Jess Simpson

Venice, as you know, is synonymous with overtourism. What you might not know is that as well as clogging the streets with crowds, that also makes it harder to find really great restaurants – fewer locals means fewer repeat visitors and less reason to make an effort Sometimes it feels like in order to eat well in Venice you have to blow the budget. But I have good news: you actually don’t. There are plenty of delicious budget and reasonably priced restaurants in Venice – all waiting to confound your expectations.  What must I eat in Venice? There’s one non-negotiable in Venice and that’s that you mustn’t leave without trying cichetti, which are little snacks served on bread (a bit like a Spanish pintxos), normally paired with aperitivo. But for a sit-down dinner, there’s endless things to try, from risotto al nero di seppia (risotto with cuttlefish) and bigoli in salsa to fresh fish like sardines and anchovies. After all, Venice’s best restaurants draw on the lagoon for hyper-local seafood and island-grown vegetables – and they serve them up in some of the most flabbergastingly beautiful locations on the planet. Cantilevered over Piazza San Marco? Check. On a rooftop overlooking the lagoon? Check. Canalside like a local? Absolutely. In Venice, you eat with your eyes too.  📍 Ultimate guide to eating and drinking in Venice How to avoid tourist traps in Venice They are everywhere, that’s for certain –  but there are some tips if you’re trying to eat like a local. The first? Do

Even if you’ve only seen photos of this magical city, you’ll know that Venice is no normal city. Venice is set entirely on waterways, and that means a night out here is no ordinary night out either.  Here you’ll find trendy wine bars, neighbourhood gems and intimate jazz clubs, and a number of spots with fantastic views of the water. The best way to take in Venice for all its beauty? Go true giro d’ombre and hit every single one. Whatever your style, here are the best bars in Venice.  RECOMMENDED:🏘️ Where to stay in Venice📍 The best things to do in Venice🍝 The best restaurants in Venice🏛️ The best attractions in Venice Jess Simpson is a travel writer based in Italy. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

They know how to throw a party in Venice, make no mistake about that. The best events in Venice are a celebration of this magnificent place, with more than 30 million visitors making their way to the Serene Republic annually to take part in the fun. What are the highlights? Well, there seems to be something big going on every month here, but it is difficult to look past the iconic Carnevale (late February) and the fabulous Venice Biennale. In a world full of spectacular events, those two take some beating.There is plenty more on the calendar, and Venice serves up a real ‘something for everyone’ atmosphere with its events. There’s nowhere quite like Venice, after all, and there’s no party quite like a Venice party.