Top 10 Places to Eat
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1. Taverna Olandese Volante
Lively bar serving draught beer and where the rolls are named after pirates and the salads after ships – try the “Galeone” with prawn and hard-boiled egg.
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2. Antica Pasticceria Venexiana
Wonderful savoury pastries and mini pizzas, for stand-up consumption at the bar or take-away.
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3. Boutique del Gelato
There’s inevitably a queue outside this popular gelateria . Try the tangy limone (lemon) or fragola (strawberry) ice cream or creamy gianduiotto (hazelnut-chocolate).
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4. Osteria da Dante (Alle Alpi)
Low-ceilinged wine bar whose tables seem permanently occupied by card-playing men. Traditional counter fare such as bovoleti and garusoli (types of snails) and grilled sardines.
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5. Trattoria Giorgione
After serving his fish specialities, owner Lucio entertains guests with Venetian folk songs.
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6. Alla Rivetta
Friendly eatery with a wonderful seafood window display.
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7. Alla Mascareta
An upmarket bar for wine lovers, also serves rolls and salads.
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8. Alle Testiere
Tiny non-smoking restaurant with an unusual selection of fish, cheese and wines.
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9. Hostaria ae Do Porte
Wood-lined tavern, noted for its grilled fish. Lunch only.
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10. Al Covo
Sophisticated candlelit fish dining and Italian wine list.
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