I would agree with notbob about Nico's. Also in Campo Santa Margarita there are two famous ones - Causin and Il Doge. I had a fantasic watermelon-flavoured one at Causin's (it was probably a sorbet rather than an ice-cream). I don't think I have tried Il Doge, which is on a corner. I've tried the one a few doors further west - but it may be that Il Doge takes up more space than I thought. But I don't think anyone makes bad ice-cream, just as they don't makes bad cakes or bad chocolates. Just go for the ones that say "artigianale", which means they make it themselves. I cannot recommend a restaurant, since I do not like to spend a lot of money on food. I think you can be unlucky in a good restaurant or lucky in a poor one. But Al Mascaron gets very good reviews, and I helped the proprietor shell some beans. They are very friendly there. If you like Indian food, I can recommend Shri Ganesh, which is right next to Rio San Giacomo dall' Orio, at the end of Calle de l'Ogio (Calle dell'Olio). Just watch out for the cover charge and service charge wherever you eat, and know that fish is sold by weight, so it's hard to know what a fish dish will cost in advance. If you want to eat really cheap (inexpensively), try Brek near the Scalzi Bridge. You can get a filling meal (a plate of pasta) for less than 6€, but I'm sure many would consider it a nightmare.

I was in Venice for the Regatta last month. I was told that one of the best places to view it from was the balcony of the Ca' d'Oro, because very few people thought of it, so it would not be as crowded as all the other vantage points. Although you have to pay to get in, I thought I would give it a go. When I got there, they were charging 12€, which is why I said it was overpriced. [I did not go in.] In fact, the normal price is 5€, I have since found out, which is reasonable. They must have been charging the higher price to deter people who just wanted to watch the Regatta. Apart from the collection, there is the building itself, and the views from the balcony, which make it worthwhile. But try to find out what the collection consists of, and see if it's the sort of stuff you want to see. Actually, I would much rather wander around Venice than visit any museum or art gallery. Can you really remember what you have seen if you visit an art gallery and see 100 paintings? Though I have to admit you cannot help but be impressed by the sheer size of some of the paintings in the Accademia - something you will never get from any book. [E.g. Feast in the House of Levi.]

Here's another near the Frari in Campo San Rocco, Gelateria Mille Voglie.

Thank you for the help. I am going to be eating alot of gelato. Also, I have a better grasp of what to see and do. Have any of you been to Rome and or Florence? I could use some advice on what to see. I have been doing a lot of research and there is so much. We will be in Rome for 5 days and Florence for 5 days. We are also going to Paris but it will be our second visit. So I have a good idea on what to do. (Everything that we didn't get to do on our first trip. I am in love with Paris.) Thank you

For ideas on Florence and Rome it would probably be better to post new topics
This is a good thread with a list of things to do in Florence
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...op-10-list.cfm