We know that some families like to eat dinner early if they have young kids. Or your tummies might still be on a different time zone. Be warned that this might be a problem in Venice because many restaurants don’t open for evening service until 1900 or 1930. Most restaurants open for lunch service at about midday (sometimes 1230) and then close for the afternoon. Occasionally you will find one that offers “orario continuato”, which means that it stay open during the whole day but such places are usually very touristy. Cafes and bars usually open at about 7am, with some opening earlier. They stay open all day and usually serve lunch. Most also stay open in the evenings for aperitivo and some might serve simple dishes (pasta, sandwiches etc), so this can be a good option for kids. Pizzerias are likely to be open earlier than restaurants too. Places serving fast food or “pizza al taglio” (ready made rather than made to order) are likely to be open all day but often don’t have seating. Ice-cream shops stay open very late during the summer to tempt the after dinner crowds with an ice-cream on their way home. However, be aware that the majority of ice-cream shops close completely during winter.