Itinerary 5

Artistic Venice

From Santa Maria del Giglio to the traghetto at Punta della Dogana

Stroll along the Fondamenta delle Zattere and indulge in the dreamlike atmosphere of Dorsoduro, Venice's most exclusive sestiere. Here you can enjoy a well-deserved refreshment break under the sun with an ice cream or a cicheto.

Food

Caffè Poggi

Calle Nuova Sant'Agnese

+39 041 5238141

Excellent coffee and a jovial atmosphere: this is the essence of Caffè Poggi. Between a chat with owner Stefano, known to everyone as il geometra (‘the surveyor’), and a freshly brewed espresso, enjoy this all-Venetian experience!

La Calcina

Dorsoduro 780

+39 041 5206466

lacalcina.com

Overlooking the Giudecca Canal, Ristorante la Calcina offers seasonal menus based on traditional Venetian and Mediterranean recipes. The dishes – meat, fish or vegetarian – are accompanied by a fine selection of wines.

Ai Gondolieri

Calle San Domenico 366

+39 041 5286396

Just a few steps away from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection there is a true institution in the city. Founded in the early decades of the twentieth century as a meeting place for local residents, Ristorante Ai Gondolieri is synonymous with tradition and hospitality. The menu, rich in seasonal products, can never be without fresh homemade pasta.

60/40 Venezia

Rio Terrà dei Catecumeni 128

+39 041 4764997

Fresh produce and excellent quality: these are the watchwords at 60/40, in the sestiere of Dorsoduro. Excellent both for a take-away snack and for a sit-down at the table, the freshly prepared panini will amaze you with their simple goodness.

Lineadombra

Dorsoduro 19

+39 041 2411881

ristorantelineadombra.com

Prepare to be enchanted by the view from the splendid terrace of the Lineadombra restaurant, just a few steps from Punta della Dogana. Enjoy the menu while admiring the beauty of the lagoon, and rediscover the lagoon culinary tradition revived in a modern key, respecting the seasonality of the products.

Calle della Mandola - San Marco 3716/b - Venezia
P.IVA 03751930276 - info@veneziadeigondolieri.it