Pasta e fagioli

Shot from above of a woman eating pasta e fagioli from a terracotta bowl she is holding

Traditional Venetian pasta e fagioli: a bowl of beans, pasta, and quiet Venetian comfort.

Tomato and rice soup

A plate of tomato and rice soup made by the Venetian kitchen

A simple and hearty dish made by simmering rice and tomatoes in a savoury broth with a soffritto of vegetables.

Mussels au gratin

Person placing mussels on a baking tray. Some of them have already been dusted with breadcrumbs and parsley, some others not yet.

Mussels au gratin, known in Venice as ‘peoci gratinati’, elevates simple mussels into a rich, aromatic appetiser or even a light main course.

Charred melon and prosciutto panzanella salad

Charred melon and prosciutto panzanella salad - the Venetian kitchen

Our charred melon and prosciutto panzanella salad is a modern take on a classic, decadent Italian and Venetian summer dish, ‘prosciutto e melone’ (parma ham and cantaloupe melon).

Spaghetti “alla busara”

Spaghetti alla busara - the Venetian kitchen

Sweet prawns bathed in a rich, subtly spicy tomato sauce. That’s Spaghetti “alla busara”, a flavoursome classic of Venetian cuisine.

Spaghetti alle vongole

Spaghetti alle vongole - the Venetian kitchen

This classic pasta dish of Venetian (and Italian) cuisine is incredibly simple and at the same time a real treat.

Risotto al nero di seppia (squid ink risotto)

Risotto al nero di seppia e calamari - the Venetian kitchen

One of the most iconic Venetian dishes, squid ink risotto is a timeless classic which boasts both an earthy, savoury and sweet flavour, and combines two of the most favourite Venetian ingredients: rice and seafood from the lagoon.