Trattoria Antiche Carampane
Italian restaurant · San Polo ·
Venetian seafood classics like spaghettini with crab, fried clams
Venetian seafood classics like spaghettini with crab, fried clams
"Once notorious for a sign warning tourists they'd be charged for information, Antiche Carampane has retained a militantly local spirit even under a new generation—drawing a large percentage of Venetians—while focusing on seriously good cuisine that covers historic Venetian fare, including superb mixed fried seafood, all made super-fresh with just-caught fish and vegetables from Sant’Erasmo." - Anne Hanley
"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 floors to the wall decorations, everything here speaks to the heart to tell you about a historic trattoria where people joyfully return each time to enjoy local seafood specialities. Sarde in saor, baccalà mantecato, fried moeche (spring and autumn), cuttlefish in nero to name but a few. The recipes are crafted with skill and fidelity to tradition. In addition to the dishes listed on the menu, each day you will be verbally presented with off-menu specials. An excellent wine selection ranging from Italian to French labels with good value for money." - 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."
