Beautiful selection of jewellery, head pieces, masks, purses/clutches, corsets, and even sculptural…read morepieces that can hold items. Everything is handmade, so definitely pricier, but if you find something you like, you must try it! He also made the jewellery for the set of Reign, which is pretty cool. I bought a necklace, clutch, and a ring. All so beautiful and unique.

LAGGIA in Venice is a tiny store next to Campo San Maurizio in the passageway when walking in the…read moredirection of San Marco square. It is easy to miss, but a highly recommended stop. Laggia is the store of Alfred Laggia the local Venetian designer who creates incredibly complex hand made intricate mesh jewellery pieces in his studio in Venice. He makes tiny delicate pieces as well as dramatic large pieces which were a favourite of Gianni Versace in his runway shows. Ask to see the amazing mesh head pieces. Sabrina Laggia (Alfredo's wife) works in the store and can also show you photographs of his larger scale works. Because it is such a tiny store it is easy to pass it by, assuming that it is part of all the usual tourist fare. I highly recommend that you go inside and look at the designs as they are quite incredible. I bought a neck piece and a cuff bracelet both of which are a bit grand for me, but so amazing that I'm sure I will wear them to a special event in the future. If the shop is closed go across the hall to the wine store which they also own and Sabrina will let you in.

Great souvenir place near San Marco plaza. There are tons to pick from. I highly recommend this…read moreplace because of their friendly service! The guy (owner I believe) was a gem! I don't bargain when I shop in an actual store, the owner offered a few euros off the things I was already buying. I didn't even ask! Then he continues on with offering more discounts as I looked thru the store. He was generous with giving discounts!! The more you talk to him, the more discounts he gives !! He's the guy in the black jacket in my pic.

Found this gem on a trip to Venice. My mom passed on a cashmere scarf, but luckily a friend…read moretraveled to Italy and found the same shop and was able to find the beautiful scarf for my mom. Very nice items in this store.

It was a nice and clean establishment. Prices were amazing and I was able to leave with two cute…read moreoutfits

I was excited to stumble upon this H&M in one of the many open piazzas in Venice, following a…read morestroll through a narrow corridor or street. The store was bustling on the weekend but the lines weren't too long (perhaps 4-5 customers waiting). The clothing appeared similar in quality to that of H&M stores in the US, as were the price points -- which I assume was a huge attraction since the exchange rate is so high. I didn't get the chance to peruse for too long, but noted that the items were the same as in the States (see the website). Therefore, I didn't feel the need to buy anything. This location isn't too large, as the aisles were pretty narrow. Good place to pick up some pieces though particularly if you forgot to pack something.

My favourite supermarket. I'm from Canada and am always impressed with the wide selection of food,…read morewine and other items in this supermarket. The service is always pleasant. I will always shop here while visiting Italy.

Embarrasing and rude! The only rude people I encountered in my 5 week visit to Venice were the…read moreemployees at this store.

Living in Venezia for a month this Punto was my go-to place for sundries. Small but larger than…read moremost Venetian markets and the prices are competitive. They even have horse flavored baby food if that is your thing! Get ready to bag your own groceries quickly if there is a line.

Close to San Marco area, this newly opened supermarket is the biggest & highest quality supermarket…read moreyou find in Venice. Everything from deli to meat and vegetables are fresh. I usually get bread & salami from fornos because they're better quality but this place is even superior to fornos around venice. I love their gourmet section where you can find all sorts of deli & local food. They also have a liquor section & a cafeteria upstairs.

I needed to buy an extra suitcase because I bought so much stuff while in Italy that I couldn't get…read moreit all in the. Axes I brought with me. I bought a Rimowa, cabin case. They had both the metal and lightweight bags. I went here to buy the metal as which would match my other checked luggage style, I bought the lighter bag. I was really glad I went here and could check out both bags, I would have ordered metal without knowing what else to expect. This is a really nice shopping experience. Lots of variety

Found much needed fresh fruit & veggies. After a hot day of walking around all I wanted was a…read morebanana & I found this farmers market stand. The owner seems to be picky about you touching his fruit. Just tell him what you want & he will get it for you. My bananas & peach was perfectly ripe.

At first, the salesperson didn't really care just showed me what they had. Then one of the other…read moreladies, short blonde hair w peppy personality was hell bent on finding my next new fragrance. What was nice is that these are only sold here (Venice) and in Rome. Well the 2 lines I was looking at. Salvatore Ferrata (not huge fan of their shoes or clothes) and Nobile 1842 I think it was. She had a a lot of knowledge of the making of the perfume and what the notes were. I ended up getting the one with milk of fig!! Smells divine and different from my other perfumes. She was very kind and patient. Highly recommend this buying experience.

I love how beautiful this place is. With it being formally something else and then restored into a…read moregrocery store is just incredible. The cheese section here blew my mind. I wish I had more time in Venice where I needed more groceries. I was only needing some water and cannot believe I could get two large bottles of water for less than a euro. I appreciated the self serve as well as having a person to check me out. They were super busy but very fast and efficient. I'm still blown away by the prices of wine in Italy compared to the states. I do wish I had more time here.

This supermarket used to be a theater and it is absolutely gorgeous to admire the art inside the…read morebuilding. They have a nice selection of food and their cooked food bar looks delicious.

Coop Italy is a network of consumer cooperatives operating in food and general retail. Coop has…read moremore stores in central Venice than most other supermarket chains. In the middle of a high tourist area, Coop maintains their commitment to serving the locals with affordable pricing and reliable quality products. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Coop while we were walking around at night on Cannaregio island. We stopped to get water and I also needed to Kefer for a boost of probiotics. They were more affordable than other grocery chains but it was super busy and chaotic. We were in the self check-out area when the machines started breaking down and the folks in front of us were stuck waiting for staff assistance. We had to go to the cashiers. The lines were all long, but to their credit staff was productive. Overall good value if you're patient and don't mind a little chaos.

Conveniently located, just moments from my hotel. I've shopped there at least three dozen times…read more Huge selection of foods and beverages. Great produce, just don't touch it with bare hands! Always wear gloves which they provide.

What sets this place apart is its uniquely modern take on Venetian jewelry using the traditional…read morelocal materials of Murano glass paired with silver. The handmade designs are elegant and simple, easy to dress up or down. Prices are moderate since you buy directly from the maker. The goldsmith owner is very friendly but his English is limited, so be prepared to mix in some Italian, gestures, and smiles. I get compliments all the time on the pieces I bought.