A local’s Venice

Book in advance on the website

Touristic but cool

Views on the lagoon

Mornings only, but busy

No coworking here though

Huge park with lagoon view

Nightlife and original boutiques

Quirky library

Murano glass, bijoux, linen basics and apparel

My fave for Middle Eastern cuisine

Try a Gianduiotto

Mexican food and margaritas

Artisanal ice cream, quirky flavours

Say hi to Stella, if you see them

Best pizza IMHO

Typical spritzs, wines and cicchetti

Try the budino and tramezzini

Hostel, events, studying/coworking space

Just outside Venice

Tiny glasses of wine and finger food… very popular place to mingle

Jazz nights on Fridays

A favourite for cocktails and mocktails: there is something for everyone

Music venue

Bar

Osteria with cosy courtyard

Make it a point to see a glass blowing demonstration at the local furnaces

This is where the instagrammable colourful houses are… but there’s more to it! Try bussolai and check out the local lace craft

Biennale is usually open between April-November

Photography museum with a beautiful Façade

Museum with a stunning collection, terrace on the Canal and garden

Beautiful sculptural permanent piece in a calm area

All exhibitions are about the local glass craft

1733 via garibaldi

To avoid a pricey gondola ride: have the cake and eat it too, by taking a short ride across the Canal

Badass glass makers from Murano, reach out for a studio visit