Da Rioba
Cannaregio, Venice
Restaurant in Venice, Italy
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Canal-side dining in Cannaregio with outdoor terrace seating and relaxed service. Best for lunch or early dinner when you want waterfront views without fine-dining formality or advance booking; especially useful for families and larger groups who need flexible space near the northern neighbourhoods.
About Da Rioba
Da Rioba is a Venice dining venue open Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Mondays. The dress code is smart casual, so it works best as a relaxed but put-together restaurant choice rather than a highly formal occasion.
It is open two daily windows Tuesday through Sunday: 11 AM–3 PM and 7–11 PM. Specific street address, neighborhood, menu details, seating layout, pricing, booking policy, or service format are not available, so plan around the hours and check directly with the venue for current availability or operational details before you go.
When It Works well
Da Rioba works best when its opening windows match your day in Venice: 11 AM to 3 PM or 7 to 11 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. If you are planning another stop before or after your visit, you can also browse Venice's cocktail scene separately.
How It Compares in Venice
For travelers comparing Da Rioba with other named dining options, Anice Stellato, Al Timon, Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto, Vini da Gigio are other venues to consider. Alessandro Borghese is another named comparison for diners weighing alternatives. Specific differences in price, cuisine, room style, booking difficulty, or atmosphere are not available, so compare current listings directly before choosing.
If Da Rioba does not fit your timing, the most reliable planning factor is the schedule: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM and 7 to 11 PM, with Monday closed. The dress code is smart casual. For a broader look at dining options in the city, consult our full Venice restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Fondamenta de la Misericordia, 2553, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
- Website
- darioba.com
- Phone
- +39415244379
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Da Rioba sits quietly on the Fondamenta de la Misericordia, where low light and canal reflections frame a room populated by regulars and the occasional well‑informed traveller. The place reads as a local Venetian outpost: purposeful arrivals, an approachable but considered menu, and an atmosphere that favors relaxed conversation over spectacle. The dining experience leans classic rather than trendy — market-driven seafood and straightforward grill work underpin a charming, intimate feel. It’s the kind of spot that privileges the rhythms of the neighbourhood and the catch of the day.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for diners who want an authentic, canal-side Venetian meal away from the busiest tourist nodes. The quieter Cannaregio setting and market-responsive cooking make it well suited to couples seeking a thoughtful evening out and travellers who have sought local recommendations. The room’s mix of neighbourhood regulars and informed visitors creates an unpretentious, focused dining environment: come for a relaxed, attentive dinner centered on fresh Adriatic seafood and simple, confident preparations.
Ordering Tips
The kitchen builds around what arrives from the market each morning, so ask about the day’s catch and specials when you sit down. Signature preparations to watch for include grilled scampi, spaghetti noir, rombo alla griglia and grilled duck; these illustrate the restaurant’s emphasis on fresh seafood and straightforward grill technique. Expect an unhurried pace that follows the menu’s seasonal logic rather than a fixed tasting route — let servers steer you to items that showcase that day’s best deliveries.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate single room with polished wood tables, exposed brick walls, wooden beams, terrazzo flooring, and local artwork; soft background music creates a tranquil yet lively atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Grilled scampi
- Spaghetti noir
- Grilled duck
- Rombo alla griglia
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto, Notable alternative
- Anice Stellato, Venetian, Venetian
- Al Timon, Notable alternative
- Alessandro Borghese, Venetian, €€€€
- Vini da Gigio, Venetian, €€
Restaurant context
Da Rioba occupies the middle ground among Cannaregio's canal-side restaurants: easier to book than Anice Stellato (which requires advance reservations for its refined Venetian menu at €€) and more substantial than Al Timon's aperitivo-focused small plates. The terrace is the venue's competitive advantage, waterfront tables without the premium you'd pay at Alessandro Borghese (€€€€), though you'll sacrifice the elevated technique and wine program of a proper fine-dining address.
For travelers who value the canal setting above all else and prefer walk-in flexibility, Da Rioba delivers. If you're willing to book ahead and move inland, Vini da Gigio offers stronger Venetian classics at a similar price point (€€) with a more intimate dining room. Families and larger groups benefit from Da Rioba's spatial flexibility, most of Venice's better restaurants squeeze diners into tighter rooms, while solo diners and couples seeking deeper culinary focus should prioritize Anice Stellato or Vini da Gigio instead.
Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto provides an alternative if you're willing to trade canal views for a quieter garden courtyard and fewer tourists. Da Rioba makes the most sense when your priority is outdoor seating by the water during lunch or early dinner, without the advance planning or dress code that Venice's top-tier restaurants require.
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Compare Da Rioba
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Rioba | Venice | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto | Venice | ; | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate |
| 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 |
| Vini da Gigio | Venice | Venetian | €€ | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Da Rioba?
Bar seating at Da Rioba is not available. The venue is in Venice, follows a smart casual dress code, opens Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 7–11 PM, with Monday closed.
Is Da Rioba good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not available. If you are visiting alone, use the hours to plan your timing: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM–3 PM and 7–11 PM. The venue is closed on Mondays.
What should a first-timer know about Da Rioba?
Da Rioba is in Venice, has a smart casual dress code, is closed on Mondays. Opening hours are 11 AM–3 PM and 7–11 PM from Tuesday through Sunday. Menu, pricing, seating, booking details are not available, so check directly with the venue for current information.
