(5094 Calle Bombaseri, San Marco in Venice, Italy)

Al Graspo de Ua restaurant lies near Venice’s famous Rialto Bridge. Al Graspo de Ua – ‘The Bunch of... Grapes’ – started as an unassuming osteria in the 19th century and blossomed into a favourite of artists and movie stars in the 1960s. It still has a loyal following of Italians and Venetians who love the typical Venetian menu, the historic dining room with its 13th century tiled floor, low beams inscribed with Venetian proverbs like ‘Bread and wine bring happiness’, the tasteful artworks, the warm welcome from Lucio Zanon, former maitre d’ of Harry’s Bar in New York. The menu includes dishes like an unmissable gran antipasto misto that may include shellfish from the lagoon lightly dressed or whatever is seasonal, cuttlefish simmered in its own ink over grilled polenta, crème fraiche ice cream on yellow fig compote. The cooking and welcome are assured and the location makes it a superb choice for entertaining guests or colleagues. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 10:30pmSat 7pm - 10:30pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(33 Giudecca in Venice, Italy)

If Venice is a theatre, the Cipriani, home to Cip’s Club, is the royal box. This elegant yet informa...l restaurant was originally created for the two Palazzi of the Cipriani, the Vendramin and the Palazzetto Nani Barbaro. Within easy reach of the Piazza San Marco, Cip’s Club offers splendid views of St Mark’s Square – celebrated with artworks depicting this, one of the best views in Venice, hung on the walls of the restaurant. A terrace stands in front of the dining room, channelling the look of a private yacht, appropriate for a restaurant offering a private landing for several boats. Executive chef Renato Piccolotto has been at the Cipriani since 1970 and now creates the honest, luxurious Venetian dishes which Cip’s has become known for. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required to reserve a table, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. €50 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Sun 7:30pm - 11:30pm Hotel Cipriani produces its own wine, Casanova Salso... [moreless]