La Tecia Vegana ★ 4.3
La Tecia Vegana in Venice's Dorsoduro is the city's longest-running plant-based trattoria, the canonical vegan stop with a Venetian-influenced carte and no meat in the kitchen.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Venice. including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Venice
Le Spighe ★ 4.0
Le Spighe on Via Garibaldi in eastern Castello is the small organic vegan and vegetarian counter near the Arsenale, with hot grains, salads and chocolate muffins by weight.
Vegetarian in Venice
Osteria La Zucca ★ 4.4
Osteria La Zucca in Venice's Santa Croce runs a vegetable-led Venetian carte, the city's go-to for vegetarians and a small handful of meat plates for the omnivorous.
Le Spighe ★ 4.0
Le Spighe in Venice's Castello runs an all-vegetarian carte by weight, the canonical wholefood counter for a quick organic lunch near the Arsenale.
Gluten Free in Venice
Dal Moro's Fresh Pasta To Go ★ 3.8
Dal Moro's Fresh Pasta To Go in Venice's Castello near San Marco offers a separate-cooked gluten-free pasta option in a takeaway box, the canonical GF pasta stop.
Rossopomodoro Venezia ★ 3.6
Rossopomodoro on Strada Nuova in Cannaregio is the Italian Neapolitan chain branch with a certified gluten-free pizza menu and a separate prep area for celiac diners.
Halal in Venice
Ital India Restaurant Halal Foods ★ 3.7
Ital India Restaurant Halal Foods on the Misericordia canal in Cannaregio is the canonical halal Indian kitchen in Venice, run by Farad Norani with tandoori specialities.
Orient Experience Venezia ★ 3.8
Orient Experience Venezia on Rio Tera Farsetti in Cannaregio is the halal Middle Eastern restaurant near the Ghetto, with refugee-team-cooked kebabs and falafel.
Kosher in Venice
Gam Gam Kosher Restaurant ★ 4.5
Gam Gam in Venice's Jewish Ghetto on Calle del Ghetto Vecchio is the city's first kosher eatery, run by Chabad of Venice with Sephardic-Italian plates and Shabbat dinners.
Panificio Volpe Giovanni ★ 4.4
Panificio Volpe Giovanni in Venice's Jewish Ghetto on Calle del Ghetto Vecchio is the family kosher bakery since the 1950s, with azzime dolci, bagels and Friday challah.
Dietary in Venice, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Venice?
Peak food season in Venice is year-round.
What time do people eat in Venice?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Venice?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Venice?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Venice rewards trust.