Category: Venice Food & Drink

It’s pretty much a given that you’ll get some seriously good seafood by the ocean when visiting any Italian city, and the city of Venice in the northeastern region of Veneto is no different.  With prime access to the Venetian Lagoon and fierce competition among fishermen to get their hands...

If it’s a fine dining experience you’re after, I think the plethora of Michelin-star restaurants in Venice will be right up your street. At present, the greater Venice area is home to over a dozen establishments that have made their way into the Michelin Guide! In reality, it’s hard work...

Few skylines are as legendary as Venice’s, and where better to lap up the panoramic views with an aperitif than at one of the city’s fabulous rooftop bars? Venice isn’t quite as revered for its nightlife as other Italian cities are, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t many superb spots...

Venice and the wider Veneto region have a slew of scrumptious pasta dishes unique to the area. Better still, the locals here also know a thing or two about recreating specialties from the likes of Rome and Naples, making it quite the culinary paradise for pasta lovers. It’s easy to...

Nothing says vacation quite like a lazy morning followed by a late breakfast. If this is your preferred way to start the day, you might be interested to discover some of the top spots for brunch in Venice that I’ve taken a liking to during my last few visits. Brunch...

It’s that time of the day in Venice when you need an espresso for a little lift-me-up. From charming hideaway coffee shops operating on a come-and-go system to luxurious espresso bars amongst tourist hotspots like Piazza San Marco, cafes in Venice are a unique experience. I’ve lost count of the...

Venice is one of the world’s most renowned foodie destinations. For a city with such deep-rooted culinary traditions, it’s surprisingly vegan-friendly. Italian cities aren’t exactly famed for their plant-based dishes, but the quality of Venice’s vegan options proves this is quite a misleading stereotype! Before I started my guided food...

To truly enjoy Venice as the locals do, you have to sample some Venetian cicchetti and hop between the city’s countless cicchetti bars, known as bacari. Reminiscent of Spanish tapas, cicchetti consists of bite-sized snacks traditionally teamed with local wines or spritzes. Tucking into some delectable finger food at a...