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Caffè Lavena

Name: Caffè Lavena
Price range: $$$
Rating: 2.6

2.6 ·

Pause at Caffè Lavena, an 1750 café beside St Mark's Basilica. Order a coffee or gelato, then take in the square from your table and look around the gilded interior.

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Full description

Caffè Lavena occupies an ornate 18th-century café right beside St Mark's Basilica, serving coffee, artisanal pastries and ice cream. Reviewers agree the setting is the main attraction, with a front-row view of the square, and the staff often earn warm comments.

The flip side is cost: prices are high because of the location, and several visitors question whether the food and drink justify them. Its rating of 2.6 reflects that split between a memorable place and a pricey bill, so it suits those who want the piazza experience more than a bargain.

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Address

P.za San Marco, 133/134, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy · Venezia

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Treat it as paying for the view of St Mark's Square
check prices before sitting down
open late, until midnight, for an evening drink.

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Reviews

I really enjoyed my experience here. The cafe had a charming atmosphere and most of the waitstaff were friendly - although I felt that directly asking for a tip was quite cheeky, but we gave one because the service had been good. I had a slice of cake that was very ice, particularly the icing. Yes it’s an expensive…

Gioia Rossetti

1/5

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