Raphael's Venice City Guide: Best Places to Go and Must-see Spots

Discover Venice’s best restaurants, gelaterie, artisans, pizzerias, Made-in-Italy boutiques, and unmissable spots in the magical city on the water.

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Restaurants

Antico Gatoleto, Campo S. Maria Nova
Taverna al Remer, Campiello Romer
Gam Gam (Kosher), Cannaregio, 1122
Osteria Al Cantinon, Sottoportego delle Calle de le Colonete
Oficina Ormesini, Cannaregio, 2689

Gelaterie (Ice Cream)

Gelateria Nico, Dorsoduro, Zattere 922
La Mela Verde, fondamenta de l’Osmarin, 4977
San Stae - Fontego delle Dolcezze
Gelato di Natura, San Giacomo dall'Orio S. Croce 1628
Il Doge, Calle del Traghetto O Ca’ Garzon, 2817

Pasticcerie (Pastries)

Tonolo Calle S. Pantalon, 3764, 30123
Rizzardini, Campiello dei Meloni, 1415
Ponte delle Paste Calle del Pistor, 5991
Pasticceria Didovich, Campo Santa Marina, 598
I Tre Mercanti, Calle al Ponte de la Guerra, 5364

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