EAT
A Beccafico Arte
Strada Nuova Cannaregio 2289C – Venice
Neighborhood: Cannaregio
Type of Food: Seafood, Italian
Vibe: Fine Dining, Romantic Courtyard
Go for the seafood and pasta dishes
Dal Moro’s
Calle De La Casseleria, 5324 – Venice
Neighborhood: Castello
Type of Food: Pasta
Vibe: Take-Out, Fast Food
Go for the cheap and made-to-order pastas
La Colonna
Fondamenta Trapolin, 53/29 – Venice
Neighborhood: Cannaregio
Type of Food: Italian
Vibe: Traditional, Outdoor seating
Go for the seafood off the tourist track
Princi Coffee
Ruga dei Spezieri, 347 – Venice
Neighborhood: Rialto
Type of Food: Sandwiches, Snacks
Vibe: Casual, Welcoming
Go for the baked goods and cappuccinos
Riviera
Fondamenta Zattere al Ponte Longo, 1473 – Venice
Neighborhood: Dorsoduro
Type of Food: Contemporary Venetian
Vibe: Intimate, Elegant
Go for the daily selection of marinated fish by the water
DRINK
Harry’s Bar
Calle Vallaresso, 1323 – Venice
Neighborhood: San Marco
Type of Bar: Historic Landmark
Vibe: Upscale, Pretentious
Go for the bellinis (they were invented here) to experience the history
Caffe Florian
Piazza San Marco, 57 – Venice
Neighborhood: San Marco
Type of Bar: Cafe, Historic Landmark
Vibe: Sophisticated, Iconic
Go for the affogato and the history but be mindful of prices
Tip: Grab a few beers to go from one of the small shops in San Marco Square for only a few euros each, and enjoy the music and atmosphere from the nearby cafes that charge triple the price.
STAY
Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Giudecca, 10 – Venice
Neighborhood: Guidecca
Type of Hotel: Landmark
Vibe: Secluded, Charming, Old-Fashioned, Glamorous
Go for the privacy, the pool, the garden, and the romance
Metropole
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4149 – Venice
Neighborhood: Castello
Type of Hotel: Boutique
Vibe: Secluded, Ornate, Upscale
Go for the top-notch staff and true Venetian lifestyle
Charming House DD.724
Dorsoduro, 724 – Venice
Neighborhood: Dorsoduro
Type of Hotel: Boutique
Vibe: Stylish, Contemporary, Trendy
Go for the quiet but accessible accommodation
