Historical archive

Giovanni Pierpaoli through his recipes – step by step Saor with fried polenta

Giovanni Pierpaoli is a young and enterprising chef of the Venetian scene who, after collecting some extraordinary work experiences with the masters of the island’s cuisine, has decided to share…

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Interviews

Inside Venice Interviews: Marta Meo

Marta Meo is a private chef and founder of Sardea, a project that brings Venetian cuisine into the homes of the city. Starting from the beginning: where did this journey…

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Stories

“Osti in Orto” Sant’Erasmo has never been closer

13 Venetian restaurant owners have signed a lease for a plot of land in Sant’Erasmo to cultivate vegetables, spices and seasonings: all raw materials which will be used in their…

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Guides
News

4 gelaterie in 4 sestieri

The warming sun, the currents of fresh air at a crossroad in the right spots of the city, sitting on a bench under the shade of a tree in a…

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Historical archive

Food delivery and sustainability. The Cocai Express service: runners arrive by walking

Whoever has found themselves munching something while promenading through Venice already knows seagulls – the so called “cocai” in dialect. They are very alert animals, particularly astute when it comes…

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Projects

Manger Workshop in Casa Flora

If we had to imagine the ideal situation for Casa Flora from its first opening, it would have been right what happened during these three incredible days, with Mimi&Oddur workshop…

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Guides

Nono Colussi and the slow art of happiness

In Venice you’ll come across many patisseries, but there is one in particular that is worth a visit; not only because it is located in one of the most beautiful…

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Guides

La Zucca

A homage to the tastes of vegetables without being necessarily a vegetarian restaurant. We find ourselves in Santa Croce, an intimate neighbourhood off the beaten track, a few steps from…

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Guides

Estro, creative inspiration, in name and fact

We like it for its short and direct name, for its atmosphere, for the delicious and tasty dishes it offers, that are prepared with care and passion. We like it…

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Guides

Antiche Carampane

Hidden among the calli and campielli (little squares), between Campo San Polo and Rialto market, the restaurant Antiche Carampane stands out for its character and quality. Remember their diktat “No…

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Historical archive

Wine bar Ai Artisti

Ode to simplicity and substance in one of our favourite osteria (wine bar-tavern) in the city. The wine bar Ai Artisti is one of those places that escapes any definition…

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Guides

Cantinone Schiavi

One of the most popular wine bars in the city, for locals and non-locals alike, and a perfect setting for the Venetian ritual of the spritz or prosecco. Without realising,…

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Guides

Vini da Arturo

Its founder Ernesto Ballarin has been pursuing his very personal idea of a restaurant since 1973. First, let’s talk about the location. The restaurant is located within walking distance from…

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Guides

Shopping at The Rialto Market

The Rialto market is an experience that will change your way of seeing Venice. You will be in its heart (or shall we say stomach?), you’ll grasp its deepest and…

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