CLUB DEL DOGE
Helmed by Chef Alberto Fol, Club del Doge proposes an authentic Venetian gourmet cuisine with a renewed attention for seasonal ingredients, interplaying elements of Venice’s lagoon, the Adriatic Sea and the nearby Dolomite mountains. The restaurant’s stunning location on the Grand Canal makes it the ultimate place to meet in Venice, especially during the bella stagione with the opening of The Gritti Terrace.
Club del Doge Restaurant at The Gritti Palace
Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, 2467
Tel.: +39 041 794611
clubdeldoge.com
HARRY’S BAR
One of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, Harry’s Bar evokes a frame of mind and was declared a national landmark in 2001 by the Italian Ministry for Cultural Affairs. Located in St. Mark’s area and run by the Cipriani Family, it is best known for its Bellini and Carpaccio. Their room upstairs is more elegant however, true Venetian regulars prefer to sit downstairs by the bar.
Harry’s Bar
Calle Vallaresso, 1323
Tel.: +39 041 528 5777
cipriani.com
OSTERIA ENOTECA SAN MARCO
The perfect choice for a special evening, this restaurant and wine bar is to be found just steps from Piazza San Marco. Modern cuisine featuring meat, fish, game, seafood and vegetables takes inspiration from Venetian tradition and historic trade routes, and is set off by a notable wine list and sophisticated interior design.
Osteria Enoteca San Marco
Frezzeria, San Marco 1610
Tel. +39 041 5285242
osteriasanmarco.it/en
LE TESTIERE
This tiny, charming place only has 20 seats and is very popular with the Venetians themselves. It is quite impossible to find a table during the busiest season. They have 2 sittings for dinner: 7.30pm or 9.30 pm. Bruno, the Chef and Luca in the main room will take very good care of each single guest.
Osteria Alle Testiere
Calle del Mondo Novo, 5801
Tel.: +39 041 522 7220
osterialletestiere.it
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
LINEA D'OMBRA
A fusion of simple, traditional recipes and modern culinary techniques, with a wine list of labels from all corners of the world. Essential in design with an ample panoramic terrace, Linea d’Ombra is set in one of the most suggestive angles of Venice.
Linea D'Ombra
Dorsoduro 19
Tel. +39 041 2411881
ristorantelineadombra.com
IL COVO
Located in the less touristic district of Castello, husband and wife team Cesare and Diane serve a cuisine based on locally sourced fish and vegetables. Ristorante Al Covo is a member of the Alliance of Chefs and Slow Food Presidia.
Ristorante al Covo
Castello 3968
Tel: +39 041 5223812
ristorantealcovo.com
Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
DA IVO
Operating since 1976, Da Ivo is a small restaurant with a very warm and cozy atmosphere that offers specialties from Tuscany and Venice. It is a favourite amongst jet-setters mainly due to their signature dish “Tagliolini with truffle”. Additionally, they also offer great homemade pasta with gluten free options and their menu varies on a daily basis according to seasonal ingredients. They have 2 sittings, one at 7.30pm and a second one at 9.30pm and only take online reservations.
Da Ivo
Calle Fuseri, 1809
Tel.: +39 041 528 5004
ristorantedaivo.it
Closed on Sundays
RISTORANTE QUADRI
It is the only restaurant located in Piazza San Marco and ever since its opening, one of the most famous in town. Run by the Alajmo Family, who also own a 3 Star Michelin Restaurant in Padova, it offers a contemporary cuisine in an historical setting. Online reservations only.
Ristorante Quadri
Piazza San Marco, 121
Tel.: +39 041 522 2105
alajmo.it
Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
DA ARTURO
Da Arturo breaks the Venetian fish tradition by offering a vast selection of meat, vegetable and pasta dishes served in a simple yet tastefully decorated ambience. Specialties include a superb beef Stroganoff and Voronoff, and a pork chop served Venetian-style.
Da Arturo
S. Marco, 3656
Tel.: +39 041 528 6974
Closed on Sundays
