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    4.7 (61 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Bonnie G.

    This and the kosher bakery are the best bakeries in Venice, by far! Five out of five pastries, especially the apricot jelly donut, pistachio marzipan, and chocolate cream puffs. Visited twice on our trip and would order those donuts daily if I could! 5 stars!!!

    Peter P.

    Made a morning quick coffee stop in this famous coffee n bakery bar. It was crowded but worth the Italian breakfast tradition of quick bite and sip by the counter

    Dylan P.

    Tonolo is a dream bakery In Venice that checks all the boxes, seems to be a local favorite but steady mix of tourist allure to it. The ladies in the back who work at Tonolo seem passionate and happy to be there. We went to Tonolo almost every morning because the other bakeries did not match up to what they had. More pastry options than the others with phenomenal prices. They are not ripping people off. Love Tonolo and would label it the best bakery in Venice.

    Brandon T.

    Great pastries for a great price. Arrived around 10am and the place was packed. Do not go if you are unwilling to experience breakfast as a human sardine. Whether you like it or not, you will get cozy with your fellow pastry imbibers. I ordered a cappuccino to switch up my morning espresso along with these two beauts whose exact contents have been forgotten and replaced only with fond memories.

    Stephanie M.

    We came here for an afternoon snack. We got the tiramisu and a jelly donut. They are fast here. The tiramisu was really creamy and had a strong coffee/rum flavour. The jelly donut was okay. I would get the tiramisu again. I would come back and try their other items. I loved the ambiance here as you order and just eat it at the counter with everyone else. Everyones in everyones way but no one gets upset about it. You eat and you leave

    Nico B.

    I always do my best to find restaurants that appear to be serving locals when I'm traveling. Tonolo has its fair share of tourists who wander into this storied pasticceria, but it's the local Venetians who understand consistent quality... and the need to arrive early. Indeed, the earlier the better at Tonolo. You'll appreciate the fresh-from-the-oven delicacies, and the chatter of locals on their way to work. Their frothy Cafe d'Orzo pairs nicely with Occhi di Bue (Bull's Eye) Cookies filled with jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar. At 7 AM these buttery cookies melt in your mouth! Also, don't forget to try their Tiramisu, served in blue, white and gold vintage cups and saucers. Savor every moment because you're in Venice, tasting local desserts, having the time of your life. I'm not sure it gets any better than this!

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    Rod U.

    Bite size, Venetian treats of joy! Oh and it's from one of the oldest bakeries in the city. Gently sweetened cookies spread with a dollop of apricot jam, a baked packet filled with crushed walnuts, and a crisp "cake" filled with citrusy lemon peel. Nothing too sweet. Simplicity of flavors. Italy expressed in little treats! Don't pass on the traditional Venetian treats. All essentially cookies. Almost pedestrian but you can't stop eating them. The burssola, buttery, yolky and mildly sweet. Ameretti cookies, crisp with a pronounced taste of almonds balanced by a pleasing bitterness. Zaletti, a golden crisp basic cookie but one of the oldest sweets in the Venetian culture. Finally meringues with their light airy texture, gentle sweetness and almost chalk mouth feel. Low sweetness has a bonus of all pairing with prosecco, just saying. Want some? (There is no queue, two doors, and a crowd three people deep along the entire length of the display case). --Be aggressive but not rude. This is every man for themselves. --Maneuver your way to the cases. --As soon as anyone near you has paid, waive and catch the attention of the "dispenser of goodies". --Let them know "a lot" or "a little" (it makes a difference in the size of the tray they will use. --Not fluent in Italian? Just point and hold up fingers for the quantity. Inexpensive and absolutely delicious in victory.

    Pistachio donut
    Bryan B.

    Bakery with a variety of sweets and treats. We stopped in for breakfast but it was a little more on the sweet side than croissants. However, I couldn't resist grabbing two donuts which were absolutely delicious. They were incredibly fresh and soft.

    Best chocolate puffs I had!
    Jay Y.

    One of my biggest regrets in Venice is not coming here more than once - or at least successfully. On the night I arrived in Venice, I noticed how crowded Tonolo was, so the next morning as I was walking by when the bakery was opening at 7:45 AM, I nonchalantly brought only three chocolate puffs that were only €1 a piece. Turns out these puffs were the best I had! The puff itself was so crispy, and the chocolate within filled with whole void but was not overwhelming sweet. Sadly, everytime I tried to return during normal hours, Tonolo was always packed with locals. The one time I finally squeezed in the small storefront in the afternoon, I realized that I was fighting with aggressive locals for few remaining pastry pieces and had to give up... Nonetheless, I highly recommend swinging by this legendary bakery even if there is a big chance you may not get anything during normal hours, because on the off-chance that you lucked out, you'll love anything you get in Tonolo and understand why Venetians are willing to fight for a piece here everyday! --- tl;dr version: 1) Massive favorite among locals in small storefront 2) Cheap yet best pastries ever 3) Highly recommend taking a chance to swing by

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    The best crème puffs in Italy, possibly the world. Quality, clean shop with service in English as well.

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    My daughter and I each had a cappuccino and shared a fruit tart and a lovely pastry. Both were delightful. Prices were very reasonable.

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    Best Venezie (fried donuts with raisins) I had. I tried several stores and they are the best. A bit walk if you stay at St. Marco.

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    Great local breakfast spot with delicious pastries, desserts and coffee. Great service as well.

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    Great place for morning coffee and pastries. Try not only the sweet but little pies with vegetables. And tiramisu of course

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    Caffè Florian - Strawberry and vanilla

    Caffè Florian

    3.9(386 reviews)
    1.1 km
    €€€

    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

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    Seating on other side of the cafe

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    Farini - Pizza slice options

    Farini

    4.4(164 reviews)
    1.0 km

    When in Italy, I started catching on that my favorite affordable eats spots were bakeries. Highly…read morerecommend this bakery for their incredible pizza in Venice. My husband and I ordered 4 flavors (2 each) but we should've just shared 3 instead. Order and pay at the counter, find a seat, and watch for your order to be done. Loved the wine options. The small space fills up quickly but we were lucky to find a spot for 2 by the window. It was a great spot to people watch the street outside as well. After, walk a few blocks/steps to Suso for gelato/dessert!

    I had an absolutely horrible experience here. I ordered four pepperoni pizza slices, and while…read morepaying, I accidentally tapped my card for the wrong bill. Instead of handling it professionally, a tall blonde employee immediately snapped at me, saying, "Why would you put your card down? That's not your bill." I apologized right away, but she continued to act incredibly rude--rolling her eyes, shaking her head, and talking under her breath while processing the refund. It only got worse from there. When I reached for a slice that had been placed in front of me, she barked, "No, that's not yours." At that point, I felt completely unwelcome and didn't even want the food anymore, so I asked for a refund so I could leave. She refused, claiming the pizza was already in the oven and that I "had to pay for it." She then tried to say I only ordered one slice, when I very clearly ordered four. The entire situation was handled in the most unprofessional, hostile way possible. There was zero accountability, no basic customer service, and the way I was spoken to was completely unacceptable. I have never been treated like that at any business. Save your money and go somewhere else.

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    Rosa Salva - Mango and Coconut gelato

    Rosa Salva

    3.8(18 reviews)
    1.4 km
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    An OG spot located in the central plaza. The ambience in the morning is immaculate with locals and…read moretourists enjoying pastries and coffee outdoors. Their sandwiches and pastries were delicious, one of my fave from the trip, as well as their cappucino.

    Established in 1870, Andrea Rosa offered "home-delivered meals" for the Venetian palaces and…read morevillas. Today, spread across six generations, Rosa Salva is a renowned pastry shop situated near the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo in the Castello district of Venice. This establishment offers a variety of traditional Venetian pastries, including bignè filled with zabaglione cream, Cannolo Siciliano, and pistachio croissants as well as homemade gelatos. My partner, our friends, family member, and I arrived in the mid-afternoon on a Sunday after our visit to Murano and the gondola ride nearby for some sweet treats. The outside terrasse was busy in the late morning and early afternoon, but beware of the pigeons. Some of us went inside and unfortunately didn't see much of a selection. Instead we opted for some gelatos such as mango & coconut , strawberry and lemon, and mango. All accompanied a nice wafer. They were good and fulfilled our needs. The price was comparable to the area. The staff was not welcoming as they need to be a bit motived. A real shame for a place that has a long tradition in Venice.

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    Rosa Salva - Strawberry and Lemon gelato

    Strawberry and Lemon gelato

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