What are the best romantic restaurants in Venice to go on Valentine's Day?
Where to eat in a romantic place in Venice, here are the 5 most romantic restaurants in the city of Venice in the Veneto region where you can make an excellent impression on a special occasion, such as Valentine's Day, without spending a fortune.
The most romantic city par excellence, Venice, the feast of lovers, Valentine's Day, and you.
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Undoubtedly, Venice is among the most expensive cities in Italy and on Valentine's Day florists, chocolates and restaurants see the opportunity to increase their profits, but with a pinch of attention and without having to give up too much, here are the 5 most romantic restaurants to make your her or him fall even more in love and without turning green, because the color of love is red.
1.- Osteria San Barnaba
In Lunga San Barnaba street you will find this delicious typical Venetian tavern where you can enjoy an excellent fish with two glasses of excellent cabernet.
Don't miss the Adriaticmixed raw fish appetizer with mantis shrimp, delicious cod cream (can you miss it?), fresh steamed octopus and the most delicious sardines.
But even the noodles with langoustines are really good and aphrodisiac, they say.
Two courses, two glasses of wine and a dessert (to share in two, isn't it romantic?) 60 € for two. The back room is small, rarely crowded if you go before 20.30:30 p. M., AND the XNUMX decade lights give a warm and soft feeling and are perfect lights to soften your facial features, by the way. Romantic touch for Valentine's Day: ask for the corner table, very intimate.
2.- Trattoria Antiche Carampane
In the hidden Rio Terà delle Carampane, under the portico is the entrance to the restaurant. Antique Carampane. Don't be impressed by the name which originates from Ca 'Rampani, a palace that once stood here. This was, among other things, the area where the Serenissima had placed all the courtesans. The ladies used to expose themselves to the windows scantily clad to attract potential clients and a short distance from here is the Bridge to the tits that needs no explanation as to the origin of the typology, does it?
Getting back to rosier aspects, book well in advance because this taverna is one of Venice's least secret secrets. Ask to have the table for two under the mirrors to have your own corner and have an excellent view of the room.
Otherwise, on February 14 you can order the best moeche there is in Venice, or the delicious crabs that don't yet have a shell that requires acrobatics to enjoy them. Le moeche, which are mostly found in February for a couple of months, are perfect to amaze and surprise her: at first she will say no in horror and then she will go crazy because they are really delicious.
If you're not ready for moeche, the seafood appetizer is also amazing (and less expensive!). Consider spending no less than 100 € for two, without dessert.
3.- Peoceto Risorto Restaurant
A bit off the tourist itinerary but a stone's throw from the Rialto fish market, here is the Osteria Peoceto Risorto Restaurant which has been here since 1740 even.
At that time it became known for the excellent peoceti (mussels), but a joke by one of the customers was enough for the doge in charge to designate its closure. When the doge died, the old tavern reopened amid shouts of"Long live the resurrected Peoceti!" and the applause of the customers. Here is the story of its name.
All in wood, warm lights, small brigade (blessed life) and in the dining room a host ready to serve but never, never intrusive. If you choose from the menu, you should not miss the fish appetizer that you can certainly split in two with pulpy mantis shrimp, mussels (the famous peoceti of the name) tasty white polenta with cod cream and finger-licking sardines in saor.
Then continue with a first course: spaghetti with clams and cuttlefish ink are recommended (but then you will have tongue and teeth in the black gray, beware!) If you bring an appetizer, two first courses and two glasses of wine you will manage with a budget of approx. 60/65 € for two people.
Beware of off-menu items: excellent, but obviously more expensive (however, the sea bass ravioli is worth it).
4.- Osteria La Bifora
In Campo Santa Margherita here is what is a bit of an institution with its fish dishes such as the Trio of cod, cuttlefish with polenta, but also cheese and salami dishes. The wines they offer are excellent.
The atmosphere is very characteristic with a large window at the bottom, patere (a kind of ornamental medallions typical of the Veneto area) and sometimes it happens that the light bulbs are replaced by candlelight, if the Franco host in a romantic mood. Ideal, isn't it?
Reservation required for Valentine's Day. Price around € 50 per person, wine by the glass.
5.- Osteria da Maria Albanova
Here you really have to go for it, because it is located in a very un-touristy area of Venice, Lista dei Bari which is between Ponte Ai Scalzi and San Giacomo da L'Orio on a long, long and narrow street, or rather list.
Mrs. Maria has been here for years and her restaurant is a guarantee: you will find the cream of cod that melts in your mouth, fresh anchovies from the Adriatic, the greasiest shrimps, octopus in her seafood starters.
Here we eat only Venetian cuisine after far with cuttlefish in black, cod in every sense, painted with saffron, because, as Maria warns, here in the old days the spices were the masters and if you are lucky and is seasoning tagliatelle with cocoa and seafood(recipe of the '700) and strawberry rice (maybe not on Valentine's Day, eh). The atmosphere is typical Venetian, wood-paneled and intimate.
The best table for two is the one in the second room toward the Bari list.
Spending around 65/70 € per person, but be careful with the dishes off the menu.
In conclusion, Venice is a city full of charm, romanticism and exceptional gastronomy, which makes it an ideal destination to celebrate Valentine's Day. The restaurants we have mentioned here offer an unforgettable culinary experience in a romantic and cozy atmosphere, perfect for an intimate dinner with your partner. Whether you are looking for a restaurant with breathtaking views of the Grand Canal, a place with traditional Venetian dishes or a unique dining experience, there is something for everyone in Venice. Be sure to make your reservations in advance to guarantee a table at your favorite restaurant - enjoy your romantic dinner in Venice and happy Valentine's Day!
