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Alle Testiere

If you're looking for somewhere for a meal that's a bit special in the €50-plus per person range, head for this ever-popular seafood restaurant near Santa Maria Formosa, which seats just 22 people in a single, soberly elegant dining room. Chef Bruno and sommelier Luca make a good double act. The former bases his daily creations on what was good and fresh in the fish market that morning, adding bursts of flavour without coming over all fusion - as in a Testiere classic, John Dory fillet in citrus sauce with aromatic herbs. Meanwhile, Luca is passionate about wine and likes nothing better, in my experience, than to share his latest discoveries. Note that booking is absolutely essential here. There are two sittings, at 7pm and 9.30pm; they don't exactly rush you through the earlier one, but if you want a long, lazy, vinous dinner, it may be better to opt for the later slot.

Antiche Carampane

The cult aura of this long-running bastion of Venetian seafood cuisine is reinforced by the fact that it is almost impossible to find, lying in a Bermuda Triangle of narrow lanes (once Venice's red-light district) just south of the main San Polo route between Rialto and the station. But persevere, as this upmarket, family-run restaurant delivers time and time again. In the utterly trad trattoria-style dining room or on one of the few highly prized outside tables, chef Francesco serves up masterful versions of recherché local dishes like cassopipa (spaghetti with spiced shellfish) or triglie dell'imbriago (red mullet braised in red wine) to an appreciative clientele that includes a fair smattering of local VIPs and aristos. This is one of the few old-school Venetian dining instituions where the quality has actually improved in recent years - which should go some way towards taking the sting out of the bill. Groups of four or more are well advised to book at least a week in advance; and be careful not to turn up later than you booked for because you may well find your table has been given away.

Corte Sconta

It's always a pleasure to return to this flag bearer of Venetian seafood cuisine in the residential lanes of eastern Castello, not far from the Arsenale. Part of the attraction is the vine-covered inner courtyard - one of the nicest places in town for an al fresco meal - but I also really enjoy the formula. The best part of a Venetian meal are often the starters, and here they've turned these antipasti into the star turn, bringing plate after plate of seafood nibbles like schie (small grey shrimps) with polenta, granseola (spider crab), canoce (mantis prawns) and other Adriatic delights. These will arrive of their own accord if you opt for the antipasti tasting menu. My advice is to wait until the endless procession has come to an end before ordering anything else, as you may not be able to fit in a pasta dish (like gnocchetti with angler fish and fresh peas), let alone a secondo. I generally skip straight to a dessert of zabaglione and Venetian biscuits.

Da Fiore

For years, this neat and elegant linen-tablecloth establishment in the heart of the San Polo district has lived off its reputation as 'Venice's best non-hotel restaurant'. I'm not sure it is anymore - I'd place Quadri and Il Ridotto above it, for sure - but a meal at Da Fiore is still a very pleasant experience, particularly if somebody else is paying. For all its style (no shorts or tank tops, please), this is still a family-run place, with chef Mara Martin turning out perfectly gauged gourmet creations anchored in local ingredients and traditions - like wild sea bass in balsamic vinegar with Emperor apples. The wine list is as stellar as you would expect. There are evening taster menus beginning at €120, and a lunch time deal at €50 which includes a glass of wine. To bag one of the two highly sought-after tables with a canal view at the end of the dining room, book well in advance.

Il Ridotto

When this compact gourmet restaurant not far from Piazza San Marco opened in 2005, I gave it a couple of years at most, because it seemed too good for a city where quality so often gives in to the tempation to make a fast buck. Thankfully, not only is owner Gianni Bonaccorsi's little shrine to foodie excellence still going strong, it's expanded next door, and can now seat around 18 diners in two rooms with exposed brick walls, with splashes of colour provided only by some jazzy Murano water glasses. Chefs come and go (it seems to act as something of a boot camp for Michelin-star-chasing talents) but the quality stays high. The menu is ever-changing but you might find creations such as roast scallops on a bed of creamed carrot or delicate, flavoursome variations on the humble baccalà (salt cod). Desserts are unmissable - I can still taste a sweet, tangy gelato of goat's cheese, served with pears stewed in red wine. The two five-course evening tasting menus, one seafood-only and the other alternating fish with meat (both €85), are among Venice's great dining bargains.

Locanda Cipriani

This historic summer lunch destination is one of the few country restaurants in Venice: 'country' being the charmingly rural island of Torcello. It was here in the 1930s that Venetian restaurateur Giuseppe Cipriani (founder of the breathtakingly expensive Harry's Bar) bought up an old bottle shop and turned it into a rustic-chic locanda frequented by celebs like Ernest Hemingway (who wrote Across the River and Into the Trees here) and the British royal family. It's still a lovely place for an al fresco lunch today, with an army of white-jacketed waiters serving high-class comfort food on a leafy veranda: prawn-filled courgette flowers, risotto alla primavera (with spring vegetables), grilled fish, fegato alla veneziana (Venetian-style calf's liver), all impeccably done. To do things in style, you should start with a Bellini (€10), the peach juice and prosecco cocktail that was invented by Cipriani. Finally, if you come for dinner on Friday or Saturday check the return waterbus times carefully, or you may find yourselves having to fork out a doge's ransom for a water taxi.

Osteria di Santa Marina

In Venice, locals sometimes get preferential treatment, so it's gratifying to come across a place like this elegant trattoria-restaurant, where the quality of food and service is reliably high whether you are a regular or just passing through. In fact, if I had to nominate a venue for a really special meal in Venice, where they get it right pretty much every time, the Osteria di Santa Marina would be up there in my top five. On a pretty square a short wiggle north of the Rialto, the Osteria does what might be described as "Creative Venetian" cuisine (sea bass ravioli in mussel and clam broth, salt-cod flan with leek purée) - nothing too ultra-fancy, but with an edge of refinement that lifts it well above the uninspiring Venetian norm. The outside tables are lovely, but on sticky summer days the air-conditioned interior can be a better option.

Osteria San Marco

The area around San Marco is full of bland, overpriced restaurants that employ multilingual buttadentro (literally 'those who throw you in') to entice diners. Unless you have the budget for Quadri, my advice is to look elsewhere for your dining needs - with one exception. The Osteria San Marco is an oasis of quality in a sea of menù turistici, a good-looking contemporary bacaro (local osteria) with simple but creative cuisine (maltagliati pasta with prawns and courgette flowers, shin of venison with star anise and fruits of the wood) and a serious, well-priced wine list, including several by-the-glass options. There's no need to eat a full meal; you could easily, for example order just a mixed salami or cheese platter with a salad and a glass of wine (and you'll save if you do, as this is definitely not the cheapest address in Venice). Another thing I like about this place is their all-day dining policy: you can eat here in the middle of the afternoon if that's your thing.

Quadri

For many years the first-floor dining room of this historic Piazza San Marco café - full name Gran Caffè Quadri - charged the earth to eat indifferently in opulent surroundings. Since it was taken over a few years back by the Alajmo brothers from Padua's ultra-gourmet Le Calandre restaurant, it has charged the earth to eat divinely in opulent surroundings, and if you can bag one of a pair of tables for two with a view over the piazza, you've got the marriage proposal sorted. Chef Massimiliano (aka Max) is a creative genius who delights in sleight of hand party pieces like his 'uovo sospeso' dessert - a white chocolate and apricot purée creation that looks like a poached egg. But he can do simple too: on my last visit, the burrata-filled ravioli in a delicate broth of clams, cuttlefish and baby prawns were just perfect. It's best not to over-order, as a succession of amuse-bouches and pre-desserts will fill the gaps. Also under the tutelage of the Alajmos, the downstairs Abc Quadri bistrot (booking generally not necessary) offers simple but impeccably turned-out Venetian dishes at prices that seem almost a bargain, given the historic setting, replete with stuccos, mirrors and chandeliers. Tables outside in Piazza San Marco serve the Gran Caffè Quadri bar menu.

Riva Rosa

There are few better places for a romantic lunch in Venice than this delightful seafood restaurant on the lace island of Burano. The family that owns the place is part of the dynasty that owns the Emilia lace brand, and the elegantly feminine décor is a good advertisement for their design sense. The chef takes the day's seafood catch and turns it into excellent, unfussy Venetian dishes like risotto al gò (with goby, a local fish), spaghetti with clams and mussels, turbot baked with potatoes. It's not cheap, but you're paying for the position, the canalside tables, the professional service, and the sheer quality of the ingredients. If you're looking to pop a question - or simply want to impress your better half - they have a panoramic single table for two on the altana, or roof terrace, which can be booked, with dedicated waiter service, for an all-in price of €150 a head, wine included.

Riviera

A true passion for food meets expertise in this classy restaurant with pavement tables overlooking the Giudecca canal. As the sun goes down over the water, there can be few more romantic places for a meal. But it's not only lovers who gravitate here: despite the high price tag, Riviera is hugely popular with anyone who values cuisine which manages to be excellent and very refined without tipping over into pretension. The menu is dictated by what's fresh and seasonal. The raw seafood antipasti melt in the mouth, the fish is cooked to perfection. They do mouth-watering things with meat and game too, but options for vegetarians are limited. If you're looking to push the boat out, the seven-course Venezia seafood tasting menu (€105 a head without wine) is a real treat. To top it all off, the service from owner GP Cremonini and his team is friendly but extremely professional and the wine list contains some gems. A former musician, GP arranges occasional live music in the small, homely interior: check the restaurant's Facebook page or call for details.

Vecio Fritolin

This reliable San Polo restaurant, housed in a 16th-century palazzo, has taken a gourmet turn in recent years, but it's lost none of the old-school charm and courtesy that makes it one of the most pleasant places in Venice for a special occasion meal. The cosy interior and lack of outside tables make this a good winter or rainy-day option. They still do the dish that made this 'Old Fry-ery' famous - a mixed seafood fry-up, served in a twist of paper. But the à la carte menu goes well beyond such osteria staples, in creations like tagliolini with melted Grana Padano cheese, Sarawak pepper and prosecco-braised baby squid. The €50 traditional Venice lunch menu takes in three traditional dishes (including that delicious fry-up) plus a superb tiramisù.

Venissa

And now for something completely different: a restaurant that looks out onto its own walled vineyards and vegetable gardens, in a corner of the lagoon few tourists ever discover. Venissa is the brainchild of the Bisol dynasty of winemakers, who took over this ancient walled estate on the charmingly rural island of Mazzorbo, next to Burano, with an ambitious plan. This was to make a fine wine from a near-extinct grape variety, Dorona, and to establish a cutting-edge, spring-to-autumn restaurant that uses only fresh, local ingredients (some of which are grown right here). They've succeeded on both counts. You may not want to pay €140 for a half-litre bottle of Venissa wine - though it is rather good - but the same sum spent on a light lunch for two is a good investment. This is superb, natural, inventive cuisine, which since the 2015 has been in the hands of four young chefs charged with continuing Venissa's practice of distilling the region's age-old fishing, farming and wild-herb-gathering traditions. If it's your first time at the restaurant, I heartily recommend opting for the €130 tasting menu. Oh, and there are plenty of good, cheaper wines on the list. When the restaurant is closed (Nov-Mar), Venissa's Vinoteca Via della Vigna wine bar comes into play, with an excellent, less formal (and less pricey) menu and 200 labels to sample in the cellar. There are special food, wine and hospitality deals through the colder months. To get here, take the number 12 vaporetto from Fondamente Nove and get off at Mazzorbo - or simply walk back across the bridge after visiting colourful Burano.

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Acquastanca

Giovanna Arcangeli used to work at swanky, ultra-luxe Harry's Bar; in 2012, she opened her own place on the glass island of Murano. The restaurant occupies a former bakery, its exposed wooden beams and brick or marble walls softened by warm ethno-chic cushions and other tasteful details in a long, thin dining room that turns a corner at the back to reveal a tiny hidden courtyard. The menu consists mostly of market-fresh seafood, cooked to perfection by Giovanna's sister-in-law, who is also a dab hand with desserts (don't miss her tiramisù). Note that the restaurant functions as a bar outside of meal times - they do a good selection of wines by the glass from Veneto and Friuli.

Ai Mercanti

It's a little hidden away, but once you find it this ambitious restaurant provides what is so often lacking in Venice: high-level cuisine in an ambience of contemporary elegance, at prices that will not leave you feeling fleeced. Since a January 2013 makeover it has defined itself as a 'Gastrosteria' - which is another way of saying 'upmarket trattoria'. In other words, service and table settings are both informal, and the culinary approach is to serve up simple ingredients in creative combinations (a good example being a delicious pumpkin and coffee bean risotto), with quite a few veggie options. The new line has proved popular with both locals and visitors, so you should book ahead. Put yourselves in the able hands of Simone, the sommelier son of owner-chef Nadia Locatelli, if you're spoiled for choice by the 300 or so bottles on the wine list.

Al Gatto Nero

It's not just the photogenic canalside location that marks out this long-running Burano trattoria from the competition. For half a century now they've fed everyone from the local postman to famous Burano resident Philippe Starck by selecting the best and the freshest of the morning seafood catch and using it to make perfect versions of local specialities like risotto con i gò ('gò' are gobies, a small but tasty Adriatic fish) or a fritto misto (mixed seafood fry-up) so light it could almost convert me to fried food. The interior is charmingly unreconstructed, but in warm weather the few outside tables are the ones to book. For such a humble place, the wine list is surprisingly well structured.

Vineria All'Amarone

Though it calls itself a 'vineria' (wine shop), this compact, always lively place just off Campo San Silvestro is more of an all-day-dining restaurant, specialising in large plates of cicheti (Venetian bar snacks) and cold cuts, plus a few daily pastas, soups and main courses (fusilli with tuna, olives and capers or Vicenza-style baccalà are two examples).The ladies who take your order are delightful and the atmosphere is warm and sociable. Given the name, it's not surprising that the wine list is strong on the Veneto's big (and pricey) red, Amarone, but there are plenty of other options, and one thing I really like about the place is the wide selection of by-the-glass wines from around €3 - so there's no need to order a bottle. There's a range of wine tastings available too. Any variations in the opening times are always promptly flagged on the website. Oh, and there's free Wi-Fi.

Alla Palanca

I love this bar-trattoria on the Giudecca, Venice's salt-of-the-earth southern island. As with many of Venice's best bacari (local osterias), it manages to retain the character of a neighbourhood bar even when it's packed with hungry diners, who eat lunch (no dinner is available) on tables in the cheerful back room or on one of the highly-sought-after al fresco waterfront tables overlooking the Giudecca Canal. The cuttlefish-ink risotto is one of my favourite dishes, but I'll sometimes just order a main like grilled tuna with balsamic vinegar and sesame seeds, plus a mixed salad. If you're all fished out, they also do a good range of meaty mains, and there are always one or two veggie options (like buffalo mozzarella with grilled aubergines). They don't take bookings, so come by 12.30pm or be prepared to wait. Around aperitivo time you can stop by for a plate of cicheti (bar snacks) and a glass of wine.

Al Portego

There's always something happening here, and it's usually quite loud, as Madness once sang. Don't come to this rustic corner bacaro (neighbourhood osteria) for a romantic tête-à-tête, but if you are looking for a properly Venetian experience, complete with properly Venetian dishes like bigoli in salsa (thick spaghetti in anchovy and onion sauce), Al Portego will deliver. There are only a handful of tables - which can and should be booked - plus space to perch at the bar and graze on a wide selection of cicheti (bar snacks), which is what many locals do. Service can be on the gruff side, and you'll have a better experience if you speak Italian. It's not easy to find. The best way in, if you're coming from Rialto, is to find your way to Salizzada San Lio, and turn left in front of the church of San Lio; you'll see Al Portego in front of you after the first bridge.

Anice Stellato

This is one of my favourite places to eat in one of my favourite parts of Venice - the quiet residential area of northern Cannaregio. The ambience is traditional but chic - wooden tables, paper place settings, low workshop-style lights and huge prints of Mediterranean fish on the walls. The creative regional cuisine is around two thirds seafood, one third meat, with veggies limited to a couple of antipasti, pasta dishes and a better than usual range of vegetable sides. Dishes on the seasonal menu might include short bucatini with small scallops, capers and basil, or, among the meaty mains, pistacchio-dusted baked lamb cutlets. Service from the mostly female team is friendly and efficient, and the wine list is excellent - I especially like the option of ordering carafes of really good wine rather than house plonk (for example a Gino Fasoli Soave at €10.80 for half a litre). I've listed the kitchen times, but they're actually open from 10.30am to 3.30pm and 6.30pm until midnight (closed Monday and Tuesday): outside of meal times, you can stop by for a coffee, drink or quick bar snack.

CoVino

There are lots of things I like about this mini-osteria in eastern Castello, which was opened in 2013 by Andrea Lorenzon, the son of legendary Venetian wine bar and restaurant owner Mauro. Inside the tiny one-room space, which can seat no more than 14 diners, the atmosphere is convivial and collegial. Andrea illustrates the dishes on the daily-changing menu, based on fresh ingredients sourced from the market or a range of trusted Slow-Food-style small producers, and accompanied by a range of organic and natural wines. For once, fish and meat take equal billing, and dishes like sardines and aubergines in saor (in oil and vinegar) with Biancoperla polenta are foodie treats. But I'm less enamoured of their pricing policy - a fixed €39 a head for three courses and a glass of wine. Once you add extras (water, more wine, coffee, perhaps a good but pricey €9 salad), the bill has a way of coming out at at least €50 a head. All in all this is a worthwhile addition to the Venice dining scene, but make sure you're hungry, as the fixed-price menu allows no discounts for small appetites.

In warm weather, when simple wooden tables line the canalside walk outside, this relatively new arrival (which is reassuringly popular with locals) comes into its own. It's one of an increasing number of Venetian places that is aiming to update and lighten up the once unchanging osteria formula without losing its seasonal essence. So after a classic antipasto like schie (small grey shrimps) with polenta, you might move on to a more creative main such as grilled branzino (sea bass), jazzed up with a scatter of finferli (chanterelle mushrooms). There are a few meat and game secondi for those tired of seafood, and even one or two veggie options. I find the brick-lined, wood-beamed interior a little cold, though at lunchtime the view through plate glass windows onto the calle and canal will galvanise your attention.

This upmarket pizzeria in a lively little square attached to Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is an outpost of Venice's Martin dynasty, owners of the Michelin-starred Da Fiore. The pizza here is more expensive than elsewhere; then again, it's better, with excellent toppings made with market-fresh ingredients - and they serve it at lunch time too, which is a rarity. If pizza isn't your thing, the small menu offers pasta dishes and some excellent light seafood plates, all with the same attention to freshness and quality. Il Refolo is mostly a fair-weather destination: the dinky interior seats just 16. If you want to be sure of a table, inside or out, be sure to book well in advance.

La Bitta

Had about as much fish and seafood as you can take? Then head for this attractive Dorsoduro trattoria, which swims against the Venetian tide in offering only meat and vegetable dishes in the Veneto regional tradition. These might include potato gnocchi with pumpkin and smoked ricotta (a good vegetarian option), or pork fillet roasted with plums. They have an excellent cheese board, and in winter and early spring do great things with a vegetable that reaches its apotheosis in this part of the world, radicchio di Treviso. Wine is another strong point: ask co-host Debora to recommend a good bottle from the list, which also includes several by-the-glass options. It's a popular place so book ahead, preferably a day or so in advance.

La Bottega ai Promessi Sposi

Though well hidden in a little lane parallel to busy Strada Nuova, it's easy to spot this eatery once you locate the right street: the locals spilling out into the calle, wine glass and cicheto (snack) in hand, say it all. Whether you perch at the counter (the bar stools are hotly contested) or bag a table in the dark interior, you'll eat excellent, unfussy fare - seafood and meat - served by a dedicated, enthusiastic team. The menu changes daily but generally manages to include some Venetian stalwarts like cuttlefish in their ink with grilled polenta, as well as some more creative forays such as garganelli with squid, saffron and paprika. Vegetarians should be able to find at least one pasta dish, plus a variety of delectable antipasti and contorni (sides). They have a good wine list, but in my experience the house red and white are both very drinkable.

La Zucca

This good-value, alternative trattoria in San Polo has been going for years, but time has eroded none of its charm, value for money, or culinary bravura. The interior, with its slanted oak panelling, comes on a little like a designer Alpine chalet, but the bottle-lined shelves and paper placemats are pure Venetian bacaro. Unusually for Venice, the menu features as much meat and game as fish; you might start with tagliatelle with broccoli pesto and sundried tomatoes and follow up with, say, free-range roast chicken with ginger and rice. There are also several vegetarian options, such as the sformato (a pastry-less quiche) of potatoes and broccoli with smoked ricotta. Service is laid-back but friendly and attentive, and the wine list is well chosen and well priced. The few outside tables by the canal should be booked well in advance. For dinner bookings, you'll be asked to choose between two arrival times: 7.30pm or 9.30pm.

L'Orto dei Mori

Since it opened in 2009, this jazzy restaurant in the quiet northern district around Madonna dell'Orto (the Tintoretto church) has become a big hit with locals and tourists alike. The chef is Sicilian, but the seafood cuisine is more pan-Italian, mixing Venetian classics such as baccalà mantecato (creamed cod - excellent) with more creative dishes such as risotto with clams and courgette flowers. My experience here is that the simpler dishes are the best bets: any combo that looks unusual (like the tagliatelle with duck sauce and cinammon) tends to taste unusual too. If the slightly Nineties-style contemporary interior proves too jarring, angle for one of the tables in the square outside. Service is courteous and well-informed, and the wine list has some good bottles at decent prices, including Pieropan's wonderful Soave Classico.

Muro Frari

It can be a challenge to find a decent pizza in Venice, partly because local fire regulations rule out wood-fired ovens. This hip contemporary pizzeria-restaurant, part of a local three-outlet chain, does good thick-crust pizza with a huge variety of toppings, plus creative salads, pasta dishes, succulent grilled steaks and beef tartare - the latter two something of a rarity in Venice. It's all served in a buzzy contemporary setting in brick, Corten steel and wood, by the efficent, multi-lingual waitstaff. They have an impressive, keenly-priced selection of wines by the glass or bottle, but their real speciality is German draught beer, specifically Hacker-Pschorr and Paulaner. In warm weather, outside tables (which should be booked well in advance) line the street outside. Details of the other two branches, Muro Rialto and Muro San Stae, can be found on the website.

Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti

Good things come in small packages at this Dorsoduro osteria, which manages to turn out gourmet lunches and dinners in a space that would be tight even for a neighbourhood bar. It can seat just 20 - including two perched at the window shelf - but it's worth the claustrophobia, as the food here is seriously good. They pride themselves on having no freezer: the militantly fresh and local menu changes every day, according to what the market provides. So, for example, there's no seafood on the Rialto fish market's closing day of Monday. On my last visit, I had a flavoursome tagliolini pasta with red mullet and herbs, followed by the most perfect pesce San Pietro (John Dory) served with delicate castraure (baby artichokes), green beans and steamed potatoes. Nothing fancy: just the kind of excellent home cooking that so many chefs strive to reproduce. It goes without saying that booking is a must, for both lunch and dinner. On busy evenings (and many are), they try to squeeze in two sittings: book later for a more relaxed experience.

Osteria Al Mercà

On the Lido for some beach fun, or visiting the film festival? Then head for this excellent seafood restaurant, which nestles under the roof of what what was once a produce market. It's not the cheapest place in Venice and the staff can be off-hand, but you're paying for top-quality, straight-off-the-boat Adriatic fish and seafood. It's popular at aperitivo time, when locals sit at the bar counter drinking wine or spritz and grazing on a series of seafood cicheti - perhaps baccalà mantecato (creamed salt cod), mantis prawns, or schie (small grey shrimps) with polenta - which also pop up in the highly recommended antipasto misto that's served at table. Follow up with a good pasta and seafood dish, a baked scorpion fish or a branzino (sea bass), grilled to perfection and accompanied by a mixed salad or some tender Sant'Erasmo artichokes. The old market building has been glassed in for all-year dining, but if you're here in cold weather, dress warmly anyway. And don't mix this place up with the Al Mercà bar near the Rialto - that's quite a different kettle of spritz.

Trattoria Ca d'Oro - Alla Vedova

This trattoria just off the main Station-Rialto route of Strada Nuova, which has been going since 1891, has its pros and cons. Service can be offhand at times, prices are on the high side, and the formula they pioneered years ago - using the Venetian tradition of cicheti (quality bar snacks) as the basis for a full-blown restaurant - has since been copied elsewhere in Venice, and even reached as far as London. But I still love the place, from its utterly traditional, narrow osteria interior to the beguiling symphony of snack-laden plates on view behind the bar counter as you enter. You're welcome to wander in and graze on these standing up at the bar - most days you'll be in good company - but if you want a sit-down meal it's best to book ahead. I generally order the spaghetti alla busara, which comes in a rich anchovy and onion sauce that is as rough and sweet and more-ish as Venice itself.

Vini da Gigio

Yet another Venetian fish restaurant... but few beat this long-established canalside trattoria for tried-and-tested quality, appealing ambience and - as the name suggests - a stellar wine list. There are some meaty dishes too, including fegato alla veneziana (calf liver braised with onions), while veggies will appreciate one of the best pasta e fagioli (pasta and bean soup) that the city has to offer. But it's seafood that's the star turn here: the mixed fish antipasto is fantastic, and more creative forays like tagliolini with anglerfish and pesto are cooked to perfection. Service can be slow at peak times, but the canal view from the window seats helps to while away the time. Unusually for Venice, they also have a decent selection of craft beers. Note that they do two dinner settings; for a less hurried meal, opt for the 9.30pm one.

Estro Vino e Cucina

The web of streets around San Pantalon has become quietly trendy over the past few years, with the opening of a series of bars and restaurants that locals like to keep to themselves. Estro is one of the most popular. Smoothly run by a group of young men with a true passion for wine and a Slow Food approach to eating, this little place (there are three tall perching tables by the bar and a few tables for serious eating among high shelves laden with wine bottles out back) has a friendly, laid-back ambience and a hum of contented diners. A smart by-the-glass wine sales policy allows you to sample any bottle in the shop as long as there are two of you imbibing. And you're as welcome here for a glass and couple of their deliciously plump sandwiches as you are for a full meal, which can range from a focaccia for two topped with delicious ingredients to platters of cold cuts, reworked traditional fish and meat dishes, or themed splash-outs on special evenings which are advertised on their Facebook page.

Address: Dorsoduro 3778, Calle della Scuola, 30123
Getting there: Vaporetto stop San Tomà
Contact: 00 39 041 476 4914; estrovenezia.com
Opening times: Mon, Wed-Sun, 10am-11pm
Prices: light lunch around €15; lunch and dinner around €25-€30; evening taster menus €32 and €48
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Quick bites
Reservations: recommended

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Alla Basilica

Run by the Diocese of Venice, this huge canteen-like diner around the back of the Doge's Palace offers what could well be the cheapest hot lunch in Venice. You get a pasta or soup starter, a meaty or fishy secondo and a vegetable side for €16 with bread and water. The lighting is unforgiving and the only music is the hum of the fridge, but all the ingredients are fresh, portions are generous, and some dishes (like the steamed dentice fish with grilled courgettes) are actually quite refined. The place was set up to offer hungry tourists a decent meal at a reasonable price, but it has proved a hit with working locals too, much to the chagrin of local restaurateurs. Wine, soft drinks and desserts are also available - but in the best Catholic tradition, you pay extra for such temptations. It's lunch only, though dinner can be arranged for large groups that book well in advance.

Dai Tosi

If you're stuck for somewhere to eat after a visit to the Art or Architecture Biennale and are in the mood for cheap and cheerful refuelling, this neighbourhood trattoria-pizzeria, in a residential street that always seems to be festooned with laundry, should fit the bill perfectly. In summer, when they put tables outside in the street, there are few more picturesque dining backdrops in Venice. The pizzas are fine and filling (try the gorgonzola, radicchio and walnut topping), and they also do a good range of Venetian and pan-Italian pasta dishes. This is a good place to come with kids, who can work up an appetite in the play area near the Giardini vaporetto stop. Beware of mixing this up with another nearby namesake restaurant; if you're in any doubt, ask for 'Dai Tosi Piccoli' (Little Dai Tosi).

La Perla Ai Bisatei

What a find. A cheap neighbourhood trattoria - in Venice, where 'cheap' is not a concept usually associated with eating out. Granted, you'll have to take the boat across to Murano to find it, but this historic glass island is well worth a visit in any case. La Perla is on a square in a quiet residential part of the island, and is hugely popular with locals, many of them glass-blowers on their lunch break. From the checked tablecloths to the indifferent artwork on the walls, everything in the warm but roomy interior is as it should be. And what's on the plate is equally reassuring: big steaming plates of pasta (spaghetti with clams, spaghetti al bolognese) or seafood risotto, followed by a good mixed seafood fry-up or meaty classics like Milanese-style veal cutlets, all of it washed down with a perfectly decent house wine that costs €5 for half a litre. And they're friendly too. What's not to like? Perhaps only the fact that they're only open for lunch.

Orient Experience

Venice can be tough on the wallet. When my credit limit is all maxed out - or I'm in the mood for a quick bite that doesn't involve a slab of indigestible pizza - I quite often head for this ethnic joint just off Strada Nuova. It's a likeable place, in no small part for their policy of employing Afghanis, Iraqi Kurds and other refugees whose culinary heritage channels into the varied dishes on offer, which may include Iranian rice with saffron and potatoes, and Syrian rice and lentils with caramelised onions and yoghurt. It's all good, in my experience, and there's plenty of choice for vegetarians. Once a buzzy takeaway, this outlet is now an eat-in kind of place, with the occasional live music event. There's a second takeaway branch in busy, studenty Campo Santa Margherita.
Trattoria Storica
I'm not sure I'd give this eminently ordinary trattoria near the Gesuiti church a second glance anywhere else in Italy. But in overpriced Venice, any place that offers a two-course-plus-side €12 lunch menu (and free wi-fi) has got to be worth a gamble. I've sampled it, and can report that that the spaghetti with baby squid and aubergines in a dense tomato sauce were pretty good, as was the huge tuna salad that followed. If you prefer, you can opt for the €15 grilled-fish-plus-side offer, which might consist of an orata (gilt-head bream) paired with a mixed salad or roast potatoes. The décor is downhome Italian trattoria, with some rather alarming naif artworks on the walls. And they even have free WiFi that works. In the evening, it's à la carte, but even if you push the boat out you're unlikely to spend more than €35 a head with drinks. The house wine hits the spot.
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Alle Testiere If you're looking for somewhere for a meal that's a bit special in the €50-plus per person range, head for this ever-popular seafood restaurant near Santa Maria Formosa, which seats just 22 people in a single, soberly elegant dining room. Chef Bruno and sommelier Luca make a good double act.

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You probably know that Bora Bora in Tahiti is the #1 spot for honeymooners. The new Over the Water Private Island Butler Villas with Infinity Pool and Over-the-Water Private Island Butler Honeymoon Bungalows in Jamaica at Sandals Royal Caribbean may cause a lot of couples to consider Jamaica instead.

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#1 - The new bungalows in Jamaica have lots more features.

#2 - It's truly all-inclusive - including the butler service!

#3 - Your flight is cheaper.

#4 - Travel time is less if you live almost anywhere in the US.

#5 - There's a bigger variety of fun things to do.

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These are located on the resort's private island and they have private boat shuttles for ONLY the over water villa bungalow guests, so they are very private. And, with the included butler service, you could literally take the private shuttle to your villa or bungalow and not need to leave for your entire stay.

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The larger villas are sold out almost two years ahead, so CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY AT 800-733-7471 for your reservation and BE READY WITH YOUR DATES!! I can get you booked in seconds and make sure you're treated like royalty. This will be a "trip of a lifetime". Brides and grooms that know their wedding date and can book two years ahead have a big advantage!

#2 ALL INCLUSIVE: In Bora Bora or Tahiti you have to pay extra for almost everything; drinks, meals, transfers by boat to the mainland, snacks, tips, etc. which add up very quickly. But, all that and more is included at Sandals! You'll be able to relax and not have to be pulling out your wallet all the time or signing guest checks. As a matter of fact, you can leave your wallet or purse locked up in your room safe during your stay.

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Entertainment

6 Premium House Wines

Scuba Diving

Motorized Watersports

Non-motorized Watersports

Golf - Unlimited Play and Complimentary Greens Fees

Land Sports and Fitness Center

Captivating Pools

Weddings

WiFi

#3 CHEAPER FLIGHTS: Economy flight costs to Jamaica range from $350 to $750 per person, while flight costs to Bora Bora range from $1500 to $2,500 per person. Wouldn't you rather spend that extra money on your suite than your flight?

#4 LESS TRAVEL TIME: You can't get to Bora Bora non-stop, unless you charter your own plane. But there are lots of non-stops to Jamaica from cities all over the US; Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Boston, Newark, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami.

#5 WIDE VARIETY OF THINGS TO DO: Bora Bora is gorgeous, but for adventurous couples there isn't a big variety of fun tours to do. Most are water based, such as snorkeling and jet skiing, with a few land based such as a 4X4 safari. In Jamaica, you'll have tons of choices; dolphins swims, bicycle trekking, ATV safaris, river rafting, zip line, horseback riding, rum tasting, catamaran cruises and much more.

The Over the Water Private Island Butler Villas with Infinity Pool will be open November 15, 2016 and the Over-the-Water Private Island Butler Honeymoon Bungalows will be open February 17, 2017. Starting at $18,000 for a week, they aren't cheap, but because they are so INCREDIBLE they are extremely popular. The larger villas are sold out almost two years ahead, so CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY AT 800-733-7471 for your reservation and BE READY WITH YOUR DATES!! I can get you booked in seconds and make sure you're treated like royalty. This will be a "trip of a lifetime". Brides and grooms that know their wedding date and can book two years ahead have a big advantage!
These are SO popular, I recommend you CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY AT 800-733-7471 for your reservation and BE READY WITH YOUR DATES!

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Come, fall in love with the city of romance!
Some of the cities in different countries are popular for the kind of romantic atmosphere they possess within their boundaries. It is the people in those cities that make a difference and create a wonderful environment for all the tourists visiting their cities. One of such cities in this beautiful world is Barcelona, Spain!

And you thought Barcelona was just another football team?

About Barcelona, Spain:

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia in Spain. It is one of the most populated cities in the country and the largest metropolis on the famous, Mediterranean Sea. Known to have its roots engraved as a Roman city; it had merged with the Kingdom of Aragon and transformed to be a very important city in the Crown of Aragon.

Barcelona has always been known for the kind of tradition and cultural heritage that it is well equipped with, attracting the tourists towards its beauties.

Did you know?

Barcelona is said to be one of those cities that were founded by the famous mythological character, Hercules. If you are a fan of the movie or the character, you must visit this city at least once in your life!

Star attraction of Barcelona:
Most of the tourists visit this city to witness the historic beauty of the Fortress at Montjuic, which takes them to a whole new world altogether. It is believed that the voices of the warriors can still be heard and their presence can be felt in an enchanting manner here. It is not haunted, though!

Top three reasons to visit Barcelona:

* In the year 1999, Barcelona banged the gold medal of RIBA ROYAL for its wonderful architecture and the way it has maintained the same.
* Park Guell is a mystical garden where people fall in love with the attractive and clean atmosphere of the city. All you need to do is spend some time at this place and you feel just like a non-detachable part of it.
* CASA Batllo has its amazing beauty displayed to the tourists that are attracted to the history of the city. You get mesmerized by the way people have maintained these wonderful architects with utmost care and respect.

The best time to visit this place:
Summers are pretty humid in this city and hence we suggest the tourists to choose any time between May to June, since these are the early summer months and you can enjoy a pleasant and pleasingly warm climate.

Neha Madiya is a Global freelance writer, based in India. She writes on varied niches with immense passion and interest. Neha is an Educator, Consultant and a Web Researcher. She also loved to travel and write about it. "Knowledge is best used when shared" is her prime belief.

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USVI | BEACHES GALORE ST. JOHN/ST THOMAS

The beaches on St. John and St. Thomas are mostly delightful crescents of white sand fronting on crystal-clear turquoise bays. Some are busy with cruise ship passengers and hotel guests. Others are off the beaten path and perfect for getting away from it all. Dedicated beachgoers appreciate the fact that they can sun and swim on St. Thomas in the morning before hopping the ferry for a 20-minute ride to St. John for even more fun and relaxation on our shores.

The busier beaches offer watersports and beach chair rentals, and in some cases, even lifeguards and restaurants or snack bars. Most have restrooms and a few even offer showers, though they might be on the cool side.

If you're traveling with family, Trunk Bay in St. John beckons. In addition to a long stretch of white sand, it has a snack bar that dishes up burgers and more; watersports equipment rentals (in case you don't have your own snorkel gear); and lifeguards to make sure your family stays safe. Admission runs $4 per adult. Children under 16 are free of charge.

Cinnamon Bay Beach sets the pace for St. John beaches in terms of watersports. Snorkelers with a bit of experience often head out to Cinnamon Cay, while those with less experience under their fins might check out the rocks at the eastern end of the beach. The watersports shop rents snorkel gear, and windsurfing and kayak rentals are just steps away.Easy hiking suitable for all but the youngest children is just across the main road. A convenience store caters to campground guests, but if you prefer a sit-down meal, visit the campground's Tree Lizards Restaurant.

To hobnob with the locals, head for Hawksnest Bay in St. John. Especially on the weekend, you're apt to find groups enjoying a barbecue at the picnic pavilions located right behind the beach. This is another one of St. John's luscious beaches, with good snorkeling near the rocks and over the reefs that sit just offshore. Outhouses and changing rooms provide conveniences not found at most beaches.

Recently renovated Honeymoon Beach in Caneel Bay now offers restrooms; watersports rentals, including snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding gear; and a gift shop.Snorkelers love the colorful reef that lies off the west end.

If it's peace and quiet you're seeking, Jumbie Bay fits the bill. This beach is tucked downhill off North Shore Road, where there is limited parking. It's an uphill walk back, but excellent snorkeling makes it worthwhile.

Those looking for an adventurous beach should head to Magens Bay, which includes the option to rent snorkeling equipment, kayaks and beach chairs. A restaurant, lifeguards and shopping are also available - and at one mile long, it's the biggest beach in St. Thomas. Also the most popular beach in the territory, families enjoy the shallow water, which is perfect for splashing and snorkeling. When you start to grow weary of the water, a 1.5-mile easy hiking path lies right behind the beach. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children.

Coki Beach on the East End is known for great snorkeling, its proximity to Coral World Ocean Park's underwater observatory and its busy but lovely beach. Cruise ship passengers flock to this beach, where it's easy to rent snorkeling and scuba gear if you don't have your own. It has changing facilities and restrooms, as well as snack shops that serve lunch and drinks.

Brewers Bay, near the University of the Virgin Islands, is popular with St. Thomas' locals on weekends. The water is shallow quite a ways out, and the beach is wide and sandy.You'll see plenty of sea turtles here, as well as an occasional turtle nesting spot in the sand.Lunch trucks pull up at the curb to provide easy meals.

If you like tranquility, head to Lindquist Beach in St. Thomas; the government of the Virgin Islands protects 21 acres of it as Smith Bay Park. Lined by trees, the undeveloped beach provides suntanners with shade. Lindquist is accessed by a dirt road, but you'll also find some beach amenities like a lifeguard, restrooms and a few picnic tables. Admission runs $4 per person.

MILES OF BEACHES ST. CROIX

St. Croix's beaches stretch intermittently around the entire island. Some front on hotels and boast a wealth of amenities, while others have hillsides as backdrops. Beachgoers can park nearby at most beaches, but a few very special strands can only be reached by hiking. Snorkeling is usually excellent at most beaches.

Whether you're sunning or swimming, St. Croix's beaches are perfect. Some attract countless visitors looking for restaurants and equipment rentals. Others lure the do-it yourself crowd that's content with little more than a cooler with cold drinks and a beach towel.

Getting here requires a hike that's not for the faint of heart, but it's worth the effort for those who want to bask in one of the most beautiful stretches of sand in the Caribbean. Besides plenty of privacy and breathtaking views, this beach has great snorkeling and tiny tide pools.

It's not too difficult to understand why so many divers, snorkelers, swimmers and sun-and-sea lovers flock to Cane Bay. This lively north shore stretch of sand is popular not only for its spectacular diving and snorkeling but also for its funky, fun beach bars and party atmosphere.

This shallow beach is the ideal spot for visitors with small children. Located at the Chenay Bay Beach Resort, about a mile from Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge, it has plenty of shade and a grassy bottom chock-full of sea life, including starfish and colorful tropical fish.

Less than a mile from the easternmost point in the United States lies one of the world's prettiest public beaches. With its abundant shade and amenities, it often gets packed with local beachgoers on weekends, but is quiet and serene during the week. It has an expansive, great-for snorkeling reef just off the coast.

A gorgeous beach with few visitors other than those staying at the adjacent Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa, this beach provides lots of places to hide away in the shade of the swaying palm trees. Snorkeling is right off shore. Rent watersports equipment at the hotel's center, and when it's time for lunch, head for the hotel's restaurant.

Take a two-minute ferry ride across the Christiansted Harbor and soak up some rays on a tiny island beach that's big on watersports.This is a good place for those who want to spice up their vacation with a little parasailing or windsurfing.

SANDY POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

This gorgeous, long stretch of powder-white sand and aquamarine water is enough to make you feel as if you've finally found paradise. The island's longest beach is also a national wildlife refuge where leatherback turtles nest from March through August. The beach is closed during nesting season and open only on weekends for limited hours the remainder of the year.

There's a good chance you'll have this long and wide neighborhood beach all to yourself during the week. It's perfect for lovers, families and just about anyone who appreciates gentle surf surrounded by nature at its finest. Though there aren't any amenities available, the natural shade and tranquil waters make for a picture perfect beach day.

TURTLE BEACH AT BUCK ISLAND REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT

This national park, just a short boat ride from the shore, is home to one of the most amazing snorkeling spots in the Caribbean. There's a unique marked underwater trail at Turtle Beach that is a must-see for snorkeling enthusiasts, and the talcum-sand beach is simply irresistible.

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