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    Al Timon

    Cannaregio, Venice

    Restaurant in Venice, Italy

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    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Al Timon works for a casual Venice evening when flexibility matters more than a formal dining arc. Use it as a low-commitment canalside stop; for a more structured meal, compare Anice Stellato, Da Rioba, Dama Restaurant, or Alessandro Borghese first.

    About Al Timon

    Al Timon is a Venice venue with a casual dress code and late opening hours on most operating days. public details are limited, so it is best treated as a flexible Venice option rather than a page where cuisine, pricing, chef, menu format, or awards can be stated with confidence.

    Use it for a low-commitment Venice night, not a destination meal

    The case for Al Timon is direct: it is in Venice, the dress code is casual, it is open 4 PM to 1 AM on Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 1 AM on Sunday, closed Tuesday. There is no chef, award, tasting-menu format, cuisine, or price tier in the available data, so the safest planning approach is to use it when those specifics are not the deciding factor. For other dining choices, compare it with Anice Stellato or Da Rioba.

    That makes Al Timon most useful when the plan can stay simple. If the goal is a casual Venice stop during its posted hours, it may fit. If the goal is a structured meal with confirmed menu details, pricing, or a clearly documented culinary point of view, cross-shop first.

    Where it sits in the Venice decision set

    Choose Al Timon when a casual dress code and late operating hours are the most important details. Consider Dama Restaurant or Alessandro Borghese when you want to compare it with other named dining options before deciding.

    For planning beyond this single choice, use our full Venice restaurants guide to compare Venice dining options. If the night is more about pacing the city than committing to one long meal, pair the restaurant search with our full Venice bars guide and keep the schedule loose.

    Quick reference: Venice venue, casual dress code, open late on most operating days, closed Tuesday.

    The takeThis is a go-to for after-work wine and cicchetti, casual hangouts and laid-back date nights where the setting does as much of the work as the food. The bacaro format makes it ideal for solo stops at the counter or small groups grazing through a series of plates and glasses. Because the service is informal and the experience centers on short bites and house pours, it requires little ceremony: drop in, stake a spot at the counter or on the fondamenta, and let the rhythm of the bar dictate the evening.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
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    Restaurant contextVenice, Italy
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    Planning details

    Location
    Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2754, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
    Website
    altimon.it
    Phone
    +39415246066
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Al Timon reads like a living lesson in Venetian neighborhood life: a canal-side bacaro that registers first as exterior scene—wooden barge, a loose, local crowd spilling onto the fondamenta—before it registers as a restaurant. The tone is unforced and relaxed, favoring short plates, house wine and convivial standing-room moments over formality. Its charm comes from that mix of local habit and market-driven cooking; you sense a place tuned to daily ritual rather than tourist spectacle. Evenings here feel amber-lit and easy, a low-key counter to Venice’s more staged dining rooms.

    Best For

    This is a go-to for after-work wine and cicchetti, casual hangouts and laid-back date nights where the setting does as much of the work as the food. The bacaro format makes it ideal for solo stops at the counter or small groups grazing through a series of plates and glasses. Because the service is informal and the experience centers on short bites and house pours, it requires little ceremony: drop in, stake a spot at the counter or on the fondamenta, and let the rhythm of the bar dictate the evening.

    Ordering Tips

    Treat Al Timon like a proper bacaro: start at the counter with cicchetti and ask for an ombra (a glass of house wine) rather than launching into a formal sit-down menu. The write-up highlights market-driven, seasonal selections—lean into those daily offerings—and try Venetian classics such as sarde in saor and spaghetti alle vongole if they’re available. Given the crowd that spills onto the fondamenta, arrive in the early evening to catch that amber light and the livelier, convivial atmosphere.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy and rustic with a welcoming, authentic Venetian atmosphere perfect for aperitivo or casual dining by the canal.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyRusticIntimate

    Best For

    Casual HangoutDate Night

    Experience

    TerraceWaterfront

    View

    Waterfront

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • sarde in saor
    • spaghetti alle vongole
    • toma hawk steak
    Planning details

    Location

    Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2754, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy · Directions

    +39415246066

    altimon.it

    Also consider

    Where to go if Al Timon is not the right fit

    For a more complete Venetian meal, cross-shop Anice Stellato or Da Rioba. For a higher-budget, more composed night, look at Dama Restaurant or Alessandro Borghese.

    Restaurant context

    How Al Timon compares in Venice

    Al Timon is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this Venice set. Pick it when the plan is casual and timing needs to stay flexible. Anice Stellato is the stronger cross-shop for a Venetian meal with a clearer restaurant frame, while Da Rioba is the better fit when the evening calls for a fuller sit-down plan rather than a quick stop.

    For spend and polish, Dama Restaurant sits in a different lane: modern Italian, creative, €€€. It is the better call when the group wants the meal to carry the night. Alessandro Borghese pushes further into €€€€ Venetian territory, so it makes sense for diners who want a higher-budget reservation rather than a casual Cannaregio plan.

    Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto is the wildcard comparison here: useful if the priority is a quieter restaurant-style alternative, but less directly positioned from the available details. The practical read is simple: Al Timon for easygoing value and atmosphere, Dama Restaurant or Alessandro Borghese for a more deliberate spend, Anice Stellato or Da Rioba for a Venetian restaurant night.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Al Timon?

    There is no dish, cuisine, or menu format available here, so do not plan around a specific order from this guide. Use the basics instead: Al Timon is in Venice, has a casual dress code, keeps late hours on most operating days. If you want to compare other options, Dama Restaurant is another named venue to consider.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Al Timon?

    Based on hours, Al Timon opens at 4 PM Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, is closed Tuesday, opens at 11 AM on Sunday. That means Sunday is the only day with an earlier opening; on the other operating days, plan for late afternoon or evening. Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto is another option to compare while planning.

    How far ahead should I book Al Timon?

    There is no booking policy or reservation difficulty data available here, so this guide cannot state how far ahead to book. Check directly with Al Timon for current availability, especially if your date is fixed. You can also compare plans with Alessandro Borghese or Dama Restaurant.

    Can I eat at the bar at Al Timon?

    Bar seating is not in the available data, so do not rely on it without checking directly with Al Timon. The confirmed details are that the venue is in Venice, the dress code is casual, it is open late on most operating days. If you want another dining option to compare, consider Anice Stellato.

    What are alternatives to Al Timon?

    Other named options to compare include Dama Restaurant, Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto, Da Rioba, Anice Stellato, Alessandro Borghese. Al Timon's planning details are its Venice location, casual dress code, Tuesday closure, late hours on most operating days.