Another (sorry) "Where do I stay in Venice?" thread
#46
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Have a look at Al Covo and Osteria alla Frasca. Both serve excellent food, the former is a bit more formal. I also recommend having as many cicchetti as you possibly can. We tried several well regarded places but Cantine del Vino giŕ Schiavi is by far the favorite.
#47
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#48
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That is a great location and the apartment looks wonderful. I rented an apartment in that area some years ago and it was such a good experience. Nice that it has air conditioning. Easy to get over to the Rialto to shop for food you wish to prepare. Really happy for you. Please post updates.
We will probably go there next time in early May as the temperatures were a bit hot for enjoyable walking during day time.
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The apartment was pretty awesome. Very nicely decorated inside with lots of light. I wasn't expecting a brand new condo building so the small imperfections didn't bother us. The location was fantastic. We only had two fully days and we walked around the various streets in the quiet evenings. We have decided to come back and stay in Venice for a whole week next time. There is a tourist trap element to Venice but it is an enjoyable place.
We will probably go there next time in early May as the temperatures were a bit hot for enjoyable walking during day time.
We will probably go there next time in early May as the temperatures were a bit hot for enjoyable walking during day time.
#50
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Xmas in Venice
Can anyone suggest where to have Christmas lunch or dinner? I have not asked our hotel if their restaurant will be functioning but wonder if a smaller, more local and intimate place might be a lot more fun. Also, what is the tradition there, main Christmas day meal around midday or in the evening.
Can anyone suggest where to have Christmas lunch or dinner? I have not asked our hotel if their restaurant will be functioning but wonder if a smaller, more local and intimate place might be a lot more fun. Also, what is the tradition there, main Christmas day meal around midday or in the evening.
#51
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Xmas in Venice
Can anyone suggest where to have Christmas lunch or dinner? I have not asked our hotel if their restaurant will be functioning but wonder if a smaller, more local and intimate place might be a lot more fun. Also, what is the tradition there, main Christmas day meal around midday or in the evening.
Can anyone suggest where to have Christmas lunch or dinner? I have not asked our hotel if their restaurant will be functioning but wonder if a smaller, more local and intimate place might be a lot more fun. Also, what is the tradition there, main Christmas day meal around midday or in the evening.
#52
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Xmas in Venice
Can anyone suggest where to have Christmas lunch or dinner? I have not asked our hotel if their restaurant will be functioning but wonder if a smaller, more local and intimate place might be a lot more fun. Also, what is the tradition there, main Christmas day meal around midday or in the evening.
Can anyone suggest where to have Christmas lunch or dinner? I have not asked our hotel if their restaurant will be functioning but wonder if a smaller, more local and intimate place might be a lot more fun. Also, what is the tradition there, main Christmas day meal around midday or in the evening.
#53
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THANKS. I have made a lunch reservation at Harrys. Does anyone know if they offer a special meal that day or just their regular service. Also, I have not made any table request. Any suggestions? Upstairs, downstairs, not too close to the door (reports that it can be chilly there with frequent door use)
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#54
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THANKS. I have made a lunch reservation at Harrys. Does anyone know if they offer a special meal that day or just their regular service. Also, I have not made any table request. Any suggestions? Upstairs, downstairs, not too close to the door (reports that it can be chilly there with frequent door use)
#55
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Harry’s Bar for Xmas
Christmas Day lunch.
It was packed downstairs where we sat and there seemed a never ending stream of people making their way upstairs as well.
There were no obvious tourists (which we were) and it looked as if mainly a local crowd known well to the staff.
People were well but informally dressed and the place had a great buzz.
There was a special Xmas Day lunch menu for €90 but their normal menu was on offer as well.
The meals we had were simple Italian cooking well prepared and presented and the service was outstanding. I was mightily impressed by the teamwork of the wait staff who were able to cope with a very crowded space and make it look easy and fun. This was our best meal in Venice.
It was packed downstairs where we sat and there seemed a never ending stream of people making their way upstairs as well.
There were no obvious tourists (which we were) and it looked as if mainly a local crowd known well to the staff.
People were well but informally dressed and the place had a great buzz.
There was a special Xmas Day lunch menu for €90 but their normal menu was on offer as well.
The meals we had were simple Italian cooking well prepared and presented and the service was outstanding. I was mightily impressed by the teamwork of the wait staff who were able to cope with a very crowded space and make it look easy and fun. This was our best meal in Venice.
#58
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Try the Hotel Centauro - just off campo Manin. Very good prices usually and not too far away from the main attractions, if anything this is a positive so that you can have a peaceful night
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Also, look at the Ostello Venezia (that's on the building, it may go by a different name these days) just across the Guidecca from S. Marco.