For Foodies!
Here are a few suggestions for eating well (and local) in Venice and not spend a fortune!
OKE
I like their pizza so much!
Orient Experience is a tiny restaurant, ideal for a quick lunch. The food is a mix of indian, turkish and greek cuisine; the food is excellent and the staff is very nice. Open Mon-Sun 11am-9pm
Rio Terà Farsetti
Rio Terà FarsettiOrient Experience is a tiny restaurant, ideal for a quick lunch. The food is a mix of indian, turkish and greek cuisine; the food is excellent and the staff is very nice. Open Mon-Sun 11am-9pm
This posh bacaro/restaurant at the feet of Rialto bridge is more expensive than others, but with its tables on the Canal Grande and its excellent wine and food is totally worthy. Open Tue-Sun 9am-11pm
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Osteria Bancogiro
122 Ponte di RialtoThis posh bacaro/restaurant at the feet of Rialto bridge is more expensive than others, but with its tables on the Canal Grande and its excellent wine and food is totally worthy. Open Tue-Sun 9am-11pm
A jewish restaurant in the superb ghetto area: here you will find a very good kosher cuisine. Reservation is recommended. Open Sun-Thu 12/10pm, Fri 12/5pm
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Gam Gam
1122 CannaregioA jewish restaurant in the superb ghetto area: here you will find a very good kosher cuisine. Reservation is recommended. Open Sun-Thu 12/10pm, Fri 12/5pm
Tecia Vegana is a newly opened vegan restaurant: normally I am not particularly fond of vegan cuisine, but I find their dishes very tasty (and convenient at the same time!); you can also order dishes to take away. And it's only 5 min by foot from the apartment!
Calle dei Secchi
Calle dei SecchiTecia Vegana is a newly opened vegan restaurant: normally I am not particularly fond of vegan cuisine, but I find their dishes very tasty (and convenient at the same time!); you can also order dishes to take away. And it's only 5 min by foot from the apartment!
Majer is one of my favourite places in Venice! Their small pastries are a slice of heaven (try the chocolate dome), coffee is excellent and also their pizza and sandwiches are very good. There are several Majer shops in Venice, but this one is the closest to my place.
Fondamenta Pigan
Fondamenta PiganMajer is one of my favourite places in Venice! Their small pastries are a slice of heaven (try the chocolate dome), coffee is excellent and also their pizza and sandwiches are very good. There are several Majer shops in Venice, but this one is the closest to my place.
Essentials
A supermarket with some hot and cold ready meals
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Supermercato Punto Simply
3017 Sestiere DorsoduroA supermarket with some hot and cold ready meals
One of the few big supermarkets in Venice: less expensive than others, and ALWAYS open: from Monday to Sunday 8.30am/11pm. 7 min walk from the apartment.
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Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte Lungo
Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte LungoOne of the few big supermarkets in Venice: less expensive than others, and ALWAYS open: from Monday to Sunday 8.30am/11pm. 7 min walk from the apartment.
Shopping
Quite pricey, but they have a great selection of cold cuts, cheese, wine, sauces for pasta and biscuits: excellent if you are tired of cooking!
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Calle Lunga San Barnaba
Calle Lunga San BarnabaQuite pricey, but they have a great selection of cold cuts, cheese, wine, sauces for pasta and biscuits: excellent if you are tired of cooking!
This bookshop is a reference in Venice! New and second-hand books are piled up wildly everywhere, and you have to be careful not to stumble into a gondola and some cats! Open Sun-Sat 9am - 8pm.
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libreria Acqua alta
5176b C. Longa Santa Maria FormosaThis bookshop is a reference in Venice! New and second-hand books are piled up wildly everywhere, and you have to be careful not to stumble into a gondola and some cats! Open Sun-Sat 9am - 8pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
A very small and typical bacaro (bar), very popular among Venetians who hang out there for an aperitivo with spritz and excellent "cicheti" (the venetian tapas). Open Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-2pm.
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Bacareto da Lele
183 Fondamenta dei TolentiniA very small and typical bacaro (bar), very popular among Venetians who hang out there for an aperitivo with spritz and excellent "cicheti" (the venetian tapas). Open Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-2pm.
Everything Else
One of the most romantic sights in Venice: you should take a walk here early in the morning, and you'll have the sensation that Venice is awakening in front of you.
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Punta della Dogana
2 DorsoduroOne of the most romantic sights in Venice: you should take a walk here early in the morning, and you'll have the sensation that Venice is awakening in front of you.
Getting Around
Calle Della Toletta
Calle Della TolettaHere there is a luggage storage open from 9am to 6.30pm