The best bars and cafés Venice

The aroma of roasted coffee beans alone will lead you to the entrance of this piece of history, an old-fashioned store as we like it. Almost hidden by the bags of coffee artistically stacked against the wall, the counter has stood in the same place since 1930. One goes there to drink the best blends, including the caffè della sposa (the bride's coffee) made with eight different qualities of beans, which is said to have seduced Woody Allen, to the point that the famous director is now a friend of the roaster...

Fancy a few treats before boarding your train? Here's a pastry bar a few steps from the Santa Lucia station that will get you out of trouble. This historic shop (since 1853!) continues to offer the same recipes of tasty cream cakes, almond pies with Venetian focaccia, etc. We also like to stop by the counter to enjoy a good espresso or cappuccino, but also to bite into a pizzetta, a mini-quiche or a ham croissant. Nice boxes of dry cookies too.

There's a striking contrast between the old dock, in which a large number of pretty gondolas are moored, and the 400^{m2 of} space in which the Venetian version of the famous American chain has been developed. The bar is on the second floor, the restaurant on the second, decorated with a fine collection of rock'n'roll objects (Madonna's sequined outfit, Bon Jovi's guitar and vinyl, etc.), all illuminated by Murano chandeliers. On the menu, a supercharged atmosphere and a little States on the plate: burger-frites, colorful cocktails, chicken nuggets and banana splits.

A small address just a stone's throw from the market, which embodies the spirit of Venetian-style on-the-go dining. No tables, just a counter with a display case where you can choose drinks and snacks to enjoy in the open-air lounge that is the Campo Bella Vienna. Here you are in the kingdom of polpetta, that fried beef dumpling that you can crunch into a tasty bite. Stuffed mini sandwiches with ham, tuna, red radish, cod and other tasty sauces round off the offer. Nice selection of beers and wines by the glass.

"Un Mondo di Vino" or "Un Mondo Divino"? It's hard to say! But here is another small wine bar that makes the last Venetians of the Serenissima happy. Enjoy the charming smiles of Cora and Raffaele, sip a glass of white wine and devour a skewer of fresh shrimp while contemplating the string of terracotta jugs hanging from the ceiling. After that, you'll finally recover from your long and delicious day of walking. The motto of the place is a program in itself: "A meal without wine is called breakfast".

Jazzy atmosphere in this very famous bar in Venice, located almost at the foot of the Rialto. We go there to drink beers and cocktails, to eat some simple snacks like sarde in saor or baccalà mantecato, to watch soccer games and to listen to good music... However, its particularity lies in something else: from the ceiling hang hundreds of... bras! A souvenir gift that satisfied customers of the establishment would hang themselves from the ceiling using a stepladder... Enough to maintain the marketing recipe of the place.

A superb terrace overlooking Venice and its lagoon, a fresh and modern interior where the tones recall the water and sky of the Serenissima, here is the bar of the Marriott Hotel on the Isle of Roses south of the Giudecca. But what a joy to take the hotel's private (and free) shuttle bus from St. Mark's, and arrive here at cocktail hour. The crowds and their hustle and bustle seem far removed from this finely tuned setting. On summer evenings, a DJ sets the mood while you sip a glass of prosecco and look out over the horizon.

Here you are in Stefano Monti's den, with his famous white lacquered piano on the water's edge. This Venetian, with a wealth of experience acquired in Parisian, Carioca and Monegasque piano bars, will make you spend a pleasant evening with subtle notes of jazz and sparkling glasses of champagne, far from the hustle and bustle of the Rialto, which is only 50 meters away. You can also book a table for lunch or dinner and enjoy Venetian dishes, sushi platters and even oysters from Normandy.

Known as "Al Pesa" by many Venetians who have made it one of their favorite meeting places, Al Pesador enjoys a dream location on the Grand Canal. It also belongs to the brotherhood of the local osterie , which means that it is a friendly place where you can come to relax after work, for a drink, for dinner or to end the evening. The decor and the food (the homemade cichetti and crostini are a treat, as is the wine) are 100% Venetian while the music is more international pop oriented.

This café is one of the main hubs of dorsodurian nightlife. The local young night owls love to party in this simple bar, which has a really nice atmosphere. The recipe for success is unchanging: a student crowd + young tourists + free wifi and, last but not least, the best music compilations of the moment. It's a place to laugh, dance, chat, have a drink and a bite to eat in a neo-bohemian spirit. Spritz and prosecco open the evening, but many also opt for cocktails.

For those who love Italian black coffee, this is the place to be. In this small, colorful and retro store, Venetians stop to sip their coffee before going shopping. A few tables line the wall of the narrow alley while inside, regulars crowd the bar. You will have the choice between an infinite number of origins and blends: coffees from Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Cuba or Ethiopia to name but a few... Meanwhile, snacks and pastries are sold for those who are a little hungry.

This romantic and colorful bar is located a few steps from the La Fenice theater. It attracts a diverse clientele, a mix of Venetians and foreigners looking for originality. You can order a glass of prosecco or champagne, a Bellini or an Italian beer. You can also work up an appetite by enjoying cicchetti (Sardinian in saor in particular), or by opting directly for secondi piatti that are just as local, such as calf's liver(fegato) cut into thin strips, served with polenta. Refined plates.

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. Salute!

While the Florian was considered the café of the Italian nationalists, the Quadri was the den of the Austrians. In any case, the setting that it has distilled for 250 years is radiant. The upstairs dining room is a marvel of stucco, marble, velvet and precious mirrors. Once at the table, the scallops with saffron or the chestnut gnocchetti are some of the dishes that will sweep you off your feet, even if the prices are high, as the magic of the place requires, including when it comes to a simple espresso or a cocktail.

The Santo Bevitore ("Holy Drinker") is a nice pub, a favorite haunt of beer lovers, but also of the clientele of the nearby youth hostel. You will find drinks and food, on the go, small bruschette and other antipasti. A very friendly atmosphere in a colorful setting, with its omnipresent words on the walls. If the public comes here, it is also for the musical program. Some evenings, concerts allow future talents to test their first titles live. Beautiful memories in the key.

A trendy address for young people and offers a super "happy hour". This very nice bar, hosted by a French woman, is located opposite the university. A guaranteed student atmosphere!

One of the many meeting points of the young people of Venice. As its name indicates, in this wine bar you can enjoy a drink on a jazz background in an exhilarating light atmosphere. The Bacaro offers a fine selection of beers, cocktails and wines to drink in glass. Late in the evening, waiters from the restaurants of the surrounding area have a last drink. In the afternoon, it's the ideal place to enjoy a drink between friends, while in the evening, more "hot", there are other epicurean who also appreciate this address.