Rosa Salva - San Marco

A short, pleasant walk from the Rialto water bus stop brought us to Hotel Rosa Salva. At first, we thought we might be in the wrong place — the famous Rosa Salva bakery is bustling and easy to mistake for the hotel entrance — but then we noticed the discreet reception area just off to the side.||The concierge was polite, efficient, and welcoming, quickly checking us into our room located in an adjacent building just 20 seconds walk away. We stayed in Room 2B01, and it was absolutely perfect. The queen bed was exceptionally comfortable, the heating and air conditioning worked flawlessly, and the highlight was the spacious bathroom — featuring a large shower with dual his-and-hers shower heads. Such a nice touch!||At first, being in a separate building from the main reception felt unusual, but we soon grew to love it. It felt like we had our own little apartment in Venice, complete with a charming private foyer. Housekeeping was outstanding — whenever we needed extra blankets or towels, they arrived within minutes. Even if we were out for just an hour, we’d return to find our room spotless.||And the location? Incredible! Just steps away from St. Mark’s Square, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and local. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Highly recommended!

Can’t say enough about this hotel! Location is fabulous…only steps away from San Marco Square. The ancient wooden beams in room 304 provided amazing character. Our room was immaculate outfitted with nice bedding, safe and mini fridge which contained a variety of free beverages. Also, let’s not forget the coffee maker and tea that was made available. Bath had all the essentials including a bidet and rain shower feature. The staff members were very accommodating and friendly. Oh, let’s not forget the attachedbakery next door where guests receive10% off their purchases.

It was a bad idea to visit Venice in July as it was hot, humid and crowded. The hotel, on the other hand, was amazing. It is conveniently tucked in a quiet street yet situated in a very popular area, allowing easy access to sites like St. Marco’s Square within just a few minutes’ walk.||Although I had specifically requested a room on a higher floor with my reservation, I was a bit disappointed to be assigned a room on the first floor. Despite this, I found the room to be very nice, complete with a small fridge stocked with drinks and snacks daily. Additionally, the large and comfortable bed provided us with the necessary rest after our long days of exploration.||I would also like to commend your staff, particularly Antonio, who was exceptionally kind and helpful in providing us with all the information we required. Furthermore, the bakery next door, under the same ownership, offered delightful pastries and soft sandwiches that enhanced our stay.

5-star service and rooms; with an attached patisserie that locals and tourist frequent daily. All within a 3 minute stroll to San Marco Piazza. |On hotel arrival arranged seamless transport from Ravenna cruise port to hotel by car and boat, and on departure by boat and car to Venice airport. Similarly recommendations for restaurants could not be faulted. Professionalism and organisation of hotel staff and associated companies were first class. We highly recommend the Hotel Rosa Salva and would not hesitate to stay again when next on Venice.

Our recent stay at the Rosa Salva Hotel was exceptional from start to finish. The staff were truly outstanding - warm, attentive, genuinely eager to assist in every possible way. In particular, the concierge deserves special mention for his courtesy and professionalism, always ready with helpful suggestions and thoughtful guidance that enhanced our experience. The hotel’s central location made exploring the city effortless, while its elegant atmosphere created a welcoming haven to return to each day.|We also loved the pasticceria next door, which became our go-to spot for an early morning caffè and freshly baked pastries—an authentic taste of Venetian life right at our doorstep. This stay exceeded all expectations, and we would wholeheartedly recommend the Rosa Salva Hotel to anyone seeking comfort, charm and outstanding service in Venice.

Fantastic location. Junior Suite was great. Clean and spacious and exactly what we wanted for our short break away. The cafe downstairs was delicious and reasonably priced for a treat for breakfast😃

Our room was charming and very clean. Comfortable bed. What else could you ask for. The gentleman working the front desk was super helpful in arranging for transportation to the airport. My wife and I will stay at Rosa Salva on our next visit to Venice.

Excellent location and from San Marco to hotel only need to cross one bridge with suitcases. About a seven minute walk but took us longer. Room is smaller than expected. There is water, yogurt and juice in fridge room free. We were on third floor facing street and it was quiet later at night. Air conditioning on off need to call lobby to turn it on or off. We liked it especially the cafe Rosa Salva next door. The restaurant across from hotel is really good food! Highly recommend.

I don't usually ask for suggestions, but with so many choices exploring would've taken a year. So I asked the concierge to recommend a local quick snack location. It was Amazing. The service was top-notch. The food was excellent. The ambience was inviting and totally natural. People going to work executives, shop owners, and a spec of tourist. Sandwiches are sold by the half so you can enjoy and mix and match. The pasta is fresh delicious and perfect little energy boost for walking around the city and climbing the small bridges. My recommendation is to grab your meal at the counter, sit down, enjoy but relax. The locals pick up after themselves, so did we. Then afterwards stroll over to the counter get yourself your favorite coffee, drink, and pick out one of the delectable finger cookies or pastries, and stand up and enjoy like the locals do. If I could give this place six stars I would. Going back over the next several days while here in Venice.

Oh wow! I bought the 6 piece tin of various chocolates... and each one was soo delicious Highly recommend

Tiramisu was decent, light, creamy with a nice coffee flavor. Staff was not very friendy

Not a very friendly exchange while ordering. We got pastries and coffee to go (to take back to kids). We decided to drink our coffee at the outside tables and take a bite of pastry.... Only to have a server come tell us "we can't sit at their table because it's a different price." And they say Americans are rude. Pastries were fine but nothing to rave over. Check TripAdvisor reviews...everyone agrees this place is rude.

super wide range of pastries to choose from. we came for breakfast around 10 and it was already very busy. but the staff was efficient and mostly helpful. the pistachio cream puff was amazing. tiramisu was fine but not amazing. generally a good stop if a little stressful

Got my two morning pastries here and enjoyed them both. The flaky one on the left had minimal cream, but the zabaione cream on the right was quite copious.

Rosa Salva is a cut above the tourist trap "bakeries" you'll find dotting Venice, and it came recommended by our hotel. That said, it's totally a chain, not some privately owned, led-by-an-artisan, locally famous paradise. My mother and I munched on chocolate and plain croissants. It was 8:00 on a Saturday, well before the town woke up, and the staff were already girding for an intense day, which bled over into the ambiance. Fun fact: I learned here that a pain au chocolat and a "chocolate croissant" aren't necessarily the same thing! The latter is a chocolate cream inside a plain croissant, not dissimilar from something you'd eat in a donut.

Enjoyed my refreshing coffee slushie - can't remember the name. Seating is tight but you won't be rushed. This place came really recommended from numerous sources and can't say it was worth going out of the way to visit but nice if you happen to stop in!

Cute sitdown cafe and bakery, though service was terrible. Tried a few cakes and espresso, as well as a fruit tart, which was the best of everything we tried. Also bought some biscotti to go.

Pastries were deelish. Service was great. Pistachio cream puff- 5 stars Cream puff - 4 stars Great location not far from Rialto bridge.

The most delicious pastries in Venice! They make fresh pastry everyday, ranging from croissants to Italian treats. Also serve delicious coffee & fresh squeezed orange juice. Must try!

This is a great little spot to grab a quick hot chocolate. Not best traditional kind you would expect in Venice. But if your walking about and encounter this spot might as well. Service is like a fast food spot. Grab and go.

Basic pastry shop that tourists come and go. Food is touristy and overpriced. Service is for tourists/ generic. Ambiance is a more fancier Au Bon Pan. Went here to get a hot chocolate as we were doing our night walks- definitely not the authentic kind you would want. What do you expect out of desperation. Good thing though it's close to Rialto bridge.

Great spot in the heart of Venice. Have a half sandwich and a cold drink inside or at the bar height tables in the sidewalk. Mix of locals and tourists. I had a half tuna sandwich and a coca zero. All for about 5 euro. And a nice seat outside enjoying the people passing by. Bathroom is clean. Service is good.

These desserts were so yummy!!! Love the lemon custard in the fruit tart! Very friendly staff as well and it's a great location!

Rosa Salva is tough to find on googlemaps, so do yourself a favor and ask a local. its very close to St. Marks Square. Its centrally located and accessible to most things around. Friendly staff, awesome pastries and breakfast things along with great coffee and espresso. Stand up at the bar like the locals to avoid the sitting charge which is customary in Venice in many restaurants and coffee shops. Prices are a little more expensive than other coffee shops but you get what you pay for.

I have a confession. I made a total faux pas today and accidentally perpetuated the stereotype of a tacky American tourist. My sister brought me to Rosa Salva to get some tiramisu. At first I thought it was just a pastry shop because everything looked so beautifully prepared. Then I noticed they also had sandwiches and other savoy foods as well. As my sister was paying, I saw there were some small bowls sitting out on the counter. Three of the bowls contained dips, and there were two bowls of bread and two of chips. No sign, no price, nothing. Coming from America, the land of free samples, I instantly just figured these were set out for people to try. I had already spread my second dip "sample" when an employee behind the counter says to me: "Miss, you cannot do that. The food is not free." I froze. OOPS!!! I had no idea what to do. I spied a garbage can and threw out the piece of bread in my hand, then called out "Sorry!" and made a hasty retreat from the shop. Luckily we'd already asked for the tiramisu to takeaway. Now as for the tiramisu, it was okay but not my favorite. Again, maybe I'm just an uncultured American who can't appreciate an authentic Italian version of tiramisu, but honestly it was kind of bland and didn't really have any distinctive flavor of coffee or chocolate. I'm also more used to the variation of tiramisu where you can taste the liquor, which this one didn't have. In the end, faux pas or not, I wouldn't return here for the tiramisu. Try one of the other tasty-looking options instead.

This was a wonderful find while walking the streets of Venice. It was a cool December afternoon and we were looking for a place to rest from shopping and grab some hot tea. This was it! The ordering area is fast paced and many customers drink their coffee at the bar. We selected to sit and watch the people traffic. It does appear to be a stop for local shop owners or workers for a break. We also selected a few pastries and enjoyed them all. There were also selections of sandwiches as well. For those from the States that order hot chocolate, the consistency is that of warmed chocolate pudding. Very thick but tasty. We enjoyed our rest and the warm drinks and treats. Make sure if you are in the area to stop by and give them a try. Take care.

slow service, pricey + croissants were dry. nice ambiance and good hot chocolate. also disorganized table service

The quality of their pastries and coffee selection is out of this world. The location is in the central San Marcos area, which is perfect. A good way to start the day off with a fresh cup of coffee and any pastry of your choice. Glad I went as early as 9am. It's definitely upscale and really cool clear chairs. Lots of available seats and long tables to find. They maintain this space well. The staff were quick and efficient. What more can you ask for in a bakery? Highly recommend!

Tasty stop for breakfast and lunch/dinner and perfect quick stop that is solid and convenient

Wow. Wonderful pastry and coffee and well worth a trip down the walkways of Venice. Full of locals grabbing a bite

Delicious and refreshing lunch with sandwiches and pasta salad! Looking forward to going back!

Super busy around breakfast early brunch time. Customer service isn't their best but this little cafe is amazing. Their espressos and cappuccinos are strong and so are their pastries. (For their americano, you can add your own water). I saw a man come in here and order 15 pastries to take with him to go.

It's hard to find a place for breakfast in Italy, when you don't want pasta or paninis for breakfast! This is a cute bakery cafe with lots to choose from. It's very busy but it was worth the mayhem. I enjoyed several pastries with my coffee and my husband got some croissant sandwiches. The staff didn't flinch with the crowd and the line went fast.

Great place for a Cappuccino and pastry, also great to have a cocktail and nibbles in the afternoon. Not the best sit down spot, but if your someone like me that loves to stand at the bar and watch life go by, this isn't a bad spot.

There aren't many good places to have both coffee and freshly baked pastries and sweets on the main center island (San Marco) of Venice, but someone recommended this place to me, and it was great. We stopped in for an afternoon coffee on a rainy Saturday in February. It was crowded (a good sign), but not super packed, nor overwhelmingly rammed with tourists. The inside of the cafe is quite wide, so there's lots of counter space by the registers and the big glass cases housing the sweets and pastries, as well some small standing counters on the opposite wall facing the street. They also have 3 or so small rows of tables where you can actually sit down, though there can't be more than 15-20 seats maximum, and it will be very cozy if you find space. The hot chocolate was one of the best I've ever had (real melted chocolate), just about on par with famous Caffè Florian in Piazza San Marco, but 1/3 the cost...maybe even less. There's a full selection of pastries and sweets--the same menu more or less as the other serious bakeries in town--plus chocolates, candied dried fruit and other assorted goodies. The turnover is quick with service to match, but the staff were friendly and nice. Pretty casual inside, but still a very nice place, and I will definitely seek it out and hopefully come back many more times in the future.