DINING

For a romantic dinner

There’s no better way to end a fabulous day on the lagoon than a romantic candle-lit dinner at Venice’s Bistrot de Venise. The ideal place to savour authentic, seasonal gourmet offerings.

Established in 1993, the Bistrot de Venise is a place where people can meet and savour great cuisine and outstanding vintages while enjoying an array of cultural activities dedicated to the city of Venice including exhibitions and events devoted to art, poetry and photography. Boasting a warm, welcoming atmosphere, at Bistrot de Venise diners can sample an array of different menus based on their individual tastes and desire to experiment. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to rediscover authentic, historic Venetian cuisine with recipes re-imagined by an Anonymous Venetian Chef, Bartolomeo Sacchi also known as Platina, Bartolomeo Scappi and others (from the 14th to 18th centuries): a gastronomic journey back in time, featuring the ancient aromas and flavours of the Serenissima, including sweet and sour dishes, precious spices, rice and stockfish. In addition to the above, the restaurant is also renowned for its traditional, contemporary Venetian cuisine with standouts including fish and seafood from the lagoon, with creative twists on traditional festive dishes. The restaurant also offers more than 60 wines by the glass and 300 highly select Italian and French labels.

>> Bistrot de Venise Restaurant - Bar - Wine bar San Marco, 4685 (Calle dei Fabbri) www.bistrotdevenise.com