AE CRAVATE
In a former tie factory, Ae Cravate cooks up generous, typically Venetian ...Read more
RISTAURANTE AL COLOMBO
Read moreJust 100 m from the Rialto Bridge, this establishment extends its bucolic terrace in a "rare" quiet corner of the sestiere. Chef Allessandro Stanziani's cuisine is of the highest quality, with fresh produce. The cellar is well-stocked with over 50 top-quality labels. A (very) good establishment.
RESTAURANT EL TOULA
Read moreHoused in a beautiful 16th century palace (near Piazza dei Signori), this elegant restaurant offers pancakes with salmon, spaghetti with lobster, fillet of veal with truffles and mushrooms at will.
NERO DI SEPPIA
Read moreA bet for Eugenia and Patrizia who made this restaurant in the heart of the city a place where modernity and tradition marry, both in the framework and on the plate. There is a minimal décor and exposed beams, while the kitchen has good meat and fish dishes such as beef carpaccio or octopus salad for asparagus. Very healthy!
OSTERIA OLIVA NERA
Read moreApart from the tourist routes, this small 26-seat osteria prepares Venetian cuisine, typical and quality. A few tables on the summer terrace, but little easy to grasp, because the Venetians will probably have preceded you. Dino and Isalla are very attentive to their customers and take care of the restaurant with passion.
TOLA RASA
Read moreA short walk from the center of Padua, in its two versions of gourmet restaurant and wine bar. Clean frame and design, to start with a mouthful at the wooden counter, and continue upstairs in a minimalist and chic setting with apparent kitchen. Chef Luca Tomasicchio's culinary experience is in such classic and creative dishes as a sprinkler risotto, a crust net, chicken carpaccio or goat cheese ravioli. A refined restaurant that will seduce connoisseurs.
OSTERIA AL DUOMO
Read moreAn address offering excellent value for money, located close to the Musée du Verre. The atmosphere here is warm and relaxed, with locals crowding the counter and chatting with the pizzaiolo. On the menu, you'll find excellent pizzas, made on site, well-stocked and very inexpensive, as well as meat and fish specialties like spaghetti with clams or fish soup. Smiling service. The large inner courtyard is very pleasant in summer, but reservations are essential.
AI PIANTALEONI
Read moreOpened for 6 months by a French, Elodie, this restaurant offers sophisticated, creative and revisited Venetian cuisine. It's a treat to dessert. We must recognize that Chief Andrea Iuliano is a young little genius. Your taste buds are not fooled by it. Enjoy the carpaccio tuna carpaccio, continue with grilled octopus with aubergines and rosemary, and finish with chocolate notes with chocolate notes. We have not yet recovered from these delicacies!
RISTORANTE BOCCONDIVINO
Read moreIn the charming district of Sottoriva, on the banks of the Adige River, this rustic establishment offers local cuisine. Good local products, fresh fish and excellent pizzas prepared by the owners who are originally from Naples. Also on the menu are Venetian-style liver, risotto with amarone wine (seasoned to perfection) and creamy tiramisu. Pasta with lobster and seafood is also very popular. Prices are reasonable considering the quality of the dishes and the warm welcome you will receive in this beautiful restaurant.
DA MARIO ALLA FAVA
Read moreFor 50 years, this family restaurant offers traditional, fish-based cuisine. The Royal Seafood Salad or homemade langoustine ravioli ravioli are recommended for you. Large choice of fish. You can also sit on the terrace behind the restaurant overlooking a quiet passage.
TRATTORIA DONNA ONESTA
Read moreLocated on the edge of a small canal, in the quiet Dorsoduro district, this old trattoria with its wood stormcoat, welcomes you on classical music. We eat the traditional dishes of Venetian culture, even if you often regret a lack of finesse… A wide selection of pasta (including the tagliatelles with della Dona Onesta), but also seafood, fish frills and meats, can be found here. Opt for this address if you're in the corner, otherwise you'll get your way. It's more "honest" to say it.
OSTERIA AI SCARPONI
Read moreA small, friendly and colourful address on the edge of the historic centre, where you can bite into regional specialities without making it an indigestion. On the table, multicoloured chalk to draw on his place mat while waiting for the dishes (the most beautiful works of art will even be hung on the walls) and at the back of the room the open kitchen with the team of chefs who are busy at the stove. A menu that changes with the seasons, but, on the plate, never miss the bigoli au jus de viande and the beef tagliata with its vegetables.
ANTICA OSTERIA DAL CAPO
Read moreTypical restaurant in front of the Duomo of Padua. It serves typical dishes for it of cuisine from Veneto and the various recipes of baccalà.
ANTICO MARTINI
Read moreRight next to the La Fenice theater, this establishment stands out for its elegance and the quality of its service. Its history is the stuff of legend: frequented as early as 1720, it became America's favorite café in 1945. Closer to home, Sir Elton John and Maria Callas have spoken highly of it! Big names in Venetian culture visit regularly and its romantic atmosphere, in a small, quiet square (on days when there are no performances at La Fenice), will make for a delightful evening. The "risotto dello chef" is a must.
TRATTORIA DAI TOSI
Read moreAuthentic trattoria of neighborhood! It is in a very relaxed atmosphere that you come here to enjoy a share of pizza (on site or to take away) or a hot dish at lunch or dinner time. Client side, local, worker workers… merge joyously with tourists.
DA MAMO
Read moreDon't be put off by the relatively anonymous front of this neighborhood brasserie located between Campo San Bartolomeo and San Salvador. The atmosphere here is warm, the service friendly and the dishes hearty and tasty. From pasta with all kinds of sauces, to well-stocked and often original pizzas such as seafood or pineapple. Moreover, you can even choose your pizza according to your astrological sign: Aries, Gemini, Taurus, Virgo and others, to each his own seasoning! To discover...
CAFFÈ VECIO
Read moreLocated on the main street in the centre of the island, this typical trattoria offers excellent fish frying that you can enjoy on its sunny terrace. This is one of the most pleasant during the summer months.
IMPRONTA CAFE
Read moreA cosy place,both trendy and refined. This elegant café welcomes you at any time of the day with its raw wood, stainless steel and frosted glass decor. You can come early in the morning to sip an espresso, at noon to devour a panini or a sandwich on the go, and finally, to drink a cocktail in the evening. On the menu, we find a wide range of typical dishes revisited with taste. The whole is rather sophisticated, with a touch of originality. Nice wine list. A delicate address in short, which will seduce in particular the lovers.
LA CARAVELLA
Read moreThe Caravelle is the name of the miniature replica of the wooden ship in storefront, but also of this historic restaurant of Via XXII Marco, located just steps from San Moses Church and near Saint Mark Square. The bar, adjacent to the restaurant, was used by famous writers, such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, during their stay in Venice for years after the war. Inside, a cozy atmosphere for a wooden decor that evokes old ships. A distinguished clientele, most often staying at Hotel Saturnia, is located at lunch or dinner, to taste traditional dishes prepared carefully. Beautiful selection of pasta, risotti, seafood, fish… Quick and attentive service. A very good address.
RISTORANTE AGLI ALBORETTI
Read moreA haven for young artists and patrons of the arts in the 1950s and 1960s, this neighborhood restaurant began a new life a few years ago thanks to the meeting of a talented sommelier and an inventive chef. They cultivate the reputation of this table by suggesting careful menus. Risotti, spaghetti, fish, tartar and burrata make up the menu, accompanied by a selection of Italian wines. For dessert, try the exquisite lemon pie.