Venice · DINING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 dining experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hard Rock Cafe Venice set-menu lunch or dinner near St Mark’s gondolas. Priority seating, Gold or Diamond menus, plus optional Rock Shop stop.
“We went for 50th birthday meal and Fay was an amazing host”
Skip the line at Hard Rock Cafe Venice with a set lunch or dinner, drinks included, plus rock memorabilia and canal views.
“Very efficient check-in - Food was delicious, albeit a little slow. Great location to watch the gondoliers in action too.”
Small-group Venice evening food walk with 8 tastings, wine and a spritz, plus a sit-down dinner and gelato near Rialto.
“Olympia was fantastic!! The food was glorious and the other folks on the tour were amazing to visit with and get to know. All around an incredible experience, 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!”
Live jazz in an 18th-century palace in Venice, paired with organic dinner or aperitif by the Cannaregio canal.
“le groupe de Jazz était super ils ont animé la soirée avec une prestation musicale de qualité.”
Small-group Venice market and cicchetti food tour with Rialto Fish Market, 3 snack stops with Prosecco, gelato, and a gondolino ride.
“Giulia was an amazing tour guide as we saw Venice and experienced the food and culture through her native eyes. The parts of Venice she was able to show us were the best because they were truly authentic, as she lives the culture every day. Seeing Venice through her eyes was a unique experience to capture the delicious foods, beauty of Venice and way of life in this beautiful city. Giulia was kind, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable in the rich history she shared as well as favorite culinary foods and stops along the tour that are true hidden treasures of Venice. If you are planning a trip to Venice, this…”
3-hour Venice food tasting in Cannaregio with 8 bites, 4 drinks, a Spritz and wine, sit-down dinner, and artisanal gelato.
“We had such an amazing time on our tour with Sarena! Even though we were running a little late, she kindly waited for us, and we didn’t miss out on any of the fun. Along the way, Sarena shared so many gems of information, making the experience even more enriching. My children loved trying lots of local food, and every place we stopped at was just perfect. Thank you, Sarena, for making our day so special!”
A small-group Venetian dinner near St. Mark’s, with canal views, gondolas passing by, and two à la carte courses plus wine, coffee, and more.
“Dishes were delicious. The atmosphere, service and the cutlery were excellent. Strongly recommended!”
Venice cabaret dinner show with Prosecco, Italian menus, and Grand Show Magic performers, plus easy mainland access from Piazzale Roma.
“Es war so ein geniales Erlebnis! Tolle Sängern, TänzerInnen, leckeres Essen, freundlichen Personal! Vielen herzlichen Dank für den unvergesslichen Abend!”
Four-course Veneto dinner near St Mark’s with four wine pours, prosecco toast, and coffee, guided by a sommelier in an elegant setting.
“très bien un problème concernaant l'horaire de réservation le restaurant n'avait pas la même heure que nous pour la réservation heureusement ils ont pu nous accueillir quand même franchement un repas plus que délicieux l'entrée de poisson un vrai régal, c'était succulent ensuite vous avez 2 plats le désert franchement dur dur de manger le désert tellement que c'est copieux les vins étaient bons personnel parlant français un plus je vous le recommande”
A 4-hour Venice dinner walk through Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto, with synagogue stops, tastings, gelato, pastries, and wine.
“Vanessa was wonderful. She was a lot of fun, very knowledgeable and shared lots of history and food tidbits.”
Venice at a local home: show cooking lesson and a homemade 3-course meal with wine for up to 12, in English.
“Special experience! The food was absolutely delicious and our host was excellent, welcoming, and very professional.”
A peaceful Cannaregio trattoria dinner in Venice with a classic Venetian multi-course menu, canal views, and flexible choice of starter or dessert.
“Avec ma famille, nous recommandons fortement ce restaurant. il est excellent, vous ne serez pas decus. spécialités vénitiennes au rendez-vous. repas de qualité, frais et personnel très convivial. restaurant isolé mais en vaut la peine et surtout loin de l'envahissement des touristes. charme typiquement vénitien à l'intérieur. à faire absolument.”
A romantic Venice evening with a traditional dinner near St. Mark’s Square and a classical concert at San Vidal, small group, mobile ticket.
“La cena, muy esmerada, los platillos de refinadas recetas y variados. Lo malo, llegó a las 21,20 cuando sin ninguna advertencia empezó el concierto sin nosotros, al no ser advertidos de su inicio a las 21.00 hrs. Nadie se tomó la molestia. Llegamos corriendo y obvio no nos dejaron entrar hasta el intermedio, perdiendo nos la mitad del concierto.”
Private 30-minute gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal plus a reserved dinner at Vino Vino Wine Bar, with wine and coffee included.
“You know you read one bad review and you’re terrified… We kept going till we saw a good review, it was only a few at the time but he did it and it was perfecto! We went to Vino Vino for our dinner, the outside looks small but when we went insiRead more”
A private market-to-home dining experience in Venice with a Cesarina, seasonal shopping, show cooking, and a 4-course family-recipe meal.
“We had a wonderful time. Giulia was a gracious host and an amazing cook. This was our best and final tour for the week.”
Every kind of day on the lagoon, and the best of each.
