Jess Simpson

Look, we’re not one to toot our own horns here at Time Out. But if there’s any city where you really need us, it’s Venice, a city crammed full of buzzy tourist traps posing as neighbourhood trattorias. The only way to avoid them? Local knowledge. Lots of it.  So that’s where we come in. Our local writers have scoured the city (tourist traps and all), to bring you a legitimate list of its best restaurants. If they’re on here, we love them. If they’re pricey, they’re worth it. These are the best restaurants in Venice, without a dud in sight. Enjoy folks. RECOMMENDED:🏘️ Where to stay in Venice📍 The best things to do in Venice🏺 The best museums in Venice🏛️ The best attractions in Venice This guide was recently updated by Julia Buckley, a travel writer based between Venice and the UK. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Even if you’ve only seen photos of this magical city, you’ll know that Venice is no normal city. Venice is set entirely on waterways, and that means a night out here is no ordinary night out either.  Here you’ll find trendy wine bars, neighbourhood gems and intimate jazz clubs, and a number of spots with fantastic views of the water. The best way to take in Venice for all its beauty? Go true giro d’ombre and hit every single one. Whatever your style, here are the best bars in Venice.  RECOMMENDED:🏘️ Where to stay in Venice📍 The best things to do in Venice🍝 The best restaurants in Venice🏛️ The best attractions in Venice Jess Simpson is a travel writer based in Italy. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

They know how to throw a party in Venice, make no mistake about that. The best events in Venice are a celebration of this magnificent place, with more than 30 million visitors making their way to the Serene Republic annually to take part in the fun. What are the highlights? Well, there seems to be something big going on every month here, but it is difficult to look past the iconic Carnevale (late February) and the fabulous Venice Biennale. In a world full of spectacular events, those two take some beating.There is plenty more on the calendar, and Venice serves up a real ‘something for everyone’ atmosphere with its events. There’s nowhere quite like Venice, after all, and there’s no party quite like a Venice party.