Must-see restaurants in The Veneto

  • L'Anfora

    Padua

    Preserving the long tradition of the university tavern, L'Anfora is perpetually filled with a gesticulating gaggle of students and professors pressing…

  • Ristorante Da'Aurelio

    Veneto Dolomites

    Located at an altitude of 2175m, on the road between Cortina and Selva (SP638), Da'Aurelio serves Michelin-starred mountain cuisine in a classic chalet…

  • Gelateria Il Doge

    Venice

    This venerable gelateria in Campo Santa Margherita is usually mobbed in summer thanks to its extensive range of gluten-free gelato. Among the various…

  • Trattoria Caprini

    The Veneto

    A little north of Negrar in the hamlet of Torbe, family-run Caprini serves heart-warming fare you wish your mamma could make. Many menu items are homemade…

  • Osteria alla Caneva

    The Veneto

    This is an old-school favourite, featuring hanging pots, worn wooden tables and inter-generational regulars washing down rustic regional grub with a glass…

  • Vini da Gigio

    Venice

    Both boats and time drift by at this characterful canalside osteria, where diners sit deep in conversation at linen-draped tables beneath centuries-old…

  • Osteria al Bacareto

    Venice

    This traditional tavern remains untouched by fashion fads and fussy menus and instead remains rooted in Venetian food traditions. Expect bowls of…

  • Torcolo

    Verona

    Savour some no-nonsense Veronese home cooking in the cosily low-lit, beautifully laid out hotel restaurant near Piazza Brà. Try the pappardelle or beef…

  • Osteria ai 4 Feri

    Venice

    Adorned with artworks by some well-known creative fans, this honest, good-humoured osteria (casual tavern) is well known for its simple, classic seafood…

  • Enotavola

    Padua

    This swish wine bar and fish restaurant is atypical for Padua's traditional dining scene. A contemporary interior sets the scene for inventive fish dishes…

  • Sullaluna

    Venice

    Flowers on the windowsill are just one of the thoughtful touches that characterise this bistro and bookshop lined with gorgeous graphic novels, children’s…

  • Busa alla Torre

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    Glassy-eyed shoppers are drawn to this classic eatery for its sunny disposition and great-value two-course set menu (not available Sunday). Arrive early…

  • Didovich

    Venice

    With outside seating on pretty Campo Santa Marina, cheerful Didovich offers the rare opportunity to sit down for a cooked breakfast. Otherwise you join…

  • Rosa Salva

    Venice

    With just-baked strudel and reliable cappuccino, Rosa Salva has provided Venetians with fresh reasons to roll out of bed for more than a century…

  • Do Farai

    Venice

    Venetian regulars pack this crimson wood-panelled room, decorated with Regata Storica victory pendants and Murano glass decanters. The mixed antipasto is…

  • Osteria da Pampo

    Venice

    This vintage osteria (casual tavern) is largely the preserve of Sant’Elena residents who come for the friendly vibe and good seafood. Start with the warm…

  • Trattoria al Pompiere

    Verona

    Named for its former owner, a pompiere (fireman; note the fireman's hat on the wall), this local hotspot is known for its vast cheese selection and house…

  • Ai Mercanti

    Venice

    With its pumpkin-coloured walls, gleaming golden fixtures and jet-black tables and chairs, Ai Mercanti effortlessly conjures up a romantic mood. No wonder…

  • Locanda Cipriani

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    Run by the Cipriani family since 1935, the Locanda is Harry’s Bar gone rustic, with a wood-beamed dining room opening onto a pretty garden. But standards…

  • Da Fiore

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    Dire Straits was on high rotation last time we visited this Michelin-starred restaurant, which somewhat distracted from the refined ambience created by…

  • TIPIC ficusbar

    The Veneto

    This hipster bar gets everything right, from the cool industrial decor to the organic cicheti (Venetian tapas) and the 30 top-quality wines by the glass,…

  • Wildner

    Venice

    Occupying a glass pavilion on the Riva, Pensione Wildner's longstanding restaurant serves delicious takes on traditional Venetian dishes, such as octopus…

  • Osteria Ruga di Jaffa

    Venice

    Set on busy Ruga Giuffa, this osteria has artsy Murano lamps and seafaring paraphernalia. You should be able to spot it by the gondoliers packing out the…

  • Mirai

    Venice

    Despite its historic role as a gateway to the East, Venice has surprisingly few good Asian restaurants. An exception is elegant Mirai, the first Japanese…

  • Villa Cipriani

    The Veneto

    The Ciprianis behind this Renaissance villa are the same as those in Venice, and they are just the latest in a long line of illustrious owners including…

  • Osteria di Santa Marina

    Venice

    Don’t be fooled by the casual piazza seating: this restaurant saves all the drama for your plate. Each course of the tasting menu brings two bites of…

  • Osteria al Guerriero

    The Veneto

    This cosy tavern with its winter fire and streetside summer seating is everyone’s favourite spot in Arquà. The menu features Venetian cuisine with…

  • Osteria Il Cursore

    Vicenza

    A short walk from the city centre, behind a stained-glass door, this local institution serves up a thoroughly local scene where walls are hung with family…

  • Panificio Volpe Giovanni

    Venice

    In addition to unleavened pumpkin and radicchio bread, this kosher bakery sells unusual treats such as crumbly impade (biscuity logs flavoured with ground…

  • Alle Due Gondolette

    Venice

    On Fridays it's worth walking the extra mile to this working-class diner for its generous servings of baccalà (cod), either creamed with olive oil, lemon…

  • Grom

    Venice

    Part of chain with branches as far afield as Jakarta and Los Angeles, Grom nonetheless offers authentic gelato in a range of interesting flavours using…

  • Antiche Carampane

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    Hidden in the once shady lanes behind Ponte de le Tette, this culinary indulgence is hard to find but worth the effort. Once you do, say hello to a market…

  • Osteria Alla Vedova

    Venice

    Culinary convictions run deep here at one of Venice’s oldest osterie (1891), so you won’t find spritz or coffee on the menu, or pay more than €2 to snack…

  • A Casa di Giorgio

    The Veneto

    This atmospheric trattoria, replete with checked tablecloths and walls covered in black-and-white photographs celebrating farmers of yore, is a great…

  • Osteria La Zucca

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    With its menu of seasonal vegetarian creations and classic meat dishes, this cosy, woody restaurant consistently hits the mark. Herbs and spices are used…

  • Dalla Zita

    Padua

    So small that around five people fill the place while standing, this unmarked street-food bar is Padua's best spot when you need to eat on the hop. Choose…

  • Birraria La Corte

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    This one-time bull stable became a brewery in the 19th century to keep Venice’s Austrian occupiers occupied, and beer and beef remain reliable bets. We…

  • El Camineto

    Cortina d’Ampezzo

    With a rustically elegant dining room and spectacular terrace, El Camineto is one of the few fine-dining restaurants that stays open almost year-round …

  • Pasticceria Rizzardini

    San Polo & Santa Croce

    ‘From 1742’ boasts this tiny corner bakery, whose reputation for cakes, pastries and biscuits has survived many an acqua alta – record flood levels are…

  • Cantina Aziende Agricole

    Venice

    This friendly hole-in-the-wall bacaro (bar) serves an impressive array of local wine to a loyal group of customers who treat the place much like a social…

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