My sister and I were on a mission to only visit stores listed on the murano vetro artistico list,…read morewhich is basically a list of real murano glass makers (a lot of what you see in Venice for example is produced in China). We happened to wander in the direction of Alessandro Mandruzzato. It is actually a bit hidden because you have to go down a corridor that opens into a small courtyard with various showrooms of glass makers. The store actually has glassware made by a husband and wife team; it consists of housewares eg. Vases, jewellery boxes, lamps, etc created by the husband and jewellery made by the wife. The wife, Jany, was in the store when we visited and she was very friendly and helpful. She explained to us that only 47 families are certified glass makers of the murano tradition and that the red and blue stamps that verify true murano glass indicate the temperature used to produce the product. I ended up purchasing a bracelet and some earrings, which Jane wrapped very nicely -- they definitely use high end packaging. She also informed us that she does custom work, something I would definitely utilise for a special occasion like a wedding. I highly recommend visiting this shop for its unique pieces, which are quite pretty. Also, being able to meet the artist really adds to the the whole experience!

We are so happy that this studio was our first stop on the island. Jany (Alessandro's wife) was so…read morewelcoming and took the time to tell us about the history of the Murano artists and the generations of glass making in her family. She tells everyone about the history and the importance of shopping at studios that have the Vetro Artistico® Murano label on their goods or displayed in the store. She then encouraged us to walk around the island and shop around. We returned after strolling around for a few hours because there just weren't any other studios that could match the quality and the personalized service. She even switched out the silver for gold beads in some earrings upon request. We bought 6 pieces and she gave us certificates of authenticity for each and contact information if we have questions or would like customized pieces in the future. While we were there, a German couple was returning to pick up a custom vase and they were able to see them do a final polish via live feed from the studio in the back. I would definitely recommend this studio to anyone shopping for authentic items. Not just the so called "Made in Murano" which is actually made in a factory somewhere in India or China (ever wonder why those items are so cheap?) but handmade by a certified Murano artist. They take their craft very seriously and it needs to be supported to ensure these skills survive future generations. I wish I could provide pictures but to protect their art, pictures are prohibited, of course.

My wife and I stumbled upon Stefano's store in Venice. We fell in love with a beautiful lamp shade…read morebut did not want to travel with it. When we got back to Florida (USA), I emailed Stefano and discovered the same lamp shade we saw at his store was still available. Stefano set up the payment and shipping via email and before we knew it a piece of art from Venice Italy was at our door step. I wish everything was this easy. Thank you Stefano for the beautiful glass work and for making it all so easy. I hope to purchase more work in the near future. Kevin & Nathaly

Wonderful shop, small and hidden but worth the hunt. Very honest and true murano glass without the…read morehassle of the factory tour and crowds, central Venice. Highly recommend checking in with Stephan

This is a fun shop. Full of things you never knew you (don't) need. Kitchen and bathroom gadgets,…read morebrushes, cell-phone holders, fans, cups, bottles, watches, soap dispensers, aprons, kitchen timers, pens, hooks, glasses cases, bags, champagne glasses... The list goes on and on. You really need some time to dig through the products. And even you think you don't need any of these items, you're wrong. You will probably walk out with something. It's just a fun shop. And so colourful, it looks like a rainbow exploded in here. Staff is very nice, lets customers take their time without pushing. In the end we bought some items too. Two cellphone holders and some pens. Nothing we really needed, but needed them anyways. A fun store - worth checking out.

This store is stacked with unique items I have never seen anywhere else. Many colorful and fun…read moreitems to buy for yourself, or bring home as a gift. In a city that has cart after cart of typical tourist trinkets, this store is very different. Enjoy!

I bought my girlfriend a 40 Euro bracelet that was marketed to be very high quality and completely…read morehand made. I took very good care of it on the way home and gifted it to her and she loved it. Unfortunately, it broke after 4 days of completely normal, no water, minimal movement wear. It was poorly made and very disappointing to spend a considerably amount of money for a poorly made piece of jewelry. This is not the only occurrence as my sister bought a similar model bracelet and it also broke in the same way after just 2 days of normal wear. Avoid spending money for these lackluster scams of jewelry.

I went here while on vacation and it was ann amazing glass blowing demonstration but the items in…read morethe shop were quite expensive but it's Murano glass so what should we expect I wasn't actually shopping to purchase but everything is extremely beautiful in their showroom ... the showroom was definitely an upscale atmosphere don't miss the demonstrations was really terrific!!

We contacted Ellegi Glass a day before our visit to make the reservation. We saw how the beautiful…read moreglass decorations were created from the beginning to the finished product. The walk from the water bus station to Ellegi Glass is about 20 minutes. Beautiful scenery along the way next to the canals or waterfronts. I enjoyed the walks, and I took a lot of pictures. It is so beautiful! Ellegi Glass has a demonstration on site to show the visitors how their glass decorations are made. Very informative! They bring us to the showroom after the demonstration, and we can purchase the beautiful glass artwork. They're all head made and all one of a kind! The demonstration shows costs €5 per person. I think it is a great idea to visit the glass factory.

We cane to Murano Island as part of a city tour. Ellegi Glass' glass making demonstration was part…read moreof our tour. I was very glad that it was in English. I have seen this process before at Disney, but seeing glass made in Murano is a while other story. First of all, the process is so fascinating. I have the deepest admiration for glass masters. According to our narrator, these people don't go to school to learn the craft, they learn from their parents, who learned from their parents. I learned a lot. The process was very well explained to us. Very informative demonstration.

Food: N/A Service: 4/5…read moreCleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 This place is super cool! Mind you I did not purchase anything here, only window shopped and the items they had in here are very unique! Be careful coming here, i'm pretty sure it's "you break you buy" policy. See the pics!

Do NOT purchase from this store in Murano (Venice). My custom ordered chandelier arrived over 3…read moremonths after my purchase, in the wrong color, with broken pieces, rendering it impossible to install. After another 2 month delay, I received replacement pieces that were of the wrong size and mismatched color. They refused an in person meeting with me in January to resolve the dispute and are now refusing to answer my correspondence. Seller waited until 3 months passed to tell me my claim period had already expired per the terms of fine print that was never provided to me at the time of my purchase. This seller obviously was waiting for this time period to elapse in order to rip me off. This was a fraudulent transaction and they are a dishonest business. How sad that the reputation of Venetian glass masters can no longer be trusted! BUYER BEWARE.

On our water bus on the way to Murano from Venice, I did some quick research on glass-blowing…read moredemonstrations. There is no shortage of options but you want to make sure you pick a good one. The Glass Cathedral Santa Chiara stood out to me because it's at the very top of TripAdvisor's list of the top attractions in Murano. I tried to make a reservation online but they don't allow day-of reservations so we tried our luck in person. Luckily, it worked out. It's a short walk from the water bus station. Though I will say it's a bit tough to find because the cathedral is a bit hidden. Once you walk in, you see how beautiful the cathedral is and you already feel like you're in the right place. We arrived at a good time and got tickets for the next show. You can just pay for the demonstration itself or add beverages as add-ons e.g. beer, wine, Aperol spritz, mixed drinks, etc. We added Aperol Spritz which is served in a nice glass (I would expect nothing less in Murano). From there, there is some bench seating and a few tables where you can view the demonstration. The artist performing his craft was an artist in the true sense of the word. He wasn't there to entertain the crowd. He didn't seem friendly. But he loves his craft. And I love that. It was super impressive to see him do his thing and create multiple works of art along the help with his assistant. Murano is known for having the best glass-blowing in the world so you'll see a lot of advanced techniques and you'll get a grasp of the skill needed to create what you can buy at stores or online. It makes you appreciate even more the value of handmade goods. Seeing a glass-blowing demonstration is a must when you're in Murano and this place may very well be the best!

We stopped in and enjoyed the glass blowing demonstration. Very affordable entry fee and our kids…read more(4 and 6 years old) entry was free. The staff were friendly and our kids enjoyed themselves!