Cantina Do Spade is an italian restaurant in San Polo, Venice.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Calle Do Spade 859, San Polo, 30125 Venezia VE, Venice
Trattoria alla Madonna near Rialto in San Polo is the 1954 lunchroom with 200 seats that turn twice a day, the canonical Venetian fish trattoria.
OrderSarde in saor, spaghetti vongole, fegato alla veneziana.
TipWalk-in only. Arrive 12:00 for lunch or 19:30 for dinner. Closed Wednesdays.
Vini da Gigio on Calle Stua in Venice's Cannaregio is the Lazzari family's canal-side trattoria since 1981, the canonical traditional Venetian dining room.
OrderBigoli in salsa, fegato alla veneziana, the daily fritto misto.
TipClosed Mondays and Tuesdays. The 1,200-label cellar leans heavily on Friuli whites. Book a week ahead.
Trattoria Bar Pontini on Rio Terra San Leonardo in Cannaregio is the neighbourhood lunchroom locals fill at noon, the canonical no-bookings Venetian set.
OrderSpaghetti al nero di seppia, risotto al radicchio in autumn, the daily fritto misto.
TipWalk-in only. Lunchtime sets at €14 (primo + secondo + acqua) run Monday to Friday.
Trattoria alla Madonna near Rialto in San Polo is the 1954 lunchroom with 200 seats that turn twice a day, the canonical Venetian fish trattoria.
OrderSarde in saor, spaghetti vongole, fegato alla veneziana.
TipWalk-in only. Arrive 12:00 for lunch or 19:30 for dinner. Closed Wednesdays.
Osteria La Zucca in Venice's Santa Croce is the 35-seat canal-side room with a vegetable-forward Venetian carte and a handful of meat plates, since the 1980s.
OrderPumpkin and ricotta flan, vegetable lasagna, the seasonal side board.
TipClosed Sundays. Book the canal-side tables (12 covers) specifically when you reserve.
Osteria Anice Stellato on Fondamenta de la Sensa in Venice's Cannaregio is the canal-side modern Venetian room with outdoor tables on the rio in summer.
OrderBigoli in salsa, marinated anchovies, the daily ravioli.
TipClosed Mondays. Book outdoor terrace through their email or the listing site.
Osteria Trefanti on the Rio Marin in Santa Croce is the ten-table osteria where chef Umberto Slongo re-elaborates lagoon recipes with oriental spices.
OrderWhatever the daily catch is, paired from the natural-wine list selected by front-of-house Diego.
TipTwo seatings only at 19:00 and 21:00, Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Reservations essential.
