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A photo of Al Nono Risorto restaurant
4.5
Awesome(10)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary italian • Santa Croce
Booked 5 times today
One of the most ancient and traditional venetian Osterias, since 1870!
A photo of Harry's Bar restaurant
4.2
Awesome(233)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary italian • San Marco
Booked 49 times today
On May 13, 1931, Giuseppe Cipriani opened Harry's Bar in Venice. Over the years, Harry's Bar has become the place where writers, painters, artists, aristocrats, kings, and queens would meet. Among them were: Barbara Hutton, Katherine Hepburn, Gary Cooper, Giancarlo Menotti, Peggy Guggenheim, Orson Welles, Frank Lloyd Wright, Joe DiMaggio, Truman Capote, and Ernest Hemingway. The keys to the success of this small bar were: service, freedom, and lack of imposition.Throughout its 93-year history, Harry's Bar has witnessed the 20th century in Venice. Its importance was also recognized by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, which declared it a national reference point in 2001. No other public place in Italy had received the same award in the same century.
A photo of Restaurant Terrazza Danieli restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1390)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Venice
Booked 37 times today
Located in a luxurious setting on the rooftop overlooking the Venetian Lagoon, the restaurant’s seasonal menu showcases fresh and local ingredients.
A photo of Club del Doge restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(427)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Venice
Booked 6 times today
The place where Venetian culinary traditions are celebrated, international gourmands dine and a new tradition is born. Whether it is a romantic dinner for two or a gathering of the world most refined guests, Restaurant Club del Doge's stunning location on the Grand Canal and warm interior atmosphere make it the ultimate place to meet in Venice.We respectfully request that patrons take note of our dress code which is Smart/ Elegant. We regret shorts, T-shirts and flip flops are not permitted. To book a table for lunch between Apr 1st - Oct 31st, please visit the separate listing under The Gritti Terrace
A photo of The Gritti Terrace restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(277)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Venice
Booked 8 times today
FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER Take pleasure in a unique Grand Canal experience with delicious al-fresco daytime dining from noon until 6pm on The Gritti Terrace. Stretching along the waterfront, this popular place offers one of the most spectacular views in town over Punta della Dogana and the Santa Maria della Salute Basilica. Bookings from Mon-Thu, will be seated on the Riva Lounge Terrace, while bookings from Fri - Sun, will be seated on The Gritti Terrace.To book a table for dinner, please visit the separate listing under Restaurant Club del Doge
A photo of Francy's at The Venice Venice Hotel restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(12)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Cannaregio
Booked 5 times today
The Venice Venice Hotel's enchanting dining destination, where from 6pm each evening, tradition finds new expression. From the intimate courtyard through the storied sotoportego gallery to the privileged Grand Canal terrace, soft lighting and Postvenetian textiles that echo ancient tapestries create an atmosphere of rare intimacy. The menu ranges from reimagined Venetian dishes to refined international classics, each crafted with exceptional seasonal ingredients.
A photo of Bakaró - Osteria & Co. restaurant
4.4
Awesome(60)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary italian • Venice
Booked 3 times today
The new Bakarò restaurant in Venice offers a menu dedicated to traditional specialitieslocal, a taste trip through typical dishes, from finger food to desserts,recipes of the past, but proposed with a new presentation, fresh and appealing.Located in Campo Santa Margherita (in the Dorsoduro district) Bakarò wants to be a safe portfor those who want a lunch or a dinner full of good traditional cuisine. Do not give upbut to the novelty, proposing to those looking for something different craft burgers of high qualityentirely homemade, from bread, to ground, to delicious sauces.The Bakarò also awaits you for a drink with friends, before or after dinner, with unmissable cocktailsthat alternate in a menu that changes following the seasonality. Just a glance tounderstand that the Bakarò makes of the tradition its battle horse: the local preserves in fact theauthentic furnishings of the former bakery Carlon, including the beautiful oven.An experience not to be missed in Venice!
A photo of Harry's Dolci Venezia restaurant
4.5
Awesome(49)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Giudecca
Booked 10 times today
Harry’s Dolci offre una vista straordinaria sul Canale della Giudecca. Fondato nel 1981, dispone di una sala interna e uno spazio all'aperto. Accoglie gli ospiti solo stagionalmente, dalla Primavera all'Autunno.Dai tavoli esterni, affacciati sul Canale della Giudecca , si può ammirare una Venezia piacevole e rilassante, gustando i piatti classici dell’Harry’s Bar.
A photo of Agli Amici Dopolavoro restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(45)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Venice
Booked 2 times today
Agli Amici Dopolavoro is a marvelous restaurant where the work of man and the natural ecosystem blend to offer an experience that expresses the uniqueness of the territory, enhancing its exquisitely local products. Welcomed into a large room with an open cellar and a counter for preparing aperitifs, with a large window overlooking the vegetable garden and the Venetian lagoon, guests will immediately have before them all the sources of what will be their journey with us, with wine, food, the sea and the vegetable garden.
A photo of Hostaria Castello restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(17)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Venice
Booked 1 time today
Per quanto nuova Hostaria Castello cercherà di rimanere più possibile fedele alla tradizione della cucina veneziana con elementi moderni. Dare più spazio possibile nella selezione dei prodotti, ai piccoli agricoltori locali.

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  • Ioannis
    Veneto •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Exclusif restaurant with modest food and disaster house wine in water glasses ! Great pastry and service.
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    Harry's BarPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• San Marco
    4.2
  • Lilik
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Absolutely fantastic view , delicious food, super service, everything on high level! Thank you for making our anniversary day special❤️
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    Restaurant Terrazza DanieliPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Venice
    4.7
  • EliVIP
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 21, 2025
    Amazing food and the staff was friendly. Definitely worth a visit
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    Al Nono RisortoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Croce
    4.5
  • Sophia GraceVIP
    New York City •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 19, 2025
    What can I say about The Gritti Terrace that hasn’t already been said? It has THE most iconic location and stunning backdrop for dining and photographs. Perhaps what goes overlooked is the level of service you get. Between Enrico (Maitre D), Maria (sommelier) and Domenico (server), I don’t know who was better. They were all warm, welcoming, engaging, accommodating, fun and endearing! We walked in as guests and left feeling like family. The interaction was second to none. The hospitality and professionalism displayed by these three employees rivaled the stunning scenery we were surrounded by. The food - the food was excellent! Fresh, delicious and the drinks were delightful as well. Their tiramisu is really an interesting take, as it’s tiramisu flavored ice cream, with a soaked-in-espresso lady finger inside, wrapped in a chocolate shell made to look like a large coffee bean. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We cannot wait to go back to Venice so we can enjoy Gritti Terrace again and again. This place is a must visit in our opinion.
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    The Gritti TerracePrice: Expensive• Italian• Venice
    4.7
  • Evelyn
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 17, 2025
    From arriving we were greeted with such welcomeness at the hotel front desk. I was spoiled with amazing service and food. This truly was a great meal and service. Thank you team Club del Doge for truly making an experience I will never forget!
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    Club del DogePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Venice
    4.8
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