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Asking for a menu at this Giudecca spot is like asking for one at your grandma's
house. You'll have one of the three daily specials and by the time lunch is over
you'll feel as though you should offer to help tidy up. For €12 you can expect a gen-
erous plate of pasta, a savoury meat or fish dish, a
contorno
(veggie side dish) and
a view of Venice - if you get the one window seat. The bar is open for
cicheti
all
day, but meals are only available at lunchtime Monday to Friday. (
041 528 69 85;
Calle Redentore 197a; meals €15;
8am-8pm Mon-Sat;
Redentore)
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Al Ponte di Borgo
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VENETIAN
This Malamocco trattoria draws local crowds for abundant
cicheti
including
ner-
vetti
(nerves with onion) and baby squid with the obligatory
prosecco
. Out back
beneath the ramshackle pergola, bowls brim with pasta
alla malamocchina
(with
mussels, tomatoes, oregano and smoked cheese). (
041 77 00 90; Rio Terà Mercerie 27;
meals €20-25;
12.30-2.30pm & 7-10pm Tue-Sun Apr-Oct;
Lido)
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La Favorita
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SEAFOOD
Come here for long Lido lunches, fine wine and impeccable service. Seasonal fa-
vorites include
rhombo
(turbot) simmered with capers and olives, spider-crab
gnochetti
(mini-gnocchi) and fish risotto. Book ahead for the wisteria-filled garden
and well ahead during the film festival. (
041 526 16 26; Via Francesco Duodo 33; meals
€35-50;
12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-10.30pm Wed-Sun, 7.30-10.30pm Tue, closed Jan-mid-Feb;
Lido)
