Despite its name, this upscale trattoria specializes in traditional Venetian cuisine with wonderful seafood and vegetable dishes as well as beef and game choices.  The owners specify that their seafood is wild and from local sources. In nice weather, there is a spot for outdoor dining.   The wine list offers an extensive array of wonderful choices.  Favorites: grilled razor clams; grilled branzino; pasta with white truffles; sarde in saor.

Dating from the 15th century, this beautiful palazzo on the Grand Canal is now home to the Baron Giorgio Franchetti’s Collection including a wonderful painting of St. Sebastien by Mantegna and Titian’s glorious nude wrapped in fur.  When the sun is shining and the water is sparkling, the views of the Canal through the gothic arched windows are extraordinary.

Addresses in Venice can be tricky.  The address is indicated two ways for this restaurant so when you’re searching, you’ll probably find it on Calle del Pistor.

This simple and authentic restaurant, commonly called “Alla Vedova”, serves delicious and inexpensive food.  The appetizers are approximately 6 euros and the pastas 9 euros.   The menu is limited, but what is offered is quite good. Be advised there is no coffee or espresso service but there are nearby coffee bars on the Strada Nova.  Favorites: meatballs; vegetable antipasti; linguini con vongole.

Far from the usual tourist haunts is this small unprepossessing  family-run restaurant offering personal and inventive Venetian Cuisine.   There are just a dozen tables so reservations are a must.   The emphasis is seafood and the menu changes weekly as the chef looks for what’s fresh and seasonal. Favorites: Risotto with seafood

This friendly, casual, family-run trattoria serves typical Venetian cuisine.