Located right next to the Teatro La Fenice, the restaurant continues to be a hotspot for Venetian high society and the international jet set, thanks to its excellent cocktail bar and charming retro atmosphere.
“A place for socializing, not just for dining” was how Gabriele D’Annunzio, in Venice with his love the actress Eleonora Duse, loved to describe Taverna La Fenice, the protagonist of a history spanning more than two centuries.
Its history began and developed in symbiosis with the nearby Teatro La Fenice, becoming a restaurant in 1860, renowned for being a lively meeting place, even late at night.
Taverna La Fenice captivates with its perfectly preserved 18th-century décor and spacious outdoor terrace featuring eclectic furnishings, including leather armchairs and animal-print seating that lend a touch of glamour.
Among the furnishings, the bar counter, decorated with a portrait of Dizzie Gillespie, stands out. Here, excellent cocktails are prepared using the most innovative techniques of modern mixology. These drinks, with soul and a strong personality, are perfect for an aperitif or after dinner with a light menu featuring the Chef’s Hamburger, Club Sandwich, or the special Croque Monsieur.
The splendid interior rooms, with leaded glass and romantic red velvets, showcase cuisine based primarily on Venetian traditions, with a meat-focused approach, including fish dishes and various delicacies from the lagoon islands.
Indulge in a long evening and the pleasure of a veal fillet Rossini-style and the iconic potato mousse with meatballs, immersed in the magical atmosphere of this exquisitely Venetian venue, perhaps even hearing a few anecdotes about the many illustrious figures who have passed through here.
To get an idea about the restaurant’s famous history, just read its guest book. You will find original signatures by Richard Strauss, Maria Callas, Igor Stravinskji, Arthur Rubinstein, Marcello Mastroianni and many others.
The Secret
Taverna La Fenice hides a “secret door” that connects it to the theater, a privileged access or way out for VIP guests. Crossed by famous writers, entrepreneurs and singers in search of privacy, it seems that it is also the preferential route of the legendary composer Ennio Morricone, habitué of the place.
Useful Info
Taverna La Fenice
San Marco 1939
30124 Venezia
Tel. +39 041 5223856
Starters: from 20 euro
First courses: 22 — 26 euro
Second courses: 34 — 60 euro
Cocktails: from 11 euro
