Venice’s St. Mark’s Square dishes up two standout dinner experiences worth your time and money. I love the Dinner & Concert combo – a practical way to check off two must-do Venetian experiences in one evening. You’ll enjoy authentic local cuisine before heading to San Vidal Church for 1.5 hours of classical music. For romantics, the Gondola-Dinner package hits the sweet spot: a cozy 30-minute canal ride followed by traditional Venetian dishes at the excellent La Caravella restaurant. Both tours handle all the logistics, which is a real blessing in Venice’s maze-like streets. Let’s explore these memorable dinner options around St. Mark’s Square.
Key Points
- Dinner & Concert Experience offers a 3.5-hour package with a multi-course menu and classical music performance near St. Mark’s Square.
- La Caravella restaurant provides a traditional 3-course Venetian dinner with prosecco, coffee, and water, following a private 30-minute gondola ride.
- The dining experiences feature local specialties like octopus salad and tiramisu, providing a culture in Venetian cuisine.
- Advance booking is recommended due to high demand for these unique dining experiences in the heart of Venice.
- Guests have reported high satisfaction with the romantic ambiance and value for money of the dinner and gondola tour package.
Venice: Romantic Gondola Tour and Dinner for Two
Visitors seeking a romantic evening in Venice can enjoy a gondola tour and dinner for two. Priced from $512.53 per person, this 2.5-hour experience includes a private 30-minute gondola ride through the city’s picturesque canals and a 3-course dinner at the top-rated Venetian restaurant, La Caravella.
The gondola ride takes place at 4pm (November to March) or 6pm (April to October), followed by dinner at 7pm. Guests will receive one glass of prosecco, coffee, and 500ml of mineral water.
The meeting point for the gondola is the Campiello Traghetto, Santa Maria del Giglio gondola station, with directions provided to the restaurant.
This experience isn’t suitable for wheelchair users, and an elegant evening dress code is required. Cancellations can be made up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
With an overall rating of 4.2/5 from 153 reviews, this romantic gondola and dinner package offers great value for a memorable night in Venice.
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Venice: Dinner & Concert
Although Venice is renowned for its romantic gondola rides and picturesque canals, the city also offers an enchanting evening experience that combines fine dining and classical music.
The “Venice: Dinner & Concert” package provides a 3.5-hour immersion into Venetian culture, beginning with a meal at a typical restaurant near St. Mark’s Square. Guests can choose from a two-course or three-course menu, which includes Italian cold cuts, octopus salad, ricotta and spinach ravioli, seabass, steak, and classic desserts like tiramisu.
Following dinner, attendees are transferred to the historic Church of San Vidal for a concert featuring the works of renowned Venetian composers. Priced from $126.81 per person, this experience is likely to sell out, so advance booking is recommended.
While the dinner and concert receive high praise, some customers have noted issues with the meeting point logistics. This package offers a memorable evening of fine dining and classical music in the heart of Venice.
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The Sum Up
Venice’s Piazza San Marco offers exceptional dinner experiences. Travelers can enjoy a romantic gondola tour and dinner for two, or a dinner and concert experience. Both options provide a memorable way to experience the beauty and atmosphere of this iconic Italian destination. Whether seeking a intimate evening or a cultural event, Piazza San Marco delivers unforgettable dining options.