I Rusteghi
This tiny wine bar located in a secluded square specialises in excellent wines and tasty mini-panini. The quality ingredients and impressive choice of wines by the glass will inspire you to stay for a second round. 

Address: Campiello del Tentor, 5513 San Marco | Telephone: 041 523 2205 |

Birreria Forst
Close to St Mark's and easily missed, this down-to-earth sandwich and beer bar is a favourite among Venetians. The atmosphere is refreshingly authentic and the brown or white bread sandwiches come with imaginative and tasty fillings. 

Address: 4540 Calle delle Rasse, Castello | Telephone: 041 523 0557 |

Osteria Bea Vita
Cosy and welcoming, this informal canalside eatery is the ideal place for a taste of good home-cooking, Venice style.

Address: 3082 Fondamenta delle Cappuccine, Cannaregio | Telephone: 041 275 9347 |

Osteria al Pozzo Roverso
Traditional Venetian dishes are served at this friendly hostelry. Open from 10am to late evening, you can also come just for a glass of wine and one or two of the tasty bar snacks that are always available.

Address: 4829 Ruga Giuffa, Castello | Telephone: 041 5202 759 |

Osteria Giorgione
Dating from 1885, this cosy restaurant has an antique-strewn interior. Chef Fabio uses the day's freshest ingredients from the Rialto market to create his traditional dishes with a twist. Try gnocchi with scallops or risotto with scampi and vegetables, and don't miss the delicious desserts.  

Address: Calle Larga dei Proverbi, 4582a Cannaregio | Telephone: 041 522 1725 |

Ostaria Da Rioba
Beautifully presented traditional cuisine - including lots of seafood - is on the menu at this simple hostelry that's named after a curious stone statue with an iron nose. The location is a surprisingly peaceful stretch of canal just off the well-trodden paths of central Cannaregio.

Address: 2553 Fondamenta della Misericordia, Cannaregio | Telephone: 041 524 4379 |

Terrazza Danieli
Treat yourself to film-star style and fabulous food at this plush restaurant within the legendary Hotel Danieli. Accomplished chef Gian Nicola Colucci presents a selection of exquisite dishes using fine local ingredients to which he often adds a hint of the exotic.

Address: 4196 Riva degli Schiavoni, Castello | Telephone: 041 522 6480 |

Caffè Centrale
Open until late, this chic and sassy restaurant and bar near the famous La Fenice theatre attracts numerous international VIPs. The intriguing menu ranges from snacks and gourmet sandwiches to elaborate meals, including raw seafood concoctions.

Address: 1659b Piscina Frezzeria, San Marco | Telephone: 041 8876 642 |