Ordering in restaurants, food kids will love, local cuisine & aperitvo time!
We all know that Italian food is fantastic. One of the most fascinating elements of Italian cuisine is how the food varies between regions. Venetian food is mostly based on seafood and fish, and there are some amazing dishes to try. Here we’ll give you some general advice for families such as ordering in restaurants, opening hours, paying and tipping as well as describing local dishes and giving some tips on how to keep picky eaters happy, and not forgetting the best part of Venetian eating – “aperitivo” and “cicchetti”!
Some restaurants only accept cash although this is rapidly changing. Information on cover charges, tipping and paying in Venice.
Italian restaurants always welcome children with open arms. Here are some tips on food that kids will love and the kids’ menu.
Ideas on how to eat if you’re staying in self-catering accommodation. Take-aways, ready-made & grilled foods, & delis.
A guide to what wonderful food you might find in a “cicchetti” bar and what kind of drink to order for your spritz.
“Vongole” are a type of clam and grow in abundance locally. We have yet to meet a child who does not love a plate of spaghetti with vongole.
The best Venetian cakes can only be found a few weeks a year during Carnival. Deep-fried treats – which one will you choose?!
“Vongole” are a type of clam and grow in abundance locally. We have yet to meet a child who does not love a plate of spaghetti with vongole.
Cuttlefish, octopus, swordfish, mussels, clam, crab, sardines, anchovies, and local lagoon shrimps.
Kids will love getting blackened teeth (and fascinating poos!) after eating this Venetian speciality “seppia” cuttlefish. Delicious.