Food Scene
Al Vecio Marangon
Calle Della TolettaGreat local restaurant, reasonably priced.
Legendary family run cafe and pastry shop. Everything under 2 euro.
146 locals recommend
Pasticceria Tonolo - Venezia
3764 Calle S. PantalonLegendary family run cafe and pastry shop. Everything under 2 euro.
Bar Ai Artisti
2771 C. Lunga S. BarnabaGreat local cafe/bar.
Great Pizza despite the fact that there are no wood fired ovens permitted in Venice.
33 locals recommend
Al Profeta
2671 C. Lunga S. BarnabaGreat Pizza despite the fact that there are no wood fired ovens permitted in Venice.
Fantastic fresh made pasta to take away, with a choice of 7 different sauces from 5 euro.
8 locals recommend
Bigoi
3829 Calle CroseraFantastic fresh made pasta to take away, with a choice of 7 different sauces from 5 euro.
Delicious gelato while enjoying the views along Zattere promenade.
113 locals recommend
Gelateria Nico
922 Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte LungoDelicious gelato while enjoying the views along Zattere promenade.
The original markets of Venice still frequented by locals today. Best to visit in the morning and enjoy all the surrounding shops, cafes and the iconic Rialto bridge.
108 locals recommend
Rialto Mercato station
Fondamenta Vin CastelloThe original markets of Venice still frequented by locals today. Best to visit in the morning and enjoy all the surrounding shops, cafes and the iconic Rialto bridge.
A must visit bar for the local wine and prosecco as well as the Venetian specialty of "cichetti".
66 locals recommend
Osteria Al Squero
943 DorsoduroA must visit bar for the local wine and prosecco as well as the Venetian specialty of "cichetti".
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local square to sit and have a coffee or Aperol Spritz and watch the local Venetian life pass by. Great any time of day but one of the few areas of the city to have an atmosphere late at night as well.
125 locals recommend
Campo Santa Margherita
Campo Santa MargheritaGreat local square to sit and have a coffee or Aperol Spritz and watch the local Venetian life pass by. Great any time of day but one of the few areas of the city to have an atmosphere late at night as well.
Great area to watch the sunset and enjoy a "passegiata" with a gelato. Many bars and restaurants to cater for every taste and budget.
23 locals recommend
Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte Lungo
Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte LungoGreat area to watch the sunset and enjoy a "passegiata" with a gelato. Many bars and restaurants to cater for every taste and budget.
Arts & Culture
Definitely worth going inside the Cathedral to see the stunning gold mosaic artwork. If there is a long line outside, go online to book a jump the queue ticket for only 2 euro.
282 locals recommend
St. Mark's Square
Piazza San MarcoDefinitely worth going inside the Cathedral to see the stunning gold mosaic artwork. If there is a long line outside, go online to book a jump the queue ticket for only 2 euro.
Sightseeing
Murano
Great day trip to see how they make the famous Venetian glasswares.
Burano
Stunning island with brightly coloured buidings.
One of only four bridges crossing the Grand Canal and the one closest to our apartment. When you leave the apartment keep going left until you reach this bridge.
66 locals recommend
Accademia Bridge
Campo San VidalOne of only four bridges crossing the Grand Canal and the one closest to our apartment. When you leave the apartment keep going left until you reach this bridge.
Essentials
Supermercato Punto Simply
3017 Sestiere DorsoduroCONAD CITY
1491 DorsoduroEntertainment & Activities
Daily concerts of the "Four Seasons" by Vivaldi (who lived in Venice) .
15 locals recommend
Church of San Vidal
2862 Campiello S. VidalDaily concerts of the "Four Seasons" by Vivaldi (who lived in Venice) .
Everything Else
Iconic book store with many books stored in all kinds of vessels to protect them from the high tides of Venice including bath tubs, gondolas, canoes etc
189 locals recommend
libreria Acqua alta
5176b C. Longa Santa Maria FormosaIconic book store with many books stored in all kinds of vessels to protect them from the high tides of Venice including bath tubs, gondolas, canoes etc