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1. A Beccafico (€€€) 6. Pasticceria Rosa Salva (€) 10. Gran Caffe & Ristorante Quadri (€€€€) This is the perfect place to fish and meat lovers, they ser- The historical base of the homonymous century old and Originally opened in 1638 it has been a Venetian hotspot ve excellent antipasti, fabulous dishes and successful family company, located among the tempting for centuries thanks to its timeless allure and evocative other delicious Italian dishes. aromas of their pastry shop and their , offers gre- location. With the new management from Alajmo family, Location: Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco 2801 at value for money and quality guaranteed! the cafe has regained its former glory and returned to Tel. +39 041 527 4879 Location: Calle Fiubera, San Marco 950 being one of the grand Venetian coffeehouses and re- Tel. +39 041 521 0544 staurants. Fantastic level of service, amazing decor, very 2. Le Cafè (€€) creative and delicious . It is very expensive but worth They serve mouthwatering pastries and good coffee, 7. Bistrot de Venise (€€€) every cent. perfect for a little break on a sunny square. Recommended by Michelin guide and us we love this pla- Location: Piazza San Marco 121 Location: Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco 2797 ce for its refined Venetian . Not the most beautiful Tel. +39 041 5222105 Tel. +39 041 523 7201 interiors but the food is worth trying this restaurant! Location: Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco 4685 11. Harry’s Bar (€€€€) 3. Trattoria da Fiore (€€) Tel. +39 041 523 6651 Although we do not personally visit this place frequently One of our favorite aperitif places for its delicious we felt it could not be missing on our list. There is a the- “cicchetti” (Venetian finger food) which can be perfectly 8. Caffè Centrale (€€€) ory that genius is stirred into these cocktails. There is a combined with the excellent or white wine ser- Contemporary feel, attentive staff, stylish decor, good bar on the ground floor and a restaurant of the top floor. ved at their bar. They also have a small informal restau- wine list and cocktails, innovative menu with most dishes The ambience is nothing special but the food is indeed rant with traditional menu and moderate prices. offered in starter or main sizes. Good selection of meat very good (and expensive!). Location: Calle delle Botteghe, San Marco 3461 dishes as well as more classic . Location: Calle Vallaresso, San Marco 1323 Tel. +39 041 523 5310 One of the only restaurants in Venice open till late! Location: Frezzeria, San Marco 1659/b 12. Caffé Florian (€€€€) 4. Acqua Pazza (€€€) Tel. +39 041 8876642 Located on Piazza San Marco you don’t only pay for the In/out-door chic restaurant-pizzeria run by Neapolitan drink but also for the live music played by professional owners renowned for their authentic thick and soft . 9. Osteria Enoteca San Marco (€€) house orchestra all day long as well as during the eve- They serve a good selection of inspired by Located just a few steps from Piazza San Marco, this nings. Charming uniformed waiters will serve you at the southern cuisine culture. The restaurant is located place used to be an old inn that has been recently tran- highest standard. Probably the best view on the Basilica on one of our favorite squares, very charming and roman- sformed into a restaurant and wine bar with a casual di San Marco, expect to pay around € 10 for a coffee. tic. Formal at dinner. yet elegant ambiance. The kitchen is open from 12.30 to Location: Piazza San Marco 56-59 Location: Campo Sant’Angelo, San Marco 3808 23.00 allowing you to enjoy all daylong dishes from the Tel. +39 041 50 5641 Tel. +39 041 277 0688 contemporary style menu or a glass from a selection of Never Closed above 300 wines. 5. Caffè Marchini Time (€) Location: San Marco 1610 (Frezzaria) A busy pastry with salty and sweet bites, simply delicious, Vaporetto: San Marco a must try! Tel. +39 041 528 5242 Location: Campo San Luca, San Marco 4589 Tel. +39 041 522 4803 www.trulyveniceapartments.com R C cusie Rentas 13. Ristorante Do Forni (€€€€) 14. Pizzeria Da Mamo (€€) They serve excellent Venetian Seafood specialties in two Located next to Campo San Bortolomeo, just a stone’s dining rooms, one of which is nicer than the other. It is throw from the Rialto Bridge, in this tiny restaurant they often frequented by Venetian, can be a little pricey but I serve excellent and traditional dishes with one of guess it is worth it! the best price/quality relation in town. Friendly staff and Location: Calle dei Specchieri, San Marco 468 busy environment complete the picture. Tel. +39 041 523 2148 Location: Calle dei Stagneri, San Marco 5251 Closed on Monday Tel. +39 041 523 6583 Never Closed

Sights not to miss

1. Rialto Bridge 5. Museo Correr 9. Palazzo Fortuny Venice’s most famous bridge completed in 1590. For a The Museum is laid out in various sections that offer a Large Gothic palazzo in Campo San Beneto, it was tran- long time it was the only bridge across the Grand Canal. fascinating insight into the Art and History of Venice. At sformed by Mariano Fortuny into his own atelier of pho- the Correr every year are hosted specific exhibitions, tography, stage-design, textile-design and paintings. The 2. Clock Tower beside the permanent one. collections within the museum comprise an extensive Early renaissance building on the north side of the Piazza number of pieces and materials which reflect the various San Marco at the entrance to the Mercerie. It was placed 6. Bacino Orseolo fields investigated in the artist’s work. where the clock would be visible from the waters of the Venice’s largest gondola stations, it is a good place to lagoon and give notice to everyone of the wealth and have a close look at these uniquely Venetian craft, but be 10. Palazzo Grassi glory of Venice. The lower two floors of the tower make a aware, it is a really chaotic spot of the city! Located in Campo San Samuele and overlooking the monumental archway into the main street of the city, the Canal Grande, Palazzo Grassi presents major temporary Mercerie, which linked the political and religious centre 7. Scala Contarini del Bovolo exhibitions, some of which are based in whole or in part (the Piazza) with the commercial and financial centre Bovolo (“snail-shell”) staircase, a jewel or Renaissance on François Pinault’s Collection. The building is the last (Rialto). Architecture, one of the best kept secrets of the city, it is palazzo on the Grand Canal having been built after the kind of hard to find. collapse of Venice Republic in 1797. Its nobility highlights 3. Basilica di San Marco & Palazzo Ducale the historical importance of the collection’s master- Venice’s Byzantine extravaganza, these two masterpieces 8. Teatro la Fenice pieces, that may well feel at home here, in the dialogue of Architecture are among the most important sights of No doubt Venice’s most important Opera House (Feni- between Neoclassical architecture and modern renova- this magical city, and of the entire world. We prefer to ce means Phoenix) which resurrected from its hashes tion solutions created by architect Tadao Ando. leave to the tourist guides the explanation of why you after being completely destroyed by fire in 1996, like the shouldn’t miss to visit them! mythological bird how names it, strange fate, isn’t it?

4. Campanile di San Marco (Bell Tower) Open from 9.00 – 21.00 from the top you can get the best aerial views of the island, for better understanding the uniqueness of this city. www.trulyveniceapartments.com R C cusie Rentas Grocery Shops, Supermarkets & Market Stands

1. Rialto Market 4. Grocery Store 7. Lorenzo Gastronomia The most colorful and important fruit, and They sell all basic products plus freshly cut prosciutto, Pricey but exquisite typical Italian grocery that sells the seafood market of the city, an absolute must! cheese, and other local delicatessen. best products on the market. Location: just off the Vaporetto stop Rialto Mercato – Location: Salizada San Samuele Location: Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco 4666 line 1 Open Monday to Saturday Open Monday to Saturday Open Monday to Saturday 8.00 – 13.00 (Sunday closed, Approximately 9.00 to 13.00 & 15.30 to 19.30 Approximately 9.00 to 13.00 & 15.30 to 19.30 Monday no seafood) 5. Vineria Dai Do Cancari (bottle shop) 8. Panificio Colussi - Il Fornaio 2. Coop Supermarket They sell fabulous Prosecco and a good selection of Ita- One of the best bakeries in town. Location: Salizada San Lio, Castello 5601 lian wines and spirits. Location: Calle San Luca, San Marco 4579 Open every day 8.30 - 20.30 Location: Calle delle Botteghe, San Marco 3455 Open Monday to Saturday Open Monday to Saturday Approximately 9.00 to 13.00 & 15.30 to 19.30 3. Punto Simply Supermarket Approximately 9.00 to 13.00 & 15.30 to 19.30 Location: Ponte del Teatro, San Marco 3988 Open Monday to Saturday 8.30 - 19.30 6. Rizzo Grocery Store They sell daily fresh , milk, yoghurts, pasta, eggs and all basics for . Location: Calle delle Botteghe Open Monday to Saturday Approximately 9.00 to 13.00 & 15.30 to 19.30

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There is an old tradition in Venice called ciccheti Cannaregio Castello and l’ombra. Ciccheti are small bites that are Al Timon (Fondamenta Ormesini nr 2754 ) Osteria Al Portego (Calle della Malvasia, Castello San Lio eaten as apettizers, similar to Tapas. They can Paradiso Perduto (Fondamenta della Misericordi nr nr 6014) be anything from a slice of bread with toppings 2540) Aciughetta (Campo San Filippo e Giacomo nr 4357) such as prosciutto crudo, baccalà (salt cod), and La Cantina (Strada Nuova nr 3689) Bacaro Risorto (Campo San Provolo nr 4700) artichokes, to meatballs, fried or Ca D’Oro (also called La Vedova, Calle del Pistor nr 3912) sardines. Typically they are enjoyed standing up La Bottega ai Promessi Sposi (Calle dell’Oca nr 4367) San Marco and eaten with the hands. Whereas, l’Ombra is Vino Vero (Fondamenta della Misericordia nr 2497) I Rusteghi (Campiello del Tentor. San Marco nr 5513) a small glass of local wine. Literally translated, it Cantina Vecia Carbonera (Campo Della Maddalena nr Trattoria da Fiore (Calle De Le Botteghe nr 3461) means ‘shade’, or ‘shadow’. It became known as 2329) Osteria Enoteca Al Volto (Calle Cavalli nr 4081) this because of the Gondoliers habit to drink it Bacarando (Calle dell’Orso nr 5495) in the shade away from the glare of the sun on San Polo the water. As well as this they say that the Wine Osteria al Bancogiro (Campo San Giacometto nr 122) Santa Croce Sellers in San Marco originally used to move Osteria al Pesador (Campo San Giacometto nr 125/126) Bacareto da Lele (Campo dei Tolentini nr 183) their stalls as the sun moved throughout the Cantina Do Spade (San Polo nr 859) Osteria da Filo (San Giacomo del’Orio) day, in order to keep the wine cool in the shade. Cantina Do Mori (Sestiere San Polo nr 429)

These are our favourite Cicchetti and wine bars Dorsoduro Cantina di vini già Schiavi (also called Al Bottegon, in Venice that should not be missed on your Fondamenta Nani 992) next trip! Alla Bifora (Campo Santa Margherita nr 2930) Adriatico Mare (Calle Crosera nr 3771)

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