Where to Eat in Venice During the 2022 Art Biennale

Ahead of the 59th Venice Biennale curated by Cecilia Alemani (April 23–November 27, 2022), Artribune publishes a comprehensive dining guide for visitors. The guide covers over 30 venues across Venice and the lagoon, from traditional bacari and wine bars to high-end restaurants and cultural spaces with kitchens. Notable recommendations include Refettorio Majer near Scuola Grande di San Rocco, designed by Giuseppe Tortato; Osteria Da Rioba in Cannaregio with its canal-side terrace; and Osteria Anice Stellato, known for creative lagoon cuisine. For quick bites near the Biennale pavilions, the guide suggests Cicchetti al Refolo, Ai Nevodi, and Osteria al Portego in Castello. Innovative fusion options include Osteria Giorgione Da Masa (Venetian-Japanese) and Koenji in San Polo. High-end dining is represented by Local (chef Salvatore Sodano), Zanze XVI (chef Stefano Vio), Glam at Palazzo Venart (chef Donato Ascani), and Dama at Hotel Ca' Bonfadini (chef Lorenzo Cogo). Venissa on Mazzorbo Island offers avant-garde cuisine by Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto. For wine lovers, Vino Vero will host a pop-up at the Arsenale's Venice Meeting Point from April 19–24, serving natural wines and cicchetti by chef Lorenzo Barbassetti. Cocktail bars such as Time Social Bar, Il Mercante, and Experimental Cocktail Club at Palazzo Experimental are also highlighted. The guide includes practical details like addresses, websites, and price ranges.