The 11 Best Dining Experiences in Venice

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.Verona walking tour:food, wine, legends, lunch/dinner & cable car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Top rated

Taste Verona’s pastries, pasta, local wines, gelato, legends, and a panoramic funicular ride on a small-group city tour.

“What a great tour with Paco. A wonderful dinner. Wine tasting. Gelato made from wild blueberries. A great history of this beautiful city. Great companions and to top it off, a fabulous sunset above the city. A fun and entertaining afternoon.”

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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Dining Experience at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Share a four-course Veneto meal in a local home, watch family recipes come together, and enjoy regional wine, warm conversation, and Italian hospitality.

“On Christmas day we were given a very warm welcome and had a special Chrismas dinner which was excellent. Michela explained well about the ingredients and the traditions. Also nice was making the first course together after having an appetizer and a drink. We would definitely do it again and recommend it to anyone.”

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8.Semi-Private Venice Market and Cicchetti Food Experience

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

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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9.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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10.Valpolicella Lunch or Dinner Wine & Food tasting with Amarone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Review of Buglioni’s Valpolicella wine and food tour near Verona, with vineyard visit, Amarone tasting, five-course meal, price, and practical tips.

“Very interesting visit to the vineyard and wine cellars with a passionate explanation by Fabio.”

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11.3-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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