Discover Venice’s 200 best Local Soul spots for your trip

Campo Santa Margherita

Settle into Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro's easygoing square where locals and students gather. Grab a table at a cafe or bar, watch the evening crowd arrive and soak up a less touristy Venice.

Bacareto da Lele

★ 4.7 · 361 reviews

Pop into Bacareto da Lele, a tiny Venetian bar where locals crowd in for lunch. Grab a fresh sandwich and a cheap glass of wine, then enjoy them on the steps by the canal.

La Palanca

★ 4.6 · 1,765 reviews

Cross to Giudecca and settle in at La Palanca, where Venice looks beautiful from a distance. Order the fresh seafood pastas and tagliata at a window table while locals fill the room around you.

Trattoria Dai Tosi

★ 4.4 · 1,099 reviews

Take a seat at Trattoria Dai Tosi, a busy neighbourhood trattoria on a pedestrian alley. Share pizza, ravioli and seafood among the local families who fill its tables.

Cannaregio

Explore Cannaregio, the Venetian district where residents outnumber visitors. Follow long canal-side quays, step into the historic Ghetto, and finish with cicchetti and a glass of wine at a local bacaro.

Bar Alla Toletta

★ 4.3 · 1,631 reviews

Squeeze into Bar Alla Toletta, a lively Venetian bar famous for its tramezzini. Pick from a long list of fillings, such as crab with rocket or egg and prawn, and eat like a local on a small budget.

SEPA

★ 4.6 · 1,773 reviews

Pull up a seat at SEPA, a rustic Venetian bacaro with a loyal local following. Share meatballs and small bites, try the risotto of the day and chat with the host over a glass of wine.

Private Walking Tour with a Local

★ 4.7 · 907 reviews

See Venice your way with a private local host. Choose between famous sights and quiet neighbourhoods and set your own pace.

Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti and Wine

★ 4.9 · 572 reviews

Discover the Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti and Wine, a guided stroll through three Venetian districts. Sample around 15 small bites with seasonal wine at locally run bars while your guide shares the stories behind each stop.

Parco San Giuliano

★ 4.4 · 8,966 reviews

Spend time at Parco San Giuliano, a spacious lagoon-side park beside Mestre. Walk or cycle its long paths, look across the water toward Venice, and stop at a bar or playground.

Bar All'Arco

★ 4.7 · 1,677 reviews

Stop at Bar All'Arco, a compact Venetian bar prized for fresh, well-made cicchetti. Order a few traditional bites, such as creamy cod, with a glass of wine at the streetside terrace.

Castello

Leave the San Marco crowds behind and wander Castello, Venice's largest and most local-feeling district. Walk past the Arsenale shipyards, along the lagoon promenade, and through quiet campos where daily life carries on.

Cantina Do Mori

★ 4.4 · 1,151 reviews

Step into Cantina Do Mori, the Rialto-area bacaro that has been pouring wine since 1462. Squeeze up to the counter beneath the copper pots and work through a plate of cicchetti with a glass of local wine.

Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

★ 4.9 · 1,704 reviews

Discover the Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings, an evening route through seven independent Venetian venues. Taste your way through more than 14 dishes with regional wines before settling down to a seated dinner.

Santa Croce

Slip into Santa Croce, a lesser-visited corner of Venice near Piazzale Roma. Walk its quiet canal-side lanes and small campos, and see everyday Venetian life away from the main sightseeing routes.

Osteria al Cicheto

★ 4.6 · 1,635 reviews

Discover Osteria al Cicheto, a tucked-away spot where Venetian cooking and local wines come as fixed-price menus. Order the beef tartare or pork cheek and see why some visitors book two nights running.

Osteria Alla Staffa

★ 4.5 · 1,490 reviews

Duck into Osteria Alla Staffa, a snug wood-lined tavern a short walk from San Marco. Twirl a forkful of cuttlefish ink spaghetti and sample Venetian seafood and meat plates in a family-run atmosphere.

Osteria Alla Frasca

★ 4.6 · 1,611 reviews

Wander off the beaten path to Osteria Alla Frasca, where outdoor tables and a short, fresh menu reward the walk. Order simple Italian dishes and let the friendly servers choose a wine.

Pasticceria Targa

★ 4.7 · 358 reviews

Slip into Pasticceria Targa for a breakfast the way Venetians have it, standing at the counter among regulars. Pair a coffee with a cannoli siciliani or another fresh pastry, and take a few more away with you.

Parco delle Rimembranze

★ 4.9 · 17 reviews

Wander out to Parco delle Rimembranze, a peaceful lawn-filled park on Venice's south-eastern edge. Stretch your legs on open grass and enjoy the space far from the tourist crowds.

Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings

★ 4.8 · 2,984 reviews

Discover the Venice Street Food Tour, a walking tasting route from San Marco to Campo Santa Margherita. Browse the Rialto market area and try cicchetti, buranelli biscuits and gelato while a local guide explains what you are eating.

Vino Vero

★ 4.5 · 3,357 reviews

Discover Vino Vero, an intimate canalfront wine bar beloved by locals and visitors alike. Sip natural wines by the glass and snack on classic Venetian cicchetti beside the water.

Cantine del Vino già Schiavi

★ 4.7 · 3,022 reviews

Discover Cantine del Vino già Schiavi, a historic tavern with bottles stacked to the ceiling. Stand at the counter with a glass of recommended wine and sample fresh Venetian-style sandwiches.

Cantina Do Spade

★ 4.4 · 4,120 reviews

Settle into Cantina Do Spade, a wood-paneled Venetian cantina with a local following. Order a few cicchetti with wine, then move on to duck gnocchi, risotto or a generous plate of fried calamari.

La Zucca

★ 4.5 · 3,262 reviews

Step into La Zucca, the cozy canal-side restaurant Venetians book ahead for. Sample seasonal vegetable-led dishes, starting with the pumpkin flan and pumpkin in saor, in a warm, intimate room.

La Bitta Venezia

★ 4.7 · 732 reviews

Seek out La Bitta, a hidden dinner spot where the sign promises 'no fish'. Settle into the cozy room for house-made gnocchi and other hearty Venetian dishes away from the tourist crowds.

Multisala Rossini

★ 4.1 · 738 reviews

Slip into Multisala Rossini, a no-frills Venetian cinema where locals catch arthouse films and new releases. Pick a screening, grab snacks from the market, and spend two hours off the tourist trail.

Cicchetteria venexiana da Luca e Fred

★ 4.3 · 1,625 reviews

Pull up a seat at Cicchetteria venexiana da Luca e Fred, an easy-going spot a short walk from the busiest streets. Share a plate of tender calamari or tiny fried shrimp, or go for the daily menu.

Trattoria Antiche Carampane

★ 4.4 · 1,105 reviews

Book a table at Trattoria Antiche Carampane, a family-run Venetian seafood restaurant. Order the spider crab linguine and the fish of the day in an intimate, photo-lined dining room.

San Pietro di Castello

Discover San Pietro di Castello, Venice's former cathedral on a quiet eastern island. Admire the pale facade and leaning bell tower, then wander the calm square and canal-side lanes where local life still dominates.