So fun to wander Venice's famous colorful open market, with its fresh seafood, butchers, and stalls…read morefilled with local seasonal produce and pasta. While some might disparage Mercato di Rialto as touristy, when my husband and I visited in June 2025, we were surprisingly just amongst a small handful of non-Italians. In fact, most of the shoppers were locals, and it's a great place to practice one's Italian and potentially, a photographer's paradise. If we ever return to the region and have a kitchen at our disposal, I'd love to take advantage of the beautiful heirloom tomatoes, artichokes, chicory, figs, artichokes, and seafood (fresh scallops! cuttlefish ink!)

Mercato di Rialto, or the Rialto Market, is the oldest market in Venice. During Venice's golden…read moreage, merchants brought exotic goods from Asia and Africa to Rialto, making it one of the most important trading posts in Europe during its' prime. The Rialto Bridge is located by the Grand Canal and it is now still a part of Venice's daily life. Chefs and locals come here to purchase fresh quality products from the fish market, fruit and vegetable markets, and there's nearby shops for butchers and bakers too. It has been a commercial heart of the city for nearly a millennium. Unfortunately for us... they are closed on Sundays. We came before 9am and were so surprised about how empty the area was. I watched many YouTube videos recommending to come early, so I was surprised not to see many vendors out. There were a few stands for fruits and spices but it was so bare... I didn't know until afterrrrrr that they are closed Sunday. There was no other day where we were available to come over in the morning, but if I knew I would have saved time and avoided making the trek to this area.

It's a gluten free products store. Cookies, savory and lots of other ready and to cook pasta etc…read more It should be your first stop in Venice. Azurra is also a treasure trove of info about restaurants that serve gluten free with care. Right address is in the photos too 3763 Calle de la Racheta

The real reason to come here is to get suggestions on Gluten Free dining throughout Venice. Bring a…read moremap so they can mark down where the restaurants are. The people we met there were extremely friendly, and were excited to tell us their restaurant recommendations and even took us through the store showing us their favorite local GF pastries. They told us the owner trains and tests the restaurants regularly, so you can trust their recommendations to be well vetted. The most unique thing we saw while there was pre-made ice cream in a gluten free cone. There were also baking supplies, candy, and lots of interesting pasta shapes that are difficult to find GF in the US -- it's just sad pasta is difficult to put in a suitcase without crushing. Overall the selection was slim. Of course; this is from the perspective of someone living in SF who has lots of access to GF items; so take that in context.

Came in here on our last day in Venice. Looked for some more Truffle products as well as some good…read moreolive oil. It's a smaller shop, but filled with all the good stuff. Friendly owner, no rush or push. Bought some jars with truffle honey (big and small) from just 7 Euros to 20 Euros a jar. Then a few bottles of Extra Virgin Olive Oil - from some smaller producers. Always fun to try new olive oil. And these we bought here tasted great when we used them at home. Prices very fair from 8 to 20 Euros a bottle. They sell a lot of their fresh and dried pasta as well. Looked very good, but we just didn't have much more space to carry. Maybe next time. A nice little independent shop. Great quality products.

Pasta! Pasta everywhere!…read more It was always hard for me to figure out what soveneirs to take home from trips. This time, coming from Venice, it was easy - locally made wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and pasta. Research brought me to this local, 100 year old, pasta place. Considered new by italian standards, but still making traditional pasta as good as the older ones. They also make flavored pasta like herbs, pizza, and squid ink. I loved that they make the pasta onsite. Supposedly, if one comes early enough, you can get a demo and possibly a pasta cooking lesson. They also offer sauces, olive oils, balsamic vinegar, truffles, and wines. In addition to those things, it's one of the few stores in Venice that carry asian groceries. Not a lot, but they have some. The price is also not too bad. It's cheaper than other places and had better pasta selection. This is a good, small shop to get food souvenirs from and I highly recommend it.

Well....here is the thing....if you want to eat on a budget while Venezia?....that's the…read morespot...7.50 per dish for fresh pasta.... now if you want quality.....go elsewhere....the ragu /bologna was horrible.... mushroom and chicken not great but not bad

So so good! The pasta is so fresh . The bolognese sauce was amazing. The price you can't beat. It's…read morea small place to order and quick service. So so good

You pick the pasta, and the sauce and get it tailored to what you like. We all ate the tortolloni,…read morewith different sauces, all were so good, glad we put this on our list.

Tiny but mighty. Ones of the most delicious pasta in Italy. Feels like a family owned business;…read morehandmade pasta en 10 minutes. They are very nice and it is nice inside if you want to eat something quick (standing up). My family preferred pasta place.

This lasagna is the best lasagna I have ever had. I'm really not a big fan of lasagna but I can't…read morestop thinking about it. Great customer service and even better food! Area is spacious and in a great spot for hanging out for a drink.

This old-school Venice restaurant offers a charming ambiance with no piped-in music, decent…read morelighting, and almost comfortable chairs. The meal started on a high note with some very tasty bread. The tomato and mozzarella dish was a standout--the tomatoes were fresh, and the mozzarella was perfectly chilled, complemented by a nice sprig of basil. The carbonara, however, was a bit underwhelming. The pasta was slightly undercooked, and while the pancetta added flavor, the small, sliced pieces didn't quite hit the mark. Notably, they used cream in the dish, and there were no peas, as is common in the U.S. It still tasted good, but it lacked the authenticity I was hoping for. The steak was tender and adequately cooked, though the seasoning was just so-so. The mushrooms, however, really elevated the dish and made it more enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service was almost non-existent. I had to get out of my seat three times to summon the waiter--once to further cook my steak, another time for water, and finally to request the check. With few other diners in the restaurant, this level of service was disappointing and inexcusable. Moreover, they charge about double of what I would've expected and added their own service charge for lunch for five people it was almost $250.... boo-hiss The food was a 4 Ambiance was a 3 Service was a 1 Value was a zero Average of something less than 3. I'll be generous and give a gentleman's C .

While exploring Venice on our way back from visiting St. Mark's Square, I realized I had lost a…read morebutton on my Gucci sunglasses . I needed a quick fix to get through the rest of our trip, and Chanel was the perfect stop for a save! A girl's best friend and an early birthday gift,LOL. and... my husband remembered where he saw the Chanel store. The staff was incredibly attentive and helpful, making me feel cared for. I tried on several pairs of sunglasses before finally choosing a stunning black and silver pair that complemented my style perfectly. Vacation eyes saved.

Not sure why it's even open... if you have no stock with anything... just close the store...? No?…read moreLOL We waited about 10mins... and once inside the sales associate basically says "we have no stock of any kind"... OK... then why are you open? Ridiculous. The SA was also very rude. I only wanted to browse... I wasn't interested in buying anything in particular... my friends were actually looking for something, like SLG... but the SA kept pushing some fugly pink cloth cushion bag to me and I kept saying "no thank you...". Then I realized it was because I was carrying my Kelly... and my friends weren't carrying brand name handbags for that day... bc we were visiting for only a few hours in Venice. Wow, how opportunistic of the SA. You should always treat your customers the same. Little did she know, my 2 girlfriends are bigger spenders than me. Jokes on her. Ugh, I would not recommend anyone going here at all.

Soooo good. It's GOOD fast food. We ordered and it was the perfect take out... so we didn't have…read moreto cook at the airbnb. The place is clean, the staff is friendly and they give free samples... so no need to worry that you may not like it. I highly recommend it.

Most tourists would only find this corner biz randomly like us strolling around the neighborhoods…read more Walk up counter, fresh egg pasta made in-house daily. Hmm, peering through the window, we wonder how good can it be? The smiley gal motioned us in and offered us sample saying we will buy after tasting. The texture & chew was amazing! Also the price is noticeably cheaper, due to no seating to-go only. Like she predicted, a couple cups topped with savory sauces and we gobbled it all up immediately outside. An enjoyable moment in the middle of Venice ;)

Super friendly service, but I wasn't impressed with the quality of candy. Many candy I bought were…read moretasteless; including those signature ginger chocolate. The chocolate covered cashews were the best.

Absolutely horrible place. Never go here. The candy is atrocious and tastes like medicine and all…read moregummies have a hint of mint to it. It's terrible and they were very rude. Extremely overpriced as well. Not a good place and If I could argue for my money back I would but they are too rude to even consider. if I could leave zero stars I would.

Great spot to eat. Easy to find and a wide menu. We were so happy to sit for awhile during a long…read moretouring day

This was a very nice store. It's family owned... and they are very friendly. I got some dice here…read moreand also tapestry. They have nice quality items.