Venice, known for its enchanting canals and rich cultural heritage, is also a city that will leave an impression on your taste buds. We have some great vegetarian suggestions as well!

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One great activity way to explore Venetian food delights is a guided food tour:

Here are our top picks:

1) Eat Like a Local 3 Hour Walk and Eat Tour

2) Experience Venice Like A Local: Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour

3) Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice

Here are some highlights of the Venetian Cuisine for your inspiration!

Meaty Delights

venice eats, food, italy — Venetian cuisine boasts an array of meat dishes that will leave you craving more. Start with Baccalà Mantecato, a creamy stockfish delicacy that melts in your mouth.
For a satisfying pasta dish, try Bigoli In Salsa, which combines spaghetti with a delectable sauce made from onions and anchovies. Scampi In Busara offers a seafood twist, as spaghetti is paired with scampi and a rich red sauce.

Polenta E Schie offers a delightful combination of shrimp and polenta, while Lasagnette Con Nero Di Seppia tempts with its little lasagna made with black squid ink. And of course, no seafood feast is complete without Fritto Misto, a heavenly plate of fried seafood that will leave you wanting more.

Vegetarian Delights

If you're looking for heartwarming comfort food, Pasta E Fagioli, a pasta and bean soup, is sure to delight you. Sample the traditional Venetian dish Risi E Bisi, a delectable combination of rice and peas. And don’t forget the Cicchetti featured below!

Cicchetti

Don't miss out on the delightful tradition of Cicchetti, Venice's version of finger foods.

It is a bite-sized bliss for Your Taste Buds! Each bite is a miniature work of art, bursting with unique combinations of flavors and textures. You will find tons of cozy bars serving this along with drinks including the famous Aperol spritz (a Venetian classic)! Go Cichhetti hopping you won’t regret it! (Best thing of all, is there are both vegetarian and meaty options).

Venetian Drinks

And when it comes to refreshing drinks, indulge in a classic Spritz or Prosecco, the sparkling gems of Venice's beverage culture. Did you know that the Aperol Spritz was invented in Venice? It's a must-try when you visit! Of course, since you are still in Italy, wine is always a great drink.

Venetian Desserts

Treat yourself to Buranelli, Venetian biscuits that are a delight for the sweet tooth. And of course, try all the desserts that catch your eye!

Our Recommendations of Where to Eat:

To complete your culinary experience, we recommend visiting some fantastic eateries in Venice that have amazing vegetarian options!

Rosa Salva Pasticceria offers an array of delectable pastries to satisfy your sweet cravings. Osteria La Zucca, a highly recommended restaurant, presents a changing menu with plenty of beautifully crafted vegetarian options. Such a delight! Da Carletto restaurant and Ristorante Centrale Pizzeria offer a blend of traditional Venetian and Italian dishes, while Ristorante Il Gobbo Di Rialto provides cozy and welcoming atmospheres to savor your meals.

Venture into the streets of Venice, embrace the culinary wonders it offers, and create memories that will linger on your taste buds long after you bid this enchanting city farewell. Buon appetito!

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