2024

BAR ROYAL

Neighborhood bar

This neighborhood establishment on the edge of Castello and San Marco is a nice place to take a break, after a day's work or between two walks, hence the mix of locals and vacationers. From breakfast to dinner, from morning espresso to evening cocktails, people come here to eat on the go, in the dining room or on the terrace, with a range of inexpensive and efficient dishes on the menu: salads, assorted fried fish, tomato-mozza, among other choices.

Read more
2024

CAFFÈ LAVENA

Bar and caf

This café has a beautiful location in the shadow of the sculptural Clock Tower. It is one of the historical addresses of San Marco square. The prices are almost similar to the other famous cafés nearby but who cares, as long as there is drunkenness and you have a good time watching the crowd, consuming Spritz and stuffed tramezzini, comfortably installed in your armchair. Inside, a Murano glass floor lamp is the Lavena's signature. Each of its branches is topped by a white-capped Moor's head.

Read more
2024

SULLA LUNA

Bar and caf

A nice and cozy shop where Francesca has managed to unite her two passions, that for books and that for good wine (she also has a past as a wine grower). On the walls of this charmingly retro address, dozens of book covers (of movies, for children, etc.) are displayed on the shelves like paintings: monographs, stories, fables... They surround long recycled and flowery tables. Behind the zinc, where the kitchenette is located, hot drinks and aperitifs are prepared, accompanied by pastries or planks of cold cuts.

Read more
2024

IMAGINA CAFÉ

Bar and caf

Take a break in a business with sober and elegant lines, a rather unusual place which rests on a triptych of café, wine bar and art gallery. Imagina welcomes you from morning to night and until late on weekends. You can come for a simple espresso with a brioche, a focaccia with grilled vegetables or cannelloni with spinach. You can also come to share an aperitif with friends, over a cocktail or a glass of regional wine, all in a setting enhanced by modern furniture and contemporary paintings.

Read more
2024

ORIENTAL BAR

Bar and caf

A bewitching atmosphere between Venetian style and the splendours of the Orient, for the bar-café of the sumptuous Hotel Metropole. The barman skillfully blends various alcohols and spices for cocktails (try the Vivaldi Martini), teas or drinks with unexpected and original flavours. A surprising and totally exotic place, opening the doors to the kingdom of the East. Between April and October, the bar moves to the peaceful garden of the Met restaurant, which comes alive on Friday nights to the sound of trendy DJs (smooth jazz and Ibiza hits).

Read more
2024

MARGARET DUCHAMP

Bar and caf

Definitively modern atmosphere which slices with the style of the Venetian bacari to approach more the New Yorkean bars: high stools, iron bed, bar out of stone and contemporary art set the tone. The clientele mixes with the buildings of all the ages and the discussion is quickly committed with the travellers in a "cool" atmosphere rather. Very good cocktails, ciccheti and club sandwich.

Read more
2024

IL BRILLO PARLANTE

Bar and caf

No fuss here, but the real Venice, the one of the civil servants who swallow their espresso before going to the office, the one of the fishermen who stop for a spritz in the evening, the one of the children who ask for a brioche for their snack after school. The setting is not too seductive, but the bar overlooks a lovely campo (a stone's throw from the Frari basilica). And we love it! Each drink is followed by small free snacks (rare in Venice) and by its lot of local discussions. The whole at unbeatable prices.

Read more
2024

IL MERCANTE

Bar and caf

Right in front of the beautiful Basilica dei Frari, a picturesque café whose soft lights and red front invite you in. A slightly bohemian atmosphere reigns here, with its leather benches, the dimmed lights, the scenes painted on the walls, and the incredible balcony that guards the mezzanine. We like to sit at one of the small tables for an aperitivo or a light lunch. Gourmet cocktails like the Sunset in Cambaluc, with paprika and raspberry infused vodka, make the barman one of the most experienced in Venice.

Read more
2024

VINO VERO

Bar and caf
A landmark for lovers of good wine with more than 600 labels, in fine ... Read more
2024

SERRA DEI GIARDINI

Bar and caf

A wonderful address, recently opened in the residential area of Castello. An old greenhouse created for the 1894 Art Biennale, now tastefully restored, houses an organic cafeteria, a concert and exhibition hall, a cultural center, all surrounded by flowers and green plants. The ideal place to drink a tea or a glass of prosecco in peace and quiet, between one visit and another, but also for a snack with the children; toasts and fruit juices will satisfy appetites of all ages.

Read more
2024

ESTRO

Bar and caf €€
A warm wine bar with a modern design, the fruit of the determination of two ... Read more
2024

DA FILO

Neighborhood bar

Da Filo, this friendly neighborhood bacaro, has a crazy charm! A bit vintage, but above all ultra bohemian and above all not touristy. You can enjoy a coffee, a glass of wine or a spritz in a flea market atmosphere, on the pleasant terrace or inside, in a cheerful bazaar, among books, miscellaneous objects or even near the old piano. The prices of the drinks are honest, as are the prices of the boards that come with them (superb meatballs). On the entertainment side, concerts of local boy bands are organized every week.

Read more
2024

BASEGONE

Wine bar
Closed - Open to 11h00

Basegone is a welcoming and picturesque address located in Campo San Tomà, one of the most emblematic campi of the city. It is a typical Venetian cicchetteria, with its charm and sense of hospitality. In this family-run wine bar, they make sure the quality is there. They select the best products and make sure they are as beautiful as they are tasty. You will enjoy glasses of wine, spritz and homemade cicchetti. To be enjoyed in a popular atmosphere, coupled with regularly organized events.

Read more
2024

MURO

Bar and caf

Located on the campsite, the terrace is the new institution of Venetian trenches at the hour of the aperitif. A delightful bohemian atmosphere. Cabernet or spritz, chardonnay or prosecco, you can choose between French or Italian wines. One thing is sure, taste the ciccheti in the bar. Very correct pizzas too.

Read more
2024

CANTINE DEL VINO GIÀ SCHIAVI

Bar and caf

In this pretty neighborhood bar located on the banks of a canal, Venetians often stop for a drink accompanied by beautiful toast as an appetizer. The house has more than 500 wine labels, with a clear predominance of local vintages. Along the walls, the shelves are lined with these bottles, so you will be spoilt for choice. You may be served a "balloon" of fragolino, a strawberry flavored vintage...

Read more
2024

ENOITECA AL PROSECCO

Bar and caf €€

The enoteca's focus is on small-scale producers, with the possibility of tasting almost every derivative of the region's famous prosecco. The house also offers a selection of biodynamic wines. The tasting can be accompanied by cheeses, cured meats or a plate of tomato-mozzarella. And don't forget our bread with oil and oregano! You'll have the pleasure of spending a pleasant moment seated at the little tables on the terrace, facing the bell tower of San Giacomo dell'Orio, lulled by the voices of the children playing on the Campo.

Read more
2024

SKYLINE ROOFTOP BAR

Bar and caf
A dream rooftop poolside rooftop on the top floor of the Hilton Hotel, to ... Read more
2024

MARCIANO PUB VENEZIA

Bar and caf

This last address, which has won the Golden Palm of Venice's nightlife awards since its opening in September 2018, is not to be missed. The way to get there is not the easiest, but the setting, the drinks and the food are worth the detour. The choice of beers is extensive, and the list of cocktails is well provided. On the menu, burger and chips are served with spaghetti in squid ink, oyster platters from Chioggia and Parma ham boards. To be enjoyed as early as the aperitif, in a very local atmosphere

Read more
2024

OSTERIA AI PUGNI

Wine bar

A small, rustic bar on the edge of the canal, just across the Dei Pugni bridge from the church of San Barnaba. People come here at all hours to drink a coffee, enjoy a good vintage, sip a spritz or a beer, and eat on the go. Good regional products (cheese and ham) line the window, and some delicious dishes are available à la carte at lunchtime. Perfect for a pleasant break. Local regulars like to meet up here, and you'll be made to feel very welcome. Warm Irish bar atmosphere (the wood has a lot to do with it). Very reasonable prices.

Read more
2024

BAR SAN CASSIAN

Neighborhood bar

A tiny neighborhood bar at the foot of the Ponte Giovanni, where a few old-timers have their morning habits. It's one of the best places to stop off on your way to Santa Croce, where you can watch the bustle of Campo San Cassian. Ideal for a hot chocolate, americano or latte with croissant, or to share a beer, mojito or glass of sangria with friends. But it's also a popular spot for tourists, so service can be rushed and prices inflated.

Read more
2024

IMPRONTA CAFE

Cocktail bar

A 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.

Read more
2024

OSTERIA MAURO LORENZON

Wine bar

The owner Mauro Lorenzon is a reason to spend the evening in his wine bar. He will tell you everything about the local wine production and will open any of his bottles for you. If you ask nicely, he will happily and expertly pour a good bottle of prosecco. And when hunger strikes, seafood (including oysters from the lagoon), spaghetti with squid ink, ravioli, buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes will be among the dishes suggested on the menu.

Read more
2024

CAFFE EASY BAR

Neighborhood bar

Located just a few meters from the thousand-year-old church of Santa Mater Domini, this little neighborhood café is also a place steeped in history... and stories. It's a family business that has been going strong with the same enthusiasm since 1937. Antonio, the current owner, has taken up the torch from his elders to continue serving his clientele, from cappuccino-croissant regulars to students looking for an aperitif and evening concerts. At lunchtime, thanks to the takeaway service available at the counter, you'll find something to quench your hunger without breaking the bank.

Read more
2024

ZANZIBAR

Bar and caf

Zanzibar looks like both a small newspaper kiosk in the square and a short-lived beach bar, with a few tables (all outside) under umbrellas and commercial music. The clientele is young, even if a few grannies come there to chat. Everything that is eaten in a beach bar is there: hot-dogs, hamburgers, panini, slices of pizza (prefer hot-dogs!). Refresh yourself with slushies, cold coffees or homemade ice cream. Like everywhere else, here too you can drink beer and spritz.

Read more
2024

OZIO

Wine bar

Ozio is a modern and pleasant café with a large terrace in one of Castello's most emblematic squares. Umbrellas are a must in the summer, with sunshine guaranteed from morning to night. Come and sit down to watch the passers-by and relax at brunch time (good pastries and savory bites), at lunch time (croque-madame, club sandwich, salad...) or at tea/coffee time at 5 pm or at the evening aperitif, with a glass of prosecco and some homemade cicchetti to end the day. Young and smiling staff.

Read more
2024

DA FILO

Bar and caf