Bistrot de Venise near San Marco runs the only Renaissance-recipes lunch carte in Venice, with 14th-century Anonimo Veneziano dishes for a fascinating brunch.
OrderRenaissance saor of sole, medieval risi e bisi
TipThe historic-tasting carte needs 48 hours' notice. Lunch service runs 12:00-15:00.
Pasticceria Marchini Time on Campo San Luca near Rialto is the patisserie-cafe for a Venetian brunch of brioche, tramezzini and a cappuccino at the counter.
OrderBrioche col cremor, tramezzini, espresso
TipThe lunch-time tramezzini turn out fresh from 11:00. Stand at the counter to skip the table surcharge.
Harry's Bar on Calle Vallaresso serves the canonical Cipriani-style brunch with Bellini, carpaccio and risotto, the historic-bar lunch since 1931 near San.
OrderBellini, beef carpaccio, risotto alla primavera
TipThe downstairs bar takes walk-ins and works for a Bellini at €22. The upstairs dining room needs a booking through OpenTable.
Caffe Florian on Piazza San Marco serves the canonical Venetian breakfast in its 1720 rooms, with hot chocolate and brioche under the Procuratie Nuove arches.
OrderHot chocolate, brioche, espresso under the loggia
TipStanding at the counter cuts the price by two-thirds. Sit-down brunch with orchestra runs roughly €50 per person.
Majer on Campo Santa Margherita in Dorsoduro is the modern bakery branch with morning brioche, panini and cornetti, the Dorsoduro university quarter's brunch.
OrderPizzetta veneziana, panini, cappuccino
TipOpen daily from 06:30. Outdoor benches on the campo give free seating; the indoor tables incur a small surcharge.
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