We had just had lunch, so by the time we got to Piazza San Marco, we were not ready for another…read moremeal, so we sat down to have drinks. It was a Friday afternoon and there were tables available, we were told to find an open table and someone would come serve us. We got the seat at the edge and enjoyed espressos and spritzes, while people watching. Oh! And don't forget to keep an eye out for the birds. A couple swooped down on tables close to us, including a poor man who wasn't paying much attention. As in most of the places we visited, there is a seating fee per person, but being from USA, I'd happily pay that any day in comparison to a % of the total bill. Three Spritzes and three Espressos came out to €90, but hey, we sat and relaxed there comfortably for a little over an hour waiting for the girls to finish shopping.

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.

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.

The staffs are very friendly and would offer you free tasting of all their chocolates and product…read more Perhaps the only luxury chocolate you could find in Venice

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.

Amazing Oreo donut!…read more The Oreo donut was surprisingly. It has a cream filling inside the center. It is delicious! The Oreo is a good flavor and I like the Oreo cookie pieces on top. That's a 10/10 donut. My husband got a coffee here too. He said it was good. Nothing fancy, just a basic cup of coffee. 10/10 Service was good. They were friendly and patient with us. My card didn't work the first time and I had to do it twice. They were patient though and understanding. The ambiance is casual. This is a place you walk up and order, then grab and go.

As Americans this was the first coffee shop we found that had similar iced and frozen coffee to…read morewhat we're used to and we were pleasantly surprised to the taste! The service was good and the pastries were great too. Overall we loved it!

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!

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

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 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.

This place looks so unassuming but this was probably one of my favorite bites across my entire…read moreItaly trip. I can still remember biting through the thick but airy focaccia to the crisp bottom - I have no idea how they get this texture so perfect but it might be one of the best focaccia's I've had in my entire life. We shared 3 slices between the 3 of us so we could try them all. The mushroom and proscuitto one was my favorite, but I also really liked the spicy salami one and the tomato pesto. All the ingredients tasted so fresh and paired so well together. I was so happy after this meal and would definitely recommend this spot for anyone in Venice!

Quick stop for a quick snack and this place did not disappoint. Fresh and hot these pizza was…read moredelicious with a crispy crust and an abundance of toppings. Service was fast and friendly.