Recommendations for a Venice restaurant

Without more information, my recommendation would be Lineadombra, in Dorsoduro. It’s more spendy than I would feel comfortable with, but for a special occasion, you may want to break out your AMEX for the night.

If you are up for a boat ride, I highly recommend Trattoria Al Gatto Nero on Burano. Sit outside, enjoy the pastel houses along the canal and the great seafood. When the moon comes up, just try to not sing.

We have dined at Ai Mercanti in San Marco a few times for special occasions. (One occasion was the day a friend who lives in Venice had received word from his agent that his first novel was to be published. “The Venetian Game”).
A really creative menu, modern Italian.

I had one of the best meals of my life at CoVino. If you drink alcohol, get the wine pairing.

Also, LaZucca.

Have an amazing trip!

We generally avoid canal side places to eat as they are usually overpriced and under quality. There is an exception. You might want to try Trattoria Da Giorgia ai Greci. It is very close to San Marco and an easy walk to get away from the crowds. A bit pricey, but most places in Venice are, and the food is really great.

In the Rialto Bridge area consider Trattoria Da Marco Valla Fava on Calle Stagneri. It is definitely pricy so you might want to do lunch there rather than dinner. Some of the best sea food ever!! Try to eat inside rather than outside. The place has been around at least 50 years so they must be doing it right.