When I started thinking about this particular blog post, I was excited to share the beauty of Italy that we got to experience in February. As I was going through and editing my photos, I couldn't help but think about Italy in it's current state and how different it looks right now. Borders, schools, and lots of businesses are closed, the streets are nearly empty, and the country is on lockdown (as are a number of other ones around the world). I wish all the strength upon the medical professionals that are working 100% overtime to help those in need.
That said, we both hope and look forward to returning in the near future when the world is healthy once again.
Venice is one of those places (for us) that we felt we needed to visit at least one in our life. After being there, I can say that (in our opinion) it definitely is! I think we were a little worried that all the old world charm and historical feeling would be dampened by the overrun of tourism. Granted we went at probably one of the least popular times to go, but it. was. truly. magical!
My husbands manager's wife is Italian, so she gave us all the restaurants to try and what to eat. We couldn't wait to get started.
{ W H E R E T O E A T }
Pasticceria Tonolo
This is a bakery that has all the local specialities. When we visited (twice), it was hustle and bustle with loads of locals getting their carnival treats and espresso shots at the end of the counter.
Osteria Al Squero
This is a great spot not only for great food, but for the views. It was recommended to try a variety of cicchetti (small bread slices with a variety of toppings) and wash it down with a Spritz Veneziano. After we got the pieces to our snack lunch, we stepped out on to the street and watched gondola boats being worked on.
Bar Alla Toletta
Just a few minute walk from the cicchetti restaurant (above) is this casual lunch spot. We ate here twice. These simple, triangle sandwiches are pretty much just white, crustless bread filled with a variety of sandwich makings. So delicious and inexpensive (€2-3 each).
Osteria da Alberto
Normally breakfast is our favorite meal of the day, but in Italy it's dinner that we look forward to. No carb guilt AT ALL! Pasta in Italy is just as you would expect it to be. Fresh and again, simple yet absolute perfection. We savored every single bite of our pesto dishes, tiramisu and every sip of wine. Should we return to Venice again, we'll be paying this place another visit!
Cantina do Spade
Another great restaurant tucked in the away in a low lit street, but such a gem. I ordered a seasonal special of pumpkin risotto with a fruit sauce on top. Case ordered the homemade gnocchi bolognese. We ended up splitting our dishes with each other :-) He knows the way to my heart!
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| FRONT: Pumpkin Risotto, BACK: Gnocchi Bolognese |
{ V I E W S A R O U N D T H E C I T Y }
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| On the water bus to St. Mark's Basilica from the train station |
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| St. Mark's Basilica |
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| St. Mark's Campanile |
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