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Best local wine bar in Venice

November 21, 2019 by manjirichitnis 6 Comments

A love affair with Venice

Rialto Bridge by night

Venice, one of those places I’ve been to, that I dream of going back to, over and over again. If dreams came true then, I would probably rent a nice airy flat by the canal for a few months and spend my days walking along the canals, buy fresh seafood from the fabulous bustling Rialto market and enjoy cooking in a tiny Venetian kitchen, weekend evenings would be spent bar crawling or as they are referred to in Venice – Bacaros. And of course, I would savour authentic Italian coffee every single day, freshly brewed, maybe sit by the canal, read a book while sipping on some fruity red wine… ah – the perfect life…

Bridge of Sighs
Exquisite handmade Venetian masks for sale in a shop window
Street performers serenading tourists who walk past a busy street to make a few euros

Experience Venice like a local

Though I haven’t yet managed to fulfill this dream, I did manage to spend a few magical days in Venice exploring the food, wine and culture.

A quaint Venetian Bacaro

Bacacros or traditional Venetian wine bars are a must-visit when in Venice. This is where the locals go to drink wine, enjoy the atmosphere and savour some delicious snacks. Rather than spending too much money at the many tourist traps its best to do your research first and plan your visit to at least one these quaint old bars.

Cantine del Vino già Schiavi

Located in the Dorsoduro district, this atmospheric bacaro is bursting with character. The crumbling structure adds to the rustic appeal and its proximity to one of the city’s last surviving gondola workshops is a bonus. Situated right in front of a canal, this bacaro is a firm favourite with the locals. It is also a wine shop and is always buzzing with activity. Seating is not availale as is the tradition in most of the traditional bacaro’s.

Cicchetti

Cicchetti in Venice what Tapas is to Spain. These delectable small plates of Venetian finger food are a perfect accompaniment to a glass of Vino. Cantine del Vino già Schiavi serves a great selection, prepared fresh every day at the venue.

The glass counter at the front of Cantine del Vino già Schiavi has shelves heaving with plate after plate full of different cicchetti. The most popular ones seemed to be the ones topped with cheese – ofcourse! Like the pumpkin puree, ricotta and parmesan, the gorgonzola cheese topped with pear and balsamic vinegar, also the gorgonzola cheese and walnut cicchetti was quite delicious.

There were several combinations of cod, tuna and anchovies with olives and cheese and other mouth-watering combinations too.

While it is customary to sample a few wines while enjoying a plate of cichetti, it is also highly recommended to round off the session with a taste of Grappa. This potent local alcoholic beverage is quite a heady drink and for those not used to it can end up experiencing quite a system shock – like I did 😉 Thankfully, I shared my grappa with DH who absolutely loved it.

Eat and Drink like a local

There is no better way to truly immerse oneself in the local culture than to experience a new city as a local would. Sampling the local food and wine is just one of the ways to get a real taste of the authentic vibe of the place.

Planning a trip to Venice? Why not browse through my review of Hotel Al Ponte Moncenigo here?

I simply can’t seem to get enough of Venice! So if you are planning a trip to Venice then stay tuned for more posts – about Cafe Florian, a day trip to Murano and Burano and loads more inspiration!

Heading to Venice? Have a look at my review post about our stay at Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo. It is centrally located and within walking distance of Rialto Market, this hotel also has beautifully luxurious rooms and they do a fabulous breakfast. Located very close to the local water taxi stop, we actually walked here after the aiprot bus dropped us into the main hub in Venice!

* I planned this entire trip on my own and have paid in full everywhere I have stayed at and eaten at. As always all opinions expressed are as always my own.

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Comments

  1. Nayna Kanabar says

    November 23, 2019 at 10:28 pm

    What a lovely place with lots of character and style. The food options look great too and so much variety too.

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      November 24, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      It was such a wonderful experience Nayna, they have a good selection of vegetarian cicchetti too.

      Reply
  2. Vandana says

    November 24, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    I have a dream of traveling to Venice with my husband one day. Cicchetti looks delicious so I will note it down in my future itinerary so that we don’t miss trying it.

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      November 24, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      I hope you get to visit sometime soon, I had always wanted to go and we went during the Valentines Day week which made it even more special.

      Reply
  3. Mayuri Patel says

    November 25, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Such a wonderful post, I wish hubby and I had got more time to spend in Venice. Its such a beautiful place. We didn’t have enough time to explore all the tiny alley ways, shops, bars and restaurants.

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      November 26, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      Thank you Mayuri 🙂 I felt the same! Luckily we had taken a few recommendations so managed to cover most of the important must-visit places. But Venice is that type of destination which definitely warrants another visit, I really wish and hope that I can make that happen sometime soon 🙂

      Reply

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