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Indulge in gelato as rich as a doge, in original seasonal flavours like marscapone
cream with fig sauce and walnuts. All Suso's gelati are locally made and free of ar-
tificial colours, and even the gluten-free flavours are extra creamy. A waffle cone
with hazelnut and extra-dark chocolate passes as dinner. (
348 564 65 45; Calle della
Bissa 5453; gelati €2-5;
10am-10pm;
;
Rialto)
14
Caffè Mandola
€
PANINI
Carb-load before the opera or between museums with fresh focaccia heaped with
tangy tuna and capers or lean
bresaola,
rocket and seasoned Grana Padano
cheese. On cold days, get your
porchetta
(pork) and gorgonzola cheese
panini
toasted to gooey perfection. Plan your breaks before 1pm or after 3pm to snag a
stool indoors (no extra charge). (
041 523 76 24; Calle della Mandola 3630; panini €3-7;
9am-7pm Mon-Sat;
Sant'Angelo)
15
Cavatappi
€€
OSTERIA, CICHETI BAR
A casual charmer offering
cicheti
and artisanal cheeses, DOC bubbly by the glass,
and that rarest of San Marco finds: a tasty sit-down meal under €20. Get the
risotto of the day and an ultrafresh salad with toasted hazlenuts - and if your din-
ner date is exceptionally worthy, share the warm sheep's cheese drizzled with Do-
lomite wildflower honey. (
041 296 02 52; Campo della Guerra 525/526; cicheti €2-4, meals
€25-40;
10am-9pm Tue-Thu & Sun, to 11pm Fri & Sat;
;
San Marco)
16
Osteria da Carla
€
OSTERIA, CICHETI BAR
For the price of hot chocolate in Piazza San Marco, diners in the know duck into
this hidden courtyard to feast on handmade ravioli with poppyseed, pear and
sheep's cheese. Expect a wait at lunch and happy hour, when
gondolieri
abandon
