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San Marco |
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Antico Martini Venetian-International
An elegant and formal restaurant offering some of the best food
in Venice, with service to match. The wine list runs to 350
labels and dishes include sea scallops with basil and a mouth.watering
freshly made polenta, or tagliolini with asparagus. Campo
San Fantin 1983
Vaporetto San Marco or Santa Maria del Giglio
Open Thu-Mon lunch & dinner and Wed dinner
Tel. 0415224121 - All credit cards   
Reservations recommended |
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Le Bistrot de Venice
Venetian-French
Excellent and bustling French-style bistro with a late 19th
century feel. It often has live events and publishes a leaflet
with the details. The food mixes local cuisine (some from old
recipes) and French. try goby and cel risotto or just a pizza.
Calle dei Fabbri 4685 - Vaporetto Rialto
Open daily until 0100
Tel. 0415236651 - All credit cards  
Reservations unnecessary |
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Da Ivo Italian
Traditional, romantic and candlelit, the long-established Da
Ivo exudes charm and hospitality. The Tuscan owner mixes Tuscan
and venetian cuisine: Florentine steak, Piedimont truffles and
tagliolini with mullet roe are just some of the options.
Calle dei Fuseri 1809
Vaporetto San Marco
Open Mon to Sat lunch and dinner, closed Jan
Tel. 0415285004 - All credit cards   
Reservations essential |
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Ristorante Al Conte Pescaor
Venetian
Hidden behind San Marco is this old-fashioned restaurant with
a historically protected interior and some casula outdoor dining.
The seafood is good, as is the pasta. Combine the two in gnocchi
with crab and rocket or tagliolini with salmon. Piscina
San Zulian 544 - Vaporetto San Marco
Open daily lunch and dinner, closed Sun in Jan
Tel. 0415221483 - All credit cards  
Reservations unnecessary |
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Ristorante da Raffaele
Italian
The relaxed canalside tables right by where gondolas are moored
belie the dramatic old interior with swords and chandeliers,
and hanging pots and pans. The dishes are good but straightforward:
scampi, squid, pasta and fresh fish. Calle Larga XXII
Marzo 2347
Vaporetto San Marco or Santa Maria del Giglio
Open Fri-Wed lunch/dinner, closed Dec-Feb
Tel. 0415232317 - All credit cards  
Reservations recommended |
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Terrazza Goldoni
Italian
An up-market restaurant in the heart of the city surrounded
by greenery and with a hushed atmosphere enhanced by piano music.
The extensive menu ranges through the day's catch simply grilled,
hearty pepper steaks or tagliolini with salmon. Calle
Goldoni 4488 - Vaporetto San Marco
Open daily lunch and /dinner
Tel. 0415224168 - All credit cards   
Reservations unnecessary |
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Vini da Arturo
Venetian
This tiny place is as homely as it can get, but the simple dishes
are made with great care and fine ingredients: scallops in lemon
or in white wine, but beef rather than fish is the speciality
here. Calle degli Assassini 3656
Vaporetto San Marco or Rialto
Open Mon-Sat lunch and dinner, closed Aug
Tel. 0415286974 - No Credit cards  
Reservations recommended |
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budget; 
average;  
up-market |