Hello seasoned travelers:
I want to stay within a short distance of my hotel and not wander too far at night. Does anyone have recommendations for quaint, authentic places to eat close to Hotel Principe? Thank you very much.
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
12230 posts
Trattoria Bar Pontini is a 5 minute walk across the Ponte delle Guglie. We’ve eaten there twice.
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8459 posts
There are all kinds of restaurants around your hotel--up and down the Grand Canal. Many of which are pretty pricey. You have to be careful as so many charge a sitting fee that is on top of the meal price.
But if you want a smaller, quieter restaurant, try Trattoria Il Vagone. When you come out the front door of the train station, turn left. At the first alley, turn left and the restaurant is down on the right.
Our 13 year old granddaughter is wanting to go back to Venice--just to eat there.
Posted by
OP
Portland, OR
147 posts
Thank you for the suggestions. I took this trip last October 2025, and I had a wonderful time! I just walked around and found a little restaurant in a small neighborhood in the Cannaregio area, and also a lovely place next door to my hotel. I did treat myself to dessert and a glass of bubbly at Cafe' Florian too!
Posted by
Philadelphia
167 posts
Thanks for this post! I'm a solo female traveling to Venice in April and wondered about the restaurant options. I'll be staying in Cannaregio as well. I don't eat late so I'm hoping to get a "late lunch" around 3-4 pm, if this is available there. I haven't traveled extensively in Italy so I'm not familiar with the protocols. Paris had cafes open all day long with substantial meal options all afternoon so I was able to eat my "dinner" whenever I wanted in the afternoon.
I'm not a carbs person so I'm hoping to steer clear of pasta and pizza. I also don't care for seafood too much so I plan to focus on plain fish.