Restaurants in Venice, Italy

Two Michelin stars and a 90-point La Liste score make Glam one of Venice's strongest cases for high-end dining. Resident chef Donato Ascani

Ristorante Quadri earns its La Liste and Les Grandes Tables du Monde credentials with a kitchen focused on Venetian lagoon ingredients and a

Local holds a Michelin star and ranks #352 in Europe on OAD's 2025 list — strong credentials for a small, chef-driven room in Castello that

Wistèria earned its 2024 Michelin star with a seasonal six or eight-course tasting menu on a quiet canal in San Polo. It is hard to book — f

Oro Restaurant holds one Michelin star (2024) inside the Belmond Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, Venice's quietest island. Chef Vania Ghedini ru

One of Venice's most consistently recognised casual restaurants, Osteria alle Testiere holds a Michelin Plate and ranked #87 on Opinionated

A Michelin Plate trattoria in Venice's Castello sestiere, Corte Sconta serves traditional Venetian seafood in a simple room with a vine-shad

Dama is a ten-cover creative Italian restaurant in a Cannaregio palazzo, earning a Michelin Plate (2025) and OAD Top Restaurants in Europe r

Palais Royal Restaurant in Venice is the Venetian outpost of the award-winning Paris original, operating inside the Nolinski hotel with Mich

A family-run seafood trattoria just outside Venice with a Michelin Plate in 2024 and 2025 and an OAD Casual Europe ranking three years runni

Zanze XVI is a Michelin Plate creative restaurant on a quiet Venice canal, where chef Giovanni Regoni cooks lagoon-sourced ingredients in a

Agli Amici Dopolavoro sits on a private island in the Venetian lagoon, accessible only by boat, offers two focused tasting menus: a lago

Antiche Carampane is the clearest case for a traditional Venetian seafood trattoria at the €€€ price point. Michelin Plate holder in 2024 an

Estro Vino e Cucina is the most wine-serious option in Venice at the €€ price point: a Michelin Plate holder with a 600-label natural wine l

A Michelin Plate trattoria in Cannaregio that draws locals rather than tourists — a reliable quality signal in Venice. At €€, the seafood-le

Al Covo is the trattoria to book in Venice if serious Venetian seafood and lagoon-sourced produce matter more to you than contemporary plati

LPV Ristorante & Bistrot holds Michelin Plate recognition for 2024 and 2025 — two consecutive years of inspector-confirmed quality on th

Ai Gondolieri is the right call if you want a meat-focused Venetian dinner near the Guggenheim in Dorsoduro. Holding a Michelin Plate in bot

A family-run Michelin Plate restaurant in a quiet Venetian courtyard, Ai Mercanti offers creative modern meat and fish cooking at a €€ price

Alle Corone holds Michelin Plate recognition for 2024 and 2025 and at the €€€ price tier — reasonable value for Venice h

Bistrot de Venise holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025 and earns its €€€€ price point through historically-rooted Venetian cooking and a

Chat Qui Rit holds back-to-back Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) and — strong numbers for a r

Cip's Club is the most informal of Hotel Cipriani's dining options, with a panoramic terrace over the Giudecca Canal and Doge's Palace that

Hostaria da Franz is one of Venice's more accessible €€€ seafood restaurants, with a history dating to the late 19th

Il Ridotto is a Michelin Plate–recognised creative Italian restaurant steps from St. Mark's Square, offering seasonal, territory-driven cook

A Michelin Plate-recognised osteria on one of Venice's quieter campi, L'Osteria di Santa Marina delivers traditional Venetian seafood cooker

Lineadombra earns its Michelin Plate recognition (2024 and 2025) with fish-focused contemporary cooking served from a waterfront platform on

Osteria da Fiore is a Michelin Plate-recognised Venetian seafood trattoria in San Polo, worth booking if your visit aligns with soft-shell c

Terrazza Danieli's rooftop terrace delivers 180-degree lagoon views that few Venice restaurants can match — but the terrace only opens May t

VeRo sits inside Ca' di Dio on Venice's Biennale waterfront and holds back-to-back Michelin Plates for 2024 and 2025. The format is two tast

Harry's Dolci, the Cipriani group's Giudecca island restaurant, earns its Pearl Recommended 2025 status with Italian Venetian cooking and a

Alessandro Borghese at Palazzo Ca' Vendramin Calergi earns its €€€€ price tag through a combination of Grand Canal setting and Michelin Plat

Arva holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and delivers honest, seasonal Italian cooking in a composed Dorsoduro room with silk panels, botanical ar

Grigoris in Chirignago-Zelarino is a sourdough pizza destination worth the mainland detour for food-focused visitors to Venice. Built around

Anice Stellato is a Cannaregio trattoria with three consecutive years of Opinionated About Dining recognition and from 8

Da Ivo is a well-credentialed Venetian trattoria near Piazza San Marco with three consecutive years on Opinionated About Dining's Casual Eur

All'Arco is Venice's most recognised cicchetti bar, ranked #191 in Opinionated About Dining's Casual Europe list for 2025 — a significant ju

Wildner is a practical Venetian pick when location and ease matter as much as the meal. It is better suited to a central, flexible dinner th

Daniele Galliazzo's contemporary Venetian cooking on a lagoon-facing terrace at Riva degli Schiavoni, revisiting classics with seasonal loca

Quadrino is worth considering when you want a polished San Marco meal with easy booking and a current Relais Chateaux award signal, but it i

AcquaStanca is a sensible Venice pick when the meal is part of a Murano-leaning day rather than a destination dinner built around awards, ch

Dinner-only restaurant on Isola di San Clemente, five minutes by water taxi from San Marco. Limited public details on cuisine, price, or che

A San Marco counter-service spot open until 11 PM six nights a week, serving pizza, pasta, cicchetti steps from the Piazza. The bar seat

Al Mascaron is worth considering for an easy Castello meal when convenience matters more than a formal tasting-menu experience. Treat it as

Al Moro is worth prioritizing if the goal is a Roman trattoria meal with credible 2026 casual-dining recognition, not a design-led night out

Al Timon is worth considering for a casual Venice evening when flexibility matters more than a formal dining arc. Use it as a low-commitment

Algiubagio Restaurant is a practical Venice pick when timing and location matter more than a chef-led or awards-driven meal. Use it for an e

Alla Conchiglia is a practical Venice-area choice when convenience matters more than ceremony. Book it for an easier lunch or relaxed nearby

Book Alla Madonna when the priority is a central, classic Venice meal that works for a mixed group. It is a stronger choice for convenience

Alla Rivetta is a practical Venice pick when you want a casual, central meal without turning dinner into a major production. Choose it for r

Aman Venice is the special-occasion choice in Venice when the setting and service context matter as much as progressive Italian cooking. It

Antica Locanda Montin offers flexible weekend lunch hours and easy walk-in access in a quiet Dorsoduro corner, making it a practical fallbac

Antico Calice is a traditional Venetian wine bar on Calle dei Stagneri o de la Fava, close to Piazza San Marco and easy to visit without adv

A practical Rialto-area stop for a casual meal rather than a formal Venice dinner. Antico Forno is easiest to justify when location, pace, a

A safe central Venice pick for a polished sit-down meal rather than a casual bacaro stop or high-spend tasting-menu night. Choose it for cou

A smoke house concept on a quiet Dorsoduro canal that breaks from Venice's seafood default. Atled Meat Lab sits in the university quarter, d

A walk-in Campo Santo Stefano spot with rare late-night weekend hours in a neighborhood that typically closes early. The compact space fills

Cà D'oro alla Vedova is a good Venice pick when lunch flexibility matters more than a formal dining plan. The confirmed hours make midday ea

Caffe Florian is worth considering for the Piazza San Marco setting and historic café feel, especially at lunch or as a daytime pause rather

Cantina Do Spade is worth using as a flexible Rialto-area option rather than a high-ceremony reservation. It suits casual lunch, early dinne

A waterfront restaurant on Venice's Riva degli Schiavoni, Carpaccio offers consistent daily service and lagoon views without the advance-boo

Club del Doge at the Gritti Palace earns its booking when setting and Venetian seafood sourcing both need to land together. It is more appro

Da Celeste Pellestrina is a lagoon-side restaurant on the quiet island of Pellestrina, reached by vaporetto from Venice. It suits food-focus

Da Ignazio is a practical San Polo pick for a lower-pressure Venice meal, especially when easy booking and central location matter more than

A quieter Cannaregio dinner choice with Michelin Plate recognition and easier booking than many Venice standbys. Book it for a composed even

Canal-side dining in Cannaregio with outdoor terrace seating and relaxed service. Best for lunch or early dinner when you want waterfront vi

A low-profile neighbourhood spot in Cannaregio, open lunch and dinner Monday, Friday through Sunday, plus Thursday evenings. With no publish

One of Venice's most established wine bars, Enoteca Al Volto is easy to get into and genuinely worth a stop for wine and cicheti in the San

Estro is worth booking in Venice if the goal is a serious wine-bar meal rather than a formal tasting-menu night. With Alberto Spezzamonte at

Gelatoteca Suso is worth using as a casual gelato stop in Venice, especially when the day needs something quick rather than another formal b

Gio's is a practical San Marco pick when location matters more than a chef-led or award-led dining experience. It works better for lunch or

Guna is worth considering when convenience in central Venice matters more than a documented tasting format, chef profile, or award trail. Th

Harry's Bar in Venice is a reliable, higher-priced room that trades on consistency and history rather than culinary ambition. Go for lunch,

A fit for travelers who want one polished fine-dining dinner in Venice rather than another casual canal-side meal. Heinz Beck Venezia makes

A practical Cannaregio choice for lunch or dinner when location and easy timing matter more than a chef-led or award-backed meal. Hosteria A

A practical Dorsoduro pick for lunch or dinner when convenience matters more than a destination-style meal. Choose it for an easy Venice boo

L'Alcova is worth considering when you need an easy, central Venice lunch or dinner rather than a high-stakes destination meal. The stronges

La Bitta is a practical weekday dinner pick in Venice's Dorsoduro area, strongest for couples or small special occasions where calm ambiance

A practical Venice pick for flexible all-day dining with a Venetian-inspired direction. La Casati is better for breakfast, brunch, or an eas

La Patatina di San Giacomo is a practical Santa Croce choice for a relaxed Venice meal, especially when convenience matters more than a dest

La Porta d'Acqua is a practical Rialto-area choice for an easy seated meal when flexibility matters more than a destination dining experienc

La Zucca is a practical Santa Croce pick when you want a grounded Venice meal without turning dinner into the main event. Book it for lunch

A practical Venice sushi option for travelers who want à la carte flexibility rather than a formal tasting-menu commitment. Mimio Sushi - me

A practical San Marco pick for first-time Venice visitors who want an easy meal near the main visitor circuit rather than a high-ceremony de

Osottoosopra is a practical Santa Croce choice for an easy Venice lunch or early dinner, especially when timing matters more than a destinat

Ostaria Boccadoro is a neighbourhood osteria in Venice's Cannaregio district, best visited in spring or early autumn when its campiello terr

Ostaria da Mariano is a practical Venice-area choice when convenience matters more than ceremony. It is better for an easy local meal than a

A practical Venice osteria pick for first-timers who want a grounded meal rather than a formal tasting-menu night. Choose Osteria Ai Promess

A practical Venice osteria pick for travelers who want an easy, casual meal rather than a formal dining event. Choose Osteria Al Portego for

Book Osteria Alla Frasca if you want a Cannaregio osteria meal with easier planning than Venice's trophy tables. It is a practical neighborh

Osteria Bancogiro is worth considering for an easy Rialto-area meal when convenience, timing flexibility, a sit-down osteria setting mat

Osteria Da Alberto is a practical Venice osteria choice when ease matters more than ceremony. The strongest reason to book is flexibility, w

Osteria Da Carla is worth considering when convenience in central Venice matters more than a documented destination-dining brief. Treat it a

A practical Dorsoduro osteria choice for a seated lunch or dinner when convenience matters more than awards, chef-name dining, or a destinat

Osteria Enoteca San Marco is a practical central Venice pick when wine matters and the meal does not need to become a formal occasion. Choos

A smart Cannaregio pick for a proper Venice dinner when you want Michelin Plate recognition without committing to a formal fine-dining night

Osteria Mocenigo is a practical San Stae choice for travelers who want a relaxed Venice meal without chasing a trophy reservation. Book it f

Pier Dickens is a practical Campo Santa Margherita pick when the evening needs flexibility more than a destination dining format. Use it for

pizzeria ai sportivi is a practical pick for casual pizza around Campo Santa Margherita, especially when convenience matters more than a for

Principessa is a Venice option to consider when location matters more than a defined chef, cuisine, or tasting-menu brief. It makes the stro

PuntoPizza da Maury is worth considering if dinner needs to be casual, pizza-focused, easy on the Lido. Treat it as a practical takeaway

A sensible Venice-area option for an easier table and a calmer meal, especially if staying on or moving through the mainland side of the cit

Ristorante Casa Cappellari is a practical Venice pick when availability and a sit-down meal matter more than a destination dining brief. It

Riva Rosa sits away from central Venice's tourist circuit on Via San Mauro, making it easier to book than most comparable rooms in the city.

Taverna al Remer is worth considering when atmosphere and flexible timing matter more than a chef-led or awards-driven meal. Go for lunch if

Taverna Dei Dogi sits steps from the Doge's Palace in Venice's San Marco district — easy to book and well-positioned for a post-sightseeing

Book Taverna San Trovaso for a relaxed Dorsoduro meal when ease matters more than a trophy reservation. It is better suited to dates, small

Trattoria alla Maddalena is worth considering for an easy Burano lunch, especially if the meal is part of a lagoon day rather than a destina

Trattoria alla Rampa is a practical Castello daytime option, not a polished special-occasion booking or late-night backup. Use it when locat

Trattoria alla Rivetta is worth considering for an easy central Venice meal, especially when convenience matters more than a documented wine

A practical pick for a relaxed Venice meal when you want a traditional trattoria feel without turning dinner into a major production. Choose

Book Trattoria Ca' D'Oro - Cucina Tipica Veneziana if you want a practical Venetian meal in Cannaregio without building the whole evening ar

Trattoria da Romano is worth considering for a planned Burano lunch, especially for a date or low-key celebration where the island setting i

A practical Cannaregio choice for diners who want a grounded Venetian meal without the pressure of a major reservation. Trattoria da'a Maris

Trattoria Do Forni is worth considering when you need a central Venice meal with broad daily hours and minimal planning friction. It is less

Trefanti is a practical Santa Croce choice for a relaxed Venice dinner, especially when convenience matters more than awards or a named chef