The food and drink here were delicious - this cake is truly spectacular. That being said, it is insanely pricey here, especially given local prices. You are paying for the history, which is a given. It's beautiful inside but small. I came in with 3 friends and we were waiting for a spot at the bar. We stood at the end where there were no seats when a couple left. We had already ordered and my friend tried to go grab the new opening for us, and was shooed away by the waiter and people who had just arrived (who looked like they would drop some cash). Needless to say, service was not great, hence the 4 star review. read more

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We stopped in for drinks on a Tuesday around 5:45. Note after 6:00 men must have long pants on. The Bellini was divine as were the waiters and their white tux jackets. A classic, do not miss spot. read more

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Has zero atmosphere and they have the nerve to have a dress code. Looks more like a lunch cafe.

Great looking bar but extremely expensive. 22 euros for their signature Bellini Cocktail which was about 4-6 ounces. It was really good but not worth the price for the amount. We were served extremely fast but our sandwich never arrived so we left without trying that. Great place to say you've tried but don't plan on drinking it up here unless you have 100 euros or so to throw away. read more

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A lot of people go to Harry's Bar just for the Bellinis. But they also serve excellent food upstairs - super pastas but also super Bellinis. Great fun place for a great meal. read more

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Definitely the best Bellini I've ever had but it was also very expensive at 25 euros. It was crowded and the staff didn't seem to care or pay attention to anyone but it was still a cool experience to say I've tried a Bellini from the place it was created read more

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I had to go. I mean, if you've read anything from the 20th century classics, probably one of the authors had a drink here. Or a lot of them. The place is kind of sterile, frankly, looking like a forgotten. The tables are sort of pushed around kind of haphazardly, and it felt like the most touristy spot on the planet, or in Venice. That said, the service is just impeccable. And the drinks, though horribly overpriced, were delicious, and perfect for an afternoon that had been filled with August heat and preceded by several hours of walking. I would have enjoyed a second drink, but I'm not so nostalgic that I would want to spend the price of a good dinner on pretty petite pours of Bellinis. read more

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Such a classy place! We were lucky to get the last small table for two. The Bellini was heaven and a must try. Carpaccio melted in your mouth and the croissant roll was to die for. Spendy but you're on vacation to drain your savings! Disfrute! read more

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Went for drinks! They did not disappoint. We got the classic Bellini and it came with olives. Nice place to stop, hang out and feel like you're experiencing something special. Service was great and fast! People were turned away for not being in dress code - no shorts! read more

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WOW WOW WOW! Spectacular evening of food, wine and hospitality. Special thank you to Luca (Maitre'd) and Evo (server). We were fortunate enough to sit at the corner "Hemingway Table" giving us a romantic nook and view. Had to start with the Bellini and Carpaccio, both house specialties AND inventions!! Regional artichokes, calves liver with polenta, cuttlefish pasta, ALL AMAZING! Highly recommend and will def be back!!! read more

A relative recommended we stop here to enjoy the original Bellini they invented. We worked diligently trying to make dinner reservations months in advance. They only make them on open table 14 days in advance. We secured them for our third night. We stopped in on our second day in the afternoon as we couldn't wait to experience the bar and the Bellinis. We tried the original and tried a Vodka Bellini. We absolutely fell in love with the Vodka Bellini's. Expensive though at 25 euro each. The bartender brought us olives! The bar was empty and no dress code in the afternoon before 6 pm. We went the next day too, before our evening dinner reservation. We enjoyed the Vodka Bellini's but also tried Vodka martini & dirty martinis in small shot glasses. This presentation was not appealing for a classic martini. The bartender brought us tiny ham & grilled cheese minis and olives. They were so good. We moved upstairs for dinner. I had a huge filet, perfectly cooked. My husband had chicken curry. It was okay. He wishes it was spicy. We had the signature original carpaccio they also invented. read more

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We sat upstairs to avoid the noise downstairs which is very small. I really loved the formal service and the peach Bellinis. The food was excellent but it didn't blow me away as being exquisite for the price. My husband had liver and polenta and I had a delicious large steak. We each had a glass of wine. They serve complimentary Bellinis - invented there (you can't miss these!) . They don't serve the wine in traditional glasses but in the stemless glasses- they said they changed that globally when I asked. They have 27 cooks working there - a huge staff. read more

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Harry's Bar, the original location of the global Cipriani group of restaurants, is expensive but worth every penny. The food and drinks are all exquisitely prepared. Located on the Grand Canal, a short stroll from San Marco, you cannot get a better location. Good service as well. read more

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This was a fun place to visit. Home of the Bellini. It is worthwhile to stop if you're in the area. Also try the driest gin in the world. Both are made very well here the home. read more

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We went just to try the Bellinis. We didn't have a reservation and they were fully booked, so we sat in the waiting booth by front door. They forgot about our drinks so it was a lot of waiting, but was worth it to say we've tried it! read more

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Horrible AVOID! Paid 54 euros for two Bellinis. Ordered chicken croquetas and they never came. After we finished our drinks, we waited 15 minutes, got up frustrated because everyone is so busy talking amongst staff and not paying attention to us. Had to walk up to bar and pay. Then as we do so, is when we find out machine to make food was broken. The owner should really consider shutting this down with only three stars of a review. It's really even worst. read more

Wouldn't have minded the "snooty" service as another reviewer commented but the Bellinis were not good and overpriced w only a hint of peach flavour. We popped in our last day in Venice as we like frequenting legendary hotels and bars on our travels but this was definitely worth skipping. Ordered finger food along with Bellinis, not good either. Didn't see what all the hype about is but we aren't famous or super wealthy so not whom Harry's caters to. BTW, we had no idea that shorts aren't allowed and all of four us were wearing shorts, albeit tastefully dressed. We are aware that Italian men don't wear shorts to restaurants and the two men in our group wore long trousers to all dinner but this was Sunday brunch time so I guess if your shorts are tasteful and not sloppy, they let you in? Whatever the case, I'd give Harry's a miss and look up another posh historic bar with better drinks and bar snacks. read more

Did you really do Venezia if you didn't have a €22 bellini, in the home it was created? I think not! You'll hear zero complaining about the price from me, a cocktail at the Ritz in Paris runs me €34 and I'm known to be a more than one drink girl, a sour at GHT in Lago di Como is €30 so in all honesty the €22 was on par for a two ingredient drink. We stepped through the door around 7p to grab a couple of their famous Bellini's and there was no way I was passing up the delish slice of cake. Dessert before dinner is just who I am. We had flown in from Vienna so I was totally still in cake mode. This gorgeous cake melts in your mouth, is super light and was scrumptious paired with the Bellini. I don't love Bellini's I'm way more of a Bourbon or Tequila gal but I came here specifically for this drink. It was tasty, but I was just taking in a little cocktail history if you will. Service was fantastic, we had a perfect little corner booth so we could take in the place. I'd definitely recommend if you're visiting. read more

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We had to check out Harry's & as my helpful Yelpers said the Bellini's were 27 euros, very small .... We saw it & moved onward. However, Harry's is on the water, near the gondolas and in the designer section on Venice. We passed Tiffany, Fendi, Louis Vuitton .... read more

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Super crowded. Expensive as anything but a great spot to try for the Bellini! The staff is dressed to the nines with white coats and impeccable service. We were served a bowl of green olives with pits at the bar while there. Lots of happy people here and it got very crowded. It is very touristy and with Harry's inventing the Bellini, it's must see. read more

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57 years dining around the world - never had a more pretentious horrible service experience than here. Was planning to have dinner and literally the service in having our cocktails was so bad we decided to close out and leave. Wait staff totally ignored us and had to flag someone down to pay our tab to leave. Literally the first time in 20 years I have wanted to simply walk out. Everyone's tables were converting to dinner but ours we were seated in the main bar and dressed appropriately - and they knew we wanted dinner as we asked when the service began. In a city with great restaurants and bars - this may have been a great place 50 years ago but today is sub par. Overpriced drinks and snooty service. We went to Hotel Saturnia restaurant and had an amazing experience. Strongly suggest going elsewhere in the city. read more

Tourist trap! Came here to try a few drinks in this famous bar. Started with 2 Bellinis. Tasted good but came in a glass not much bigger than a shot glass. Next we ordered a whiskey sour and a rum and coke. The sour also came in the small glass and was subpar, no foam or egg white on top. Server did not know what rum was! Finally came back with the rum and a diet coke. These drinks are not cheap, which would be fine if they were good. Our hotel bar was much better! read more

After many years of not having been at this Harry's location, it was a pleasure and surprise that somethings stand the test of time and taste! The service was excellent (a difficult task in Venice!), the food delicious and the drinks wonderful. Location is exquisite! read more

My forever love. My forever home. This place is romantic, authentic, lovely. Service is amazing and everyone are so nice and welcoming from your first step in. If you are lucky enough to try this plsce in all it's glory, you will leave with your heart and stomach happy like me.. like us.. every single time. Food is constantly good. This is a home of Bellini and Carpaccio. It is monumental place in every single way. I was so happy that we got chance to spend our afternoon here. Till we meet again, my dear. Stay safe. read more

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Visited in October 2025 obviously this place is historic but it is also a One of the biggest tourist traps in Venice. $26 drinks, poor Service and basically they doubled our bill right before we left. I would steer clear of this place. Staff was obviously making a ton of money. They could care less about their weary traveler. Tables sitting next to us all agreed this was a Blatant Rip off. I've seen reviews dating back Over 20 years Saying the same thing that I wish I would've read beforehand. good luck, Harrys...I hope you enjoy the hundred dollars we left behind. read more

The original. You don't come here for the food. You don't come for the service. You come for the history and the Bloody Mary. Sit at the bar. Watch the people. Dress appropriately. No shorts. Stop being American, you're embarrassing me. A mid-western woman sat next to me at the bar and tried to play a bug-themed domino dice game. Like she was in the Moose lodge. The bartender immediately sprang into action and demanded she stop. I love it here. If you think the drinks are expensive, you don't belong here to begin with. Classic. Please never change. read more

Loved loved this space! Location wise and I loved the vibe, touristy area and great for a quick bite and drink! read more

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Fantastic historic spot. A must see while in Venice. Read about its history. Try the Bellini and Carpaccio - both originated from this location. read more

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This place is an icon and a must visit. Service is great and for such a little place, everyone really makes you feel welcome. This is the place that the Bellini was invented so that's a must. It is a bit expensive but how can anyone pass up a speak easy from the past. Influenced by American ideas but all Italian. Really enjoyed the place! read more

On a recent trip to Venice we came to this restaurant for dinner. They have a first floor bar which was crowded with locals and tourists. This place is famous for the invention of the Bellini cocktail. The second floor is a gourmet restaurant. Reservations are a must for dinner. We started out with a Bellini. Now this drink seems to be a contentious issue with many patrons. It is only about 6 ounces and costs 22 euros. It was delicious, but definitely not worth the money.. During dinner we split a bottle of sparking water. For dinner we split a pasta entree to start. It was a delicious plate of tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce. Next we each had the veal with polenta. This had to be the best veal I had ever eaten. Fork tender and cooked in a delicious sauce. The entrees are pricey, but they give you a healthy portion. This place is for occasions or a one time visit as a tourist. The bill came to $235 euros for two. Other restaurants we patronized for dinner In Venice cost us about $65-75 euros. We did not order dessert after dinner because we basically ate pastries and cappuccino all day while sightseeing. Dispute the price I would highly recommend this historic place for dinner. read more

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My family and I just had the most degrading experience at Harry's bar this evening. I had reviewed the dress code before we walked by the establishment to take some photos. I read that men had to wear long pants and dress coats in order to enter the bar, so my husband, two grown sons and I had no plans on going in. But when I peaked through the door and saw that almost all the men sitting in the bar were wearing shorts, no sports jackets, and t-shirts without collars we decided to go in. When we walked in a very rude young male host tried to stop us from entering because he said my husband did not have closed toed shoes. But my husband had on Keen sandals that were closed toed. We pointed that out to the host and then he said that my husband's shoes needed to cover his entire foot and have no openings. We know he made this rule up on the spot. It wasn't listed on the dress code online. Why do we think he wanted to prevent us from entering the bar. For one thing, we aren't uber rich. But the main reason I think the host didn't want us to enter the bar is because our older son who is 23 is autistic. The host didn't want a disabled person and a middle class family in the establishment. Unfortunately this isn't the first time our son and our family has dealt with this type of discrimination. When you have an autistic family member you deal with it periodically but you would think Harry's Bar would be classier than that. What happened next was absolutely disgusting. The host physically put his hands on my shoulders and pushed me out the door. He actually physically assaulted me. It felt personally degrading and my personal sense of safety felt violated. This host treated my family and myself as though we are less than human. Both my husband and I may not be rich but we both work in fields where we help children have better futures. This is what we value. Not wealth. read more

Such a wonderful place to eat lunch. We ended up just walking in and getting one of the last tables for lunch. For the table we ordered prosciutto and mozzarella. It was delicious! For entrees, we had the club sandwich (came with fries!) and the baked tortellini with ham. The sandwich was very good, but it was a little difficult to eat. Tasted great though! The tortellini was delicious and almost like a good baked Mac and cheese. For desert we ordered one of the cakes that they had that day. Everything was delicious, the service was great, and the restaurant was nice and bright for lunch. Overall a great place to eat at for lunch. read more

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If you're in Venice you need to go to Harry's, I have been there every time I'm in Venice. Get a Bellini, they invented it. The food and service are superb read more

Small place but perfect drinks! This is a very tiny entrance but once you cross the threshold you are in for a treat.

We went to Harry's Bar while in Venice. We had the Bellinis and slice of cake. We were celebrating my husband's birthday. It was crowded. But we were able to get a table. Service was good Bellinis and cake were spot on. read more

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22 euros ($25 USD) for a 6 oz bellini? Highway robbery! We've been around the world to bars where they've invented their drinks and never paid anything this outrageous. The bellini itself was nothing special. If it was made with Dom, I could possibly justify the cost, but it wasn't. If I saw Cook's in the back, that would be the kicker! It's a tiny bar and we were packed shoulder to shoulder (the dude at the table next to us literally had his elbow on OUR table it was so packed). They turn their tables over to the restaurant at 7pm sharp, so if you're cutting it close, be prepared to chug your liquid gold and hit the road. read more

A bit pricey but worth every pennies! We like their dress code, for men - no shorts, no tang-tops, and definitely no flip-flops! Food and service are fantastic! We were well greeted, walked in with no reservation, and the server was extremely helpful! Their tagliatelle is to die for-- along with everything else - from spaghetti to sea bass! We were allergic to all nuts and they made sure our foods were well prepared. read more

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I went here in October, 2021 because of all the famous people that have been at this bar over the years. It's the oldest bar in Venice and to sit in the same vicinity as Hemmingway or Chaplin, is so cool. They are extremely overpriced though. $27 for a small Bellini? They charge so much because the Bellini was invented in this bar, but still; you can walk down the street and get the same Bellini for $8. It's a small place but pretty cool that I got to go here. read more

Cannot wait to go back to Venice! Harry's was an experience like no other and the Bellini's are my favorite drink. Love the appetizers that come out right away. Staff is so kind read more

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The service here was quite disappointing. My husband and I were happy to enjoy a late night drink in a historic establishment, in fact we were very excited. But staff was rude the moment we walked in. Considering the delicate economy of Venice is based in tourism, and we speak Italian, we were not expecting to be met with such ungracious, unkind, and rude staff. I was devastated to leave this place having had that experience. I don't know when I'll be in Venice next but I won't be recommending or returning. read more