culinary rendezvous of choice for Venetians and visitors alike who wish to experience excellent dining in one of the city's iconic palaces. Menus are carefully crafted, in a mishmash of "fusion" cuisine and more traditional Italian fare. The duck confit ravioli with truffle and potimarron cream is worth its weight in gold. The service is excellent and the team highly professional.

A friendly neighborhood bar, unpretentious and well located, a few meters from the Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, in the northwestern part of Castello. Take a seat in the dining room or on the terrace, with the regulars. Order a spritz, a glass of wine or a soda, accompanied by a quick meal (pizza, spaghetti or lasagna with drink included), a plate with ham and melon, or delicious hot snacks. All dishes are prepared on the spot. The owner and his team do their best to serve their customers as soon as possible.