Food? Restaurant's name? Price? Who cares with such an ambience? Dinning by Rialto's bridge was great, before the storm expelled us from the esplanade to the interior of a normal restaurant. However,... more
During the date in Italy we had s dinner in a restaurant near Venice on the road from Ravenna to Venice. The fishing harbour Chioggia is close to here. The host gave us warmly receiving. We enjoyed... more
Bora Bora, at Calle dei Satngeri in San Marco, near to the Ponte Rialto, has a great variety of unusual pizzas, including twelve based on the different signs of the Zodiac. Cool! I had the Aquarius,... more
We were very hungry at that point and we were at the S.Margerita square,which is known for good food and local rates, because students usually eat there. ( it is very near the university of... more
My wife and I traveled all over Venice for a week averaging 9 hour walks. This great find was given to us from a local. He raved about their sauces, but told us that the wine are very expensive. we... more
Venetian style cooking at the highest level. Specializing in fresh fish, tho they also cure their own beef. Romantic setting with pink tablecloths, art-covered walls and elegant service. A small,... more
While walking near the Frari Church, we came across a small restaurant that looked friendly and sounded fun. We went in and had a couple of pizzas, a liter of red wine and a couple desserts. The... more
Al Vaporetto ia a cafateria-style self-service restaurant. If you want to stay away from the expensive tourist menus, I strongly recommend a self service restaurant. You have a choice of salads,... more
I don't think the restaurant was giving you attitude by not seating even though the place was empty. Il Covo is one of the best restaurants in Venice. It's in the Castello sestiere, well away from the... more
The terrace restaurant at the Cipriani was wonderful. It was romantic and had delicious food as well as very good service. The Club del Doge at the Gritti is also good and has an incomperable view.... more
I’ve seen some reports from travellers who felt ripped off in restaurants. We had a good value meal (less than around 40 euro for 2 with quality wine) in a square of the beaten track that was full of... more
This little gem on Burano isn't near the other restaurants, but that's okay. It forces you to stroll the lovely island, passing the candy-colored houses until you find it. Great seafood pasta (ask... more
It's right by the street so you can watch people walk by and next to the rivers to see the gondolas and boats go by. Well...we always have an order of Cappuccino...and they have a nice selection of... more
Venezia is, because of its water structure, one of the most visited destinations in the world. Tourism, no doubt about, makes the greater part of the city income, as well as the income of its...
My first visit to Venice was in August 1978, as a day trip from Lake Como with 3 friends.
I was very disappointed - our trip was a bit of a rip off, and the day we visited it was thundering and......
By now it is already some weeks ago that I came back from my 12 days visit in Venezia and it is still there - the spell, this magic city poured over me. Anytime I close my eyes, it is there, it fills...
Convivial Artist Venice is a great historic adventure.
Sollers, Philippe: Dictionnaire amoureux de Venise, Paris: Plon, 2004.
Painter She can also be an individual passion.
Sollers, Philippe:...
We visited Venice many years ago as a day trip from Croatia. Like all other day tourists we did the usual trip of glass factory, St Marks's Square, Rialto Bridge and then a boat ride down the Grande...
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