Pasticceria Da Bonifacio
(San Marco)
Without a question, the best place in Venice for frittelle (special cakes for Carnival, only served in January/February). The rest of the year the cakes are, of course, still good. It’s a tiny café in a backstreet, standing room only but worth a stop. Everything is made on site in the kitchen at the back and it’s wonderful to see the chef bring out freshly baked goods for you to tuck into. This is a favourite place of all the locals, in fact we discovered it when our taxi-driver friend brought a tray of cakes to our house one day. We’ve been going there every since. As with all pasticceria (bakeries) you can order a tray of cakes to take away, which they will wrap up elegantly in paper and a bow.
INSIDER TIP
On Sundays only they bake a special, historic cake called the “Torta della Dogaressa” (The Doge’s wife’s cake)! You’ll only find it here and it’s delicious”
FAMILY FRIENDLINESS
This is a tiny bar, standing room only. But believe me the kids will love the cakes! My children often ask if we can pass by to get something.
FAMILY GUIDE QUICK FACTS
High-chairs available: No. No seating at all.
Outdoor seating: No. And standing room only inside.
Space for prams: No, but you can leave in the alley outside.
Changing table: No.
Toilets: None.
Address: San Marco 4237
Street: Calle degli Albanesi
Nearest water bus: San Marco or San Zaccaria (lines 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6, 14)
Closed: Thursdays
Opening hours: 0630-1830 (from 1730 at weekends)