Many thanks to all of the posters on this thread, particularly Perche and obscure2k. We've just returned from Italy, where we had great meals while in Venice. We had two traditional dinners at Antiche Carampane and Vini Da Gigio. The menus seemed quite similar, with the advantage going to Antiche Carampane. We passed by Osteria di Santa Marina, where we couldn't get a reservation, but which looked very nice. We loved Al Covo and CoVino. The service at Al Covo was particularly great. And CoVino was an amazing deal -- we wished we had time to go back! The small dining room was filled entirely with Americans, but it didn't matter, it was so good.

We tried cicchetti at a number of places, including Cantina del Vino gia Schiavi, Osteria al Squero, All Arco, Cantina Do Mori, and Cantina Do Spade. Our favorites were probably All Arco and Cantina Do Mori, right around the corner from each other, near the Rialto Bridge.

We dropped by Harry's Bar for a drink, which my husband loved. We visited Burano and Torcello and had lunch at Cipriani. It was a beautiful day, so we enjoyed ourselves outside, and the service was gracious, but it was the most expensive meal of our trip!

So grateful to all of the help here, thanks again!