Whitewall's Guide to Venice's Best Restaurants for the 2026 Biennale
Whitewall has released a carefully selected compilation of Venice's finest eateries for the 61st Venice Biennale, showcasing the city's culinary heritage, particularly its fresh seafood sourced from the Rialto Fish Market. The guide includes 12 notable restaurants, such as Club del Doge at The Gritti Palace (Chef Alberto Fol, recommended Risotto Hemingway-Style), Le Cementine in Roncade Treviso (Chefs Max Alajmo and Roberto Ienna), and Antinoo's Restaurant in Dorsoduro (Chef Giancarlo Bellino). Other highlights are Vino Vero in Cannaregio, featuring over 1,500 natural and biodynamic wines, and the Michelin Green Star-awarded Venissa Estate on Mazzorbo Island (Chefs Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto). The article stresses the necessity of making reservations due to high demand.
Key facts
- Whitewall compiled a guide to Venice restaurants for the 61st Venice Biennale.
- Club del Doge is located within The Gritti Palace in San Marco.
- Club del Doge's chef is Alberto Fol, must-order is Risotto Hemingway-Style.
- Le Cementine is in Roncade Treviso, a short ride from Venice lagoon.
- Le Cementine's chefs are Max Alajmo and Roberto Ienna.
- Antinoo's Restaurant is in Dorsoduro, chef Giancarlo Bellino.
- Vino Vero in Cannaregio offers over 1,500 natural and biodynamic wines.
- Antiche Carampane is a trattoria near Rialto Fish Market.
- Ristorante Quadri overlooks St. Mark's Square, chef Sergio Preziosa.
- Acqua Pazza serves Amalfitan seafood in Campo Sant'Angelo, chef Giovanni Tortora.
- La Calcina Hotel & Restaurant has a terrace on Giudecca Canal.
- Al Covino in Castello has seven tables, chefs Claudia Torcellan and Claudio De Lauzieres.
- Hostaria da Franz is a family-run trattoria since 1984.
- Harry's Bar opened in 1931 by Giuseppe Cipriani, became a national landmark in 2001.
- Venissa Estate on Mazzorbo Island has a Michelin Green Star, chefs Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto.
- Reservations are essential for most restaurants.
Entities
Institutions
- Whitewall
- Club del Doge
- The Gritti Palace
- Le Cementine
- Antinoo's Restaurant
- Vino Vero
- Antiche Carampane
- Ristorante Quadri
- Acqua Pazza
- La Calcina Hotel & Restaurant
- Al Covino
- Hostaria da Franz
- Harry's Bar
- Venissa Estate
- Michelin Green Star
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- San Marco
- Roncade Treviso
- Treviso
- Dorsoduro
- Cannaregio
- San Polo
- Rialto Fish Market
- Rialto
- St. Mark's Square
- Campo Sant'Angelo
- Giudecca Canal
- Castello
- Mazzorbo Island