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This is one of the oldest Bacaros in Venice introduced to us from the food tour. There's a double entrance from two alleys near the Rialto Bridge. Small little bar so it gets really crowded. Do Mori offers one of the best selection of Cicchettis which are small single serving portions of typical Venetian dishes (they look like bruschetta topped with seafood except the bread is soft) and meant to be enjoyed standing up by the bar. You will see different ways anchovies and bacalao served in Venice.
We came at around 2:30pm and it wasn't full. There was another bar pretty close to this one that had a line out the door but this place was quiet. We ordered 4 of the cicchetti and a prosecco. I can't tell you exactly which cicchetti we got as there are no tags on any of them BUT they were all delicious so just pick blindly. This was another great recommendation by Anthony Bourdain. The servers/barmen aren't particularly friendly but don't let that deter you and just order. You order at the bar and pay. Then you sit and enjoy. I would definitely recommend it to people visiting Venice
Stopped in this bar simply for a few glasses of wine (did not try the food)- just to experience the really cool ambiance of this bacaro that dates back to 1462. Dark and earthy inside, copper pots hanging from the ceiling (once used to collect water), wooden decor, and barrels used as tables (to eat and stand-no sitting). They had a wide selection of cheap cichetti and wines, with fast, friendly service. Definitely make this a stop while you're in Venice; you'll get a great feel for the vibe and atmosphere of the city!!
Bf: "I'm gonna find it, even if I have to use up ALL of my megabytes!!!" * sigh * Here's the thing about Venice: google maps doesn't work here. It tells you to turn into this main street, go straight for 200 m, make a right into an alley which leads to a smaller alley, turn left and you end up ..... right where you started. I've a pretty good sense of direction, but apparently, not here. Half an hour and 50 MB later, he gives up. We were ready to just head back towards the Rialto Bridge when we turned a corner and .... voila! The Cantina Do Mori sign was staring at us straight in the face. Go Figure!! I heard about this place from a fellow traveler, Anthony Bourdain. The guy knows his stuff, right? Being the oldest cichetti bar (cichetti is tapas in Venezia) in town, of course we had to go here. I love the old world ambiance of the place: dark, lots of wood beams, copper pots hanging from the ceiling and casks of wine behind the bar. Offerings are encased behind a glass compartment and range from cheeses, small sandwiches, salumi, pickled onions and seafood. Point what looks good and hope for the best! Skip the sandwiches and focus more on the meats and veggies. The mushroom and cippolini onions, stewed eggplant, grilled octopus (get several if you love, love octopus) meatballs and salami. Their wines vary greatly in prices, so we opted for the cheapest ones: a glass of 2.50 euro Montepulciano and 3 euros for prosecco, because one thing I've noticed in Italy, you really can't go wrong even with the cheapest wine, it's still very good! Just remember, like any tapas bars, your bill can easily get spendy and keep in mind this place is cash only.
I was happy to find this hole in the wall wine bar place. Well, I did not find it to be exact...my hotel concierge sent me. When I heard the name first, I thought it's some sort of Japanese eating place due to 'Mori'...anyhow, I love the ambiance, and loved it more after I heard this place opened back in the 15th century - the oldest bar in Venice for sure! As an ignorant traveler, I had to ask what those buckets hanging from the ceilings were for. ;) I did not know this place was introduced by Anthony Bourdain's show until someone pointed out while I was there, but it did not matter. You come here, enjoy the ambiance, and of course wines. Those finger food (aka mini sandwiches) may not be the best tasting food (to be honest), but hey they're very cheap and it's perfect to accompany your wines especially if you don't feel like big meal. If you order cheapy wines, they serve in a crappy glass. But if you order nice (aka more expensive) ones, they serve in a big wine glass. :) They close early (8pm), in fact, they start closing preparation around 7:30pm, so ideally you should come here for a glass or two before your dinner...or breakfast/lunch if you are up for. They open at 8am, haha. Cash only, folks!
Visited Venice with a friend and did a tour called "Eat Like the Locals...Authentic Venice Small Group Food Tour" and this was one of our stops. I probably would not have found this restaurant on my own. It's a small old restaurant with a pretty cool interior (see pictures). The most traditional way for Venetians to eat and hang out is at wine bars known as bacari. Where you stand around together in the bar and talk over an ombra (small glass of wine) and cicchetti (Venetian tapas). Here we had Cicchetti (with sardines and onions) and cuttlefish. Both were very good! I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing!! After eating like a "tourist" my first few meals in Venice I was sure glad I found a place where the "locals" eat...it was soooooo much better!!!! I will definitely dine here again and try other menu items!
We went in here quickly with the intention to just try some Cichetti for the first time. We got one with card, to just try and then to see if we wanted more. It was quite good, however, we watched the man knock over one of the pieces onto the FLOOR, then clean everything up, put more topping on it and then put the piece of bread back on the tray. This was something worth 3 euros, it was crazy. read more
10 months ago
I've visited Venice several times over the years and I always make time to stop in here for their Baccalà cicchetti. Paired with a glass of Prosecco, there is literally no better way to take a break from the walking and the heat. The service is always friendly and the cafe itself is cozy and charming. read more
1 year ago
This is a great spot for cicchetti and wine! The prices are very reasonable. There a few stools at a small bar so there is a good chance you'll be standing as in most spots in Venice. The man working the bar was kind and gave great suggestions for their wines and bites! read more
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This is one of the oldest Bacaros in Venice introduced to us from the food tour. There's a double entrance from two alleys near the Rialto Bridge. Small little bar so it gets really crowded. Do Mori offers one of the best selection of Cicchettis which are small single serving portions of typical Venetian dishes (they look like bruschetta topped with seafood except the bread is soft) and meant to be enjoyed standing up by the bar. You will see different ways anchovies and bacalao served in Venice. read more
2 years ago
We came at around 2:30pm and it wasn't full. There was another bar pretty close to this one that had a line out the door but this place was quiet. We ordered 4 of the cicchetti and a prosecco. I can't tell you exactly which cicchetti we got as there are no tags on any of them BUT they were all delicious so just pick blindly. This was another great recommendation by Anthony Bourdain. The servers/barmen aren't particularly friendly but don't let that deter you and just order. You order at the bar and pay. Then you sit and enjoy. I would definitely recommend it to people visiting Venice read more
1 year ago
Amazing food on our tour. Loved the wine and samples. Great service. Loved the taste and textures. Great local wine also. read more
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Stopped in this bar simply for a few glasses of wine (did not try the food)- just to experience the really cool ambiance of this bacaro that dates back to 1462. Dark and earthy inside, copper pots hanging from the ceiling (once used to collect water), wooden decor, and barrels used as tables (to eat and stand-no sitting). They had a wide selection of cheap cichetti and wines, with fast, friendly service. Definitely make this a stop while you're in Venice; you'll get a great feel for the vibe and atmosphere of the city!! read more
Bf: "I'm gonna find it, even if I have to use up ALL of my megabytes!!!" * sigh * Here's the thing about Venice: google maps doesn't work here. It tells you to turn into this main street, go straight for 200 m, make a right into an alley which leads to a smaller alley, turn left and you end up ..... right where you started. I've a pretty good sense of direction, but apparently, not here. Half an hour and 50 MB later, he gives up. We were ready to just head back towards the Rialto Bridge when we turned a corner and .... voila! The Cantina Do Mori sign was staring at us straight in the face. Go Figure!! I heard about this place from a fellow traveler, Anthony Bourdain. The guy knows his stuff, right? Being the oldest cichetti bar (cichetti is tapas in Venezia) in town, of course we had to go here. I love the old world ambiance of the place: dark, lots of wood beams, copper pots hanging from the ceiling and casks of wine behind the bar. Offerings are encased behind a glass compartment and range from cheeses, small sandwiches, salumi, pickled onions and seafood. Point what looks good and hope for the best! Skip the sandwiches and focus more on the meats and veggies. The mushroom and cippolini onions, stewed eggplant, grilled octopus (get several if you love, love octopus) meatballs and salami. Their wines vary greatly in prices, so we opted for the cheapest ones: a glass of 2.50 euro Montepulciano and 3 euros for prosecco, because one thing I've noticed in Italy, you really can't go wrong even with the cheapest wine, it's still very good! Just remember, like any tapas bars, your bill can easily get spendy and keep in mind this place is cash only. read more
I was happy to find this hole in the wall wine bar place. Well, I did not find it to be exact...my hotel concierge sent me. When I heard the name first, I thought it's some sort of Japanese eating place due to 'Mori'...anyhow, I love the ambiance, and loved it more after I heard this place opened back in the 15th century - the oldest bar in Venice for sure! As an ignorant traveler, I had to ask what those buckets hanging from the ceilings were for. ;) I did not know this place was introduced by Anthony Bourdain's show until someone pointed out while I was there, but it did not matter. You come here, enjoy the ambiance, and of course wines. Those finger food (aka mini sandwiches) may not be the best tasting food (to be honest), but hey they're very cheap and it's perfect to accompany your wines especially if you don't feel like big meal. If you order cheapy wines, they serve in a crappy glass. But if you order nice (aka more expensive) ones, they serve in a big wine glass. :) They close early (8pm), in fact, they start closing preparation around 7:30pm, so ideally you should come here for a glass or two before your dinner...or breakfast/lunch if you are up for. They open at 8am, haha. Cash only, folks! read more
Visited Venice with a friend and did a tour called "Eat Like the Locals...Authentic Venice Small Group Food Tour" and this was one of our stops. I probably would not have found this restaurant on my own. It's a small old restaurant with a pretty cool interior (see pictures). The most traditional way for Venetians to eat and hang out is at wine bars known as bacari. Where you stand around together in the bar and talk over an ombra (small glass of wine) and cicchetti (Venetian tapas). Here we had Cicchetti (with sardines and onions) and cuttlefish. Both were very good! I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing!! After eating like a "tourist" my first few meals in Venice I was sure glad I found a place where the "locals" eat...it was soooooo much better!!!! I will definitely dine here again and try other menu items! read more
7 years ago
Hands down, this was my favorite cicchetti joint in Venice. First off, the wine. There is a lot of it. And it's really good. The man who was working in there was amazing and allowed me to try so many different types of wine. It was my "ah-ha" moment where I realized just how good wine can be. Highly recommend their pino bianco. Now...the food. Sheesh, there was so much of it and everything I tried was amazing. Unlike some of the other cicchetti places I wandered into, everything looked incredibly fresh, not like it had been sitting there for 8 hours untouched. There was also an incredible variety. I especially appreciated the many baccala options. My trip to Cantina Do Mori was truly one of the highlights of my trip to Venice. read more
8 years ago
While exploring the hot spots of Venice, my husband and I took care to avoid the tourist traps, seeking authentic experiences instead. We were happy to fall into this place near the Rialto Bridge. The wines we had were fabulous, and the snacks we selected were quite good (except the octopus! I had to try it since I saw a local eat one!). There were many young locals snacking and socializing, and we enjoyed doing the same amongst them. The vibe is rustic and old, the staff friendly. Certainly put this on your list for a quick and easy bite and drink. We did not know that this gem was featured on an Anthony Bourdain show, but it's easy to see why he'd select this place! read more
An interesting spot where you can try a variety of small food items...and of course wine. We ordered about 20 euros of food and two glasses of wine. Some meat and cheese options...some shrimp and bruschetta options. Not a place to eat a full meal, but something different for a snack. read more
Colour me in loooooooooooove! Upon arrival in Venice we dumped our bags at our accomodation and set off for a wander. Now, we'd done a lot of research beforehand and had read all about the bacari - traditional Venetian bars where you can buy a little glass of wine for roughly 1 euro and a few cicheti (fancy bar snacks really) for about the same price. Do Mori is one of the oldest and most famous, and we happened upon it by accident. We did know it existed, and were planning to seek it out in advance, but oh! There we go, here it is, well it'd be rude not to go in having found it so early in our trip. We ordered 2 'ombra' of white wine, and a selection of cicheti to get us started. Oh wow. It's a revelation. We had two meatballs with a spicy sauce, two little squid and two crostini with some sort of fish on them. Delicious! And all reasonably priced, absolutely perfect. It was perhaps a little dearer than some of the other bacari we visited on our trip, but it was definitely the most beautiful with copper pots hanging from the ceiling and all dark wood. Very nice. Oh, and the barman who served us was very helpful! If you're in Venice you should definitely do a bacari crawl and make sure that Do Mori is top of your list! read more
Walking through the streets of Venice, one often wonders how much of the old city operates as a real one, or if it's mostly a Disney-like facade. It's easy to get that impression if you stick to the typical touristy destinations and base your culinary experience on places with photographic menus. If you take your time and wander down a side alley or two, you'll enjoy an experience provided by a place like Cantina Do Mori. Being so close to Ponte di Rialto, and being featured by Anthony Bourdain as the starting point on his night out on the town, I assumed that the cantina would be shoulder to shoulder when we arrived in the early evening. Our party of three quickly noticed that there were only two other patrons at the bar, both of them locals. In fact, throughout our time at the cantina, no tourists entered, and it seemed like those patrons who did knew the staff well. The bar is well decorated with a rustic venetian theme of dark woods, copper, and old photos on the wall. The cantina specializes in a thorough selection of Italian wines and the Venice specialty of cicchetti. This makes Cantina a bácari by definition, and you choose from a selection of the snacks a la carte. I tried some local cheeses and a fried piece of zucchini. A friend tried a crostini and some of their squid, which he claimed was the best he had tried in his life. We sampled a cross selection of various wines, both red and white. All were amazing varieties that I have no plans of forgetting soon. Cantina Do Mori is another Bourdain recommended bar that not only met but exceeded expectations greatly. I could go back to Venice for this place alone! read more
7 years ago
We stopped by here to drink and take a break. Reasonable price and good taste! A server was friendly :) read more
Such a cool little spot! I wanted to eat at a local spot and this definitely was one of those. They had some good variety of flat breads to choose from. I had a prosciutto with cantaloupe and I never thought it would taste good but it did. We also had their house white and red wine which was very smooth and delicious. There isn't a lot of seating so be prepared to stand or take your items to go. They also had a wide variety of cheeses to choose from. I wish I could remember the names but I can't. The cheese I did have was a couple white ones. If you want to try a local spot check this place out!! read more
14 years ago
The wine and cicchetti are delicious and plentiful, but it is extremely hard to find, even though there are two entrances. It has been open since 1462, with copper pots lining the ceiling. The resulting atmosphere is a bit sombre, and there is little seating. Great for a pit stop. read more
8 years ago
Great little stop to get wine after a long day of walking. A small selection of good quality wines along with small bites to complement them. read more
9 years ago
When you just get off a plane from S Fla and you haven't slept...the smart thing to do ofcourse, is to find the oldest bar in Venice and have some cicchetti and house red. A very cool place that's been around since 1462 on an intimate little alley. There are a handful of standing wine barrels to serve as tables to set up on and have a quick bite. We spent about €20 for a nice selection of cicchetti (everything was tasty) and a couple of glasses of wine. Very little English is spoken here so I was very thankful that I took the time to learn a little Italian (came in handy throughout the trip). When all else fails, pointing to what you want to eat always works. A great place with a lot of history. read more
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My wife and I sought this cool, cozy wine bar out because it's said that Giacomo Casanova frequented it! They have delicious and inexpensive cicchetti (salami, shrimp tramezzini, meatballs...) and a great selection of wines. The Prosecco Naturale was fantastic! They open and close early so it is a great spot for a quick lunch or an aperitivo before dinner! read more
7 years ago
After reading that Anthony Bourdain came here on his visit, we sought out some ciccheti (little snacks and small glasses of wine) at Cantina do Mori on a Monday afternoon. It was a bit hard to find, but was worth it when we made it there. Just look for signs that say do Mori and try to follow the street numbers to 429! Unexpectedly, it was not crowded at all. The guys working were nice and charming. The decor was photo worthy, wooden wine decanters displayed and brass buckets hanging from the ceilings. The food was pretty good, we tried some things we had never had before. All of their snacks were on crostini. The house red wine was delicious. I had 1 glass of wine and 3 snacks and only spent about 7 euro. Be mindful that this places closes around 2:30 and re-opens around 5pm. read more
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