Though it looks a bit like a wood-paneled French bistro, the menu here is primarily old-school Venetian, specializing in rare wines and historical recipes from the 14th to 18th centuries. It’s gimmicky, but it works; think fried soft crabs with artichoke salad; scallops with fennel and squid ink mayonnaise; or suckling pig with spices (civiro), quince, and bitter orange compote. The “historical” tasting menu is a splurge, but we recommend it as the best introduction. Whatever you opt for, expect service to be topnotch. In summer, sit outside in the pleasant side street.
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Le Bistrot de Venise
4685 Calle dei Fabbri
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Neighborhood
Near Piazza San Marco
Hours
Daily noon–3pm and 7pm–midnight (bar 10am–midnight)
Transportation
Vaporetto: Rialto (turn right along canal, cross small footbridge over Rio San Salvador, turn left onto Calle Bembo, which becomes Calle dei Fabbri; Bistrot is about 5 blocks ahead)
Phone
041-5236651
Prices
Entrees 28€ –42€; 4-course tasting menu 74€; historical 5-course menu 110€
Cuisine Type
Venetian
Web site
Le Bistrot de Venise

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4685 Calle dei Fabbri VeniceNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.