A Weekend in Venice

WHERE TO EAT:

Rosa Salva

Get a pastry from Rosa Salva.

Al Covo

An excellent family-owned restaurant in the heart of Venice, serving exquisite fresh fish.

Harry’s Bar

A Venice staple, renowned for its frothy white peach bellinis and traditional Venetian cuisine.

Birreria La Corte

An excellent traditional Venetian restaurant, serving local delicacies like squid ink pasta, plus wood-fired pizzas.

Locanda Cipriani

Locanda Cipriani is still owned by the family of Giuseppe Cipriani, who became famous all over the world for his Harry's Bar. Dine on the stunning terrace overlooking the lagoon.

Acqua Pazza

Amalfi cuisine in Venice; dine on the charming Campo Sant’Angelo and enjoy delicious pizzas and pasta.

La Zucca

Seasonal Venetian dishes with vegetarian leanings, in a cozy setting with tables by the canal.

Trattoria alla Maddona

Located near the Rialto Bridge, this renowned seafood eatery has been serving customers for more than 50 years, with local art and a menu of Venetian classics.

Osteria alle Testiere

Focused on fish, this restaurant delivers an incredible seasonal menu, plus an excellent wine list.

WHERE TO STAY:

Hotel Experimento

Hotel Metropole

Aman Venice

WHAT TO DO:

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Walk everywhere. Venice is a city to be seen on foot; there is no other way to truly feel the spirit of the city. Marvel at the architecture, observe the bustling waterways, and watch the Venetians go about their daily life.

Da Celeste, Pellestrina

Located outside the lagoon, this restaurant is worth the 45-minute boat ride. Sit and look over the lagoon while devouring the catch of the day.

Mela Verde

Go for the best gelato in Venice.

Stop for coffee at Caffè del Doge in Rialto, Bar da Gino in Dorsoduro, and Caffè Paolin in Santo Stefano, but only in good weather.

Londra Palace Hotel

A lovely place for a cocktail.

The Gritti Palace

Eat lunch on the terrace at the Gritti for a transformational experience.

Peggy Guggenheim Museum

Peggy Guggenheim was a visionary art collector, curating an array of modern art, including works by Jackson Pollock, Dalí, and Brancusi.

All’Arco

Stop for a drink and cicchetti at All’Arco, a hidden gem. Devour Venetian cicchetti, small appetizers, and wash them down with an Aperol Spritz!

Take a day trip to the Murano and Burano Islands, with their pastel, lolly-hued houses.

Caffè Florian

On St. Mark’s Square, stop by for a viscous hot chocolate.

Gallerie dell'Accademia

Do some shopping! Not for clothes, but for trinkets to take home. At L’angolo del Passato, buy some local Murano glassware.

Buy some sweets at Antica Drogheria Mascari.

Santa Maria Novella sells soaps made by Florentine nuns.

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