Food Scene
A famous landmark restaurant in the Dorsoduro. With a large shady garden.
9 locals recommend
Antica Locanda Montin
1147 Fondamenta de BorgoA famous landmark restaurant in the Dorsoduro. With a large shady garden.
One of the most recommended local places. Just on the corner or Campo San Barnaba with seating outside in the summer.
35 locals recommend
Ristoteca Oniga
2852 DorsoduroOne of the most recommended local places. Just on the corner or Campo San Barnaba with seating outside in the summer.
CONAD CITY
1491 DorsoduroClosest and best supermarket with good deli counter.
The Caffe Rosso
2963 Sestiere DorsoduroA favourite laid-back local cafe in Campo Santa Margherita.
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Good pizzas plus full menu with fantastic seating out on the Zattere.
Great classic old-school restaurant just on the north side of the Rialto.
82 locals recommend
Trattoria alla Madonna
594 Calle della MadonnaGreat classic old-school restaurant just on the north side of the Rialto.
Osteria da Filo
1539 Santa CroceLaid-back bar with mid-week evening jazz.
Local wine shop just round the corner. Buy local wine at around 2.40/litre. Take your own bottle or buy bottles from them.
Danilo Agricola Borga Vini e Spumanti
1614 Calle AvogariaLocal wine shop just round the corner. Buy local wine at around 2.40/litre. Take your own bottle or buy bottles from them.
Cafe with ice cream and tramezzini and a pontoon terrace on the Zattere.
113 locals recommend
Gelateria Nico
922 Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte LungoCafe with ice cream and tramezzini and a pontoon terrace on the Zattere.
Famous old bar / wine shop serving a fabulous array of inventive crostini and other chicchetti.
60 locals recommend
Cantine del Vino già Schiavi
992 Fondamenta NaniFamous old bar / wine shop serving a fabulous array of inventive crostini and other chicchetti.
Experimental Cocktail Club Venice
1410 Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte LungoNew cocktail bar on the Zattere
Great stand - up bar just to the north of the Rialto. Very good prices with little sandwiches and polpette.
44 locals recommend
Al Mercà
213 Campo Bella ViennaGreat stand - up bar just to the north of the Rialto. Very good prices with little sandwiches and polpette.
Aliani Casa del Parmigiano
Fabulous cheese shop just north of the Rialto.
Just around the corner. Our local restaurant with good pizzas and full menu. Garden seating in the summer. You may need to book on busy/weekend evenings.
33 locals recommend
Al Profeta
2671 C. Lunga S. BarnabaJust around the corner. Our local restaurant with good pizzas and full menu. Garden seating in the summer. You may need to book on busy/weekend evenings.
The nicest one of two cafes in Campo San Barnaba with shaded outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
Bar Ai Artisti
2771 C. Lunga S. BarnabaThe nicest one of two cafes in Campo San Barnaba with shaded outdoor seating.
One of the highest rated local restaurants. Booking essential.
24 locals recommend
Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti
1169 Fondamenta TolettaOne of the highest rated local restaurants. Booking essential.
Fabulous local bar opposite the fruit and vegetable boat. Good wine list and great snacks.
18 locals recommend
Osteria Dei Pugni
2836 Fondamenta GherardiniFabulous local bar opposite the fruit and vegetable boat. Good wine list and great snacks.
My favourite cafe for coffee, snacks and Spritz. Tables out on the Zattere with views out over the wide Guidecca canal.
16 locals recommend
Al Chioschetto
1406 Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte LungoMy favourite cafe for coffee, snacks and Spritz. Tables out on the Zattere with views out over the wide Guidecca canal.
Arts & Culture
The museum of seventeenth century Venice, housed in a magnificent Palazzo on the Grand canal.
78 locals recommend
Ca' Rezzonico
3136 DorsoduroThe museum of seventeenth century Venice, housed in a magnificent Palazzo on the Grand canal.
Fabulous museum in the former home of Mariano Fortuny. A showcase for his costume, stage and lighting designs.
56 locals recommend
Fortuny Palace
3958 S. MarcoFabulous museum in the former home of Mariano Fortuny. A showcase for his costume, stage and lighting designs.