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Cuisine of Veneto for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Bassano del Grappa Veneto is a paradise for gourmets and the birthplace of simple and surprisingly delicious dishes. The national cuisine is based on seafood, delicious meats and seasonal vegetables; it represents very simple and wholesome food. Italian restaurants offering their guests pasta and pizza can be found at central squares of all major cities; however, these eating places can hardly be called local, as there are no classical regional treats in them.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Veneto
1. Budget travelers should avoid shops and restaurants located in central areas of cities, as they are the most expensive. Dining places and shops in remote areas are rather good; they … Open
A typical national delicacy is carpaccio, thin slices of raw meat seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil. The history of this dish is very interesting; the first time it was cooked in the Jerez bar in Venice. One of the most loyal customers of the bar was ill and doctors advised her to eat raw meat. The chef of the bar, Giuseppe Cipriani, invented a simple and quick dish for the customer. He thinly sliced ​​beef and sprayed slices with mayonnaise. The new dish was named after the painter, whose exhibition took place in Venice at that time.
Another typical national food is risotto Bianco or white risotto; it is believed that it is cooked following classic recipes only in Veneto. Gourmets will have an opportunity to taste a variety of dishes; the most popular is risotto with artichokes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Best beaches and recreation areas around Veneto
The so called Venetian Riviera includes lots of beautiful resort zones located on the Adriatic Sea shore around Venice. There are elite resorts for the most demanding travelers and also … Open
Veneto is a place where excellent sparkling wines are produced; there won’t be any feast without glass of Prosecco. Fans of exotic drinks have to try Bellini cocktail that is another brilliant invention of Giuseppe Cipriani. It is made of mouth-watering peach puree and upscale Prosecco; in modern cocktail variations spirits is used instead of sparkling wine.
Lemene Local restaurants will certainly impress seafood lovers, as a lot of great treats are cooked of fish and shellfish. Grilled shrimp, sea bass and monkfish are considered classics of the national cuisine; fish is often baked with vegetables. Mussels and clams, artichokes and fresh vegetable salads, tender risotto and meat delicacies are considered authentic for this region of Italy.
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Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Veneto
♥   Restaurant 'Ottocento' Bassano del Grappa. Type - Creative. 2.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Rosina' VALLE SAN FLORIANO. Type - Regional cuisine. 2.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Al Castello Superiore' Marostica. Type - Regional cuisine|Italian. 3.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Momi' Nove. Type - Modern cuisine. 4.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bauto' BASSANO DEL GRAPPA. Type - Venetian. 4.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Ca’ 7' BASSANO DEL GRAPPA. Type - Venetian. 4.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Al Pioppeto' ROMANO D’EZZELINO. Type - Regional cuisine. 7.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Al Pozzo' MASON VICENTINO. Type - Modern cuisine. 8.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Bocchetta' CONCO. Type - Regional cuisine. 8.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Trattoria da Palmerino' Sandrigo. Type - Venetian. 12.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique sights around Veneto

Venetian Arsenal

From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Veneto center - 62.7 km.
It was at this shipyard that the legendary ship "Galleass" was built. It is a three-masted galley of incredible size. It was used to transport heavy guns and other weapons later. The Venetian arsenal was badly damaged during the war with Napoleon. Some of its buildings were destroyed. They were never able to recover. Interesting medieval exhibits are kept in the preserved buildings today. They are connected with the shipbuilding and military past of the Republic of Venice. Some historic buildings are used for various festivals and themed events. The Venice Biennale takes place here. … Read further

Piombi Prison

From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
Check on the map:   Distance from Veneto center - 62.4 km.
Casanova immediately began to make a hole in the floor of his cell. He planned to escape from the empty palace one of the holidays. Casanova was suddenly transferred to another cell when almost everything was ready to escape. Prison guards discovered a huge hole in his former cell soon after. Casanova had to bribe the guards to keep this fact from becoming public. He escaped from his new cell through a hole made in the lead roof shortly after. … Read further

Riva degli Schiavoni

From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”
Check on the map:   Distance from Veneto center - 62.4 km.
The central embankment was founded in 19th century. It was built on dumpy sediments from the Big Channel. The most outstanding place of interest is where the embankment crosses Rio del Vin Channel. There you can see Ettore Ferrari 's bronze sculptures. People who like to walk a lot can continue their route and go further. The central embankment moves smoothly into the adorable Riva Ca di Dio Embankment. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Veneto

Vicenza
In the city center, you will find Osteria I Monelli, a cozy restaurant specializing in home-style cooking. When it comes to national dishes, visitors most often order traditional bigoli with duck. Gourmets will enjoy fried ostrich fillets garnished with Indian rice. ... Open »
Padua
Padua restaurants will be of great interest for Italian cuisine admirers and genuine pizza gourmands. A small budgetary restaurant named Orsucci serves a popular Italian treat in more than ten varieties. The pizza house offers to add delicious treats with a glass of ... Open »
Mestre
Mestre is known not only for upscale gastronomy establishments but for small family owned restaurants and cafes which serve excellent dishes of ethnic cuisine. Walking through the Piazza Ferretto square tourists will have a chance to look in one of the local coffee ... Open »
Venice
The restaurant named Madonna is located not far from the fish market Rialto. This well-known restaurant serves delicious Venetian dishes. You will surely need to book a table beforehand if you want to visit this place. Continue tasting national dishes in a restaurant ... Open »
Verona
It’s simply impossible to imagine a meal without the famous «polenta» corn porridge, which is now offered to guests of all Italian restaurants. Local chefs cook polenta in accordance with classic recipes with the addition of various sauces. Fans of gourmet dishes ... Open »
Bolzano
Walthers' is one more famous restaurant that specializes in Austrian cuisine. A fantastic list of wine is one of the main peculiarities of this dining venue. Walthers' regularly hosts thematic dinners, during which guests are welcome to try food of different cuisines ... Open »
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