Caffe Florian is stunning inside and out. It's overpriced because of the historic reputation and…read morelocation, it is what it is. If you go here, you're going for the experience and you should know what you're in for. They give you a heads up that there is a per person cover charge (8 euros) to sit outside and listen to the orchestra, but the orchestra is incredible I have to say. Just the experience of sitting at a beautiful, historic spot on Piazza San Marcos with the orchestra playing is something in itself. The menu has something for everyone, my husband got a spritz and I had a hot tea. Neither were the best thing we ever had by any means but again, you're there for the experience. I was disappointed the tea was just a tea bag that I had to steep myself. We did not have a reservation, just sat ourselves outside at a table for two. Staff was professional but not particularly quick or friendly.

The Cafe Florian is a must if you are visiting Venice - The Oldest Cafe in Venice!!…read more Located in the Piazza San Marcos, we were able to walk in with no reservations and get a table for 2 - now the section of the restaurant we were seated in the is a tight area with very small tables - large enough to accommodate the silver platter the order is served. The menu is extensive but we were wanting to try the Affogato Florian and get something light for lunch, we ordered the Salmone affumicato del Circle Polare Artico. The Salmon was fresh and had a great smoked flavor, it was a serving enough for 2 people to share or one really hungry person! The Salmon was served with toasted bread and butter. The Affogato Florian came with hot chocolate and a cookie with the restaurant name on it - it was a nice treat to have for the afternoon and whether its cold or hot outside it covers the weather in any situation with hot chocolate and ice cream! Service was on point with the waitstaff in white jackets and were attentive. The ambiance was pleasant with antique mirrors and elegant furnishings - it was an experience to be had in Venice

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Located in very busy tourist area. The store looks amazing and employee giving out sample are very generous and knowledgeable. After I tried so many different things including chocolate, lemon cello drinks, and truffles, I bought a few item for me and gifts for friends and family.

We stopped by over the summer when we passed on our way back to the hotel. They were very generous…read morewith samples, offering different flavors of the chocolate and their cookies. Lemon, pistachio, hazelnut off the top of my head. Many sizes for their chocolate boxes, we opted for a few small ones as souvenirs.

Calle degli Spezieri was once known as the street of the spice merchants. Now, this is the only one…read moreleft on this street. Started in 1948 by Luciano and his wife, it's now run by their two sons. The warmth and hospitality of a family owned business shines through and they're proud to show the quality merchandise they have on hand. A dizzying 600 Italian wines can be found towards the back of the store and you're welcome to stay and peruse as long as you want. We choose a half bottle of Moscato for the bf's sister in law which went well with the biscottis they had on hand too. They carry a good variety of chocolate and candies, pastas, dried goods etc. But you really need to come for the spices! Every spice known to man is here in this shop, kept in tightly sealed glass canisters or wooden boxes. They are weighed and you're charged accordingly. Don't miss their truffle salt and truffle butter! I only got mini bottles of both since there was no more room in our luggage! We couldn't be more happier with our purchases here and at a fraction of a cost if we would've gone to a big chain store. A great find!

Friendly and knowledgeable shopkeepers in this family run business...you'll find a wide array of…read morespices, dry goods, sweets,m olive oils, vinegars, and other luxury food items. We stumbled upon this wonderful store in the San Palo district near the Rialto Bridge and later found out that it was one of the best as recommended by a local guide. We bought some delicious truffle salt and butter from them... If I had known how good they were, I would have really stocked up. Try the busola cookies from them, too!

I saw many shops with the arancino by the windows so I really wanted to try one before leaving the…read morecity. On our last day in Venice, we stopped by Dolce Vita Pasticceria. We had the Arancino with Ham and Cheese (4,50€). We were exploring the area in the morning so we asked for takeaway, or to go. The lady warmed it up for me. Biting into it was so intriguing. The exterior was a gritty corn exterior. We think it was a corn meal exterior? The inside was very cheese. The ham was rich and decadent. Definitely a nice snack and worth trying when exploring but it was definitely pricy for a small snack.

I stopped in this dessert shop one late afternoon during an intrepid day of exploring the…read morebeautiful city of Venice. The sweet shop is gleaming crisp white, clean, and very inviting. The sweets are highlighted in showcases. The croissants look buttery, and the other desserts are beautifully displayed. For a short respite from sightseeing, I enjoy a buttery croissant with an espresso. The service is quick and easy. Stop in here for a sweet treat, dessert, and great tasting coffee drink.

Perfect stop and go coffee bar. Got my much needed cappuccino and a sweet treat before heading…read moretoward San Marco basilica

The service, quality of food, and ambiance was perfection! Highly recommend this place!!read more

Popular bar amongst locals, especially students. Came here with a few Venetians for a nightcap…read more Definitely drank one too many gin & tonics, and it was a good time. Drinks were always served to me, so I didn't interact with the bartenders (or pay for that matter). Crazy that this place was POPPIN' past midnight, filled to the brim inside and spilling out onto the front patio. Somewhere to check out if you're looking for late night adventure!

Cafe Noir was a bit of a strange place. I ended up in there looking for somewhere to enjoy a few…read moremore drinks towards the end of the night and if that's what you are looking for then it does the job. The list of food and cocktails is extensive and probably too many to be honest. The cocktails tasted ok but were pretty sweet and packed a lot of booze in there. They were also served with about kg of fruit on top was was slightly overkill but I'm guessing part of the show. Service was very quick and prices were really reasonable. The highlight for me was the pear & run shot that was on offer. This definitely has to be tried if you make a visit. Overall I'd avoid if you were after a quiet drink but otherwise jump on it!

Very clean store and the workers were very sweet and attentive! Wish we would have sat down and had…read morecoffee and some of their good looking desserts! Tucked into a cute spot!

Such a cute spot. This was a little tucked away gem near the canal and our rental. The pastries…read morewere divine and Cappucino, reallty good. The women who run the counter were so friendly, patiently navigating our basic Italian. We loved sipping and eating on the counter with locals. Not to miss.

Excellent cornetti, good cappuccini and pleasant space (it was so crowded we had to eat inside…read more Best cornetto we had in Venice--buttery and flaky. Maher is a chain but very good.

During my first months in Venezia, I've tried almost every pasticceria in the city, but I don't…read morethink any was as wonderful as Pasticceria Majer. True, every shop makes the same things, but the courtesy I was given for having an at-the-time broken Italian language barrier made a difference to why I enjoy Majer so much. You will find anything from cannoli (my fav!), sfogliatelle, chocolate croissants, fruit tarts, zeppole, pevarini, meringues, and much more. Depending on location, the prices do differ from touristy to residential areas. The cannoli is truly my fav: real italian ricotta e mascarpone con cioccolato e frutta candita. Every Saturday I purchased 3 cannoli, and I didn't regret a thing x

Had a gelato almost every single day I was in Italy and this was one of the top ones! Dark…read morechocolate sorbet is my go to flavor and it did not disappoint here. The nota nera (dark chocolate cream with raspberry sorbet) was also delicious, as was the yogurt with berries flavor. Small shop with no seating inside and is located on a busier street, so we took our gelato to a nearby piazza to enjoy it there. Server allowed us to sample a flavor or two before ordering which is always appreciated!

A trendy gelato spot amongst tourists. They got all the classics flavors as well as more modern…read moreones. We went with the Stracietella and Pistachio in an edible cup and did enjoy them. They weren't bad by any means but I'd say there are better spots in the city. Their thin cookie was good though.