Undiscovered Venice Restaurants
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Undiscovered Venice Restaurants
Hello. A Family of 5 is making our first trip to Venice in two weeks. We are looking for recommendations of some family restaurnats that would give us all the flavor of the city without all the crowds!! We have one special night for just the adults so one special recommendation would be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks for your help.
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www.anticomartini.com would get my vote for the special night. Okay for a family also. The website might make you think "too catering to tourists" - - don't be put off by that.
Best wishes,
Rex
Best wishes,
Rex
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I don't have a specific recommendation but a couple thoughts: Look in outlying residential neighborhoods instead of areas around the main tourist sites. Ask at your hotel front desk for recommendations.
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When we were there last year, we ate a lovely meal at La Donna Onesta (3922, Ponte de Dona Onesta, between the Frari and Ca' Foscari). We were the only non-Italians there. Just don't make the mistake we did and greedily order antipasti, primi piatti, main courses and vegetable side dishes. We only managed to eat about half what we ordered!! Do what the Italians around us were doing - order one course at a time, and pick and choose until you're full!
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We ate at Taverna San Travoso in the Dorsoduro section twice last week. It had been recommended by others on this forum. The food was great and the prices reasonable. Most other restaurants were twice as expensive. This restaurant also has a non-smoking section. Our favorite dishes were noodles w/ mushrooms & tomato cream sauce, osso bucco, and fish soup (a meal in itself).
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I highly recommend the Venice restaurant list posted by Shannon on Slowtrav.com. http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/restau...ce_shannon.htm
We used 3 of her recommendations on our recent trip...all were excellent and authentic. Osteria da Alberto would fit the bill for a family meal in a not-fancy setting, slightly off the beaten track (but an easy walk from most places). The pastas there were memorable -- we had a lasagna that was light as air, and a delicious spaghetti alla vongole. Have fun!
We used 3 of her recommendations on our recent trip...all were excellent and authentic. Osteria da Alberto would fit the bill for a family meal in a not-fancy setting, slightly off the beaten track (but an easy walk from most places). The pastas there were memorable -- we had a lasagna that was light as air, and a delicious spaghetti alla vongole. Have fun!
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Certainly not undiscovered, but the pizza place at the foot of the Accademia bridge on the Dorsudoro side is a good bet for a family. (They have things besides pizza too.) It's called Trattoria Foscarini I think.
Another area to look is in the Canneregio near the Jewish Museum. We had a nice meal in a casual place right near the museum.
I have a note from someone else about a place called Osteria alle Botteghe on Calle Botteghe between San Stefano & Palazzo Grassi (workingman's diner-locals-no smoking) Also Osteria da Carla (reco from Bob the navigator) inexpensive).
Another area to look is in the Canneregio near the Jewish Museum. We had a nice meal in a casual place right near the museum.
I have a note from someone else about a place called Osteria alle Botteghe on Calle Botteghe between San Stefano & Palazzo Grassi (workingman's diner-locals-no smoking) Also Osteria da Carla (reco from Bob the navigator) inexpensive).
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Trattoria San Toma, Campo San Toma. 2 minute walk from San Toma vaporetto stop. Pizza and bargain set menu available in addition to other dishes. Simple neighborhood place, very casual, good food, even good desserts. Outdoor dining in private garden or in the campo in good weather.
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Thanks everyone and I think we are set for our 3 day adventure. We are staying at the Westin Europa so hopefully some of these are close by. I will certainly get Shannon's list!! With 3 teenagers, advice for stops/shopping, as well, would be appreciated. Regards and thanks again.
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People rave about your hotel so you should have a great trip. Most of the places we've mentioned though are a bit off the beaten track & your hotel is not.
Let me add some suggestions for your special night. While I loved Antico Martini (for New Year's Eve) at this time of year you might prefer something with a canal view. By all accounts, Da Raeffele attached to the Do Pozzi Hotel fits the bill. Also, the bar/rest at your hotel is supposed to have a great view!
Let me add some suggestions for your special night. While I loved Antico Martini (for New Year's Eve) at this time of year you might prefer something with a canal view. By all accounts, Da Raeffele attached to the Do Pozzi Hotel fits the bill. Also, the bar/rest at your hotel is supposed to have a great view!
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Hi
My wife and I went to Venice in June. We had the best dinner experience at a place called Trattoria Antica Bessetta in San Polo. I have posted a longer "review" of the resturant on my homepage www.gardkarlsen.com. Maybe you can find some other useful information there too
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My wife and I went to Venice in June. We had the best dinner experience at a place called Trattoria Antica Bessetta in San Polo. I have posted a longer "review" of the resturant on my homepage www.gardkarlsen.com. Maybe you can find some other useful information there too
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gard
Stavanger, Norway
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Touche! Ira. I will have at least one pair of pants!!! Any special advice for 3 teengagers in Venice? Thanks Gard and I'll check out your review. We still have 10 days so plenty of research time left. Thanks everyone. Regards.
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Since your question is regarding "undiscovered" restaurants, I'll recommend Avogaria in Dorsoduro.
Walking from the Accademia area toward Campo Santa Margharita make a left after you cross the bridge entering Campo San Barnaba. Walk (probably about a half mile) on that calle until you cross a bridge. Avogaria will be on your left after about a hundred or so feet ahead.
The interior is strikingly modern and the food and wine are worth the walk. There will be no tourists.
Walking from the Accademia area toward Campo Santa Margharita make a left after you cross the bridge entering Campo San Barnaba. Walk (probably about a half mile) on that calle until you cross a bridge. Avogaria will be on your left after about a hundred or so feet ahead.
The interior is strikingly modern and the food and wine are worth the walk. There will be no tourists.
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I did a LOT of research on this:
Vini da Gigio
Alla Testiere
We didn't eat at those spots but we did at "Corte Sconta." Superb.
Our criteria were high quality food at under $100 for two with wine.
Vini da Gigio
Alla Testiere
We didn't eat at those spots but we did at "Corte Sconta." Superb.
Our criteria were high quality food at under $100 for two with wine.
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Having just returned (great stay at E&R) from a late June stay, ALL of our meals were about $50 a head with wine.
Corta Sconta is more. They have no menu, and the hostess/owner pushes you to order a full three course (antipasta/pasta/fish) meal - the antipasta alone is 26E. Pasta was 14E, main was 18E. Food was excellent, but I felt like I was in a factory
Alle Testiere has become very creative in type of cooking - too creative IMO, and often doesn't work. Not cheap. Two people was $135 with cheapest wine on list, one desert. Also, book late seating otherwise they'll rush you out.
Compared to the US, Venice is still moderate. However, it is substantially more than rural Italy.
A great time can be had on Torcello at lunch at Ponte de Diavolo (sp).
Ciao.
Coachboy
Corta Sconta is more. They have no menu, and the hostess/owner pushes you to order a full three course (antipasta/pasta/fish) meal - the antipasta alone is 26E. Pasta was 14E, main was 18E. Food was excellent, but I felt like I was in a factory
Alle Testiere has become very creative in type of cooking - too creative IMO, and often doesn't work. Not cheap. Two people was $135 with cheapest wine on list, one desert. Also, book late seating otherwise they'll rush you out.
Compared to the US, Venice is still moderate. However, it is substantially more than rural Italy.
A great time can be had on Torcello at lunch at Ponte de Diavolo (sp).
Ciao.
Coachboy
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I had heard the ladies at Sconta were pushy but we didn't get that from them.
Our party of 5 just laid back, drank wine, ate appetizers and a couple of primi piattis and salads and got away cheap.
I suppose it's been well-discussed on this Board many times, but we could NEVER wade through the full meals and were never made to feel we should.
We went to the Veneto "to eat and to eat good" and we did and met with kind and professional service at every place we visited.
Our party of 5 just laid back, drank wine, ate appetizers and a couple of primi piattis and salads and got away cheap.
I suppose it's been well-discussed on this Board many times, but we could NEVER wade through the full meals and were never made to feel we should.
We went to the Veneto "to eat and to eat good" and we did and met with kind and professional service at every place we visited.