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Welcome to Fondamenta San. Maurizio, 2726, San Marco Venice

We, Karen and Michael Broom Smith, would like to welcome you to our apartment on Fondamenta S. Maurizio and hope that you will enjoy your stay, whether it is for business or pleasure.

Below is some information that we hope you will find useful. There is also further information in the pre-arrival information booklet.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us should you have any further questions or need help with anything. Our contact details are:

Email: michael@3unique.rentals

Telephone: Tel +33 (0)6 11 98 39 29

Air Conditioner/Heater
The controller for the central air conditioning system is in the sitting room, to the right of the entrance to the bedroom. Press the “ON/OFF” button to wake-up the control unit and then press again to start the air-conditioer/heater running. The temperature can be adjusted using the two buttons in the centre of the this panel.

• Mode is controlled by the M button. We recommend using either cooling (snow flake symbol) or heating (sun symbol).
• The speed of the fan is controlled by the fan symbol.
• The top right symbol can be ignored.
• The air-conditioning/heating unit can also be controlled from the Smart Life App on the iPad.

Boiling Water Tap
Please note the tap in the kitchen is a Quooker boiling water tap dispensing cold water, hot water and boiling water at the touch of a button.

Pushing the ring on the tap twice and turning it anti-clockwise produces instant boiling water.

There is an alarm attached to the tap to let us know that the filter needs changing. This is only every two or three years so it is unlikely to go off while you are here but if it does just press the black button the little box on the right-hand side of the cupboard under the sink and this will snooze the alarm. If you can let us know that it has gone of that would be much apprecieated.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PUT YOUR HAND UNDER THIS BOILING WATER.

There is a good short introductory video here.

I am afraid a kettle is not provide due to space constraints.

Electricity
If the electricity goes off, check the main trip switch in the small cabinet in the bedroom. To open you push at the top and bottom of the cabinet door on the right-hand side and while it is a bit constrained by the bedside table there is sufficient room to access the trip-switch.

If the electricity goes off in the common parts of the building the main trip switch is in the cupboard to the right of the main door to the building.

In any event please contact Michael.

Hair Dryer
You can find a hair dryer in the drawer in the bathroom.

Heated Towel Rail
The shower room has a heated towel rail. It is on a timer to come on from 06:00 to 10:00 and 18:00 to 22:00. We suggest that you keep the door to the shower room closed at all times. The radiator can get very hot so please be careful.

Hob
To select the cooking zone, touch the zones symbol lights up and lights up underneath it. Select the required power level in the settings area.

Full instructions can be found in the manual here.

Please use the extractor fan when using the hob.

• Open the cupboard door.
• Pivot the glass panel towards you.
• Turn on the light.
• Turn on the fan and adust the speed with the + and - minus buttons.
• test

Dishwasher
You can open the door by pushing gently against the top. To operate, place a detergent tablet in the holder and close. Press the on switch, press the Eco 50° button, press the extra speed button and then press the START button. Close the door. The unit is very quiet but a red light shining on the floor indicates that the unit is on. When the red light goes off the dishwasher cycle has finished.

Alternatively, for an even quicker wash, you can use the Home Connect app on the iPad:

• Tap start.
• Open the Home Connect app on the iPad.
• Wait for the app to connect to the dishwasher, about 10 seconds.
• Make sure that you have placed a detergent tablet in the holder and closed the door.
• Tap Quick Wash 45 °C.

The dishwasher program will finish in less tha 30 minutes.

Full instructions can be found in the manual here.

Microwave-Oven/Grill
The microwave-oven grill is relatively intuitive to use but full instructions can be found in the manual here.

PLEASE KEEP THE CABINET DOOR OPEN WHILE USING THE GRILL FUNCTION.

Nespresso
The apartment is equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, and you will find 20 x Venezia Gold espresso capsules in the bowl next to the machine.

Nespresso machines are very easy to operate but if need be there is a good introductory video here.

The instruction manual is available here.

Unfortunately Nespresso Capsules cannot be purchased on Venice.

Of course they can be purchased online for delivery using the Nespresso app.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE ANY OTHER BRAND OF CAPSULES EXCEPT NESPRESSO BECAUSE THEY CAN BECOME STUCK IN THE MACHINE.

WE WOULD ASK YOU NOT TO ADJUST THE SETTINGS OF THE MACHINE. IF YOU NEED EXTRA WATER PLEASE PRESS ONE OF THE BUTTONS AGAIN.

Internet
The apartment has a high speed fibre broadband internet connection (674 mbits download/512 mbits upload tested 23/9/2023) with unlimited free access. However, please bear in mind security considerations and that we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused through use of the wi-fi broadband.

SSID: 3Unique

Password: THIS IS SHOWN ON THE IPAD LOCK SCREEN.

Please under no circumstances switch off, unplug or hard reset the router. If you do reset the router this will result in a €250 deduction from you damage deposit. If you are having any problems with the internet connection, please call Michael in the first instance on +33 (0)6 11 98 39 29.

If you have any problems with the internet the most likely cause is an external problem with the ISP, and are likely to resolve themselves after a short while.

Iron and Ironing Board

The iron and ironing board are hanging on the door in the sale technica.

To use, unfold the iron board legs, raise the dining table to a suitable height and place the ironing board on the table.

Smart TV

There is a Samsung 43 inch The Frame TV. Netflix, Amazon Prime and over 300 movies on Apple TV are available

PLEASE DO NOT TURN OFF THE TELEVISION. ONLY PLACE THE TELEVISION IN STANDBY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL.

PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH OR CLEAN THE SCREEN.

PLEASE DO NOT LOGOUT OF ANY OF THE SERVICES. IF YOU DO THIS WILL PREVENT OTHER GUESTS FROM USING THESE SERVICES.

To watch something on the television.

• Press the power button. This will either show the gondola picture or the home screen. If it shows the gondola picture, press the power button once more and this will show the home screen.
• Select the service you want to use with the navigation "wheel" and the centre button.
• To mute the TV press the volume button.
• When on the home screen to go straight to the Samsung TV+ channel guide press the channel up/down button.
• To go direct to a streaming service press the Netflix, Prime Video or Samsung TV Plus button as appropriate.
• If you have a Disney+ account please feel free to login to your account, but do remember to logout before you leave.
• To turn of the television, press the on/off button and this will show the gondola picture.
• To turn of the television completely, press and hold the on/off button until the screen goes blank. Please do this when you go to bed, leave the apartment and before you check-out. Thank you.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THE TV IS ON FULL STANDBY (LONG PRESS ON THE ON/OFF BUTTON) AFTER USE, WHEN YOU LEAVE THE APARTMENT AND BEFORE YOU GO TO BED.

Sonos

The Sonos speakers can be controlled via the app on the iPad in the kitchen or with the iOS or Android App available for download at:

• iOS app for iPhone
• Android app on Google Play

Adjust to the required volume.

The system is very intuitive. To use the system you will need to use the iPad in the kitchen area or download the free app for iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac or PC.

From the app you can select which radio station to listen to from across the globe or play your music library from you PC/Mac/iPad/iPhone over the Sonos system.

You can have the same music or radio station playing in both the sitting room and the bedroom or have a different source playing in each room.

For more help go to the Sonos Web Site at www.sonos.com/support/.

HP Air Printer
A HP air printer is provided for your use. You will find it on top of the safe under the bed nearest to the bathroom wall. The printer will automatically connect to the wireless network when it is powered up but you may need to download the relevant drivers from the HP web site. Available at hp.com in English. There is no guarantee that the ink cartridges will have any ink in them. If you use a lot of ink or the cartridges run out while you are using them, future guests will appreciate it if you replace them. They can be purchased from from Caputo, Calle del Giazzo 5640 Venice (What3Words location and of course from Amazon.it. The reference numbers for the cartridges are HP62 Black and HP62 Tri-Colour Multi Pack.

You can also print from the iPad in the kitchen.

PLEASE PUT THE PRINTER BACK WHERE AND AS YOU FIND IT. THANK YOU.

The instruction manual is available here.

Rubbish
The rubbish barge stops outside the apartment at around 10:30 on the following schedule:

• Monday - General waste and paper and cardboard.
• Tuesday - General waste and glass, plastic and cans.
• Wednesday - General waste and paper and cardboard.
• Thursday - General waste and glass, plastic and cans.
• Friday - General waste and paper and cardboard.
• Saturday - General waste and glass, plastic and cans.
• Sunday - NO COLLECTION.

If you are going to be out, please leave your rubbish outside the front door and it will be collected by the rubbish service.

PLEASE REMOVE ALL RUBBISH INCLUDING NESPRESSO CAPSULES FROM THE APARTMENT AT THE END OF YOUR STAY.

Security and Safety
Please ensure you close the door properly when entering/leaving the apartment. Please ensure that you pull the doors closed behind you.

If you wish to use keys instead of/as well as the digi-codes please feel free to use the keys provided. The keys are on hooks on the door inside the sale technica, on the hinge side of the door frame. There is a key for the apartment building and one for the apartment door.

Please LEAVE these keys on the hooks in the sale technica when you leave. Failure to do so will result in a €200 deduction from the security deposit.

A safe is available for your use. The safe is located in the divan storage under the bed. We strongly recommend that you use it for any valuable personal items.

To close:

• Press the RESET button inside the safe next to the hinge side of the door.
• Enter a 3 to 8 digit code and press the key symbol.
• Close the door and turn the lever clockwise.

To open

• Enter your 3 to 8 digit code and press the key symbol.
• Turn the lever anti-clockwise and the safe will open.

To re-close.

• There is no need to re-programme the code, simply turn the lever clockwise to re-lock the safe.

If you cannot open the safe or it is locked on your arrival please call Michael on +33 (0)6 11 98 39 29.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU LEAVE THE SAFE OPEN ON YOUR DEPARTURE

PLEASE NOTE: Michael and Karen Broom Smith or their agents can take no responsibility for loss or theft from the apartment.

Fire Blanket: There is a fire safety blanket hanging off a hook in the sale technica.

Fire Extinguisher: There is a fire extinguisher in the sale technica.

First Aid: There is a small first aid kit in the sideboard.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted inside the apartment or the common parts of the building. If you wish to smoke, please smoke on the fondamenta outside the building front door. PLEASE DO NOT THROW CIGARETTE ENDS IN TO THE GRAND CANAL. If there are any signs of smoking inside the apartment a €250 deduction will be made from your security deposit.

Water
The main water stop cock is situated in the lower cupboard in the communal hallway.

Washer/Dryer
The washer/dryer has a lot of options but we would suggestion the cotton option as follows:

To wash only:

• Load machine with a maximum of 7kgs.
• Press On / Off button.
• Turn dial to Cotoni.
• Make sure that above Modalita, only the light next to Lavaggio (wash) is lit. (If Ascuigatura is lit, this means the mode is set to tumble dry only, if both are lit, then it is set to wash and then tumble dry) Otherwise, press Modalita until this is the case.
• Select wash temperature Tempuratura (I tend to use 30 degrees for white and coloured items, sometimes 40 degrees for whites if they are particularly dirty).
• The spin speed, Centiriguga defaults to 1600 = the fastest setting. I typically leave it at this but you can reduce it by pressing this button and watching the display.
• The wash time defaults to 2 hours 46 minutes but you can reduce this (and I usually do) by pressing the Risparmio Tempo button. (I typically reduce the time to the minimum of 0:54 for lightly soiled items, 1:28 for moderately soiled..).
• 8. Press the Avvio/Pausa button to set the cycle going (and again to pause it).

To tumble dry only:

• Load machine with a maximum of 4kgs (drum maximum half full).
• Press On / Off button.
• Turn dial to Cotoni.
• Make sure that above the Modalita button, only the light next to Ascuigatura (dry) is lit. Otherwise, press Modalita until this is the case.
• Then, on the top right you will see a time and a sun symbol. Press the top button, Ascuigatura automatica until the sun icon is half lit; I find this results in a good dryness. (If you want the fabric slightly damp, press until the sun icon is empty, if you want it really dry, press until the sun icon is filled in).
• Press the Avvio/Pausa button to set the cycle going (and again to pause it).

To wash and then dry on the same continuous cycle.

• Load machine with a maximum of 4kgs (drum max. half full).
• Press On / Off button.
• Turn dial to Cotoni.
• Make sure that above the Modalita button, BOTH the light next to Lavaggio AND Ascuigatura are lit. Otherwise, press Modalita until this is the case.
• Select wash temperature Tempuratura (as above I tend to use 30 degrees for white and coloured items, sometimes 40 degrees for whites if they are particularly dirty).
• The spin speed, Centiriguga defaults to 1600 = the fastest setting. I typically leave it at this but you can reduce it by pressing this button and watching the display.
• Then, on the top right you will see a time and a sun symbol. Press the top button, Ascuigatura automatica until the sun icon is half lit. The total wash and dry cycle time with these settings is usually around 6 hours.

If you want to delay the start, press the Partenza Ritardata button until the delay interval that you want shows.

Full instructions can be found in the manual here.

Flood Barrier
If the flood barrier is in place on your arrival, please do not remove it or adust it. Thank you.

Information about Venice

This guide cannot be fully comprehensive about the city of Venice. A city on which possibly more words have been written than any other city in the world. However, I have tried to provide the most useful information that you might need during your stay. If you cannot find it here Google is likely to provide the answer.

Of course you can also always drop me a mail, I might be able to help.

Useful telephone numbers & web sites:

Emergency	112
Police	112
Ambulance	112
Fire	112
Doctor	+39 375 572 4686 An appointment can be booked online at medinaction.com. We have not used this service.
24 hour pharmacy	You can find the duty pharmacy by visiting live-venice.it.
Lost Property	Please visit: www.comune.venezia.it
Other
Taxi	Book through Truly Venice
Taxi Venice, 24/7	+39 (0)41 5222303 Book Online: motoscafivenezia.com>
Michael Broom Smith – owner	+33 (0)6 11 98 39 29

Activities

Somebody once said "it takes a life time to know Venice". We have spent about 20 weeks on Venice and have only scratched the surface.

I won't bother covering the obvious here; St Mark's, Ducal Palace, Scuola Grande, Acadamia, Murano, Burano etc but will touch on some of the less obvious.

Torcello
A visit to Torcello, The Church of Santa Maria Assunta and lunch at Locanda Cipriani is a must. Torcello is where it all started. The first island inhabited by the Veneti around 452.

Torcello is a delightful barely inhabited (just 12 permanent inhabitants) island, a world a way from St Mark's. We find it an enchanting, magical place.

For details of Locanda Cipriani please see my review on the restaurants page.

Cinema
The Multi Sala Rossini is less than 10 minutes from the apartment, often showing international films in the original language.

The What3Words location is native.belonging.awaiting.

Photo walks
Fabio Bressanelo offers photo walks for €150 up to 2 people (€50 per extra person)

Or photo tours in a boat at sunset for €400 for up to 12 people

See his web site for details fabiobressanello.com

San Francesco del Deserto
San Francesco del Deserto was visited by St Francis of Assisi in the 13th century and can be visited but only as part of a guided tour.

It is also possible to experience the prayer, reflection and life of the friars by staying for a few days.

For more details please their sanfrancescodeldeserto.it

Orto di Venezia
The vineyard of Orto di Venezia is open for visits and wine tasting from 10:00 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 18:00. Closed on Wednesdays. Reservation by e-mail. Cost is €20 per person or €50 for tasting 3 millésimes

See their web site ortodivenezia.com for more details.

Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
This delightful little church is one of the hidden gems of Venice and is well worth a visit, located in the southern part of Cannaregio, the church contains some beautiful art works and an exquisite interior.

Part if the chorus group of 19 churches, a pass can be pought for all 19 for €14.

See the Chorus Group Web Site for more details.

Kayaking
Kayaking around the canals of Venice can be a fun ativity, especially if you have teenager children that you want to keep engaged with the wonders of Venice.

We did this with our teenage son a few years ago and it was a lot of fun.

For more details visit venicekayak.com

Tennis
If you are looking to play tennis during your stay on Venice, there is a great facility on the Lido

For more details visit tennisclubcadelmoro.com

Gardens

Monty Don did a wonderful program on the gardens (some public, some private) of Venice, which can be seen on the BBC iPlayer. Though it may not be available when you read this!

Here are a few of the gardens he featured.

Maze on San Giorgio Maggiore: tickets for The Borges Maze can purchased at visitcini.com.

Public Garden Giardini Real: This little green haven in the heart of San Marco is well worth a visit. Free to enter and generally over-looked by the tourist who flock to Venice each day. The What3Words location of the entrance is starter.chill.export.

Palazzo Nani Bernardo. Unfortunately the garden is private (unless hiring the palazzo for an event). The palazzo has a web site so you can get a peak here. Its What3Words location is happen.jetting.voltage.

Visit St Giorgio Maggiore towards sunset, take the lift up to the top of the campanile and watch the sun set over Venice.

Peronally we would suggest you don’t bother with a gondola ride (in 20 odd trips we never have but maybe we are tourist snobs!). Take the Traghetto from the Salute (Gondola Traghetto Dogna) to St Marco, just outside Harry’s. You experience a gondola for €2! There are at least 10 traghettos across the Grand Canal.

Finally do visit the Libreria Acqua Alta: A delightful book shop with books piled everywhere, including in a gondola. I defy anyone not to leave without buying a book!

Restaurants

There is also a restaurant section on the web site with an interactive map and the reviews below. It can be found here.

There are literally hundreds of restaurants in Venice; TripAdvisor lists 1,440 (as of October 2024; that's 321 more than there were in September 2023) on its site.

This article from The FT is a great guide the delights of cicchetti. For the best cicchetti go to Schiavi.

The following are some of our favourite restaurants and bars in Venice.

Also don't forget our agent's, Truly Venice, recommendations.

I have also created a Google List where you can view the restaurants in Google Maps. The list can be accessed here.

Cafes and Pasticceria

A word of warning, be careful where you go for your espresso and paste, some of the bars in the more touristy areas will rip you off. In November 2021 I paid €5 for a not particularily good café doppio in a bar just off the fish market, when that morning after my run I had paid €3.30 for a double espresso and a paste.

Further, go to the more "up market" places and expect to pay nose bleed prices for your coffee. Cafe Quadri on Piazza San Marco charged me €12.00 for an espresso and €14.00 for the same at the Bar Dandolo in the Danieli. Florian's charges €11.50 for a cappuccino, though this drops to €5.50 at the bar inside.

In the immediate vicinity of the apartment we can whole heartedly recommend the coffee at Bar Ducale.

Bar Ducale
Calle delle Ostreghe, 2354, Venice
W3W: What3Words Location
T: +39 (0)41 712 4231
Last tried: October 2024
This is our go to place for a quick coffee and brioche. Both are sublime and the people behind the bar are delightful. Just three minutes from the apartment.
TripAdvisor Reviews

Florian's
Cuisine: Venetian & Italian
Piazza St Marco
W3W: What3Words Location
W: https://www.caffeflorian.com
T: +39 (0)41 520 5641
Last tried: October 2024
This truly historic cafe has been serving visitors since 1720. It is the most extraordiary place. Make sure you take one of the small tables at the back where the price of a cappuccino drops from €10.50 to €5.00. Our favourite is through to the back in the corner and to the right next to the display cabinet.

Florian's does serve breakfast, brunch (€60) and light snacks but for us this is the place to go for a faultless caffe doppio or capucino and the occassional cheese and ham toasty (sublime) or evening spritz. That is why it is in the cafe section here.

You can find the menu here.
TripAdvisor Reviews

Le Café
Campo San Stefano, 2797, Venice
W3W: What3Words Location
T: +39 (0)41 523 0002
Last tried: October 2024
Just four minutes from the apartment in the lovely Campo San Stefano, this is a nice place for breakfast if you looking for a bit more than just a coffee and a brioche (croissant). Serving egg dishes, fruit juice as well as paste. Not inexpensive though. The omelette is €12.00.
TripAdvisor Reviews

Cafe Moro
Palazzo Franchetti, Campo San Vidal, San Marco 2847, Venezia
W3W: What3Words Location
T: +39 (0)41 0974059
W: morovenezia.it Last tried: October 2024
This super chic newly opened (September 2024) cafe and restaurant is a welcome addition to the Venice cafe and restaurant scene. We have only had coffee and pastries, so that is why it appears here. We enjoyed a delicious coffee (though to be honest it is hard to get a bad coffee in Venice) and cake and the service was great. Situated in the garden and part of the Ground Floor of the Palazzo Franchetti the Moro Cafe is set to become one of THE places in Venice. Highly recommended.

This is a lovely article that gives some background to the palace and Cafe Moro. venetosecrets.com
TripAdvisor Reviews

Pasticceria Rizzardini
Calle dei Meloni, 1415, Venice
W3W: What3Words Location
Last tried: October 2024
The Pasticceria Rizzardini is the oldest pastry shop in Venice that is still active. It has been baking cakes, pastries, sanmartini, focaccia and donuts since 1742. Well worth a visit to soak up some history as well try the delicious pastries.

Fourteen minutes from the apartment and a good excuse to use the Traghetto di San Toma!
TripAdvisor Reviews

Rosa Salva
Calle Fiuba, 951, Venice
W3W: What3Words Location
Last tried: October 2024
Rosa Salva is a fabulous pasticceria (founded in 1879) just north of St Marco and ten minutes from the apartment. Wonderful pastries and a small cafe area for a reviving coffee or hot chocolate.
TripAdvisor Reviews

Cafes and Restaurants for Lunch and Dinner

For some excellent reviews of five Venetian Restaurants visit andyhayler.com, the web site of the man who has eaten in every Three Michelin Star restaurant in the world!

Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti
Cuisine: Venetian & Italian
Fondamenta della Toletta
W3W: What3Words Location
W: enotecaartisti.com
T: +39 (0)41 523 5310
Last tried: November 2021
If you have lunch or dinner in one restaurant when you are Venice it must be at Ai Artisti. It is so friendly and the food sublime. Expect to pay around €140 for two for three courses including a good bottle of wine.

If you are there towards the end of lunch service you will see Francesca making the pasta by hand in a manual pasta machine.

Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Booking is essential.
TripAdvisor Reviews

Trattoria da Fiore
Cuisine: Venetian & Italian
Calle delle Botteghe
W3W: What3Words Location
W: dafiore.it
T: +39 (0)41 523 8944
Last tried: November 2021
This is a delightful little trattoria just off Campo Santo Stefano, just 350 metres from the apartment, serving delicions Venetian food, with a menu that changes with the seasons and what is available at the market. We particularily like what is written at the bottom of the menu: "We have no wifi. Talk to each other".
TripAdvisor Reviews

Harry's Bar
Cuisine: Venetian & Italian
Calle Vallaresso 1323
St Marco
W3W: What3Words Location
W: cipriani.com T: +39 (0)41 528 5777
Last tried: October 2024
Harry's is probably the most famous bar in the world. I adore this place. It is not cheap but the drinks and food are superb and the service as close to perfection as you could want. The dishes are all Italian, Venetian or Harry's classics (they invented beef carpaccio after all). All the dishes are perfection or have been on the numerous occassions we have eaten here. But you will pay, so be prepared. That said I can assure you will want to come back the next time you are in Venice.
TripAdvisor Reviews

La Caravella
Cuisine: Bar with snacks
Calle Larga XXII Marzo 2396
St Marco
W3W: What3Words Location
W: restaurantlacaravella.com T: +39 (0)41 520 8901
Last tried: March 2022
This is a little but atmospheric bar (with a restaurant attached) not far from the apartment, which we tried when we arrived late in Venice one evening. The initial impression was that it was a little sleazy and the music a bit loud but we ended up really enjoying our Americanos (cocktail not coffee). The service was just lovely and the pizza snack just what we needed.

There is a restaurant and a hotel attached to the bar. Neither of which have we tried. The restaurant is quite highly rated on TripAdvisor.
TripAdvisor Reviews

Grancaffè Quadri
Cuisine: Venetian & Italian
Piazza St Marco
W3W: What3Words Location
W: alajmo.it
T: +39 (0)49 630303
Last tried: October 2020
Grancaffè Quadri was first opened in 1638 and was purchased by Giorgio Quadri in 1775, so this place oozes history. However it is not cheap. Indeed it served me, in October 2020, the most expensive, at €12.00, double expresso I have ever had. So check the menu here before you go to avoid having a heart attack when they present the bill. If it is open I would still go to Florian's.

See below for my review of the one Michelin Star restaurant Quadri.
TripAdvisor Reviews

Un Mondo di Vino
Cuisine: Venetian & Italian
5984A Salizada San Canzian
W3W: What3Words Location
W: FaceBook Page
T: +39 (0)41 521 1093
Last tried: November 2021
This delightful bacaro is worth searching out. We usually go at least once and usually twice when we are in Venice. Wines are lovely, food delicious and it is full of local colour. It is tricky to find but its What Three Words location is: point.another.gets.
TripAdvisor Reviews

Quadri
Cuisine: Venetian & Italian
Piazza St Marco
W3W: What3Words Location
W: alajmo.it
T: +39 (0)49 630303
Last tried: March 2015
Restaurant Quadri boasts a Michelin Star. A truly wonderful restaurant that overlooks St Marks Square. If you have a special occasion to celebrate or are a foody, you won't be disappointed. You can find a link to the current menu here.
TripAdvisor Reviews. NB most(all?) of the "terrible" reviews relate to the cafe downstairs. Visit Andy Haylers' web site for a review which ends: "This was my second meal here, and it was again lovely. Quadri is the best restaurant in Venice by a wide margin."

Il Ridotto
Cuisine: Modern Italian/International
Campo SS. Filippo e Giacomo, Castello 4509
https://w3w.co/ W3W: What3Words Location
W: ilridotto.com
T: +39 (0)41 5208280
Last tried: March 2022
Il Ridotto is a one star Michelin Restaurant and rightly so in our opinion (though Andy Hayler doesn't agree). We really enjoyed our meal here in March 2022 when we tried the five course vegetarian tasting menu. Everything is done with care, from the fabulously mixed Americano to the food to the service. The head waiter missed it a little, and used the word "enjoy" as a sentence a little too often but our waitress (a student studying film at Venice University) was delightful. This is not a cheap restaurant and a meal for two came in at €250 but if you are into your food and have had enough of authentic Venetian, Il Ridotto is highly recommended.

The restaurant only has about 20 covers so booking is not only essential but required, either online or by telephone on +39 (0)41 520 8280
TripAdvisor Reviews.

Osteria Enoteca
Cuisine: Venetian & Italian
Calle Frezzaria
W3W: What3Words Location
W: osteriasanmarco.it
T: +39 (0)41 5285242
Last tried: November 2021
Calling itself an Osteria but Enoteca is more towards the fine dining end of the spectrum, just 200m from Harry's Bar, Enoteca is great if you are looking for something a little more refinded ("authentic" can get a bit tiring after a while after all).

We had an excellent meal here in November 2021, with great service and wines. The puddings were very disapointing but the antipasti and primi piatti were excellent.
TripAdvisor Reviews.

Osteria Santa Giustina
Cuisine: Venetian, Cicchetti & Italian
Campo Santa Giustina, Castello 6553
W3W: What3Words Location
W: Facebook page
T: +39 (0)41 296 0212
Last tried: November 2021
We stumbled upon this delightful osteria while getting deliberately lost in Cannaregio and Castello. Delightfully warm and friendly in a little square, Campo Santa Giustina. They prepared a simple vegetable pasta dish for us, without demure and the rosemary panna cotta, tiramisu and coffee that rounded off the lunch were delcious.

We got the impression that it was frequented by a lot of locals. Being 1.8km/23 minutes from the apartment, one would probably not make a special trip but if you find yourself in this part of Venice, we would highly recommend it.
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Locanda Montin
Cuisine: Venetian, traditional specialising in fish
Fondamenta Borgo, 1147, 39125, Venice
W3W: What3Words Location
W: locandamontin.com
T: +39 (0)41 522 7151
Last tried: June 2022
Locanda Montin is a bit of a Venice institution and has barely changed, according to friends of ours, in 40 years (they have been coming to Venice since the 1980's). And this unassuming place has been visited by many of the famous from the world of arts (Amedeo Modigliani, Erza Pound), politics (President Jimmy Carter) and entertainment (Uto Ughi, Mick Jagger). This delightful restaurant was recommended to us by our architect who is helping with the renovation of our apartment. This restaurant has the most wonderful (and enormous) garden. The service is very good and the food amazing particularly if you like fish. At €50 a head (including a two bottles of wine among the five of us) I don't think Montin can be faulted.

That said, the more recent reviews on Trip Advisor are quite lukewarm but we very much enjoyed our first visit in June of 2022.
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Sullaluna
Cuisine: Vegan and Vegatarian Italian/Venetian Cicchetti
2535 Fondamenta Misericordia, 30121 Venezia
W3W: What3Words Location
W: sullalunavenezia.it
T: +39 (0)41 722 924
Last tried: November 2021
Again we stumbled upon this delightful little bistrot and bookshop while in the Cannaregio visiting the churches of Santa Maria dell'Orto and the Chiesa di San Marcuola. By the side of the rio della Misericordia this little restaurant may not be everybody's cup of tea but it hit the spot for us, with deliciuous vegan and vegetarian crostini and main dishes to enjoy while whatching canal life go by. Rounded off with great vegan/vegatarian puddings and delicious.
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Trattoria Dona Onesta
Cuisine: Venetian/Italian
Dorsoduro, 3922, 30123 Venezia
W3W: What3Words Location
W: TrattoriaDonaOnesta
T: +39 (0)41 710 586
Last tried: November 2021
This delightful little restaurant is less than two minutes from the Frari and yet you could very easily miss the entrance to the Calle Stretta Lipoli at the end of which it lies, as the entrance to the Calle is tiny and on a kink by a caffè & wine bar Adagi. I was looking for a restaurant for lunch, while our friends visited the Frari and the Scuola Grande (two must do's on a first trip to Venice), and this little restaurent is rated 8th out of 1,444 restaurants on TripAdvisor and as it turns out deservedly so. The restaurant is incredibly good value (€10 for a fish soup my wife is still in raptures about! Though the price has increased since €22!). When you visit the Frari, this is the restaurant for your lunch stop!
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Taverna San Trovaso
Cuisine: Venetian/Italian
Dorsoduro, 1016, Venezia
W3W: What3Words Location
W: tavernasantrovaso.it
T: +39 (0)41 520 3703
Last tried: October 2024
Recommended by friends and frequented by locals this is a lovely little restaurant only 140 metres from the Accademia serving very good Venetian food at very reasonable prices. My burata filled ravioli on our last visit was fantastic.
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Locanda Cipriani
Cuisine: Venetian
Torcello
W3W: What3Words Location
W: locandacipriani.com
T: +39 (0)41 730 150
Last tried: November 2021
TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL MAY 2025 FOR REFURBISHMENT. Locanda is still family owned by the Cipriani family as it has been since 1934. Serving guests for over 80 years, the only restaurant where Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip ever dined in a private capacity. Where Hemingway stayed for a whole season and where he wrote "Across the River and Into the Trees". For a full history of Locanda visit the web site.

Locanda is a delight and I think as close to perfection that you could come to for a restaurant. We cannot believe that after nearly 20 years of visiting Venice, our visit in November 2021 was our first.

Torcello is a sublime little island and the 10th century basilica di Santa Maria Assunta is truly special. Combine this with a trip to Murano, Burano and (if you start earlier enough) Mazzorbo. Really not to be missed.

Highly recommended
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Osteria Al Ponte Del Diavolo
Cuisine: Modern Venetian
Torcello
W3W: What3Words Location
W: osteriaalpontedeldiavolo.com
E: info@osteriaalpontedeldiavolo.com

T: +39 (0)41 730 401
Last tried: October 2024
We love visiting Torcello and with Locanda Cipriani closed, we decided to try del Diavolo and are very glad we did. Superb service (for example we wanted to share our starter of artichoke cream and it arrived on two plates beautifully presented) and the food was wonderful. Our shared starter, two main courses and shared pudding, delicious breads, two glasses of wine, water and tea and coffee came to a very reasonable €50 a head.

Highly recommended
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Estro
Cuisine: Modern Venetian
Calle S Pantalon
W3W: What3Words Location
W: estrovenezia.com
T: +39 (0)41 476 4914
Last tried: November 2021
This absolutely fantastic restaurant and wine bar was founded by brothers Alberto and Dario Spezzamonte in 2014. Serving modern Venetian cuisine, the food, wine, service and restaurant are almost fautless. Very close to the Frari and Scola Grande.

Along with Artisti, this is another must go to in our opinion. Booking essential (so they say!)
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Cantine del Vino già Schiavi
Cuisine: Cicchetti Venetian
Fondamenta Nani
W3W: What3Words Location
W: cantinaschiavi.com
T: +39 (0)41 523 0034
Last tried: October 2024
We are very lucky to have this lovely cicchetteria only 10 minutes from the apartment. Serving a wonderful selection of cicchetti (just point and say "uno di questi" [one of those]) and wine by the glass. Schiavi is also a wine merchant with a selection of more than 100 wines.

We have lunch here at least a couple of times a week when we are in Venice.

If you stop by here don't forget to take the opportunity to see the Squero di San Trovaso, a 17th century boatyard, one of the oldest in Venice, where Gondole are built and repaired.
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Al Squero
Cuisine: Cicchetti Venetian
Fondamenta Nani 943, Dorsoduro
W3W: What3Words Location
W: Instagram
T: +39 (0)41 523 0034
Last tried: October 2024
Just down the Fondamenta from Schiavi (opposite Squero di San Trovaso, the oldest working boat yard in Venice, which opened in the early 1600's) you will find the smaller and less famous Osteria Al Squero. Al Squero is friendlier, less expensive (though with a smaller selection of cicchetti) and a younger vibe (there is an art school a few meters from Schiavi and Al Squero at Fondamenta Nani 1073). It is difficult to choose between the two.

We have lunch here at least a couple of times a week when we are in Venice.

If you stop by here don't forget to take the opportunity to see the Squero di San Trovaso, a 17th century boatyard, one of the oldest in Venice, where Gondole are built and repaired.
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Adagio Caffè & Wine Bar
Cuisine: Cicchetti Venetian
Salizada San Rocco 3028, San Polo
W3W: What3Words Location
W: adagiocaffe.it
T: +39 (0)41 320 3881122
Last tried: October 2024
Just next to the Scuola Grande and included here for that reason, as the Scuola is on most people's list on a first time visit to Venice. If you need a little cicchetti and a glass of wine, after taking in the wonders of the Scuola Grande, we can recommend Adagio. A small selection of cicchetti and wine and beer by the glass.

It is highly rated on Tripadvisor, so we obviously not alone in liking this little place.
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Pizzeria Sansovino
Cuisine: Pizza
Calle Zaguri, 2628
W3W: What3Words Location
W: cantinaschiavi.com
T: +39 (0)41 528 6141
Last tried: October 2024
This little pizza place is 200m from the apartment and is perfectly placed if you get a little peckish on the way back "home", perhaps after cocktails at the Gritti! It offers delicious, made on the premise and served with care pizza. Simply yummy!
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Poste Vecie
Cuisine: Venetian
San Polo 1608, Rialto Mercato Campo Delle Beccarie
W3W: What3Words Location
W: postevecie.com
T: +39 (0)41 523 0034
Last tried: Not tried but on the list
The Poste Vecie is the oldest restaurant in Venice dating back 500 years. As one online guide put it "the historic decor alone is enough reason to pay a visit".
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Cips Club
Cuisine: Italian
Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice
W3W: What3Words Location
W: belmond.com
T: +39 (0)41 240801
Last tried: September 2023
Cips Club is whole different level of price point, and to be honest it is not worth it. One can take the complimentary private Cipriani transfer from St Mark's to the restaurant, which is lovely and you walk through the hotel gardens, which are delightful, to access the restaurant. The views of St Mark's and the Doge's palace are stunning and the service is lovely (if not on the level of Harry's) but the food is not particularily special. Don't get me wrong it is all right but at €200 a head for three courses, wine, water and coffee, you going to want to have deep pockets to do this more than once. I wouldn't!

We were lucky enough to get a tour of the public parts of the hotel and it is a huge complex but in definite need of a refurbishment. Even if I was in this league I wouldn't stay here.
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Osteria Venissa
Cuisine: Modern Venetian
Mazzorbo
W3W: What3Words Location
W: venissa.it
T: +39 (0)41 527 2281
Last tried: Not tried but on the list
Venissa looks absolutley extraordinary and is situated on the little known island of Mazzorbo but is joined with its more famous neighbour, Burano, by a wooden footbridge.

It has one Michelin Star and the chef, Chiara Pavan, was awarded Best Female Chef in Italy by Espresso Guide 2019 and International Chef of the Year by Elle Gourmet. Condé Nast Johansens awarded Venissa Wine Resort as Best Hotel for Sustainability in Europe.
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Venissa
Cuisine: Modern Venetian
Mazzorbo
W3W: What3Words Location
W: venissa.it
T: +39 (0)41 527 2281
Last tried: June 2022
The Osteria Venissa is an adjunct to its fine dining cousin Venissa and the setting, service and food cannot be faulted. The restaurant is situated on the little known island of Mazzorbo but is joined with its more famous neighbour, Burano, by a wooden footbridge.

The only "mistake" was that my son's (who is vegetarian) tempeh dish just didn't work. But we would still definitely go back.

The Osteria Venissa cannot be faulted and at €53 a head (including a glass of Venissa Bianco 2015 at €25, I had to try it and to be honest I am not sure what the fuss is about!) Venissa is a bargain. If you are in Venice for a few days, we would recommend eating here and at Locanda Cipriani on Torcello (see above).
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Trattoria al Gatto Nero
Cuisine: Fish/Venetian
Burano
W3W: What3Words Location
W: gattonero.com
T: +39 (0)41 730 120
Last tried: October 2024
Al Gatto is well known and has a reputation for superb fish dishes. We had last been back in February 2011 and went back this time when our son visited us for a few days. The setting was lovely, we were seated in the courtyard to the rear and the greeting delightful. The restaurant was very busy.

We had three mixed grilled shellfish (my wife had this as a main) and two fish main courses, two salads and two mixed vegetables. Along with two bottles of water and four glasses of wine.

The service was a little chaotic, my starter was forgotten and therefore didn't arrive until my son had finished his. We received two salads, when we had ordered one. They forgot to charge for my son's second glass of wine.

The bill came in at €248. I thought that this was a bit toppy to be honest, for lunch. Would I go back, probably not, my wife probably would.
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Osteria Al Bacareto
Cuisine: Venetian
Calle Crosera, 3447, Venezia
W3W: What3Words Location
W: bacareto.it
T: +39 (0)41 528 9336
Last tried: October 2024
We ate here on our last night in Venice in October 2024. My Baccalà mantecato was superb but the spaghetti vongole was a little salty. A nice little restaurant.
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Bars

Harry's Bar
Cocktails
Calle Vallaresso 1323
St Marco
W3W: What3Words Location
W: cipriani.com T: +39 (0)41 528 5777
Last tried: October 2024
Harry's is probably the most famous bar in the world. It is now more a restaurant and the bar is quite small and to some extent you have to take pot luck as to whether will room for you to stand, have a cocktail and be able to soak in the atmosphere. If you go early enough (6 or 7 o'clock) you might even be seated at a table, the place is less atmospheric. Don't feel obliged to have Bellini, have what ever is your favourite cocktail, as long as it is on their cocktail menu. Please note they will not serve wine as an aperitivo apart from champagne and prosecco.
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Florian's
Piazza St Marco
W3W: What3Words Location
W: https://www.caffeflorian.com
T: +39 (0)41 520 5641
Last tried: October 2024
For an early evening spritz, Campari Soda or whatever takes your fancy, the bar to the rear of Florian's is perfect.
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Caffe Lavena
Cuisine: Venetian & Italian
Piazza St Marco
W3W: What3Words Location
W: caffelavena.it
T: +39 (0)41 522 4070
Last tried: October 2024
This a lovely bar frequented by locals and those in the "know". Make sure you order standing at the bar.
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Bar Longhi, Gritti Palace.
Cuisine: Bar with bar snacks
Campiello Traghetto
W3W: What3Words Location
W: caffelavena.it
T: +39 (0)41 522 4070
Last tried: October 2024
The bar Longhi is elegance defined. Their Dry Martini is sublime. The service impeccable.
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Shops

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Food Shops

Fruit, vegetable and fish market
Absolutely not to be missed is the fish market and the fruit and vegetable market. Just take the Vaporetto to Rialto Mercato or it is just an 18 minute walk on foot, crossing over the Grand Canal at the Rialto. The What3Words location for the market is thing.approve.dine.

Supermercato Despar San Marco
This is the best supermarket to use if you need to do a large shop. It is only 10 minutes from the apartment. There is a shopping trolley in the sale technica.

There are two entrances to the supermarket, one on Salizzada de la Chiesa o del Teatro, next to the cinema. The What3Words location of Despar is cinemas.fund.speedy. The other is on rio di San Luca at impaired.puzzled.fires.

Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday 08:30 - 20:30

Fruit and Veg Boat
What: Fruit and Vegetables
Ponte dei Pugni
Fondamenta Gherardini
Sestiere Dorsoduro, 2898, 30123 Venezia
W3W: What3Words Location
Last tried: December 2022
A fruit and vegetable market on a boat. How Venetian. Attached to a shop selling a small selection of dried and tin goods.

We would highly recommend you do much of your shopping here. We just love this shop and boat.

Dai do Cancari - Vineria
What: Wines & Spirits
Campo Santo Stefano
Calle delle Botteghe
San Marco 3455
W: daidocancari.it
T: +39 (0)41 241 0634
Last tried: October 2020
A delightfull wine merchant only minutes from the apartment.

Farmacia Internationale
What: Pharmacy
Calle Larga XXII Marzo
San Marco 2067
A small but well stocked pharmacy about seven minutes from the apartment.