11 Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants In Dorsoduro

11 restaurants available nearby

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1. Santo Mare

4.4

Awesome(17)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • San Marco

Booked 5 times today

Wonderful service and fresh fish dinners were superb.

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2. Ristorante Caffè Saraceno

4.4

Awesome(260)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • San Polo

Booked 6 times today

We dined there in October 26th. It was our first time in Venice. We had such a good experience and everyone from the hosts to the wait staff was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. When I visit the city again I will be sure to go back! Thank for your service!

3. Ombra del Leone

4.2

Awesome(66)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • San Marco

Booked 5 times today

Finding real food in Venice often feels like navigating a minefield of tragic tourist traps and frozen pizza joints. Ombra del Leone, however, is a glorious exception—a sanctuary of genuine, uncompromising Venetian cuisine positioned right on the Grand Canal. Do not come here looking for a quick tourist menu. The kitchen operates with flawless, traditional mastery. Their baccalà mantecato served over grilled polenta is a silky, triumphant revelation, and the fegato alla veneziana is executed with a level of historical accuracy that would make a Doge weep with joy. Two critical caveats for the urban traveler: first, do not drop by unannounced. This place is rightfully popular, so securing a reservation in advance is practically mandatory. Second, check your urban urgency at the door. The service moves at a pace that makes a snail look like a sprinter. If you are rushing to catch a vaporettò, you will suffer; if you sit back with a drink (and absorb the view, it is pure heaven. Five well-deserved stars.

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4. Ristorante Omnibus

4.0

Excellent(59)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • San Marco

Booked 5 times today

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing experience at Omnibus Restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was absolutely outstanding. A special thanks to our waiter, Leo, who was incredibly friendly, professional, attentive, and welcoming. He made sure everything was perfect and made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Great food, excellent service, and a fantastic atmosphere. Leo truly deserves recognition for his excellent hospitality! We would definitely recommend Omnibus to anyone looking for a wonderful dining experience. We’ll absolutely be back! ❤️🍽️

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5. Francy's at The Venice Venice Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(72)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Cannaregio

Booked 1 time today

Outstanding. From entering to leaving, the table by the canal, the ambience, the service and of course the food, totally incredible! It was an absolute privilege to eat here - I’d wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to find somewhere special to eat in Venice.

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6. Pizzeria Ristorante Al Vaporetto

4.8

Exceptional(10)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • San Marco

Staff was great, the atmosphere was wonderful. We had pizza and loved it.

7. Il Capriccio

4.6

Exceptional(21)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • San Polo

Booked 5 times today

Great atmosphere. Pleasant and attentive service. Great food. Tried the baccala starter, and loved it.

8. VeRo

5.0

Exceptional(2)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Castello

My wife and I had dinner at VeRo and it was amazing. Chef Amarante has very unique vision and perfect execution in every one of the dishes, including flawless, yet simple plates that were anything but simple. They also boasted one of the best wine pairings I’ve ever had. I expect to hear much more of this restaurant and the chef in the future, their only momentum is up. And the next time we’re in Venice, of course we’ll be back.

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9. Al Pesador Osteria

4.5

Awesome(16)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • San Polo

What a great experience in this restaurant, you took really care for us and we were so happy to find a nice table for our end of year dinner in a nice ambiance. The food & drinks where delicious. Happy New Year 2026 !

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10. Ristorante Pizzeria Due Colonne

4.7

Exceptional(11)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • San Polo

Booked 2 times today

My family and I were visiting from Canada and had an amazing experience! The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Such a beautiful part of our trip :) thank you for having us!

Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Dorsoduro

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Santo Mare

2. Ristorante Caffè Saraceno

3. Ombra del Leone

4. Ristorante Omnibus

5. Francy's at The Venice Venice Hotel

6. Pizzeria Ristorante Al Vaporetto

7. Il Capriccio

8. VeRo

9. Al Pesador Osteria

10. Ristorante Pizzeria Due Colonne

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