We know that a trip to Venice might seem like a ways away. But it’s not every day that a city turns 1600 years-old. So, in honor of this milestone, we thought we’d share five of our favorite places to grab a bite, from cicchetti to a more refined meal.
All’Arco
This bacaro, or wine bar specializing in cicchetti (typical Venetian bar snacks), is one of the city’s most traditional. Located in the labyrinthine streets near the fabled Rialto fish market, the century-old locale is run by the Pinto family's fourth generation. Sestiere San Paolo, 436
All'Arco in Venice, photo: Giacomo Bretzel
Enoiteca Mascareta
Night owls eat incredibly well and drink even better here, cloaked in the hospitality of Mauro Lorenzon. The bowtied and bespectacled host personifies the lively spirit of his beloved wine bar. Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa 5183, website *
Il Club del Doge at the Gritti Palace
Watch the sunset from the patio while sipping one of Hemingway’s favorite concoctions, then sit for a meal prepared by Daniele Turco at Il Club del Doge. The chef incorporates ingredients from around the world into his impeccable cuisine. Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 30124, website
The terrace at Club del Doge at the Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Venice, photo: Brandon Barré
Venissa
Chefs Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto helm the kitchen at this Michelin-starred resort on the outer island of Mazzorbo, where the owners have revived and made wine from the indigenous Dorona grape. Fondamenta di Santa Caterina, 3 website
Venissa Restaurant, photo: Francesco Galifi
Quadri
Massimiliano and Raffaele Alajmo, the brothers behind the esteemed three-star Le Calandre in Padua, offer Michelin-starred riffs on the bounty of the Venetian Lagoon in an astounding, remarkably restored 17th-century cafe. Piazza San Marco 121, website
*This establishment is temporarily closed due to Covid-19.
Cover photo: The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Venice by Brandon Barré