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Old Nov 6th, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Venice Birthday dinner
Turning 60 on November 25 and would love recommendation on a fabulous meal in Venice with some ambiance. Not to break the bank (heck it is already broken!)$100 150 for the 2 of us.
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Old Nov 6th, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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I'm not sure you'll find "fabulous" for $100-150 for 2. Venice is very expensive. Does that budget include beverages and dolci?
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Old Nov 6th, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Not in the position to do a Cipriani type dinner. Yes we are looking $150 for both of us.
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Old Nov 6th, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Including wine(s) and a dessert course?
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Old Nov 6th, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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This place comes with good recommendations. I have not been there, but will give it a try when next in Venice September '09
http://www.vinidagigio.com/index_eng.html
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Old Nov 6th, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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This place is nice, it's family run and the food is excellent. It is in Cannareggio. Vini da Gigio.

http://www.vinidagigio.com/index_eng.html

150USD is only around 115 euros. I think that if you did not get too crazy with the wine selection, you could do it. But I haven't seen the prices in about 20 months.
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Old Nov 6th, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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La Zucca has pretty food and isn't all that expensive. I like it.

Boccadoro has a very romantic atmosphere. With careful ordering, you can have a nice meal there.

What do you want in atmosphere and location?
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Old Nov 7th, 2008 | 02:55 AM
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I also recommend Vini da Gigio. Another one we like very much is Ristorante Riviera on the Zattere. If you don't order a bottle of wine at either place you could keep the price down to your range.
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Old Nov 13th, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Thanks for all your recommendations. We are staying at hotel across the GC from the train station in S. Croce. The dollar is strong now at 1.27 to the Euro. 125 euros...romantic setting, view?
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Old Nov 13th, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Search Fodor's for Franco's Venice dining recommendations.
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