Antico Martini
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It began life as the Caffè San Fantin in about 1720 in a historic mansion, later in 1863 it took the name of "Martini" from the owner's surname.
A luxory restaurant, favourite among the famous names of culture and business, the Antico Martini also attracts expert gourmets who come to enjoy unforgettable flavours which do honour to Venetian and international cooking in an elegant setting with a romantic atmosphere.
Adress:San Marco 2007
Ph. 041 5224121 (Fenice Area)
Website
Open every day
Hours 11,30 a.m - 12,00 p.m
notes:
- Wandeful terrace overlooking la Fenice Theatre
- When the La Fenice theatre opened in 1792, it became the preferred haunt of artists, intellectuals, singers and conductors who gathered there after performances.
Do Forni
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Do Forni Restaurant history refers to the most peculiar and ancient traditions of Venice. During the golden years of the Serenissima Republic, here was placed the bakery which produced bread and sweets for the nearby monastery of San Zaccaria at the Ducal Palace, and a small portion of the Do Forni was used as a typical Venetian taverns selling nips (cicchetti).
In the XIX century it became the Do Forni Restaurant.
Adress: San Marco 486
Ph. 041 5232148( S.Marco Area)
Calle degli Specchieri
Website
Open every day
Hours 12,00-14,30 / 19,30-23,00
notes:
Double ambient :
- one with elegant furniture which reminds to the ancient Venetian tavern.
-the other “Orient Express”with the deluxe furniture and the tiny atmosphere reminding the dining car of the famous train
Fiaschetteria Toscana
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One hundred years ago this was a Tuscan wine outlet and social center of the neighborhood, so the Busatto family couldn't very well change the name even if their cuisine is strictly traditional Venetian and fish based. Albino heads up the dining room, wife Mariuccia makes desserts, and son Stefano mans the kitchen.
Adress Cannaregio 5719
Ph. 041 5285281(Rialto Area)
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Closed on tuesday and wednesday lunch time.
Hours 12,30-14,30 /19,30-22,30
notes:
- seafood and fishes of the Adriatic Sea coming from the Rialto's market.
- all th desserts are made by Mrs Mariuccia,: her "Caramelled Apple Pie" had received the first page of the Bon Appètit.
Rovesciata di mele al caramello