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Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto
Cannaregio, Venice
Restaurant in Venice, Italy
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Garden Tasting Retreat
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A quieter Cannaregio dinner choice with Michelin Plate recognition and easier booking than many Venice standbys. Book it for a composed evening away from the busiest central corridors; cross-shop Anice Stellato for a clearer Venetian-cuisine brief or Alessandro Borghese for a higher-spend Venetian option.
About Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto
Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto is a Venice dinner option with a limited weekly schedule and a smart-casual dress code. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7–9:30 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed, so it is best treated as a planned evening meal rather than a flexible all-day stop.
The clearest quality signal is Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. Beyond that, specific details such as cuisine, chef, menu format, signature dishes, prices, seating style, room size are not available. It is best assessed by its recognition, Venice location, dress code, dinner timing.
A Venice dinner to plan around evening hours
Because the schedule is limited to dinner service from Tuesday through Saturday, Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto makes the most sense when your Venice plans already point toward a dedicated evening meal. It is not a lunch option, it does not offer takeout, delivery, bar seating, tasting menus, or a particular service format.
Michelin Plate recognition is a useful trust signal: it gives the restaurant a point of recognition. Because cuisine, chef, menu, price are not specified, consider it for the overall dinner opportunity rather than for a named dish or tasting-menu promise. For a broader scan before committing, use our full Venice restaurants guide.
Who should consider it, who should cross-shop
Consider this if you want a smart-casual dinner in Venice and the Tuesday-to-Saturday 7–9:30 PM window fits your itinerary. If your plans require lunch, Sunday or Monday dining, bar seating, a specific cuisine, or published menu details, you should verify directly with the venue before committing.
Cross-shop if the brief is more specific or if timing is the deciding factor. Anice Stellato, Alessandro Borghese, Al Timon, Da Rioba, Osteria Mocenigo are other names to compare when you are weighing dinner plans.
Planning details
- Location
- Fondamenta Madona de l'Orto, 3500, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- dalorenzorestaurant.com/en
- Phone
- +39 041 220 8810
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto feels like a refined secret: a garden-side dining room that opens onto a quiet courtyard beside the Venetian lagoon. Chef Paulo Airaudo brings a Michelin-caliber restraint to contemporary Italian tasting menus, balancing local Sant’Erasmo produce and lagoon seafood with discreet Japanese accents. The service is measured and low-key, matching the intimate room and the kitchen’s emphasis on sequence and texture. Overall it presents a sophisticated, modern fine-dining experience that favors subtlety over theatrics, where the setting’s charm and the kitchen’s technical clarity define the mood.
Best For
This is an ideal spot for a slow, deliberate evening—date nights and special occasions are especially well suited to the tasting-menu format. The intimate dining room and garden setting make it a quiet, focused place to celebrate, while the MICHELIN Guide recognition and the chef’s pedigree add ceremonial weight to the meal. Parties that appreciate a sequence-driven tasting, seasonal Venetian ingredients and discreet, attentive service will find the experience rewarding. Because the menu is constructed as a progression, it’s best enjoyed without rush and with advance planning.
Ordering Tips
Book well in advance and select one of the tasting menus—Emozioni or Sensazioni—since the restaurant frames the kitchen’s philosophy through those sequences. Staff advise dietary restrictions be communicated at least one week ahead so substitutions can be planned, so flag allergies or preferences early. Expect a multi-course progression (crudo, risotto, warm seafood courses with subtle Japanese touches) and plan to linger; the kitchen designs each menu as a sequence rather than individual plates. Reservations are recommended given the intimate room and focused tasting format.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and elegant setting with reflective, quiet atmosphere in a historic garden featuring rare plants, centuries-old elements, and lagoon views.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Planning details
Location
Fondamenta Madona de l'Orto, 3500, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Try Anice Stellato if the priority is Venetian cuisine rather than a quieter setting. Choose Alessandro Borghese if the occasion calls for a higher-spend Venetian dinner and the €€€€ tier fits the plan.
If availability is the issue, check Al Timon, Da Rioba, or Osteria Mocenigo before widening the search through our full Venice restaurants guide.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Venice
Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto is the practical pick if the brief is a quieter Cannaregio dinner with Michelin Plate recognition and relatively easy booking. Anice Stellato is the sharper choice when Venetian cuisine is the main filter, while Alessandro Borghese carries the clearest splurge signal in this set thanks to its €€€€ positioning.
For value and room energy, compare it against Da Rioba, Al Timon, Osteria Mocenigo. Those are stronger cross-shops if the priority is flexibility or a more casual-feeling Venetian evening. Choose Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto when calm setting and recognition matter more than a clearly signposted cuisine category or a big-ticket dining room.
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Compare Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto | Venice | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate | ; |
| Da Rioba | Venice | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Anice Stellato | Venice | Venetian | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #7812024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6932023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended | ; |
| Al Timon | Venice | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Alessandro Borghese | Venice | Venetian | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate | €€€€ |
| Osteria Mocenigo | Venice | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit if your special occasion calls for a smart-casual dinner in Venice and the Tue–Sat 7–9:30 PM schedule works for you. The Michelin Plate (2026) gives it a clear quality signal, but details such as room size, menu format, service style are not specified. Al Timon is another name to compare if you are still weighing options.
Is Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto good for solo dining?
It may work for solo dining if you are comfortable planning dinner in Venice within the fixed Tue–Sat 7–9:30 PM window. There is no bar seating or solo-specific format, so check directly with the venue if that matters. Da Rioba is another option to compare as you plan.
What should I order at Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto?
Specific dishes and menu format are not available. The Michelin Plate (2026) is the main quality signal, so the safest approach is to review current information or ask the restaurant directly. The service window is dinner from 7–9:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
What should a first-timer know about Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto?
Plan it as a dinner, not a flexible anytime stop, because it is closed Monday and Sunday and opens Tuesday through Saturday from 7–9:30 PM. The venue is in Venice, has a smart-casual dress code, holds a Michelin Plate (2026). Other specifics should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto?
Dinner is offered, since the posted hours run Tuesday through Saturday from 7–9:30 PM. No lunch service is offered, so it is better treated as an evening plan in Venice. If you need a daytime alternative, look elsewhere on your shortlist.
What are alternatives to Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto in Venice?
Da Rioba, Al Timon, Osteria Mocenigo, Anice Stellato, Alessandro Borghese are names to compare depending on your timing and dining preferences. For the closest read, compare current hours, availability, dress expectations, any menu details confirmed directly by each venue.
Can I eat at the bar at Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto?
Do not count on bar dining unless the venue confirms it directly, because bar seating is not specified. Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto is in Venice, has smart-casual dress, holds a Michelin Plate (2026), and serves Tuesday through Saturday from 7–9:30 PM. Al Timon is another name to compare if you are looking for a different kind of evening plan.
