The Rialto market is a very large square with entries to many small alleys, harbouring different kinds of restaurants and pubs. Al Marcà is one of those restaurants. This is the ideal place for lunch with a delicious sandwich. Amidst the employees of the neighbouring court, businessmen, markets vendors and students, you can take some delicious Italian wine or a panini with a wide choice of fillings. The friendly staff only speaks Italian. There is no option to have a seat, though. Drinking and eating is done standing outside, even during winter. [Read more]

At a few minutes walk from St. Mark’s Square, on the roof of Hotel Danieli, you have restaurant Terrazza Danieli. This restaurant has had many romances; Aristotle Onassis and Maria Calas fell in love here and Elizabeth Taylor spent two honeymoons at Danieli. On Danieli's terrace, you feel as if you're being part of a Renaissance painting with the San Girgio Maggiore Island and the canal in the background. Even the food is being served as a work of art. On the menu you get a wide choice of exclusive dishes and wine. [Read more]

Cicchetteria restaurant is a simple family restaurant that's best known for its delicious ciccheti. Ciccheti are little snacks which include things like bread with creamy salt cod, half a hard-boiled egg with tiny onions and miniature meat balls. The house speciality, disco volante, is also excellent. Disco volante comprises fried slices of egg plant with ham and cheese between. The EUR 13.50 daily menu is also very good value. Many Venetians are weekly patrons, which has to be a good sign! [Read more]