A quest for authentic Italian food in Venice! To learn more about our tours, visit us at www.theromanguy.com Dining Trattoria Al Gatto Nero Fundament della Giudecca, 88 (Burano) - Tel: +39 041 730120 - Trattoria Located on the island of Burano, this old inn turned restaurant is perfect if you’re looking to taste a real home cooked Venetian meal. With fresh seafood and pasta, you can’t go wrong here. When visiting the island, The Roman Guy suggests you stop here for lunch and refuel before exploring Venice and the surrounding islands even more! PRICE: AMBIANCE: – RSVP: 12:00 – 15:30 a must! 19:00 – 00:00 Osteria Enoteca San Marco Calle Frezzeria, 1610 (Venice/ Near St Mark’s Square)- Tel: +39 041 5285242 - Restaurant/Wine Bar A popular spot on the main island in Venice, with over 300 types of wine and a delicious menu, it is hard to go wrong here. Meat, fish, game and vegetable plates are presented with a modern twist on traditional Italian flavors. The menu is seasonal, with the use of fresh produce, so you can guarantee everything you eat is fresh! Wash it all down with a quality Italian wine and enjoy the tastes of Venice. PRICE: AMBIANCE: – RSVP: 12:30 - 23:00 a must! Quadri Piazza San Marco (Venice/St Mark’s Square) - Tel: +39 041 5222105 - Restaurant The Roman Guy’s top pick for fine dining on the island has got to be this Michelin star gem, located in the heart of Venice in St Mark’s square. Words escape us as to how good some of the food is in this restaurant, but it comes at a price! If you're looking for a luxury experience then service, attention to detail and exquisite food at Quadric will certainly fit the bill. PRICE: AMBIANCE: – RSVP: Tue-Sun 12:30 - 14:30 a must! 19:30 - 22:30 L’Osteria di Santa Marina Campo Santa Marina, 5911 (Venice/Near Rialto Bridge) - Tel: +39 041 5285239 - Restaurant An imaginative fare in a cozy, rustic setting. With a dark wood interior and a candle lit garden, the ambiance in this place is incredible. The food isn’t so bad either! Keeping true to the traditions and fantasy of Venetian food, The Roman Guy highly recommends starting with their cicchetti of seafood, which has everything from cod to octopus. Mouth Watering! PRICE: AMBIANCE: – RSVP: 12:30 - 14:00 a must! 19:30 - 22:30 Osteria Da Fiore San Polo, 2202 (Venice/near Rialto Bridge) - Tel: +39 041 721308 - Restaurant Focusing on fish that has been caught in the local harbor, this family run restaurant has made its name by cooking up a storm with the seafood recipes that have passed down through the Martin family for generations. Do not pass up on the seafood risotto! PRICE: AMBIANCE: – RSVP: Tue-Sat 12:30 - 14:00 a must! 19:30 - 22:30 Antico Forno Ruga Rialto, 973 (Venice/near Rialto Bridge) - Tel: +39 041 5204110 - Pizzeria The best pizza in town! Located in the Rialto market, you’ll find both thin-crusted Roman pizza and deep-dish Napolitan pizza - whatever you’re in the mood for! Order by the pizza or by the slice, with a wide variety of toppings and a delicious tomato base. The Roman Guy admits stopping into this place three times in one day. No regrets! PRICE: AMBIANCE: – RSVP: Tue-Sat 12:30 - 14:00 a must! 19:30 - 22:30 GAM GAM (Kosher Restaurant) Cannaregio, 1122 (Venice/in Jewish Quarter) - Tel: +39 366 2504505 - Restaurant Welcome to the Jewish Quarter on Venice island and the world’s most well-known Kosher restaurant! The Roman Guy would not visit this part of the island without making sure he stopped in to taste some of the goodies that GAM GAM has to offer. You can choose from baked goods, such as breads and cakes (bake daily on the premises - there’s a brocha in the dough!) to delicious Kosher and Vegan meals. Visit the restaurant for the best Jewish meal in Venice (make sure you try their pasticcio GAM GAM lasgane) or visit GAM GAM Goodies just a few steps away from the restaurant for some ‘to go’ options’. PRICE: AMBIANCE: – RSVP: Sun-Thur 12:00 - 22:00 a must! Fri 12:00 - 14:00 Evening Drinks/Aperitivo Osteria Al Portego Castello San Lio, 6014 (Venice/Near Rialto Bridge) - Tel: +39 041 522 9038 - Wine Bar Cozy Venetian Wine bar with a counter full of traditional Venetian cicchetti. Sample a range of regional wines and have a light snack as an aperitif before dinner or a little indulgence afterwards. Cheers! PRICE: AMBIANCE: – 10:30 - 14:30 17:30 - 22:30 Cantina Do Mori Sestiere San Polo, 429 (Venice/Near Rialto Bridge) - Tel: +39 041 522 5401 - Wine Bar On the other side of Rialto Bridge, you’ll find one of the oldest wine bars on Venice island and a legendary hangout amongst locals. Tucked down a winding backstreet, the staff will welcome you with a smile as you find a place to perch and sample some of their delicious local wines straight from the barrel. A great little hole in the winter to dive into and warm up with a rich red vino and, of course, snacks are PRICE: AMBIANCE: – Mon-Sat 08:00 - 19:30 Venice Jazz Club Dorsoduro, 3102 (Venice/Near Ca’ Foscari) - Tel: +39 041 523 2056 - Lounge Bar Kick back, relax, and listen to some jazz. After dinner entertainment here is top notch night (you may see him sitting in the corner with an amaro). Great atmosphere and The Roman Guy never takes a visit to Venice without coming here almost every some real quality live music to enjoy at the end of a night. PRICE: AMBIANCE: – RSVP: Mon-Wed, Fri 19:00 - 23:00 a must! Caffè Florian Piazza San Marco (Venice/Near St Mark’s Square) - Tel: +39 041 520 5641 - Lounge Bar Venice’s most famous ca in the Procuratie Nuove of Piazza San Marco. ed in 1720, it is a contender for the title of the oldest coffee house in conti eration. Elegant, artistic and classic Venetian, you can sit inside and admire the intricate decor or outside and watch the world go by - with a glass of prosecco in hand of course. PRICE: AMBIANCE: – 09:00 - midnight Gelato Gelateria Alaska Calle Larga de Bari, 1159 (Venice/Santa Croce) Tucked away in santa Croce, this favorite pit stop for gelato has been growing in popularity over the past few years. With a colorful selection of flavors - from rosewater to artichoke - you’ll be bound to try something you’ve never tasted before. Delicious gelato and a cheerful owner. Gelateria il Doge Dorsoduro 3058/A (Venice/Near Ca’ Foscari) The first thing you’ll notice about this place is its long line outside. Now, if you are really wanting a good gelato then we recommend that you wait it out - the line moves faster than you think! It’s also open into the night for that after dinner gelato that is oh so necessary on vacation! La Mela Verde Castello, 30122 (Venice/Near St Mark’s Square) Artisans gelato at its best! Mela Verde is a favorite of The Roman Guy, meaning he usually takes a stroll through St Mark’s in the late afternoon and ends up at this spot to taste whatever flavor is in season. Their tiramisu flavor is just divine. Transportation Water Bus/Vaporetto A single ticket costs 7 euros and is good for one hour, in one direction, from the time it is stamped. If staying in Venice for more than a couple of days, it is worth getting a tourist travel card which can be bought through http://www.veneziaunica.it/ . The water buses tend to run from 05:00 - 23:30. 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