Along a cobblestone street that speaks of Venice from another century, a classic Venetian building strides the narrow sidewalk near the La Fenice Opera House with double windows and arched doorway. Inside, this quintessential local’s eatery is cast in local characters from actual gondoliers to tired shop-keepers that sometimes roll their eyes at guests that can’t manage a word of Italiano. But that’s why we love it, from the period brick walls to the terrazzo and dark wood design that’s speaks of comforting late-night feasts.
The Food
A classic Venetian bacaro mixes the ambiance of a pub with formal chef’s kitchen that yields a rotation of weekly specials. Mondays offers selection of white meats from rabbit to goose and chicken while Saturdays are traditional fish and seafood and Tuesday slow-cooked meats that’s our favorite of the week. Each night features rotating pasta specials as well as appetizer menu of salads and seafood specialties.
Last Word
Classic Venetian bacaro does daily special’s menu in locally loved dining room near Fenice opera house.
