Situated at the foot of the Ponte dei Frari bridge in a non-touristy, quiet part of Venice, this…read morequaint two-story bar with an inventive cocktail menu is characterized by a mezzanine with black leather booths and beautiful stained glass lamps hanging from the ceiling that opens up to look down on the main room. This is actually a historical Venetian cafe' from 1870's called "Caffe' dei Frari o Toppo"[1], and I remember coming here regularly when I was in college to "study", i.e. to hang out with my friends who would also come here during the day. In fact, this is still a cafe' during the day, but it transforms itself in a cocktail bar at night. The vibe is mellow, relaxed and romantic and this bar prides itself on being one of the few in Venice to serve truly inventive contemporary cocktails. The menu is actually divided by techniques: fermentation, distillation, liquid kitchen, and fat wash. We tried the Cucumber and Fake Rose (fermentation: Fermented cucumber, Andaliman pepper, Lillet, verjus and bubbles) and The Amaz-on Fire (fat wash: Yaguara cachaca, coconut oil, Cynar, dill, house sherry mix and Porcini mushroom; peat perfume). Both were excellent, and were presented in an artful way that doesn't feel pretentious. And if you are hungry, the bar serve their own cichetti (bar snacks). I look forward to coming back next year, and perhaps try one of the food-inspired, liquid kitchen cocktails. ------------------------------- [1] https://www.yelp.com/biz/caffe-dei-frari-o-toppo-venezia

Finally found my other notes for this place. They did really interesting stuff with their sides…read more Very modern, in portion sizes that are approachable. It brings delight and minimizes food waste if guests don't like it. * Le Corsaire: A gorgeous soft green drink. Sweet but not sugary, with a lil bit of spice at the end. It was paired with a blue cheese mousse and honey caviar - I don't know how they did it, but it was delicious. The blue cheese taste makes the mousse pop. * Steven had a cocktail that came with a side of yogurt covered with a soft shell (that acted like a water balloon). * Hispaniola: The drink was smoky and something about it tasted like temptation. Paired with a beautifully done meringue (nice and airy!) and a keyboard-smashingly gorgeous caviar.

(Overall A) - Truly one of my favorite places that I visited on this trip to Italy; the expert…read moremixologist handwrites and designs her own seasonal menu with inspiration from a wide variety of cultures and cuisines nailed super well for a balance, served in a chill and relaxed style bar without need for all the posh with just simply great drinks and great chatter. Highly recommend. (Social Tea: A) - Smartly coined a catfish cocktail by the creator, this hot tea drink infused with Korean-Asian flavors tastes as beautiful as a refreshing hot fruit tea, you truly can't taste the alcohol at all! (White Soul: A) - I'm so impressed by the use of the immersion blender to create this luscious foam using just a simple syrup without the need for egg whites or anything else. This cocktail is super refreshing with those herbaceous notes, making this another drink that's very pleasant to drink. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +2 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

A must visit if you enjoy craft cocktails. Cozy inside with rock music playing. Creative cocktails…read moreand the happiest bartender ever. Just go!

A beautiful little cocktail bar in Venice with serious attention to detail. House-made ingredients…read moreelevate every drink, and the knowledgeable, friendly staff make you feel genuinely welcome. A fantastic stop for cocktail lovers.

Great drinks, service and ambience. Very unique spot! Would definitely come back. High recommend…read morefor a cocktail lounge

Ambiance and service amazing ! Food delicious . We enjoyed some dinner and drinks . The expresso…read moremartini is nice .

Luxury bar located in a hotel. Friendly staff, antique decorations and strong drinks! Came at night…read morebut peeked outside on the patio and it looked it offered a great view. I ordered an espresso martini which was strong just how I like it. Definitely recommend.

We were invited in as we walked by, our mistake. The gentleman was friendly and accommodating. But…read morewe did not see him again after we ordered. The man who replaced him did not even check on us. The food was OVERPRICED & not good. I DO NOT recommend eating there.

What a cute little gem! Exceptional service and drinks made with fresh ingredients and made with…read morelove! A must do when in venice!

The food and drink here were delicious - this cake is truly spectacular. That being said, it is…read moreinsanely pricey here, especially given local prices. You are paying for the history, which is a given. It's beautiful inside but small. I came in with 3 friends and we were waiting for a spot at the bar. We stood at the end where there were no seats when a couple left. We had already ordered and my friend tried to go grab the new opening for us, and was shooed away by the waiter and people who had just arrived (who looked like they would drop some cash). Needless to say, service was not great, hence the 4 star review.

We stopped in for drinks on a Tuesday around 5:45. Note after 6:00 men must have long pants on…read more The Bellini was divine as were the waiters and their white tux jackets. A classic, do not miss spot.

This is a very small tapes bar with some outdoor seating. It's located down one of Venice's many…read moreside streets. It has an amazing amount of food items to pick from. Service is very fast, and the food is quite reasonable priced. A good place to stop for a quick bite to eat.

Great place to grab breakfast before a long day of tours! They are open early! Just follow your…read morenose to find it! Not only did all smell great, but the taste and appearance matched! The price was pretty good. There are some benches across from the Palace under the clock tower to enjoy your breakfast if you don't eat inside. The service is great even for those not speaking in Italian.

We stopped here after our afternoon tour. We were able to be…read moreseated right away. We ordered appetizers of cod fish, caprese, turkey and octopus. My husband had a spicy salami pizza that was so fresh and tasty. Really enjoyed this restaurant and if you want to sit out on the square there is seating for that too.

The cafe, the Cicchettis are so delicious, and the amazing and fast service. We sat at the little…read morepiazza and enjoyed our goodies.

Great drink menu, excellent wine and a fabulous selection of bourbon, not to mention the house made…read morecitrus cello. The food is very enjoyable with a great menu and you cannot complain about the view- simply spectacular. Valentina, the manager is extremely attentive and personable and the staff are top notch. A must visit when on Giudecca Island!

Nice to be able to enjoy the view after a very long travel day. We had made reservations 2 weeks…read morein advance for 8pm but it wasn't crowded. We were shown our table for 4 but there was no room to sit on one side of the table as the next table had crowded in a few more chairs. We tried to scoot the table over but the one server yelled at us that we couldn't move the table. The woman who showed us to the table helped us move it over. Very limited food menu. I ended up with truffle fries for dinner. The spring rolls and bao were edible but just not very good. We all ordered a 24 euro signature cocktail but I think I would've done better just ordering a prosecco or Bellini. Drinks were not instagramable but just poured in a glass. Would I recommend this place - only if you're too tired to find somewhere else. You could just come up for a look and a picture and that would be enough.

I'm coming back to write a review two years later. and here's why: this was such a memorable…read moreexperience that I still recommend it whenever I hear someone is traveling to Venice. I believe it's the best jazz bar I've ever visited. The band knew every song we requested (be sure to bring your requests, as they will ask!), and the sound quality was excellent. The club itself is small, dark, and intimate, everything you want a jazz club to be. It was truly an unforgettable evening.

Wow, what a great place. We had a wonderful time listening to jazz. The quartet covered a lot of…read moreground--classics and some unique covers. They don't boast having much food, but they had enough to cover our needs. Frederico is a wonderful host AND pianist, complete with some unique sense of humor. Hardly a bad seat in the house, but do reserve seats! They fill up! If looking for something unique to do on the weekend, this place is a great idea for your group.