Today, "Ai Gondolieri" is one of the best restaurants in Venice, but its origin dates back to the first decades of the twentieth century as a place of meeting of the residents and workers of the area. His sign is in typeface of the 40s and is protected as a historical symbol by the Municipality of Venice. The place was then a place where to eat simple dishes, to drink a glass of wine and play cards. The current owner, Giovanni Trevisan, has restored and refurbished the venue since 1987 and has already created a meeting place of gracious hospitality and culinary arts.
The restaurant is located in a quiet area of Venice, near the Guggenheim Foundation and the Gallerie dell’Accademia. The restaurant consists of two rooms and a bar, situated at the entrance, where you can still drink a glass of wine or an aperitif. The menu is a counterflow and winning idea: not a standard fish menu but a number of dishes inspired by seasonal products and very special meats.
