Brittany’s guidebook to Venice
In and Around the Santa Croce Neighbourhood
Campo San Giacomo is the most charming of the local squares and the heartbeat of the Santa Croce neighbourhood. Many Venetian locals live in this neighbourhood raising the quality bar for all the surrounding restaurants and markets. The children gather in the square throughout the day to play.
Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio
Campo San Giacomo da l'OrioCampo San Giacomo is the most charming of the local squares and the heartbeat of the Santa Croce neighbourhood. Many Venetian locals live in this neighbourhood raising the quality bar for all the surrounding restaurants and markets. The children gather in the square throughout the day to play.
Food scene
this Osteria has been a hot spot since they opened in the 80's. They are not vegetarian but cater to vegetarians with their many vegetable antipasti.
153 locals recommend
La Zucca
1762 S. Crocethis Osteria has been a hot spot since they opened in the 80's. They are not vegetarian but cater to vegetarians with their many vegetable antipasti.
If you are looking for an outstanding culinary experience this 2 star Michelin restaurant is set in the beautiful Palazzo Bachini delle Palme, located next door to us.
Ristorante Glam
1961 Calle TronIf you are looking for an outstanding culinary experience this 2 star Michelin restaurant is set in the beautiful Palazzo Bachini delle Palme, located next door to us.
Il Refolo is the best place in the neighbourhood for outdoor dining. Whether you are soaking up the warm afternoon sun or enjoying a romantic candle lit dinner you can expect intimate atmosphere, canal side with the occasional gondola passing by.
71 locals recommend
El Refolo
1580 C. GiazzoIl Refolo is the best place in the neighbourhood for outdoor dining. Whether you are soaking up the warm afternoon sun or enjoying a romantic candle lit dinner you can expect intimate atmosphere, canal side with the occasional gondola passing by.
The Rialto Market is a 10 minute walk from San Stae or a 7 minute vaporetto ride. For food lovers buying produce here is an exciting experience, you'll find all the local and seasonal delicacies.
57 locals recommend
Mercati di Rialto
306 Calle Prima de la DonzelaThe Rialto Market is a 10 minute walk from San Stae or a 7 minute vaporetto ride. For food lovers buying produce here is an exciting experience, you'll find all the local and seasonal delicacies.
This is the best spot to sit in the neighbourhood square both for people watching and enjoying the local atmosphere. Serving bio dynamic wines and the best sandwiches and platters in town.
12 locals recommend
Al Prosecco
Sestiere Santa CroceThis is the best spot to sit in the neighbourhood square both for people watching and enjoying the local atmosphere. Serving bio dynamic wines and the best sandwiches and platters in town.
Cocktail Lovers will enjoy the speakeasy atmosphere of this old-fashioned bar across from the Basilica dei Frari.
34 locals recommend
Il Mercante
2564 Fondamenta FrariCocktail Lovers will enjoy the speakeasy atmosphere of this old-fashioned bar across from the Basilica dei Frari.
This is hands down our favorite pizza place in town. During the summer months you can enjoy outdoor sitting in the beautiful campo San Polo. The pizza's are known for the specialty ingredients, they also have a delicious restaurant menu for non pizza lovers.... if possible.
48 locals recommend
Birraria La Corte
2168 Campo S. PoloThis is hands down our favorite pizza place in town. During the summer months you can enjoy outdoor sitting in the beautiful campo San Polo. The pizza's are known for the specialty ingredients, they also have a delicious restaurant menu for non pizza lovers.... if possible.