Immersed in the heart of the lagoon on the original settlement island, Torcello, is this charming outdoor restaurant (only in summer). Next to the canal, there is a lovely garden with goats and a children’s play area. The food is all fresh, with lots of typical local dishes. It’s just a wonderful place to relax in the sun. They usually have fried seafood, grilled fish, prawns, sardines, often served with a side of polenta. This is a “tavola calda” type of dining, where the food is displayed behind the counter, you order and pay at the till, then take your trays, glasses and cutlery to your table. There are only a few places to eat on Torcello island and this is definitely the most relaxed place to take kids.