Gillian McGuire
Gillian is a writer, photographer, and travel planner who lives in Rome where she is always on the hunt for a great plate of amatriciana and the relics of an obscure saint. When she is not in Rome, you can probably find her drinking a spritz in Venice or diving off a boat in Ponza.
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Ai Assassini
The area around Piazza San Marco and the Fenice opera house is filled with bland but somehow still expensive dining options. Ai Assassini is one of the few exceptions.
Birraria La Corte
Pizza north of Rome can be a gamble, but the Neapolitan-style pies made at Birraria La Corte are a sure bet.
Vecia Cavana
Vecia Cavana has a dining room that’s as old-school as they come, and it's a great place for a big group dinner.
Ai Artisti
The menu at Ai Artisti leans more modern bistro than traditional trattoria, but that is very much not a bad thing.
The Best Restaurants In Venice, Italy
How do you navigate restaurants in a city that feels like it’s floating? We’ve got a few suggestions that, yes, include eating a lot of seafood.
Antiche Carampane
This historic restaurant is deep in the sestieri of San Polo, just over the Ponte delle Tette, and it's a pretty classic and gorgeous place to have dinner.
Cà D'Oro alla Vedova
Cà D'Oro alla Vedova is a cozy trattoria right in Cannaregio that works for a full meal or some snacks.
Il Paradiso Perduto
Order a plate of cicchetti inside Il Paradiso Perduto, and then find a spot to sit or stand next to the canal.
Trattoria da Romano
Come to Trattoria da Romano on Burano for seafood risotto and more fish from the lagoon.
Osteria Giorgione Da Masa
Osteria Giorgione Da Masa in Cannaregio is a Japanese restaurant that's a worthwhile detour from all the Venetian food in Venice.
Rosticceria Gislon
Rosticceria Gislon in San Marco is a perfect stop for a quick snack of tramezzini and mozzarella in carrozza.
Aciugheta
Aciugheta near Basilica San Marco makes great cicchetti perfect for a quick snack when you are feeling hungry between meals.
Naranzaria
Naranzaria, located on the market side of Rialto Bridge, is a great place to eat some meat-heavy cicchetti.
Gelateria Nico
Gelateria Nico in Dorsoduro is somewhere you should sit down at a table, enjoy the view of the Giudecca Canal, and take your time.
Bea Vita
In a far corner of Cannaregio, the Vino Vero team has created another spirited and welcoming natural wine bar called Bea Vita.
Billy's Bar at Villa San Michele
Have a slice of chocolate Caprese torte at the Cafe at Villa San Michele.
