5 Dinner Experiences in Venice to Plan a Day Around

1.Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,758 reviews · from $124Our pick

Board a Venetian Galleon near the Museo Navale for a three-hour evening cruise through the lagoon. Expect a welcome glass of Prosecco DOC, a multi-course dinner with wine and coffee, and views of Venice, Murano, Burano, and smaller islands. Choose panoramic Central Deck seating or a more enclosed prow or stern table.

“It was a fantastic ride around Venice and the surrounding islands with delicious food in-between the stunning scenery. Would do it again!”

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2.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,102 reviews · 1 day · from $36Best value

Dine at Hard Rock Cafe Venice beside Bacino Orseolo, the gondola station just off St. Mark’s Square. Choose a two-course Gold Menu or three-course Diamond Menu, each with a soft drink, coffee, or tea. Priority seating is included, though a canal-facing table is not guaranteed. The Rialto Bridge Rock Shop is a separate stop.

“Great value for money. Would recommend requesting a table overlooking the canal as it is beautiful at night”

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3.Verona walking tour:food, wine, legends, lunch/dinner & cable car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Top rated

Walk about 3 kilometers through central Verona with a local guide, stopping for warm pastries, a traditional hot dish, regional wines and gelato. You’ll hear local stories, visit food shops and wine bars, and ride the panoramic funicular. Guides may include Paco, Jacopo, Diana or Sara, and the route changes with the season.

“Very enjoyable tour,got to see a lot more of Verona in the few hours with Diane than we would have on our own,mixing lovely food,wine,history and culture.Highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 251 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

At the Hard Rock Cafe on Bacino Orseolo, near Piazza San Marco, your mobile ticket includes priority seating, a two- or three-course set meal, and a soft drink, coffee, or tea. Choose the Gold or Diamond menu, then eat among rock memorabilia, Murano glass details, and views of the canal and gondolas. The visit lasts about two hours.

“absolutely lovely! the staff are fab! our server was amazing and had such a fun personality. I'm gutted i can't remember his name to make sure he received thanks! thank you for making our first time eating at a Hard Rock Cafe a memorable one! the food itself with this deal is great value for money, we did our research before we went and for what we got for £25pp (E) you cant go wrong especially in the centre of Venice!”

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5.2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 26 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $85

Settle into a small restaurant in Venice’s St. Mark’s district for a 1.5-hour dinner with gondolas passing on the canal. Choose two courses from a menu of Venetian-inspired dishes, with dessert options available, plus a glass of wine, water, and coffee. Gray Line Venice - Park Viaggi arranges the experience; no guide is named.

“Dishes were delicious. The atmosphere, service and the cutlery were excellent. Strongly recommended!”

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