Food and Restaurants in Venice

When it comes to food, Venetians are not too different from the rest of the Italians. They are passionate about delicious food, using fresh produce and it reflects in their restaurants, whether it is a Michelin starred establishment or a local restaurant where you don’t even need to book in advance. To truly enjoy Venice food, you need to look beyond the staples of pizza and pasta however.

Most Venice restaurants tend to rely on vegetables and sea-food and you would be wise to try out some of the places where the locals eat, instead of being taken down some touristy food trip. If you’re wondering what to eat in Venice, don’t forget to try the sarde in saor, sardine fillets marinated in vinegar, onions, raisins and pine nuts or the baccala mantecato, a dried cod mousse, served on slices of fresh bread. The adventurous should surely try the risotto al nero di seppia, with its jet-black squid ink and distinct briny squid taste. Enjoy your antipasti with your aperitivo or whichever way you choose, but don’t forget to check the SOTC website for offers and deals on Venice packages and Italy packages  that will make your trip hassle-free.

Here’s a list of some of the best Venice restaurants.

Not too far from St. Mark’s Square is this tiny seafood restaurant that serves up classic Venetian dishes. It’s a good idea to reserve a table in advance as this is one of the popular places to eat in Venice.

Pumpkin is the mainstay of this small but charming restaurant in the Santa Croce district. It’s a rarity of sorts, considering the number of vegetarian dishes it has on offer. Don’t miss the pumpkin and ricotta flan.

If you’re in the mood for some expensive and exclusive fine dining, you won’t go wrong with Ristorante Riviera. Undoubtedly one of the best places to eat in Venice, especially for someone with deep pockets, this restaurant brings you artistic presentations serving up dishes such as cuttlefish roe with white wine foam and violet dust.

Reasonably priced, a three-course menu here brings specialties such as baked baccala or bigoli in salsa. The CoVino burger is famed but is available only during lunch. It’s important to make reservations here and do remember that they accept only cash.

Meat lovers, rejoice. The Al Timon brings perfectly slices of steak with plenty of potatoes and vegetables. It’s located in Cannaregio, a popular stretch of canal in Venice.

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