good tiramisu, the cake was soggier than i wanted though. pistachio was good too. tiramisuread more

I saw a YouTube video about I Tre Mercanti being the best tiramisu in Italy, so obviously I had to…read moresee what the hype was about. I found that I Tre Mercanti sold more than just tiramisu. They also sold cannoli and macarons, coffees, and jarred food items. We started our wait at the bridge, which didn't look too long from there. Once we reached the door, I saw that the queue continued to snake inside. I waited an hour to finally order. They make tiramisu freshly daily, including different flavors. I felt compelled to try all 3 that they had in stock at the moment. I noticed that the flavors did switch up while I was there as employees appeared to be making new batches with a pistachio colored cream. I tried the classic tradition, amaretto & almond milk, and hazelnut. Call me crazy but the the traditional one was my least favorite of the 3. Sure, it was a tasty tiramisu, but this is the best in all of Venice? The other 2, however, exceeded my expectations. The hazelnut tasted like a Ferrero Rocher, and the amaretto & almond milk was my favorite since I'm a huge fan of marzipan type of flavors.

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!

Googled cheese shops near me in Venice and Cibo came up. Absolutely fantastic cheese and wine…read morestore. They even have caviar and truffles. Their selection of meats and cheeses was stunning. We were able to find Brie de meaux ! Definitely worth looking for.

Excellent cheese, good price point. Super friendly let us sample anything we were interested in…read morecouldn't help myself but her several times.

Our server was excellent and very knowledgeable about all the different wines. They had so much to…read morechoose from. Their meat and cheese board was to die for! I would highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone visiting Venice!

Nice little hidden gem in Venice. The food was so good! Highly recommend it! Loved it!read more

Great creamy gelato! I was looking around for the gelato in tins rather than stacked up because…read morethat's what people say is best and it did not disappoint! The coffee, mango, and lemon were all great. We even went twice in one day :)

I've been in Italy for over a week and this is the best gelato we've had so far! Come here and it's…read moreright next to the gondola's that will take you through the Grant now and the Rialto Bridge

This shop is in a fantastic location in a back alley in Venice. They are always so helpful and…read morefriendly and willing to educate you on their craft beers. I've taken many friends there over the years since I discovered it's gem of a location. It's also right around the corner from another of my favorite little restaurants. Stop in for a quick beer or try a few with some friends. You won't regret it!

The best craft beer selection in Venice, no doubt. They sometimes carry Cantillon and a variety of…read moreother European craft delicacies that us dirty Americans drool over. The guy that runs the shop is cool, down to earth and zero pressure. I'll be testing aviation weight limits for checked baggage with the stuff I bought here.

Stopped in for a snack. Had spritzes and a few small bites. Everything was tasty. Very laid back…read morevibe. Sat inside because it was too hot outside.

Tucked away in the very busy main artery running through Venezia that is full of tourist traps this…read morewas a welcomed oasis I knew 2 mins into it I was in for a great time. There were 2 tables next to me were locals came in and were greeted, they didn't have to say anything else and the owner brought them wine and samplings of cicchetti he had for the day. Service was outstanding and intimate. The entire menu and was explained so well and recommendations made. We even had our napkins replaced twice For a quick lunch we started with the local made beer which was excellent. Next came the house salad which was nothing short of amazing. The pic says it all. Perfectly fresh cut veg with balanced flavors, a hint and S&P with vinegar and you are good to go Lastly the raw seafood platter is much try. Truly great restaurants here will have it since you will only have the freshest and best stuff to represent. Heavenly and well put together with so much thought and prep into it. This is as good as it gets ppl

This place was absolutely amazing! Service was great and we were met by the owner who really cares…read moreabout customers. Definitely recommend for drinks and some snacks!

The polpette carne e zucca was delicious, my husband came back to buy 3 more to go. It is better…read morethan regular meatballs. I loved the polenta and prosciutto with truffle. Top it with prosecco and your good to go. We ate our food at this nice piazza around the corner.

Cute little spot to sit and have a "spritz" (light fizzy cocktail made, I believe, with campari,…read morewhite wine, and soda - garnished with an olive and a lemon slice) and a "merenda" or snack. Slightly off the beaten path but not hard to find (or at least, no harder than anywhere else in Venice), this wine bar is situated just off a lovely park - perfect for people watching on a nice day. I think there is also a good wine store owned by the same people, just around the corner.

Had a couple of spritz at this corner bar on a very busy early spring evening. The sun was out and…read morethe kids were everywhere but we didn't mind it. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the weather, sights and sounds. And healthy pours on the spritz!