Your Complete Guide to Eating & Drinking in Venice

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Traditional Foods You Can Only Eat in Venice

Learn which dishes truly belong to Venice and why you won’t find them anywhere else in Italy.

Best Food and Dishes To Try in Venice

Wondering what to eat in Venice? We’ve rounded up the city’s most iconic dishes, where to try them, and what makes each one worth the hype.

Where To Eat the Best Cicchetti in Venice

Eating cicchetti is a Venetian rite of passage—here’s where to find the best bites (and the spritz to match) across the city’s favorite bacari.

Types of Restaurants in Italy Explained

Understand the real difference between a trattoria, osteria, ristorante, and bacaro so you can dine like a pro anywhere in Italy.

Best Restaurants in Venice

From hidden canal-side gems to Michelin-starred spots, these are the Venice restaurants locals actually love—and you shouldn’t miss.

Best Restaurants Near St. Mark’s Square

Eating well near St. Mark’s isn’t easy, but these insider picks prove great food does exist just steps from Venice’s busiest landmark.

Best Restaurants Near Rialto Bridge

With crowds and quick bites everywhere, finding a great meal near the Rialto Bridge takes local know-how—here’s where it’s actually worth sitting down.

Best Restaurants in Murano and Burano

In Murano and Burano, meals come with color and character—from lagoon-fresh seafood in Murano to Burano’s famous black risotto and pastel views.

Best Restaurants in Dorsoduro

Venice’s artsy side serves up casual osterias, canal-side wine bars, and some of the city’s best-value seafood restaurants.

Best Restaurants in Castello

A local favorite for down-to-earth trattorias, Castello is where Venetians actually eat—especially near Via Garibaldi and the quieter canals.

Best Restaurants in Cannaregio

Cannaregio is the soul of Venice’s cicchetti culture, filled with laid-back bacari, late-night spritzes, and authentic neighborhood dining.

Best Restaurants in Lido

Across the lagoon, Lido’s restaurant scene is all about fresh seafood, waterfront cocktails, and sunset dining.

Best Restaurants in Giudecca

Come here for relaxed dining with panoramic views—think upscale hotel restaurants, hidden trattorias, and quiet canalside tables.