10 Best Restaurants in Venice
1. Ristorante San Silvestro • San Polo • $$$
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Held in high regard among locals and travelers alike, San Silvestro in Venice serves locally-sourced dishes with an innovative flair in an atmospherically lit indoor and al fresco setting. The menu spotlights seafood prepared in refined versions of traditional recipes while also featuring meat and vegetable plates. Popular options incorporating the region`s produce include squid ink risotto and sea bass ravioli. Open daily from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm, it is recommended to confirm a reservation, particularly for dinner.
2. Ai Mercanti • San Marco • $$
Location • +39 041 523 8269
Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients matched with meticulously selected wines, this restaurant aims to blend qualities of high-end cuisine and casual dining. Notable emphasis is given to pairing small plates from their evolving menu with natural Italian varietals. Patrons can enjoy lunch from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. and dinner from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday, with reservations recommended to experience their artistic preparations.
3. Arcicchetti Bakaro • Santa Croce • $
Map • +39 041 523 7209
A quintessential Venetian practice likened to Spanish small plates is tasting an assortment of petite meals, mini sandwiches and comforting snacks known as cicchetti accompanied by local white wine. Arcicchetti Bakaro is a favored wine bar renowned for its friendly ambiance where guests can leisurely sample these classic bites along with Italian wine, chilled beer or spritz cocktails. Accessible daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm (closing at 8:00 pm on Sundays), no advance booking is necessary.
4. Antico Forno • San Polo • $
For those seeking top-quality Naples-style pizza, look no further than Antico Forno in Venice. This renowned pizzeria handcrafts light and airy crusts topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Guests may purchase whole pies or single slices for on-the-go dining, in keeping with the fast-casual atmosphere. Open daily throughout the afternoon and evening hours, the venue attracts large crowds appreciative of the Artisanal cuisine.
5. Cantina Arnaldi • Santa Croce • $$
Map • +39 041 524 4992
This small wine bar offers a carefully selected range of boutique, local wines along with regional Italian varieties and natural international wines, as well as craft beers available on tap or in bottles. The straightforward but delicious food menu consists primarily of meat and cheese boards, small dishes, pasta dishes, and salads. Both the wine and food selections change seasonally. It is open from 11:00 a.m. to midnight on Sundays through Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It is closed on Wednesdays. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended.
6. Osteria Ai Promessi Sposi • Cannaregio • $$
Map • +39 041 241 2747
Though often bustling with local regulars enjoying appetizers and vino outside, those interested need not be discouraged from entering. Inside seating remains available even during peak times. The restaurant offers a fresh daily selection of Venetian and Italian dishes focused on seafood and meats alongside a small but well-made assortment of vegetable dishes. Dinner is served nightly from 6:30-10:15 and sometimes later, with lunch daily from 11:30-2:15 except Mondays and Wednesdays. Reservations are advisable for the dinner hour, especially after 8:00pm.
7. Taverna al Remer • Cannaregio • $$$
Location • +39 041 522 8789
A discreet gem tucked down a narrow walkway unfolding onto stunning panoramas of the Grand Canal and adjacent Rialto Bridge. While the picturesque surroundings serve as the primary draw, the bistro also offers an excellent wine collection and delectable dishes. The interior exudes rustic charm with masonry walls, exposed wooden beams overhead, and dimly lit wood paneling. Open daily from noon until 11:30 p.m., advance reservations are prudent for dinner.
8. Pasticceria Tonolo • Dorsoduro • $$
Map • +39 041 523 7209
A long-established bakery in Venice dating back to 1886, Pasticceria Tonolo is renowned for two seasonal specialties – what locals consider the finest tiramisu in the city available year-round, and the most delectable frittelle sweets during Carnival season. While its reputation stems from the aforementioned baked goods, the shop also provides an assortment of pastries, cakes and biscuits, many offered in modest portions for under €1.50. Excellent coffee accompanies selections. No seating is available within.
9. Trattoria ai Cacciatori • Giudecca • $$
Map location Telephone number +39 340 124 5634
A local favorite for over four decades, Trattoria ai Cacciatori specializes in classic Venetian home cooking with an emphasis on game meats (“ai cacciatori” translates to “for hunters”). Dinner selections highlight various meats sourced from the field depending upon season like rabbit, quail, and boar along with fresh seafood, homemade pastas, and rich desserts. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., reservations are advisable for the picturesque waterfront dining tables.
10. Ai Do Archi • Castello • $
Map • +39 041 241 1306
This relaxed neighborhood eatery offers a casual yet welcoming atmosphere for multi-generational families seeking sustainably-sourced seafood, vegetarian dishes, and crowd-pleasing options such as pizza, pasta or risotto in generous portions. An excellent selection of wines and prosecco complement meals at surprisingly reasonable prices. Operating daily from noon until 11:00 p.m., weekend dinner reservations are recommended to guarantee a table.
