Vini da Gigio
As the name suggests, the owners are passionate about wine. The food is equally as important to them with produce being sourced daily from the Rialto Market, with plenty of traditional Venetian dishes.
Osteria Orto dei Mori
A smart, atmospheric osteria in a quiet area of Cannaregio. Nice tables outside in the summer months. The chef is Sicilian and makes his pasta fresh daily.
Casa Bonita
Slightly off the beaten track down Fondamenta Savorgnan. Excellent fried seafood (“frittura”) and pleasant, casual atmosphere.
Mid range restaurants in San Marco
These are in very short supply. If either the Osteria Enoteca San Marco or the ABC Bistrot Quadri do not appeal, I would recommend making your way across the Grand Canal to the Dorsoduro sestiere.
Osteria Enoteca
This contemporary styled osteria is open all day from 12.30pm and is located very close to St. Mark’s Square.
ABC Bistrot at Gran Caffè Quadri
Set in the elegant Ponga room of the historic Gran Caffè Quadri in St. Mark’s Square, is the ABC bistrot
Pane Vino e San Daniele
This homely restaurant is set in a lovely quiet square set back from the long Zattere walkway.
Oniga
Low key, nice atmosphere and excellent good value wine at this restaurant / wine bar, which is more restaurant than wine bar.
La Bitta
Meat only here, which is unusual for Venice where fish is the norm.
