Al Covo

”'Stirring continuously? This will give you mashed potatoes instead of risotto!' exclaimed the city's other risotto maestro, Cesare Benelli of...”  More

Al Fontego dei Pescatori

”Fans of Bruno Paolato (from his 15-year tenure at Venice's acclaimed Ai Mercanti) now head to his rustic new restaurant...”  More

Al Graspo de Ua

”The menu includes innovations (grilled Tomino cheese with nuts) and classics (delicate fish stew); the witty, wine-centric quotes on the...”  More

Alle Testiere

”Whether you’re seeking an over-the-top meal with a view of the lagoon, seafood tagliatelle at a low-key trattoria, or Venetian...”  More

Al Prosecco

”Like the wine it's named for, this three-year-old enoteca with a small wood bar is fun and increasingly popular. Brothers...”  More

Angolo di Tanit

”Historically parochial Venetians have been slow to discover the proudly Sicilian Angolo di Tanit. When we stop by, Bob Marley...”  More

Antiche Carampane

”Whether you’re seeking an over-the-top meal with a view of the lagoon, seafood tagliatelle at a low-key trattoria, or Venetian...”  More

Avogaria

”Chef Antonella Pugliese and her husband Mimmo Piccolomo spent two years renovating the four-century-old restaurant and its fig-treed garden, modernizing...”  More

Bacaro Lounge

”There's not a Murano chandelier in sight at Bacaro Lounge, where simple Italian dishes such as pasta con pomodoro are...”  More

Boccadoro

”Whether you’re seeking an over-the-top meal with a view of the lagoon, seafood tagliatelle at a low-key trattoria, or Venetian...”  More

Ca dei Frati

Ca' d'Oro alla Vedova

Ca' d'Oro

”Ca' d'Oro does two kinds of meatballs, both of them delicious; an equally well prepared squid with potatoes; and whole...”  More

Cavatappi

”Young couple Francesca Tegon and Marco Ginapri filled the viticultural void behind Piazza San Marco when they opened Cavatappi (corkscrew)...”  More

Da Fiore

”Whether you’re seeking an over-the-top meal with a view of the lagoon, seafood tagliatelle at a low-key trattoria, or Venetian...”  More

De Pisis Hotel Bauer

”On Christmas Day, many family-run places close, so stick with the hotels. De Pisis at the Hotel Bauet riffs on...”  More

De Pisis

”At the luxe Bauer hotel, on a terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, chef Giovanni Ciresa, (who made his name at...”  More

Do Forni

”Italians have their big feast on the 24th. At Do Forni, indulge in spider crab tortelloni with lobster sauce or...”  More

Enoteca Cantinone Già Schiavi

Enoteca do Colonne

”At a neighborhood wine and beer joint like Enoteca do Colonne, two or three tramezzini—sandwiches in soft dark bread, here...”  More

Enoteca Mascareta

”We share platters of salumi with cheese and a scattering of tiny pickles at a small cramped table while Lorenzon...”  More

Enoteca San Marco

”If Venice had a downtown, this urbane new haunt and its four young owners would be at the heart of...”  More

Fiaschetteria Toscana

”Sometimes the staff is rude (especially upstairs) and sometimes they kiss our toes. But the food—Venetian, not Tuscan, as you...”  More

Harry's Bar

”Visiting Venice without going to Harry’s Bar is almost sacrilege. Granted, the crowds may be overwhelming, but people-watching doesn’t get...”  More

Il Refolo

”Whether you’re seeking an over-the-top meal with a view of the lagoon, seafood tagliatelle at a low-key trattoria, or Venetian...”  More

La Bitta

”Even Venetians who don't need to pinch euros are enamored of La Bitta, a new mom-and-pop act in a small...”  More

La Caneva

”Wine merchant Mauro Lorenzon set up this wine bar outpost in a cozy back room at Ristorante Canaletto last year...”  More

La Cantina

”Our budget-minded Venetian pals often stake out a table in the back room at La Cantina, where Francesco slices cured...”  More

La Refolo

”Venice can be unkind to pizza. After a couple of leathery pies, we are ready to give up. But friends...”  More

La Zucca

”La Zucca's pocket-sized kitchen has been off and on from one year to the next, but right now it's on...”  More

Met Restaurant

”Whether you’re seeking an over-the-top meal with a view of the lagoon, seafood tagliatelle at a low-key trattoria, or Venetian...”  More

Mirai Creative Sushi

”On warm nights, the crowds retreat to the tatami-style tables in the overgrown garden and order pristine raw, local fish...”  More

Muro Vino e Cucina

”Young locals rave about the bargain lunch at Muro Vino e Cucina—a glass-walled wine bar with a sleek gray-and-black-themed dining...”  More

Osteria Alle Testiere

Osteria da Fiore

”To Mara and Maurizio Martin of Venice's seafood temple Osteria da Fiore, that perfect grain is a Carnaroli from Riso...”  More

Pronto Pesce Pronto

”Whether you’re seeking an over-the-top meal with a view of the lagoon, seafood tagliatelle at a low-key trattoria, or Venetian...”  More

Taverna La Fenice

”At the elegant taverna, chef Carlo Lazzaron has an often-changing menu—count on seasonal seafood, like baby scampi with lagoon island...”  More