Venice · DINING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 dining experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Candlelit dinner cruise on a Venetian galleon with Prosecco and wine. Night views of Murano and Burano in 3 hours.
“The absolute highlight of our trip to Venice. Excellent food, we've been a lot of places and this really ranks highly. Wonderful atmosphere and made a real fuss of my partner on his birthday so do let them know!”
Hard Rock Cafe Venice set-menu lunch or dinner by gondolas at St. Mark's, priority seating, Gold or Diamond meals, plus Rialto Rock Shop.
“My daughter loves going to Hard Rock Cafe for the experience it gives so what better when visiting Venice than a great deal to be able to visit Hard Rock at a discounted rate, the Venice restaurant has great staff and the food is as good as you would expect with a canel aside the restaurant too”
Skip the line at Hard Rock Cafe Venice with a 2- or 3-course set meal, drinks included, plus canal views and famous rock memorabilia near Piazza San Marco.
“Great location, really friendly staff and yummy food! There isnt a huge amount on the set menu but enough to hopefully satify most.”
Private 30-minute gondola ride and a 3-course dinner for two near St Mark’s, Venice. Prosecco, coffee, and water included.
“Nice evening seeing the different islands with a spritz.”
Venice cabaret dinner show: 5-course Italian gala, Prosecco welcome drink, and international acts in a Baroque theater. 3.5 hrs.
“What a fantastic experience. Exceeded expectations. Best show I’ve ever been to. The performers gave their 200% and they have the best smiles! The food was amazing, I lost count but food just kept coming I think it was 6-7 courses with a bottle of wine. Compliments to the chef. They also sang me a song for my birthday. Thank you again for such an spectacular experience. Well worth the money. I highly recommend this when in Venice!”
Venetian dinner by St. Mark’s, then a concert in the baroque Church of San Vidal with music from Vivaldi and other masters.
“The concert was outstanding. Meeting point directions were a bit unclear but when we called the guide she picked up immediately and clarified them.”
Live jazz with an organic dinner or aperitif in Venice at Laguna Libre, set by the Cannaregio canal in an 18th-century palace.
“Nel prezzo è compreso aperitivo e cena con una bottiglia di vino. qualità buona eccetto le cozze nel mio cous cous che non erano fresche. Musicisti molto bravi. Unica ma importante nota dolente c'era una festa in una sala accanto di ragazzi di 20 anni che per accedere passavano dal ristorante con un vai e viene di gente impressionante, sembrava di stare in metropolitana! quando i musicisti non suonavano si sentiva la musica dell altro locale. Dubito anche sui sistemi di sicurezza in caso di incendio di quel locale. Peccato! a volte voler guadagnare troppo rovina la qualità.”
Venice cicchetti and Prosecco tour with Rialto Fish Market, gondolino ride, 3 snack stops, and gelato. Small group of 6.
“Giulia was an amazing tour guide as we saw Venice and experienced the food and culture through her native eyes. The parts of Venice she was able to show us were the best because they were truly authentic, as she lives the culture every day. Seeing Venice through her eyes was a unique experience to capture the delicious foods, beauty of Venice and way of life in this beautiful city. Giulia was kind, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable in the rich history she shared as well as favorite culinary foods and stops along the tour that are true hidden treasures of Venice. If you are planning a trip to Venice, this…”
A small-group Venice evening food tour with cicchetti, bacari spritz and wine, a sit-down Venetian dinner, plus artisanal gelato.
“Irene was a great wealth of knowledge regarding Venetian food and Venice itself. We had a great evening with her and it was fun to visit some smaller local establishments!”
Venice home dining with a family cooking demo, 3-course lunch or dinner, regional wines, and coffee, hosted by Cesarine.
“Rosa was a wonderful host and served a healthy, generous, and authentic dinner. Highly recommend. However Get Your Guide needs to improve. We were provided with an incorrect (and non-existent) address and had to call Rosa who had her daughter meet us and escort us to their home.”
Venice Cannaregio food and wine tour with 8 tastings, Spritz and local wines, sit-down main, artisan gelato. 3 hours, small group.
“Some of the food options were limited. Chicceti were fish heavy. The food at the Main meal: lasagna was beautiful. Squid in pasta was an acquired taste. Would have been great to have a pizza option too. Our guide was lovely and super helpful. Approachable and was happy to give hints and tips of other places to go within our stay. Even showed us some food locations to visit on the following day.”
Saint Mark's 2-course Venetian dinner with gondola views, included wine, water and coffee. $85, 1.5 hours.
“Dishes were delicious. The atmosphere, service and the cutlery were excellent. Strongly recommended!”
Avanspettacolo cabaret dinner show near Venice with a Prosecco welcome, Landfare, Seafood or Vegetarian dinner, magic and cabaret acts.
“Please bear in mind if you're staying in Venice even though it's only 10 minutes to the show on the mainland it will cost you €90 round trip in a taxi, it is in a very industrial area with no facilities around if you get there early. The welcome cocktail is a small glass or procecco or fruit juice, there was no grand magic show at all, no coffee or tea, the staff were so busy bringing out the excellent food that they didn't have time to take drink orders, so everyone was sitting around with empty glasses all night and it was only 25% full, when I did go…”
Veneto wine pairing dinner in Venice near St Mark’s: four courses, four glasses, sommelier explanations, aperitif, prosecco toast, coffee.
“Great experience. The venue was wonderful with a great waitstaff. The courses were perfect as was the matched wines. Id do this again.”
Private gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal plus a gala-style dinner in a historic palace, with hotel pick-up and an English guide.
“A ride back to our hotel would have been nice to end the night”
From the Basilica to the far lagoon — every experience, ranked.
