Restaurant Venice: Top 7 places to eat in 2024!

Italy is inseparable from its gastronomy and during your stay in Venice, you'll certainly want to sample some of the local wonders. But in such a touristy city, it's not easy to make the right choice. So which restaurant should you choose in Venice?

To help you, I've selected 7 quality restaurantsSo you can enjoy your meal without any unpleasant surprises. There's something for everyone!

Follow the guide!

Restaurant Venise: article summary

The best restaurant in Venice

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A small nugget we found with Oniga!

You can settle in on their terrace weather permitting, or indoors with beautiful decorations.

On the menu Venice's culinary specialties but also Italian classics.
Everything is made with quality products and you can feel it!

Dishes cost around €20, which is just right for Venice!

Quite simply, I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone going to Venice!

And here's the return of a traveler who went to Oniga 🙂

A warm welcome in an enchanting setting. The terrace is magnificent, the service impeccable and the dishes divine. I recommend 100% Thanks to the waiters and in particular to the waitress (whose name I forget) who served us in French and to waiter Mamun for his excellent service!

Caroline

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The best restaurant for Italian specialities

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A restaurant in a very touristy area, but well worth the detour!

But they do serve excellent pizzas with a great value for money (some pizzas cost less than €10), as well as excellent Italian classics.

Visit service is fast and efficientI recommend it!

And here's a return from a traveler who went to Nuova Valigia 🙂

Excellent restaurant. One of the best in town. Chic, classy, elegant, romantic, quiet; their dishes are delicious. The waiters are adorable and kind. Attentive and helpful. We went inside to a room between the bar and the main hall, and had a Milanese cutlet and a pasta dish. Delicious! I highly recommend it

Julie

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The best restaurant for a rustic atmosphere in Venice

Trattoria Al Gazzettino

• C.de Mezzo, 4072, 30124, Venice
• +39 041 521 0497
• Wednesday to Monday: 12h/16h and 18h/22h30

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Venice has an atypical atmosphere and you can make the most of it with a meal in a trattoria. Trattoria Al Gazzettino has everything to seduce you, from the meticulous decor to the convivial atmosphere of the tables.

This establishment has been in existence since 1952, and has maintained its quality by offering simple yet gourmet menusbetween meat and fish. From Primi Piatti Gnocchi with shrimp and zucchini or tagliatelle à la mode du pêcheur, fresh grilled fish or mixed fried dishes will delight seafood lovers.

And meat lovers will delight in papardelle with duck and 4 cheeses, Venetian-style liver with polenta or escalopes with lemon and white wine.

With dishes around 15 eurosdon't hesitate a moment!

The best restaurant for tasty pasta

Nevodi

• Castello 1788 Via Garibaldi 30122, Venice
• +39 041 241 1136
• Open Sundays and Mondays from 12pm to 11pm, Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to 10pm

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Nevodi is a restaurant in Venice highly prized by Venetians and believe me, that's a guarantee of high quality.

Our chefs strive to offer cuisine that skilfully combines italian culinary tradition and modern touchesWe offer a wide range of dishes, including pasta dishes as good as they are beautiful, preparations of octopus or grilled fish, and various ravioli prepared with love (you can feel it!).

The preparations are not exclusively Venetian, allowing you to discover different flavors (such as Sicilian pistachio pasta), and the knowledgeable staff will advise you on the best food and wine pairings.

A very nice address with prices made for locals!

The best restaurant for drinks and snacks in Venice

Vineria All'Amarone

• Calle dei Sbianchesini San Polo 1131, 30125, Venice
• +39 041 523 1184
• Every day, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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The Venice region produces very good winessuch as Amarone, Valpolicella and Bardolino. Your stay in the city will give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with these delicious beverages, by sitting down at a table in one of the local restaurants. wine bar/restaurant like this Vineria all'Amarone.

It's a small, friendly establishment, classy without being too stuffy, where you can enjoy good wine while tasting very good Italian products, served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. in tapas form or by the plate.

The products are of high quality, the staff very friendly and I particularly recommend the wine-aged cheese and charcuterie boardvery surprising. An excellent choice for an evening of discovery.

The best budget restaurant in Venice

Osteria Fanal Del Codega

• Fondamenta del Forner San Polo 2924 Beside Fermata San Tomà, 30125, Venice
• +39 041 303 1244
• Open daily from 11 a.m. / closes at 11 p.m.

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With starters priced at 12/14 euros, main courses between 12 and 20 euros and homemade desserts, this is one of the best addresses in town. a great choice for small budgets. But low prices don't mean low quality!

There's plenty to choose from, whether meat, fish or salad (for vegetarians), and the chefs manage to get the best out of each food, without neglecting presentation. There's plenty to enjoy, including mixed platters and excellent seafood spaghetti, swordfish ravioli to die for or trofies with truffle cream and sausage that will delight even the most demanding gourmets.

Book now to take advantage of la petite terrasse on the water's edge for a quiet meal in a 100 % Venetian setting.

Venice's best romantic restaurant

Wistèria Restaurant

• San Polo 2908, 30125, Venice
• +39 041 524 3373
• Open daily, from 12 to 1:30 pm and from 7 to 9:30 pm

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The Wistèria is a restaurant with a Michelin star and richly deserves it. If you'd like to treat yourself to a romantic evening in this city, which is more romantic than any other, take advantage of this establishment's exceptional cuisine and small interior courtyard.

The Chef Valerio Dallamano has demonstrated unparalleled creativity to offer visitors a unique experience, whether they choose the 5- or 8-course tasting menu (available at 110 euros/180 euros). The refinement matches the price, and the menus, which change with the seasons and available produce, are enhanced by the expertise of our sommeliers.

It's an address to remember - and one of the best restaurants in Venice - if you're looking to treat yourself. an unforgettable experience during your stay in the Serenissima.

Practical information for eating well in Venice

Like all tourist destinations, Venice has its fair share of bad restaurants and uninteresting addresses, with their touts and disproportionately high prices for the quality on offer. Take the time to choose carefully, in order to avoid setbacks.

You should know that the cutlery (coperto(equivalent to service) is not included in the posted prices, but is (or must be) mentioned on the menu. Count on 1.50 to 3.50 euros / person.

Avoid Tourist menus cheap, with pasta + pizza for example, because apart from being an absurd combination, the quality is very rarely there. Check also the price of bottled waterIn general, make sure you know the price of your dish before ordering, especially when the waiter makes a suggestion.

Finally, if you wish to eating outYou'll find street food establishments that offer pizza slices (by the slice or by the slice). Al Taglio) or paninis that will fill you up throughout the day.

We can really fine dining in Venice so if, like me, gastronomy is one of the essential elements of a trip, be curious and patient to find the best restaurant in Venice!

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