A bit of a tourist trap... but hey it's the oldest coffee house in Italy... and it was hot and we…read moreneeded gelato and as our driver earlier in the day you have St Marks as your living room. There's nothing on the menu that is not delicious. You can't beat the atmosphere. There was a four piece music ensemble playing while we were there... it's all about the history and ambiance here.

In business forever, Florian is a cafe you have to go to in Venice. The location is amazing on San…read moreMarco Square. Service is slow.

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Located in very busy tourist area. The store looks amazing and employee giving out sample are very generous and knowledgeable. After I tried so many different things including chocolate, lemon cello drinks, and truffles, I bought a few item for me and gifts for friends and family.

We stopped by over the summer when we passed on our way back to the hotel. They were very generous…read morewith samples, offering different flavors of the chocolate and their cookies. Lemon, pistachio, hazelnut off the top of my head. Many sizes for their chocolate boxes, we opted for a few small ones as souvenirs.

An OG spot located in the central plaza. The ambience in the morning is immaculate with locals and…read moretourists enjoying pastries and coffee outdoors. Their sandwiches and pastries were delicious, one of my fave from the trip, as well as their cappucino.

Established in 1870, Andrea Rosa offered "home-delivered meals" for the Venetian palaces and…read morevillas. Today, spread across six generations, Rosa Salva is a renowned pastry shop situated near the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo in the Castello district of Venice. This establishment offers a variety of traditional Venetian pastries, including bignè filled with zabaglione cream, Cannolo Siciliano, and pistachio croissants as well as homemade gelatos. My partner, our friends, family member, and I arrived in the mid-afternoon on a Sunday after our visit to Murano and the gondola ride nearby for some sweet treats. The outside terrasse was busy in the late morning and early afternoon, but beware of the pigeons. Some of us went inside and unfortunately didn't see much of a selection. Instead we opted for some gelatos such as mango & coconut , strawberry and lemon, and mango. All accompanied a nice wafer. They were good and fulfilled our needs. The price was comparable to the area. The staff was not welcoming as they need to be a bit motived. A real shame for a place that has a long tradition in Venice.

Calle degli Spezieri was once known as the street of the spice merchants. Now, this is the only one…read moreleft on this street. Started in 1948 by Luciano and his wife, it's now run by their two sons. The warmth and hospitality of a family owned business shines through and they're proud to show the quality merchandise they have on hand. A dizzying 600 Italian wines can be found towards the back of the store and you're welcome to stay and peruse as long as you want. We choose a half bottle of Moscato for the bf's sister in law which went well with the biscottis they had on hand too. They carry a good variety of chocolate and candies, pastas, dried goods etc. But you really need to come for the spices! Every spice known to man is here in this shop, kept in tightly sealed glass canisters or wooden boxes. They are weighed and you're charged accordingly. Don't miss their truffle salt and truffle butter! I only got mini bottles of both since there was no more room in our luggage! We couldn't be more happier with our purchases here and at a fraction of a cost if we would've gone to a big chain store. A great find!

Friendly and knowledgeable shopkeepers in this family run business...you'll find a wide array of…read morespices, dry goods, sweets,m olive oils, vinegars, and other luxury food items. We stumbled upon this wonderful store in the San Palo district near the Rialto Bridge and later found out that it was one of the best as recommended by a local guide. We bought some delicious truffle salt and butter from them... If I had known how good they were, I would have really stocked up. Try the busola cookies from them, too!

I saw many shops with the arancino by the windows so I really wanted to try one before leaving the…read morecity. On our last day in Venice, we stopped by Dolce Vita Pasticceria. We had the Arancino with Ham and Cheese (4,50€). We were exploring the area in the morning so we asked for takeaway, or to go. The lady warmed it up for me. Biting into it was so intriguing. The exterior was a gritty corn exterior. We think it was a corn meal exterior? The inside was very cheese. The ham was rich and decadent. Definitely a nice snack and worth trying when exploring but it was definitely pricy for a small snack.

I stopped in this dessert shop one late afternoon during an intrepid day of exploring the…read morebeautiful city of Venice. The sweet shop is gleaming crisp white, clean, and very inviting. The sweets are highlighted in showcases. The croissants look buttery, and the other desserts are beautifully displayed. For a short respite from sightseeing, I enjoy a buttery croissant with an espresso. The service is quick and easy. Stop in here for a sweet treat, dessert, and great tasting coffee drink.

Perfect stop and go coffee bar. Got my much needed cappuccino and a sweet treat before heading…read moretoward San Marco basilica

The service, quality of food, and ambiance was perfection! Highly recommend this place!!read more

Very clean store and the workers were very sweet and attentive! Wish we would have sat down and had…read morecoffee and some of their good looking desserts! Tucked into a cute spot!

Such a cute spot. This was a little tucked away gem near the canal and our rental. The pastries…read morewere divine and Cappucino, reallty good. The women who run the counter were so friendly, patiently navigating our basic Italian. We loved sipping and eating on the counter with locals. Not to miss.

Excellent cornetti, good cappuccini and pleasant space (it was so crowded we had to eat inside…read more Best cornetto we had in Venice--buttery and flaky. Maher is a chain but very good.

During my first months in Venezia, I've tried almost every pasticceria in the city, but I don't…read morethink any was as wonderful as Pasticceria Majer. True, every shop makes the same things, but the courtesy I was given for having an at-the-time broken Italian language barrier made a difference to why I enjoy Majer so much. You will find anything from cannoli (my fav!), sfogliatelle, chocolate croissants, fruit tarts, zeppole, pevarini, meringues, and much more. Depending on location, the prices do differ from touristy to residential areas. The cannoli is truly my fav: real italian ricotta e mascarpone con cioccolato e frutta candita. Every Saturday I purchased 3 cannoli, and I didn't regret a thing x

Very fresh pastries the croissant was amazing and the espresso was probably the best espresso that…read moreI've ever had. If you want something early this was the only place within/ near saint Marks square that was open at 6am.

We stopped in here on a whim. Delicious pastries and great coffee we had "on the go." Friendly…read moreservice.