Cheap restaurants in Venice: my favourites

If you're planning a trip to Venice, you'll probably want to find a list of cheap restaurant.

Indeed, most of the establishments in the city are quite expensive.

However, there are ways to eat cheaply in Venice.

Together, let's discover the list of establishments offering this type of price.

Cheap restaurant in Venice: article summary

Cheap restaurants in Venice

My advice for enjoying one of my favorite cities is to go in winter when there aren't many tourists, stay in the best hotel you can afford (preferably on the Grand Canal) and eat in the cheapest restaurant you can find.

Usually called bacari (bars) or osteria, these establishments are everywhere. However, some of them are much more interesting than others.

L'Al Mercà

This jewel is perfect for a late breakfast or an early lunch after a visit to the market of the Rialto nearby. Here you'll find a small space with a few stools, excellent coffee, grappa and tiny paninis.

Whatever the time of day, I also recommend you try their red wine. Indeed, in this establishment, you only taste local products. The wine also comes from the region. Something to discover new flavors in between city tours.

You can visit us on site:

• Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Cheap restaurant in Venice: Trattoria dalla Marisa

Named in honor of Madama Marisa, a well-known prostitute of the 1930s (and sporting some of her publicity as decoration), this secluded little spot serves only antipasto, then offers a limited menu of pasta and main courses. You can then finish your meal with one of the many desserts on offer.

Here you can sample authentic Venetian cuisine and enjoy an explosion of simple flavors at very affordable prices. A a true culinary experience in the heart of the city.

The facility opens :

• Monday, Wednesday and Sunday noon to 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday noon to 2 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Le Vini da Gigio

Several interconnecting rooms, with old-looking walls, filled with locals every night, this family-run restaurant is slightly more formal (and therefore more expensive) than the local bars and osterie. However, it's still a convivial and friendly place.good value for money.

While you're there, I recommend you try the crudo. This dish offers a selection of freshly caught raw seafood. You can also try the famous lagoon clams while exploring the wonderful wine list.

The venue opens :

• Wednesday to Sunday 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. and 7 to 10.30 p.m.

Cheap restaurant in Venice: Al Gatto Nero

Take the ferry across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a memorable meal in this traditional trattoria. Let Max, the man at the helm of "Gatto Nero", guide you through the menu filled with fresh seafood from the lagoon.

The excellent-value antipasti, so hearty that it comes on several plates, is a meal in itself and, depending on the season, contains king scallops in a lightly spiced tomato sauce, tiny black mussels, vongole in olive oil, poached cuttlefish, steamed Mantaise shrimp and small gray shrimp on a grilled square of white polenta. Finally, I recommendavoid leaving without trying their delicious tiramisu.

To taste these different dishes, you have to go there:

• Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 12.30 to 3 p.m. and 7.30 to 9 p.m.

Harry's Bar

Although not exactly cheap, a Bellini and a croque-monsieur at the bar are an affordable way to discover this Venetian institution, opened in 1931 by the Cipriani family, declared a national monument by the Italian government. The place is frequented by royalty, artists and celebrities. Finally, it's open on Sundays when many others are closed.

You can visit us on site:

• Every day 10.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

There are plenty of restaurants in Venice where you don't have to pay a fortune to enjoy a good meal. This way, you can sample the city's specialties and save money at the same time. What you need enjoy your vacation to the full.

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