What is a must-eat food in Venice?

There’s no single dish every visitor must try in Venice. Start with cicchetti at a bacaro, then ask what’s good that day; the food walk introduces local flavours, with a menu that changes by season.

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Try a small taste before ordering a meal

Cicchetti are small plates served at a bacaro, a Venetian wine bar. They’re a relaxed way to taste a few things as you go. Visit Venice has more on the cicchetti tradition; at the bar, ask what’s fresh and check ingredients if you have a dietary restriction.

Let the season guide you

What’s available changes by season and by place. Named dishes are good starting points, but let the menu in front of you lead the way. If you’re unsure about an ingredient, just ask.

Make tastings part of an evening

The food and wine walk brings several tastings together with a sit-down meal. If you have dietary needs, check with the provider before booking so you know what can be arranged.

Illustrative restaurant meal during a Venice food tour, with pasta served to guests.

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See Venice one bite at a time

Choose a date, check the language and tell the provider about any food restrictions before you book.

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