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.

Learn how to make traditional Venetian mussels au gratin, or peoci gratinati, with fresh mussels, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs and extra virgin olive oil.

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.