The Top Restaurants in Venice Italy -- 2013 Update

Note on eating out in Venice: Venice is an exception to the rule that Europeans eat late– some of the best-value foodie bars and bacaros (the bacaro is a peculiarly Venetian take on the Spanish tapas joint) serve lunch from noon to 1.30pm, dinner from 7pm to around 8.30pm.

Osteria Da Fiore   San Polo Calle del Scaleter, Venice, Italy 041-721-308 |
1 Michelin Star Restaurant --Once an old Venetian tavern, da Fiore is now considered one of the best restaurants in Venice. The restaurant has some excellent raw fish dishes... risotto and the "molecche". Osteria Da Fiore has excellent daily ingredients from the lagoon. The spider crab appetizer is one of the most popular dishes served. Homemade pasta dishes made from local fish were excellent. There is one table for two that sits outside on the canal. If you want a special romatic dinner this is the table to reserve.. --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews --4 stars

Osteri all' antico Dolo -- San Polo San Polo 778, Ruga Rialto, Venice, Italy +39 41 522 654
	Great home made squid ink dishes here.. --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews --4 1/2 stars

Osteria Alle Testiere   Castello Castello 5801, Venice, Italy 041 522 7220
In the heart of Venice, between Rialto and Piazza San Marco, this quaint little local honors the tradition of cooking fish lagoon, not without refreshing the menu featuring dishes created with imagination and beautiful building. --Web Site -- see: trip advisor reviews --4 1/2 stars

Osteria Antico Giardinetto -- San Marco Calle dei Morti 2253 | Santa Croce, 30135 Venice, Italy 041-722882
Great seafood from this small restaurant tucked away on a side street. Nice garden atmosphere --Web Site -- see: trip advisor reviews --4 1/2 stars

Ai Mercanti --  San Marco Centro Storico corte de Ca' Coppo No. 4346, 30124 Venice, Italy +39 0415238269
This is one of the highest rated restaurants on tripadvisor. It is located near the Rialto. The restaurant has some very creative dishes. ... one of the best restaurants in Venice...-- --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 4 1/2 stars

MET Castello Riva degli Schiavoni 4149, 30122 Venice, Italy 0415205044
2 michelin star restaurant.--The opulent restaurant of the Hotel Metropole is currently, with the possible exception of Venissa (see hotels), Venice’s only cutting-edge culinary laboratory. Chef Corrado Fasolato trained under Spanish super-chef Ferran Adria, but though he plays gastronomic games aplenty they are mostly rooted in local tradition:.--Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews --4 1/2 stars

Trattoria alla Madonna -- San Polo San Polo 594, Calle della Madonna, Venice, Italy 041 522 3824 .

	Good selection of Venetian specialties at reasonble price -- Squid ink dishes are all excellent ...-- --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 3 1/2 stars
Squid Ink Sauce

Osteria al Mascaron -Castello Castello 5525, Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, Venice, Italy 041 522 5995
.This restaurant has occupied the same spot for over 30 years and is a favorite of locals. Excellent Spagetti alle Vongole and baccalà here....-- --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 3 1/2 stars

Cantina do Mori -- Sestiere San Polo, 429 (Entrances on Calle Galiazza and Calle Do Mori), 30125 Venezia, Italy +39 041 522 5401
	A great little bar since 1462, that also has some of the best (cicchetti) tapas style food in Venice. Excellent local wine. - --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 4 stars

A Becafico San Marco 2801 | Campo Santo Stefano, 30124
This is a very popular Venetian restaurant and highly rated by Tripadvisor. The food is very consistent here and the outdoor seating very pleasant, located in Campo San Stefano -- you will need reservations here. The mussel soup here is filled with mussels in a large bowl and covered with pizza dough then baked in the oven... a very popular and nice dish. Spaggetti Vongola is as good as it gets. --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 4 1/2 stars

De Pisis Restaurant  San Marco San Marco 1459 (Il Palazzo at the Hotel Bauer), Venice, Italy 041-520-7022
This is a more upscale restaurant recommending jackets for men. There is terrace seating along one of the most spectacular sites in the world, Venice's Grand Canal, with a view of the famous Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute in the distance. -- --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 4 1/2 stars

La Zucca   Santa Croce Calle del Tintor, Sestiere Santa Croce, 1762, 30135 Venice, Italy +39 (041)-524-1570
This is a small restaurant that specializes in serving seasonal vegetables, although it does not consider itself a true vegetarian restauant. .-- --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 4 stars

Osteria di Santa Marina  ---- Castello Campo Santa Marina 5911, Venice, Italy 041-528-5239
Located in a quiet square, serving very fresh fish. Excellent black sea bass ravioli.- --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 4 1/2 stars -- NY Times Review.

L'Orto dei Mori Santa Croce Calle del Tintor, Sestiere Santa Croce, 1762, 30135 Venice, Italy +39 (041)-524-1570
It only opened in 2009, but has already become a big hit with locals and tourists alike. The chef is Sicilian, but the seafood cuisine is mixed -- Venetian classics such as baccalà mantecato (creamed cod, excellent) with more creative dishes such as risotto with clams and courgette flowers. -- --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 4 1/2 stars

Osteria Vivaldi Calle della Madonnetta, Venice, Italy
This corner situated restaurant is located in the center of San Marco. Osteria Vivaldi is is a great lunch place.. --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 4 stars

La Piscina Zattere, 30123 Venice, Italy 0412413889

This restaurant is located on the Zattere. It is one of the nicest settings to enjoy lunch or dinner. Excellent seafood risotto for 2. The restaurant has many vegetarian dishes. Reserve early and be sure to get one of the tables on the water (H2O table). They also have nice bar area with outdoor seating. --Web Site --- see: trip advisor reviews - 4 stars