Once a smoke-filled sanctuary of glamorous Venetian dining, the cigarettes have been extinguished but the old world decadence persists at this Rialto eatery known for its celebs and seafood. A short walk from Venice's Rialto is one of the city's premiere dining rooms for visiting elite from actresses to European aristocracy. Right next to the Ponte Delle Tette, a marquee-covered terrace is lined in white-clothed tables and colorful assortment of hanging lanterns. Inside, a more intimate setting is laid along terrazzo floors with walls strewn in bronze platters and ornate mirrors with wine bar and buffet-style appetizer station.
The Food
A thoroughly Venetian menu begins with Spaghetti del Doge with crab, or the Spagetti Cassopipa in a spicy shellfish sauce that’s known throughout the region. Main course includes il filetto di San Pietro of beef with artichokes, herbs and radishes, la triglia dell'imbriago that’s duck cooked with red wine or il branzino in salsa di peperoni that a medley of sea bass served with a pepper sauce.
Last Word
Classic Venetian cuisine in cozy dining room, larger terrace near Venice’s Rialto.
