Eating well in Venice doesn’t have to be hard! These are my favorite spots in the city for a good bite at any budget. 

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Tasting Italy: Venice 🇮🇹 

If you're headed to Venice and want to eat some of the best meals of your life, grab this list! 

WHY THIS LIST INSTEAD OF MY FREE VERSION? Because this way, you have options! 
Find yourself hangry and need food ASAP? You'll find great, authentic options on this list near you no matter where you are! 
Your first choice restaurant is full? I include plenty of options, so you have backups in each neighborhood! 
In a really touristy area without a reservation? This gives you a cheat sheet for eating well anywhere you find yourself! 

Everywhere on here I've personally eaten or had it recommended to me by someone I trust living here at least 5 years.

In this guide, you'll get: 
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- Categories include: restaurants, cicchetti & cheap eats, coffee & breakfast, wine & cocktail bars, gelato

🇮🇹 Tasting Italy: Venice Foodie List

La Serenissima- One of the most important ports of the Mediterranean and home to some incredible art,food and wine. It's an open air museum. 
The Rialto Market is right on the Grand Canal.
It can be really crowded on these tiny streets, watch your wallets.

I❤️ Markets: Venice

Discover the Splendors of Venice with Our Exclusive 4-Nights in Venice Itinerary for the Discerning Traveler.

Venture into the heart of Venice, a city steeped in romance, history, and unparalleled beauty. First-time visitors will be swept away by the iconic canals, architectural marvels, and the vibrant atmosphere that makes Venice a crown jewel of Italy. Whether you're gliding through serene waterways on a traditional gondola, marveling at the intricate mosaics of St. Mark's Basilica, or indulging in authentic Italian cuisine at a picturesque waterside trattoria, our itinerary is designed to help you seize every precious moment in this floating city.

Explore hidden corners, seek guidance from a local expert, and immerse yourself in the charming districts that lend Venice its distinct allure. Embark on an unforgettable voyage through the City of Canals and unveil the true spirit of Venice in just four remarkable nights.

What to expect in my itinerary?

- itinerary customizable to your interests
- 4 & 5 star Hotel recommendations with booking links based on my site inspections and partner relationships
- Extensive restaurant recommendations, some with online booking links
- Private tours with booking links that are worth the splurge

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the choices? Let's hop on a call together, and you can pick my brain about anything and everything Venice related.   See the link included at the end of this itinerary, or my consultation services offered on my page. 

Complete Itinerary for Venice - 4 Nights

THE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ITALY - ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, & MORE 🇮🇹

I've been fortunate enough to visit Italy multiple times and even more fortunate to have been guided by true Italian friends. Here, I take all that I've learned from those travels and distill it into one perfect itinerary that hits the big highlights. 

This itinerary is a great fit for first-timers since it'll take you to the absolute must-see spots in Italy. You certainly won't see all the boot has to offer (just plan on coming back for future trips, plural, to make that happen), but you'll see the most iconic places at a reasonable, enjoyable pace. You'll be able to soak up all the history, food, wine, and dolce vita these cities have to offer. After this first taste, you'll be dying to come back for more!

🗺️ Main Itinerary Stops:
- Rome | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Orvieto | Pit stop
- Tuscany // Montalcino | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Siena | Pit stop
- Florence | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Tivoli | Pit stop
- Rome | Overnight for return flight 

🗺️ Optional Extension Stops:
- Pisa | Day trip (+ extra night in Florence)
- Bologna | Pit stop
- Venice | 2 full days / 3 nights 
- Modena | 1 full day / 1 night here or nearby  

📣IF YOU WANT MORE INFO BEFORE PURCHASING ➡️ Check out the free preview of this guide. It includes:

- OVERVIEW STATS: Including trip length, ideal season, trip speed, physicality, trip themes, who this trip is best for, cost, and how to get around

- STOP-BY-STOP OVERVIEW: Including number of days at each destination and number of activities, restaurants, and hotels included in the full version of this guide

- EXAMPLE ITINERARY DAY: An example day from the full version of this itinerary, so you can see the level of detail and travel style you can expect!

- BONUS - HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS: All the same recs from the paid version! Consider supporting my work by booking through the links provided - it’s much appreciated!

Montalcino, Province of Siena, Italy

Orvieto, Province of Terni, Italy

Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy

Tivoli, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Modena, Province of Modena, Italy

Tuscany, Italy

Siena, Province of Siena, Italy

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

ITINERARY | 9-14 Day Italian Highlights

Al Covo

Special meal place. Chef Cesare is from Tuscany and his wife Diane is from USA. I went there years go and will never forget being told to NOT put lemon on my fresh fish as it would kill the flavor of the fish! Live and learn.

   This rustically elegant restaurant is close to the Riva degli Schiavoni and is much frequented by tourists. The menus are delightfully varied and listed under three full - flavoured headings.

A true taste of Venetian cuisine. Led by a husband-and-wife team, this is a welcoming, local-favorite spot is committed to using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.

11 Delicious Eateries in Venice

Fine dining spot, mostly seafood. Order whatever the daily specials are - they’re based on what was the best catch that morning. They source sustainable ingredients. Lives up to the hype! 

FRESH VENETIAN CLASSICS

🏆 Michelin Recommended

A high-quality, family-run restaurant that turns out great food without pretention. 

A family-run restaurant that blends Venetian and Mediterranean flavors.

Al Covo

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