Gourmet products local specialties and wines Veneto

In his bakery in the center of Burano, a small, old-fashioned and deliciously vintage shop, for many years Giorgio Garbo has known the secret of making the best bussolà or buranelli of the lagoon (sold in retail or in small, practical bags for gifts). You'll smell the fragrance of these delicious little cookies, either S-shaped or ring-shaped, right at the end of the street. All the cakes and pastries are made the old-fashioned way. We also like the meringues, the almond tarts and the apple strudels. Charming welcome.

Tonolo is a historical pastry shop, a discreet storefront that has existed since the late ^19th century. Naturally, it is also one of the Venetians' favorites! You can come here to enjoy a coffee with a delicious slice of cream pie, or to take away some sweets, chocolate, pistachio, or cherry or apricot jam cakes. Tonolo's specialties include meringue cake andfrittelle (sugar doughnuts), which are celebrated during Carnival. A real treat!

With its vintage decor, it's a favorite of locals and tourists looking for a good ice cream and a break on the quays of Dorsoduro. It's not the trendiest place, but it's a treat! Now's the time to order the local delicacy: gianduiotto, a chocolate specialty swimming in whipped ice cream. Then, with the Zattere as your terrace, you can relax on a blue and aluminum chair and enjoy the sunset over Giudecca, for example.

Now a ubiquitous ice cream shop in Italy, Grom has not given in to the excesses of mass distribution. The principle is simple and rigorous: fresh and seasonal products for this establishment with a pure and modern design. The gelati, whose flavors change with the seasons, are simply exquisite. Its crema di Grom (custard with cookie chips and chocolate chips) has become its iconic flavor. In winter, don't miss the opportunity to try the creamy hot chocolate. Four addresses in the heart of the lagoon.

The queue is often long in front of the counterold style but, rest assured, the service is fast. Since 1939, this gelateria, unlike any other, has been known in Verona for its sweet treats. So order a giandujotto (chocolate ice cream + melted chocolate + fresh cream + hazelnuts!) or a pinguino (vanilla and chocolate stick), and eat them while walking through the streets of the old town. Depending on your taste, you can also opt for a fruit verrine, a tiramisu or an iced millefeuille, among other sweets.

Since 1936, Albino Aliani's family has been delighting the Serenissima with the flavors of their native region. From must-tries such as the exceptional Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan) and the no less superb Parma ham, to more confidential products, the charming team will take you on a journey through the Italian boot. You'll be invited to taste before choosing, and advised according to your affinities. Purchased products can be vacuum-packed for the journey and for... the delight of your loved ones!

On the road to the station, the glacier il Gelatone is a compulsory step for those who are preparing to leave Venice. In this way, you will leave with the sweet memories of sesame, honey and pink grapefruit scents. 

Along the Rio Terà San Leonardo, this sweet haven is the best surprise before or after a long walk in Cannaregio. Venetians stop here for a coffee, a brioche or a spritz at the counter, but also for delicious slices of pizza to be enjoyed at any time of the day. Meringues, nougats, marzipan and dry cakes are also on the menu, each one tastier than the last. And during the holiday season, each time of year has its own cake: fugassa at Christmas and chiacchiere at Carnival, for example.

It's impossible to miss this street-side gelateria. The line that forms in front of it in summer says it all... And with good reason: this is Murano's first artisanal ice cream parlour, and its ice creams are divine! The quality of the ingredients used, the know-how of the maestro, the subtle, even unusual flavors (mushroom, juniper, white truffle...), and the freshness of the flavors all contribute to the success of this artisan ice-cream maker, which delights passers-by at the hottest times of the day. Try the simplest, the lemon-basil sorbet, which quenches the palate with joy.

Almost a century old, the most iconic bakery in the lagoon has come a long way since its creation in 1924. It now has eight locations in Venice. The Santa Croce store is located in the shadow of the San Giacomo dell'Orio basilica. This panificio works non-stop, serving fresh bread and pastries made with organic flours, but also slices of pizza with a wide variety of toppings, as well as coffees and cappuccinos. Just across the street and also part of the Majer group, you'll find the Cantinetta, for the aperitif hour.

On the Strada Nova, the ice creams are good and everyone knows it. There is a crowd, everyone wants one and finally, in order not to make those who are waiting behind wait too long, we decide quickly, we choose at random and... we always have a good surprise! Without going into the eccentric, the traditional perfumes are there, few in number, but well made and tasty. So don't hesitate to try a vanilla/chocolate cone or a strawberry/lemon cup. A nice variation is the homemade vanilla or chocolate magnums, covered with small chips.

As with all the good places in Venice, this one doesn't look like much. And it's not here yet that Venice will succeed in ruining you. Go to the Squero San Trovaso (gondola repair shop), near the Accademia. You'll easily recognize this little store by its blue-and-white-striped marquee. Refreshing colors for devilishly creamy ice creams, which bring Venetians from far and wide to savor their gelato sitting on the edge of the little canal. No flavor here would disappoint. We'll let you be the judge!

This well known gelateria is located just behind the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. They serve you with a smile. The store is divided into two distinct counters: on one side, the ice cream counter, which is a must, and on the other side, the one reserved for pizzas, paninis and buns. To return to the ice creams, they are certainly appetizing but especially made from natural flavors. They are rich in flavors and taste. So much so that everyone comes back to it!

Close to the Rialto Bridge and the San Marco district, this store located on Castello has what it takes to make you envious! Pralines, sugared almonds, ganaches, chocolate fountains and even hot chocolate to take away for a few euros: this is certainly the best artisan of the discipline in Venice. Come in for a gift idea or simply for a treat. The ganaches are made with the finest cocoa, spices, candied fruits and coffee for an irresistible assortment.

Allow yourself a moment in this street adjacent to the popular Corso Cavour. Sitting at the table of this modern stall, enjoy a gourmet break at breakfast time, over a cappuccino, hot chocolate, tea or homemade fruit juice, accompanied by a generous selection of pastries. If you choose lunch or an evening aperitif, opt for a beer or glass of wine with a snack brimming with vegetables or charcuterie.

The Nardini distillery is the oldest and most popular in the area. Established in Bassano in 1779, its reputation has grown over the centuries; the French and Austrians, throughout the nineteenth century, were the real pillars of the distillery. The old distillery bar, located at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio, is therefore a small piece of history, which comes alive especially in the evening. People meet there to have a glass of grappa, often moving to the bridge. There is a large selection of bottles available for sale.

Did you know that it is in Verona that the pandoro is produced, this sweet star-shaped bun sprinkled with icing sugar, a must for Christmas? Well, the Barini pastry shop has been making it its speciality for over 50 years. Just a few steps from the bullring, Barini is also a cafeteria where you can sip a creamy cappuccino or a strong espresso and bite into little cakes with names as bewitching as their flavour: Romeo's Kisses (with almond and butter cream), Juliet's Kisses (with hazelnut and chocolate cream).

A renowned grocery store and caterer, its small window always filled with good things makes gourmets dream. With a fine assortment of local products, including the tasty cheese of Morlacco del Grappa, fresh or well-made, cold cuts and fresh pasta, this is an address far removed from the supermarkets... Among the musts here, the extra virgin oil of the Colli Asolani (the hills of Asolo), but also the pinza (a sweet focaccia made of corn flour and dried fruit) cooked in a wood fire, not to mention the Venetian mustard, made with candied fruit.

Along the Via Roma, a delicatessen that is like a jewel box of gourmet products. Cheeses and cold cuts, pasta and ravioli, olive oil, jams, preserves, etc. Enough to leave with a full shopping bag, even if the best is in the basement. The cellar is indeed the pride of the Baggio family: the selection of Italian labels immediately makes your mouth water (or rather your wine). Good to know, the store offers every evening an aperitif on some nice little tables on the terrace, to be enjoyed with cheese and charcuterie boards.

Since 1970, Verona's best baccalà! Taken over in 2014 by the current owner, Giovanni Cipriani, the house has made cod its specialty. The fish arrives dried directly from the port of Genoa, then comes the painstaking work of desalting it and making the tender flesh ready for use in the kitchen, notably to prepare the famous baccalà alla vicentina, where the cod is whipped into a cream with milk. If you can't bring home dried fish, the store is well worth a visit, if only to learn about the region's culinary traditions.