"This historic restaurant is deep in the sestieri of San Polo, just over the Ponte delle Tette. There are only about 10 tables inside, and the terrazzo-floored room is covered with a collection of mirrors, paintings, and retired pieces of gondolas. In other words, it’s a pretty classic and gorgeous place to have dinner. Start with a plate of fried seafood, and follow suit with your primi or secondi with more seafood—either pastas or a whole grilled fish. All the vegetables here come from the Osti in Orto, a collective garden on the island of Sant’Erasmo, so your carbon footprint is actually more than that plate of crispy zucchini. End your meal with the most nostalgic of Venetian desserts, gianduiotto." - gillian mcguire, carlo mantuano
"This historic restaurant is deep in the sestieri of San Polo, just over the Ponte delle Tette. There are only about 10 tables inside, and the terrazzo-floored room is covered with a collection of mirrors, paintings, and retired pieces of gondolas. In other words, it’s a pretty classic and gorgeous place to have dinner. Start with a plate of fried seafood, and follow suit with your primi or secondi with more seafood—either pastas or a whole grilled fish. All the vegetables here come from the Osti in Orto, a collective garden on the island of Sant’Erasmo, so your carbon footprint is actually more than that plate of crispy zucchini. End your meal with the most nostalgic of Venetian desserts, gianduiotto." - Gillian McGuire
"From the typical flooring to the decoration on the walls, the warm and appealing decor in this restaurant highlights its historic feel, providing a setting to which guests happily return time after time. The local fish and seafood specialities served here include sarde in saor (sardines), salted cod, fried soft-shell crab and cuttlefish in black ink – skilfully prepared dishes which remain faithful to traditional recipes." - Michelin Inspector
"If you're looking for some of the most authentic and delicious seafood in Venice , pay a visit to Antiche Carampane. Located in an unassuming building a few minutes' walk from the Rialto Bridge, this trattoria is where the locals eat when they're craving seafood-focused Venetian dishes. It's a cozy family-run restaurant with framed photos in the dining room and friendly service. The local fish, octopus, clams, shrimp, and scallops are what to order here, as it tastes about as fresh as it comes and is served in a variety of styles, including a simply prepared catch of the day. The menu here is more complex than that of the typical tourist joints, featuring traditional Venetian dishes that are not usually found outside a local's kitchen. In spring, try the fried soft-shell crabs."
"If you're looking for some of the most authentic and delicious seafood in Venice , pay a visit to Antiche Carampane. Located in an unassuming building a few minutes' walk from the Rialto Bridge, this trattoria is where the locals eat when they're craving seafood-focused Venetian dishes. It's a cozy family-run restaurant with framed photos in the dining room and friendly service. The local fish, octopus, clams, shrimp, and scallops are what to order here, as it tastes about as fresh as it comes and is served in a variety of styles, including a simply prepared catch of the day. The menu here is more complex than that of the typical tourist joints, featuring traditional Venetian dishes that are not usually found outside a local's kitchen. In spring, try the fried soft-shell crabs."