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.
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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