The 15 Dining Experiences in Venice That Earn Their Price

1.Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,758 reviews · from $124Our pick

Sail Venice’s lagoon by candlelight aboard a Venetian galleon, with a multi-course dinner, wine, Prosecco, and views of Burano and San Marco.

“We have attended for the dinner however the weather was so foggy which unfortunately meant we couldn’t sale away. As the boat was stationary I could feel a lot of the water movement which sadly lead to terrible motion sickness, and I couldn’t truly enjoy my food due to no one’s fault. However I would like to say a special Thankyou to the team who went over and beyond to make sure I was okay. So Thankyou so much. I would still recommend this as it’s definitely an experience not to be missed.”

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2.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,102 reviews · 1 day · from $36Best value

Review Hard Rock Cafe Venice set menus, priority seating, canal views, food choices, price, practical tips, and who should book.

“Great value for money. Would recommend requesting a table overlooking the canal as it is beautiful at night”

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3.Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 251 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Review the Hard Rock Cafe Venice set menu, with canal views, rock memorabilia, meal choices, value, service, and practical booking tips.

“The food was really good, the service was not so good. Once the wait staff realized we were the prepaid group menu they seemed to have very little interest in us.”

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4.Cabaret Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 134 reviews · from $130

Review of Venice’s Cabaret Dinner Show, with a five-course meal, wine, live international acts, Baroque decor, and practical booking tips.

“You are offered a welcome drink when you come in of Prosecco which was very nice. Then you also get a bottle of your choice at your table. Food was very subpar. Pork was not cooked and cooked vegetables were not very good. However, the performances were GREAT! Loved them all so much and really enjoyed it. If you do this activity do it for the shows not for the food.”

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5.Live Concert with Dinner or Aperitif at LL JAZZ Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $88

Enjoy a 90-minute jazz concert, organic Venetian food, and Cannaregio canal views at Laguna Libre, with dinner or aperitif options.

“le groupe de Jazz était super ils ont animé la soirée avec une prestation musicale de qualité.”

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6.Semi-Private Venice Market and Cicchetti Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Taste Venetian cicchetti, seafood, prosecco, and gelato while crossing the canal by gondolino in a six-person tour.

“Giulia was an amazing tour guide as we saw Venice and experienced the food and culture through her native eyes. The parts of Venice she was able to show us were the best because they were truly authentic, as she lives the culture every day. Seeing Venice through her eyes was a unique experience to capture the delicious foods, beauty of Venice and way of life in this beautiful city. Giulia was kind, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable in the rich history she shared as well as favorite culinary foods and stops along the tour that are true hidden treasures of Venice. If you are planning a trip to Venice, this…”

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7.Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $75

Taste Venice through cicchetti, wine, spritz, dinner, and gelato on a small-group Cannaregio food walk ending near Rialto.

“Tour guides were friendly, informative and really made the tour!! The food and beverages were splendid, worth every penny! I would do it again in a heartbeat!!”

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8.3-Course Dining Experience at Local Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · from $111

Share a Venetian family meal, watch traditional recipes come together, and enjoy regional wine in a local home with Cesarine.

“Giulia was the perfect hostess and the food was fantastico!”

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9.Venice Food Tasting Tour: Bites, Wine, Dinner & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · from $92

Taste Venetian cicchetti, wine, Spritz, dinner, and gelato while exploring Cannaregio with a small-group local guide.

“We loved being able to try so many foods, especially dishes we wouldn't have chosen on our own (fried cheese and anchovy, squid-ink pasta, Select spritz). Juice or soda was given to our kids and they discovered they love anchovies! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the city and the food. It is a LOT of walking, and in the heat & humidity (which we aren't accustomed to) it was quite draining. But if you go into it knowing you'll be walking a lot, it's not so bad. And getting to see so much of the city and learn some history definitely helps distract from the heat. Overall, it was…”

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10.2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 26 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $85

Enjoy a two-course Venetian dinner near Saint Mark’s Square, with canal views, gondolas, wine, coffee, and classic local dishes.

“Dishes were delicious. The atmosphere, service and the cutlery were excellent. Strongly recommended!”

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11.Avanspettacolo: Cabaret Dinner Show in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Review of Avanspettacolo Venice, a four-hour cabaret dinner with cocktails, Italian menus, live singers, magic, dance, and contortion.

“Amazing family friendly food it’s great and perfect preference recommended must go and see! Thank you”

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12.Four-Course Food & Wine Pairing Elegant Dinner in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $262

A four-course Venetian dinner near St. Mark’s Square with four Veneto wines, a sommelier, seasonal dishes, and a smart dress code.

“très bien un problème concernaant l'horaire de réservation le restaurant n'avait pas la même heure que nous pour la réservation heureusement ils ont pu nous accueillir quand même franchement un repas plus que délicieux l'entrée de poisson un vrai régal, c'était succulent ensuite vous avez 2 plats le désert franchement dur dur de manger le désert tellement que c'est copieux les vins étaient bons personnel parlant français un plus je vous le recommande”

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13.Gondola Ride and a Gala Dinner in a Venetian Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews

Ride a private gondola through Venice, then enjoy aperitivo and dinner in an elegant historic palace with a private English-speaking guide.

“Great gondola ride and good meal. Price was very high for what was offered though.”

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14.Venice Dinner Food Tour around Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $142

Taste Venetian and Jewish specialties on a four-hour evening walk through Cannaregio, with synagogue landmarks, Kosher wine, dessert, and dinner.

“We enjoyed a wonderful and personal evening and learned quite a bit about the Canneregio area. It was a very good tour and tasting.”

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15.Four-course Food & Wine Pairing Elegant Dinner in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · from $254

Enjoy a four-course Venetian dinner with four sommelier-selected wines at La Caravella, near St Mark's Square, in an elegant private setting.

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