“Venice was indeed the city of my dreams; all I had imagined was still less than how it actually appeared to me.”
LANDMARKS IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS
The surrounding area holds many places worth seeing, such as the Ca’ d’Oro Palace, the Ca’ da Mosto of the famous omonimous navigator’s fame, the old and new Ghettos and their Museo Ebraico (Jewish Museum), the Mastelli Palace (with its camel figures on the façade). Campo dei Mori was Tintoretto’s birthplace, while Marco Polo himself lived in Corta seconda del Milion.
RIO TERA’ BARBA FRUTARIOL
A small grocer (Frutariol, in Venetian, hence the street’s name), bars for an aperitif such as the local Spritz at Bar Puppa (Calle dello Spezier, Cannaregio 4800), pizzerias and a fine food store specialised in wines, pasta, salami and cheese, are all found right through the door. There is also a toy store, a second-hand clothes boutique and a laundromat.
RESTAURANTS
Ristorante Vecia Cavana: in the same building on the ground floor: loved by the locals for its fresh fish dishes, dinner there is particularly recommended.
Hostaria Bacanera: just around the corner in the secluded Campiello de la Cason, the neighborhood's former prison. The walled-in iron rings, which can be made to ring (should bring good luck), are a reminder of this today! There are about 10 tables outside on the square, be sure to book in advance. The food has a Japanese touch, creative fish, an enthusiastic chef. Wed/Thurs 19-22; Fri/Sat/Sun also a lunch menu (12pm-2pm), in the evening 7pm-10pm. Mon/Tue closed.
Osteria Giorgione: Right around the corner, comfortable and very good food; exceptional service but quite expensive.
Trattoria Storica: Great pasta dishes with scallops for a fair price in a comfortable atmosphere. 2 minutes by foot across one bridge in Calle dello Spezier.
Vini da Gigio: a not-so-secret-anymore tip on every tourist guide. It serves great food in a relaxed and easy atmosphere despite its Michelin-star-reputation. +39 041 5285140 (6 minutes by foot through Strada Nuova).
Paradiso Perduto: Traditional restaurant, amazing for pasta- and seafood dishes. Loud, alive and often packed. Live bands play here too on some evenings. We recommend you book a table at dinnertime and on weekends. +39 041 720581 (900 meters, about 11 minutes by foot).
Ai Promessi Sposi, In English, the “Betrothed” after Alessandro Manzoni’s famous novel. Small but great food. Reservations are highly recommended.
Osteria Alla Frasca: Great seafood dishes, in the vicinity of the interactive Casanova Museum (4 minutes by foot through Calle Venier and across a single bridge).
Ristorante La Colonna: Comfortable, good food, not too expensive (4 minutes by foot through Rio Terà Barba Frutariol and Calle della Madonna).
Fried Land: Beloved diner on the way to the Ghetto.
Cantina Do Mori: Through the Rialto bridge in San Polo, typically Venetian and authentic.
Trattoria della Marisa: In Cannaregio, north of the train station. Fondamenta San Giobbe 652, reservation recommended: +39 041 720211.
Algiubagio Venezia: Right on the Fondamente Nuove (where the ferries are), a great terrace on the water ideal for good weather. Stylish but a bit expensive. (5 minutes by foot).
USEFUL LINKS:
https://www.venedig.com/VenedigAZ/VenedigACTVFahrkarten/VenedigACTVFahrkarten.htm
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valmarana_(famiglia)
https://www.zeit.de/entdecken/reisen/merian/venedig-cannaregio-stadtteil-touristen
https://www.spiegel.de/reise/europa/italien-venedig-abseits-der-touristenviertel-a-903007.html