On the right: Ai Bisatei in Murano
Murano, Lido, Giudecca, Burano : nos Bonnes Tables
Murano, Lido, Giudecca, Burano: our Good Tables
Time stands still on the islands, and these, particularly Murano, are no exception.
The ambiance is different; you are no longer "in the city ". It is to our benefit to eat well!
Good ambiance delivered!
Murano
Ai Bisatei
Not an easy osteria to find but it is truly worth the detour: kindness, cuisine and extremely reasonable prices.
An essential stop if you go on the island of Murano. You will love the utterly “local” atmosphere.
Campo San Bernardo, 1 - Murano
Phone: +39 041 739 528
Giudecca
Giudecca, it is Venice at home: without the crowds, they take time to live and to savor the good things of life, among which naturally are good small dishes!
Trattoria Ai Cacciatori
One of our preferred restaurants in Giudecca. Not only is the environment very pleasant, they work as family here, but also the food is particularly good and abundant. It is necessary to know more that the trattoria Ai Cacciatori is the oldest inn on the island.
Ai Cacciatori
Ai Cacciatori means “The Hunter", a name which at first glance can be unexpected in Venice.
But definitely not, as you can see it on this reproduction, positioned in the middle of the boat and drew the birds out in the open and as they flew away gave an aim from a distance of approximately twenty meters.
Ai Cacciatori à la Giudecca
A particularly efficient weapon which caused the boat to move back about five meters with each shot!
You can see the original gun which still hangs on the wall of the restaurant.
We can absolutely recommend this restaurant to you for its very reasonable prices and for the excellence of its kitchen, you will not be disappointed.
Ai Cacciatori à la Giudecca
To add to the charm of the Trattoria Ai Cacciatori, you will be able to eat directly on the quay, as this photograph taken on a beautiful evening in October 2006 illustrates.
To see all the beauty of Venice from the peaceful Giudecca; to enjoy a traditional Venetian kitchen and on top of that to have a view of Zattere and church of Gesuati… what more could you ask for on a nice autumn evening? Do not hesitate, even if you are not staying in Giudecca, to take a the short trip on the vaporetto and you will be able to treat yourself to this little family Trattoria (Line of vaporetto 42 or 82).
Trattoria Ai Cacciatori
Fondamenta Ponte Piccolo, 320 (near the stop of vaporetto Palanca)
Phone: +39 041 528 58 49
The terrace of Altanella
Trattoria Altanella
Its reputation is well established. Writers, painters, politicians, and world famous celebrities have dined here. But rest assured, the owner isn’t the least bit arrogant and his gentility is true proof.
The trattoria Altanella has been a family business for three generations.
Tail of Monkfish - Trattoria Altanella
This place has been operating as restaurant since 1865 but it was in 1902 when the grandfather of the actual owner took over the restaurant, his wife being in charge of the kitchen.
From 1902 till 1930, the grandfather, like the great majority of the inhabitants of Giudecca during this era, was a fisherman, in addition to being a restaurateur.
In 1930, the success of the establishment enabled him to leave fishing and his successors continue as restaurateurs, up to his actual grandson.
The cuisine there is particularly fine, worthy of the grandest restaurants.
On the right hand side is the Altanella terrace
If the season allows it, it is absolutely necessary to eat on its shady flower-filled terrace at the edge of the Rio del Ponte Longo.
The terrace was constructed in 1845 and you can see how it looked during the time of this old photograph.
Some advice: you must make advance reservations to ensure having a table because the house fills up regularly. The restaurant is closed on Monday and the Tuesdays, hours of operation other days: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM and 7:30 – 11:00 PM.
Trattoria Altanella
Calle De Le Erbe, 268 - Giudecca
Phone: +39 041 522 77 80
Burano - Mazzorbo
Ai Cacciatori
Island of Mazzorbo - Fondamenta Santa Caterina
To be exact, the Ai Cacciatori restaurant (which is not affiliated with Ai Cacciatori of Giudecca) is not directly located on the island of Burano but it may as well be since it is on that of Mazzorbo, the small island which is just next to Burano and is directly linked with Burano by a bridge.
To go to eat at Mario's in Ai Cacciatori, you only have to go down from the vaporetto line LN to the Mazzorbo stop, the last stop before Burano. Then, from the dock it is extremely simple, you follow the quay to the right after leaving the vaporetto for about two hundred meters and you are there.
Aragostelle alla Ca doro - Ai Cacciatori
This small restaurant is still sheltered a bit from tourists and is principally frequented by the residents of the island. It is along the Fondamenta Santa Caterina, which is picturesque on the days with nice weather, and you will be able to eat on the terrace and watch the passing boats.
The food is there quite appetizing and tasty and justifies asking prices. Plan to spend from 10 to 13 Euros for Antipasti, 6 - 8 Euros for Primmi Piatti and from 10 to 13 Euros for Secondi piatti. Finally, do not miss small crayfishes: “Aragostelle alla Ca’ doro”
Ai Cacciatori
Fondamenta Santa Caterina, 28 - Mazzorbo
Closed on Mondays
Phone: +39 041 730 118
Lido
Trattoria Al Vecio Cantier
Strada Della Droma, 74 - Lido
Phone: +39 041 526 81 30
Trattoria Favorita
Good prices.
Via Francesco Duodo, 33 - Lido
Phone: +39 041 526 16 26
