Residence La Fenice

Set between quiet, narrow streets, the gate opens onto Palazzo Venart, one of Venice's most exclusive residences. This hotel has two gardens, one at the entrance and the other overlooking the Grand Canal, where guests can enjoy coffee and little cakes at the tables on the main floor of the building as a very elegant alternative. Meals, on the other hand, are served in a room where the papered walls tell the story of the Silk Route. The gastronomic journey at Glam is in the skilled hands of Donato Ascani, resident chef at the multi-starred Bartolini. Ascani's talent shines brilliantly in two ta

Nestled along the Rio de la Frescada, one of the numerous tranquil lateral canals, the modest entrance of Wisteria opens directly onto the outdoor area, enlivened by the eponymous wisteria under whose shade several tables are arranged when the season permits. Wisteria delights guests with dishes attuned to the seasonality of ingredients and the diverse offerings of the region: contemporary Venice’s gastronomic landscape through six or eight-course tasting menus. Highly recommended is the dessert with pumpkin, licorice, and almonds.

Modern and minimalist, with an open kitchen, Local is one of the best and most exciting restaurants in Venice, the result of the synergy between the extremely friendly owner, who works front of house, and talented chef, Salvatore Sodano. With a 7 or 9-course tasting menu, it is an experience not to be missed! Extraordinary wine cellar with almost a thousand labels, most of them Italian.

Housed within the Hotel Cipriani, one of Venice’s legendary hotels which is pleasantly located in a tranquil corner of Giudecca island, the round-shaped dining room at the Oro Restaurant boasts views of the lagoon and the lido. Here, chef Vania Ghedini from Ferrara serves an array of Moroccan dishes which bear witness to her professional past. Her Laguna dish is particularly striking thanks to its skilfully mixed flavours and delicate textures. The tasting menu is equally impressive and offers a good introduction to the chef’s cuisine, including dishes from the lagoon alongside a few light veg

A family-run “gastrosteria” hidden in a small Venetian courtyard, with a modern and elegant decor dominated by beige and black tones. Full of exciting and imaginative flavours, the modern meat and fish dishes prepared by promising young chef Nadia Locatello make a change from the typical specialities of the region.

In the heart of the city, just a few steps from St. Mark's Square and Rialto, the fine restaurant Bistrot de Venise will surprise you with Venetian cuisine that combines tradition and innovation. Both past and current dishes are reinterpreted with a contemporary twist, offering a unique dining experience. Wine lovers will be delighted by the selection of Italian rarities, perfect to accompany each course.

Located in a 16th-century building, inside the Aman Venice hotel overlooking the Grand Canal, Arva is the ideal place to enjoy modern cuisine that celebrates the sea, the land and the finest seasonal ingredients, sourced from the Rialto market and the islands of the Venetian lagoon. The restaurant's dining rooms are opulent and overflowing with decorations in the most classic Venetian style, perfect for celebrating your stay in the Serenissima in style.