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“Covino was established in 2013 after a trip in Paris, where I took inspiration from the concept of French bistro. Cesare Benelli, long-time owner of the restaurant Al Covo, shared the idea and involved me in the project, thus starting up the place.

 

The “formula” Covino at €40.00 includes an appetizer or first course, second course, dessert or cheese, to choose freely (drinks not included). The menu offers dishes composed by fish, meat, but also vegetarian options. We proudly use daily Slow-Food products with the aim of supporting local, small-scale producers that contribute with their high-quality and traditional supplies. Consequently, we seek high standards for our ingredients; for instance, our fishes, herbs, vegetables and spices come from the Rialto market and follow their seasonal trends.

 

We always update a wine-list of 100 different wines: they are all natural and linked to the terroir. The vineyards are placed in their typical production areas and the means of production are respectful of nature. We like to consider them “human” wines because they enhance the personality of producers and convey their philosophy.

 

My name is Andrea Lorenzon and I followed my father’s Mauro footsteps. In his restaurant La Mascareta, I had the chance to assimilate and share the passion for natural and easily digestible wines, especially for those which are expression of their territory and of the work of their strong artisans. After Experiences with Chef Giorgio in his Locanda Locatelli in London, with Gianni Bonaccorsi at Il Ridotto and a with the Alajmo Family, I decided to put all my efforts in a genuine and autenthic restuarant: CoVino.”

 

Andrea Lorenzon

have a look http://www.covinovenezia.com/

The Bistrot de Venise, Restaurant in the heart of Venice, was first opened in 1993. It is a place where people can meet up and savour the Cuisine & Wine as they enjoy figurative arts, poetry, cultural gatherings and a host of other activities dedicated to Venice.
…in 1999, the Bistrot de Venise took its concept of blending culture, food and wine from the Veneto region a step further when it began to carry out research into Rare Wines and Historical Venetian Cuisine. …We are still steadfastly continuing along this path today…

Historical Venetian Cuisine with fresh takes on recipes by Anonymous Venetian Chefs, Bartolomeo Sacchi (also known as Platina), Bartolomeo Scappi and others (from the 14th to the 18th century). A gastronomic journey into the past, with ancient aromas and flavours from the Republic of Venice: sweet and sour… precious spices… rice… and stockfish.
Classic & Modern Venetian Cuisine, fish and shellfish from the sea and the lagoon, with new twists on the dishes from traditional festivals.

OUR WINE LIST
The hunt for lost wines! …rare wines from the Republic of Venice… from Malvasia, Ribolla, Marzemino and Turchetta to Bianchetta, Raboso and Oseleta… not to mention true Italian classics selected by our Maître Sommelier Stefano Cipolato, who is the Veneto Regional Champion and a member of the Italian Sommelier Association (AIS). We sell more than 60 wines by the glass and we have over 300 highly select Italian and French labels.

GUIDED WINE TASTING
Private guided tasting sessions led by our Professional Sommeliers from the Italian Sommelier Association in English and French are held from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. There must be between 4 and 20 participants in each group.
One hour – Rare Wine Tasting: 3 glasses of wine paired with complementary nibbles
One hour – Classic Wine Tasting: 3 glasses of wine paired with complementary nibbles
One hour – Top Italian Wine Tasting: 3 glasses of wine paired with complementary nibbles

SPECIAL TABLE & ROMANTIC MENU
Welcome drink with Prosecco DOCG and Starter – 3 courses of your choice + our Cuor de Venexia: Red fruits and passion fruit mousse, candied berries and dark chocolate crunch & 1 Red Rose for your partner. € 110.00 per person.

PRIVATE CANDLELIT LUNCHES & DINNERS
A unique setting in Venice for special family celebrations, weddings or business meetings. This private reception room in 18th century Venetian style looks out onto the canal and the serenading gondoliers, just a stone’s throw from Saint Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. There is a large oval table for between 4 and 18/20 guests, with baroque background music, free Wi-Fi and balconies with seats and views of the canal below. Our Bistrot de Venise restaurant will take care of the catering. The Chef, Maître and Sommelier will be at your service during the meal.

The idea of a cooking class was born from the deep love of three friends for Venice, a city that offers an extraordinary variety of food and recipes. The three girls have in common the passion for cooking and the deep desire to share how a Venetian mother is able to juggle her pots and pans and to show you how it works with the groceries here. You will explore the Rialto market with the chef who will show you how to identiify the best and freshest ingredients, from which you will create exquisite dishes. You will than take your bags bursting with flavor to the Palazzo where the class will be taking place and enjoy learning whilst tasting Venetian specialties which you will be able to effortlessly recreate when you return home. So pick a day, a menu amog the ones indicated below and enjoy your meal at the end!

Menu del Doge – herbs and aromatic spices – Potato gnocchi with butter and cinnamon Venetian style liver Stuffed grilled tomatoes Croccante

Menu del mercato – the daily Venetian catch – Homemade pasta (pick from tagliatelle, malfatti or bigoli) with fish sauce Fish of the day Seasonal vegetables Tiramisù

Menu del becher – specialty meat dishes – Homemade stuffed ravioli Meatballs Stuffed zucchini “Zaeti” bisquits with cream

Tours details

Duration: 5 hours.

Meeting point: On top of Rialto bridge at 9.00 am

Weather restrictions: The tour takes places rain or shine.

What’s included: Cooking lesson and meal.

Dressing code: No restrictions. Dress up comfortably.

Age groups: Suitable to everybody, tour designed especially for kids from 4 to 12.

“The Finest Grand Canal Dining Experience”

The place where Venetian culinary traditions are celebrated, international gourmands dine and a new tradition is born. Whether it is a romantic dinner for two or a gathering of the world most refined guests, Restaurant Club del Doge’s stunning location on the Grand Canal and warm interior atmosphere make it the ultimate place to meet in Venice.

Executive Chef Daniele Turco displays a love of his Venice’s culinary heritage in his award-winning dishes. A man of countless innovations and enormous vision, Chef Turco’s motto is: “To combine without ever covering up”. This means the singular flavors of the fish, meat or vegetables are presented with condiments and sauces surrounding them so guests can choose to merge them as they wish.

Venetian cuisine reflects the cultural influence of those who over the centuries have passed through the city and left their mark on its food scene. And while Chef Turco’s gastronomy is rooted to Venetian heritage, extensive travel and stints working abroad in locations as diverse as Malta, Sicily, Turkey and Morocco have led to him incorporating new gastronomic stimuli into his culinary repertoire.

A Unique Atmosphere for Unforgettable Experiences

Learn exceptional Venetian recipes, discover seasonal products from the Venetian lagoon and savour the culinary creations of Executive Chef Daniele Turco. An indigenous culinary experience awaits in Venice, featuring demonstration classes and visits to the markets, themed courses and indulgent ingredients.

Stay & Cook

Our three-day course with Executive Chef Daniele Turco featuring a visit to Rialto Market, an authentic Venetian aperitif at a local bacaro, and a class on dinner preparation with indigenous ingredients.

Including: two-night stay in a Venetian Double room, welcome cocktail, dinners at Club del Doge Restaurant and Epicurean School, apron and recipes.

Half day cooking class

A half-day session with Executive Chef Daniele Turco with a tour to Rialto Market and a 3-hour cooking class with Italian ingredients and recipes.

4-course Venetian lunch in the Epicurean School
all ingredients and wine

Legendary tavern with floor-to-ceiling bottles lining the walls, with wines by the glass & great snacks.

Dorsoduro has lots of atmospheric bacari, bars that serve cheap ciccheti (small snacks) all day, so a bacaro crawl is a great option for lunch. The best in the area is Cantina del Vino Già Schiavi (992 Fondamenta Nani), aka Cantinone or Al Bottegon, a wine shop-cum-bar. Crostini are topped with salt cod and wild garlic, pistachio cream or alioli with flower petals; local customers include dapper older gentlemen and jovial police officers.

“This is a must-visit Venetian destination. What looks like just a liquor store actually sells some of the most delicious food in the city. Cicchetti (basically different kinds of spreads on soft and bite-sized pieces of bread) is the speciality of this eatery and drinkery, with locals consistently popping in-and-out. With not much room to spare, there are no sit-down spots available. Instead, visitors either stand at the bar, grab some shelving space or eat on the sidewalk. This, to me, creates a unique and communal atmosphere. If you want to pair a drink with your food, the house wines are delicious and extremely affordable. Don’t miss out on this off-the-beaten-path gem! “

At L’Alcova Restaurant with its splendid panoramic terrace on the Canal Grande, you can enjoy traditional Venetian cuisine accompanied by a select wine list with labels from the various Italian wine regions.

The beautiful interiors look out onto the glorious water front and the Rialto Market right opposite.

This magical location has inspired our Chef’s approach: the absolute protagonist is a cuisine made of fresh ingredients and characterized by a strong “Back to Nature” concept. Local delicacies are enhanced in his menus through the daily attentive personal selection from the Rialto Market: a “Natural Flavours Philosophy” providing a fresh twist on the authentic Venetian cuisine.  His vision can be savored on his refined plates, characterized by rich tastes and great personality.

L’Alcova Restaurant is opened all year around, 7 days a week.
Lunch is offered from 12:00pm to 2:30pm, Afternoon snacks are available from 3:00pm-6:00pm and Dinner is served from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Before and after the Bar L’Incontro is the ideal location for aperitifs and after-dinner drinks.
Bar L’Incontro is opened all year around, 7 days a week from 12:00pm to midnight.

The “Rooftop terrace” is perfect for cocktails and special drinks at aperitif time. This exclusive bar offers a variety of drinks ranging from traditional Spritz, Bellini, fruit cocktail (from near Rialto market). The latter are an innovative and reflect the philosophy of the Chef’s cuisine: healthy and natural.

Imagine a local Venetian host, known for treasuring the gastronomic heritage of the lagoon, picking you up at your hotel and taking you to the Rialto market where you will discover and cherry-pick the best local ingredients. You will then embark in his beautiful boat, one of the few remaining example of a flat Venetian sailing ship.

You will spend the whole day cruising the lagoon while making various stops along the way to visit tiny private islands, home to delicious gastronomic treasures and have a tasting of ancient Venetian wines made around the lagoon. You will enjoy lunch on board where the talented host will cook for you a fantastic meal by using the freshest ingredients from the lagoon paired of course with a great selection of artisanal wines making you discover a different part of Venice.

The tour will continue by visiting Lazzaretto Nuovo, an island with evidence of humans inhabitants dating back to the Bronze age and renowned for its archaeological discoveries. Here you will see the “Teson Grande” the building used in the 1400’s for the quarantine and decontamination of goods carried from different ports suspected of the plague. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco Col Fondo during sunset and eventually arrive in a wonderful hidden trattoria that serves Venetian classics at their very best!

All tours can be organised to suit your requirements. Make bookings for this and similar experiences by contacting info@lemarquisluxury.com 

Dining Experiences at Aman Venice, Italy
RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN TO GUESTS AND NON-RESIDENTS

Dining at Aman Venice can be as simple or sumptuous as occasion demands. As well as a convivial bar, there are two restaurants on the piano nobile, where guests dine under frescoed ceilings and menus are overseen by Italy’s acclaimed, Michelin-starred chef, Davide Oldani. With its exclusive private gardens, Aman Venice boasts the city’s best alfresco venues too – the Grand Canal views complemented by sophisticated dishes created from daily forays into the Rialto market. All the venues are open to non-residents.

A sweeping staircase rises through two levels to the piano nobile, where the Ballroom looks out over the Grand Canal and leads to the Blue Bar and the Yellow and Red Dining Rooms. The former, with a magnificent fireplace and Cesare Rotta ceiling mural, overlooks the canal, while the latter features silk wall coverings and views of the hotel’s canal-side garden, where an alfresco dining venue is available in summer months.

Celebrate the holidays at Aman Venice with specially created menus

From braised lamb to salt baked sea bass, dishes make use of local ingredients for memorable meals on Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.