Eat&Drink Archivi - Hotel Bucintoro

Dec 13 2017

Hostaria da Franz Venice

The restaurant “Hostaria Da Franz” takes its name from Franz Hubeler, an austro-hungarian soldier who lived in Venice at the end of the 19th century. He turn an old ropery in a place where people could enjoy and taste the products of the lagoon and its islands. In 1984, Gianfranco Gasparini became the owner after working for years in the best european hotels. After 30 years near the Giardini della Biennale, the Gasparinis moved to the Arsenale area, more central but off the beaten paths at the same time. Hostaria Da Franz became , through the years, one of the most famous restaurant of the town, listed in the most important italian and international food guides. It has been visited also by celebrities. Maurizio, inherited from his father and the Chef Gianfranco, the passion for the tradition and the history of our town and its island and it takes good care of his clients in his 36 seats-restaurant.

The restaurant is located in Salizada Sant’Antonin, a few minutes walking from Hotel Bucintoro

A professional, well-trained and young team study the daily offer at the famous fish market in Rialto bridge and prepare every day a sea-food menu. The dishes recalls the tradition of our cuisine but some recipes are re-interpreted without distorting the raw material, strictly local. Everything is homemade, like bread, pasta, deserts and the selection of raw-milk cheeses, bought from regional producers. The wine list hosts the most important names and a good selection of local producers. We recommend this place for special or romantic evenings.

At Da Franz you can taste venitian traditional dishes and a wine list of high quality.

Ask at the reception to book your table at Da Franz!

Oct 19 2017

Harry’s Bar Venice

Harry’s Bar is a historical public bar of Venice. It has been declared in 2001 national heritage by the Minister of Culture. It opened its doors in 1931 thanks to Giuseppe Cipriani and, as he told, the name recalls one young american student Harry Pickering who came to Venice with his aunt in the ’20 to treat his alcohol dependance. Harry was left by his aunt alone in Venice without money, after a fight. Giuseppe Cipriani, bartender at the Europa & Britannia hotel, where Harry was staying, gave 10.000 lire to this yopung man to help him to get back to the U.s. After two years, Harry came back to Venice, after he healed to his dependance, and gave to Cipriani the money he borrowed him plus 30.000 lire to open his own bar. Cipriani decided to entitle his place in “Harry’s Bar” as gesture of gratitude to Harry Pickering. The bar opened on May 13th 1931.

Arrigo Cipriani, son of Giuseppe, runs the bar since 1980.

The bar was open is a 45 mq2 place, situated near Saint Mark’s square, in Calle Vallaresso on the side of the Grand Canal, where it actually is. During that time, the bridge that today connects the street with Saint Mark’s square was not present so the bar was located in a dead end street. Cipriani thought that this thing was positive because the bar could have clients coming there only for the bar and not for fortuity.

The famous writer Ernest Hemingway, together with Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of the historical Harry’s Bar in Venice.

Cipriani’s place which was bar and restaurant, had an immediate success. It was attended the most by an intellectual and aristocratic clientele. The first (and last) guests’s book contains signatures of Rino Amato, Arturo Toscanini, Geroges Braque, Truman Capote, Charlie Chaplin, Peggy Guggenheim, Barbara Hutton, Somerset Maugham, Grégoire Hetzel, Barbara Carlotti, Mauro Gioia and Orson Wells. The bar had some issues with the fascists authorities of the time due to the clients who attended the place. The bar was seen as a meeting point of rich jews and homosexuals. With the racial laws of 1938, Cipriani was obliged to display in his bar the sign to ban the jews. He was able to fool that order, displaying that sign on the kitchen door and not on the bar door. During the 2nd world war, the bar became the canteen of sailors. After the war, it restarts its activity as usual. During the winter between 1949 and 1950, the american writer Ernest Hemingway, became a permanent client. He had his personal table and became friend of Cipriani. During that period, he was finishing to write his book “Across the river and into the trees” in which Harry’s Bar is often mentioned.

The Bellini cocktail, the speciality of Harry’s Bar.

The two most important creation, that you can taste at Harry’s are Bellini and carpaccio. You can’t miss them.

Ask at the reception to reserve your table at Harry’s!

Sep 06 2017

Osteria Oliva Nera Venice

Osteria Oliva Nera is a traditional restaurant, not too far from Saint Mark’s square, located in the heart of the most beautiful town of the world.

The main dining room at Oliva Nera

The Osteria is a good option for food lovers. You will feel like home whether with your partner and with your friends. This place is cozy, simple and with a good quality cuisine. Isabella, the owner, will welcome you with professionalism and courtesy and she will make you live a wonderful culinary experience in Venice. You can ask her advice for the best wine to match with your dish, international wines or local wines. The olive oil is made from their olive oil mills.

The olive oil is made from the family’s olive oil mills.

The menu of Oliva Nera is composed by seasonal products; the restaurant changes often the menu to reconsider the venetian tradition: from the tasty “Spaghetti alla Busara” (spaghetti in tomato sauce anbd prawns), “Risotto with zucchini and Prawns” and the “Sarde in Saor” (Sardines cooked with onions, pine nuts and raisins).

The menu is composed by seasonal products

Due to the notoriety of the restaurant, reservations are required. It opens, only in the evening, from Thursday to Tuesday. From Hotel Bucintoro, crossing three bridges in direction of Saint Mark’s square, turn right at Calle della pietà, between Pietà Church and Hotel Metropole. A few minutes walking from there, you will exit in Salizzada dei Greci and you will find Oliva Nera.

Entering Calle della Pietà, between Pietà Church and the Metropole Hotel, in a few minutes, you can reach this cozy and family place.

Do not hesitate to ask at the reception to reserve your table in this restaurant. You won’t regret it!

Jul 24 2017

Ice cream Nico Venice

Come to Venice and not pay a visit to Gelati Nico to taste Piedmontese nut chocolate means to renounce to a rare pleasure of the palate.

The terrace of Gelati Nico offers a breathtaking view of the Giudecca Canal.

This place is an historical ice cream shop of our town. Over 80 years it delights locals and turists with its ice creams, recalling the old recepies and new and modern combinations. From Peggy Guggenheim to Angelina Jolie, artists and writers were stunned by the atmosphere of the ’50, by the views, by the spritz but most of it by the ice creams. You can taste more than 20 flavours, sitting on the terrace on walking on Zattere.

Since 1935 Gelati Nico has called the attention of artists and writers due to its beautiful atmosphere.

The more requested flavour is the “Gianduiotto”. Nut chocolate with cream, result of production that has satisfied a lot of clients through the years.

The Gianduiotto, the specialty of Gelati Nico Venice!

The place disposes of a small but elegant indoor room and the beautiful terrace on the Giudecca canal. The area where Gelati Nico is located, offers wonderful sunsets all year long. You can choose this place for special moments, parties and other kind of anniversaries. Special prices are available for groups.

Gelati Nico Venice is located near Zattere water bus stop, a place of Venice known for its beautiful sunsets.

Ask at the reception for more information!

Jun 08 2017

Il Nuovo Galeon Restaurant Venice

The restaurant Il Nuovo galeon is located in Castello district on Garibaldi Street, a local and animated avenue by a local market and stores. Close by, you can find the venues of the Biennale exposition, famous for its art, architecture, movie and theatre exhibitions.

A picture of Via Garibaldi, a few years ago.

Nuovo Galeon is a traditional and family-run restaurant, popular for the locals, with a stallage during summertime. The nautical interior is distinguished by the hull of the Bragozzo (a small fishing boat) realised by Crea, a famous rowing champion.

The interior of the restaurant.

The restaurant offers a sea food menu : Spider crab, sea salads, dried cod and daily fresh fish. All dishes are prepared as the original venetian recipes require.

Every day, you can taste, besides the proposal of the menu, some specialities created with the products avaialble in that season.

A good wine list and a friendly and polite service are two good reasons for you to spend a few hours here, off the beaten track and in a quiet spot.

Raw seafood starter. Not to be missed!

How to get:

Walking: From Saint Mark’s square, you can walk through Riva Degli Schavoni, along Saint Mark’s basin. Passing Hotel Bucintoro, cross the bridge and take left to Via Garibaldi. The restaurant will be on the right side, after 300 meters.

By public transportation: You can reach the restaurant with few waterbus routes, and getting off at Arsenale (line 1 – 4.1 – 4.2) or Giardini (line 1 – 2 – 4.1 – 4.2 – 5.1 – 5.2).

For information or reservations, do not hesitate to contact the reception. We will be pleased to organize your dinner.

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