Last updated on June 22nd, 2024
Food chains generally have a bad reputation but not in Venice! After years of living in Italy I have hunted down the very best food chains in Venice to try on your next trip.
Whether you are looking for something reliable, you need something quick, on-the-go, or you want a casual food spot in Venice, there is something for you.
So the next time you get caught without a reservation in Venice or are late for your train, have no fear with these amazing local food chains in Venice, Italy!
Foodie Travel: Are you interested in planning an itinerary revolving around eating in Venice? Read 24 Hour Foodie Itinerary for Venice and 48 Hour Foodie Itinerary for Venice.
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Map Of Food Chains In Venice
Food Chains In Venice – A Quick Guide
| Food Chain In Venice | Best For | Good To Know |
| Farini | Breakfast and pizza | Kid-friendly & Open all day, everyday |
| Suso | Gelato around Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market | Plenty of Vegan gelato flavors |
| Gelateria di Natura | Gelato all over Venice | Good prices and high quality |
| Majer | Locally roasted coffee and desserts | Kid friendly & Open all day |
| El Sbarlefo | Cicchetti | Serves breakfast and dinner |
Farini
Open everyday 7:30 – 9:00 or 10:00 pm.
Farini is a local chain with four different locations scattered throughout downtown Venice best for pizza, classic Italian breakfast and with kids.
What I love about Farini is how reliable and casual it is. You can pop in anytime of the day (they don’t close for a rest after lunch) for excellent food including takeout, classic Italian breakfast, coffee, pizza, and sandwiches.
I especially recommend Farini for families. The venues are large with lots of seating options, no table service and kid-friendly food.
In the morning, you will notice the food cases full of freshly made pastries but as mid morning rolls around and the pastries sell out, the cases fill with sandwiches and pizza. You can even order soups of the day in some locations.
Stop by in the afternoon for a snack (sweet or salty) and pick up something to take with you for later.
Suso
Salizada S. Giovanni Grisostomo, 5801, 30121 Venezia VE (Cannaregio)
Sotoportego de la Bissa, 5453, 30124 Venezia VE (San Marco area close to Rialto Market)
Suso is one of the best gelaterias in Venice, offering unique flavors,combining their passion for pastry with their love for traditional Italian gelato.
The gelato is really creamy and I like that the flavors change often (compared to other Italian gelaterias). They are always coming up with new combinations yet you can always count on them making traditional flavors as well.
Good To Know: If you are vegan, you will always find vegan flavors at Suso!
Gelato di Natura
Six gelaterias located throughout Venice.
Gelato di Natura makes some of the best gelato in Venice, offering a wide selection of seasonal flavors that are perfectly balanced between sweetness, creaminess and richness.
Most of the gelaterias are quite small with standing room only so be prepared to eat your cone outdoors on the canals.
The prices are also very reasonable for gelato in Venice. For just €3, you will get a cone with two flavors and a cookie on top.
Majer
Majer is a local coffee roaster with six locations scattered throughout the city center of Venice plus a wine bar (La Cantinetta) and two restaurants.
La Cantinetta is a great place for trying wine and for good cicchetti while the restaurant on Giudecca is great for travelers who want to eat on the water.
Originally, Majer was a small coffee roaster, serving up a selection of blends and 100% arabica coffee to locals but in a short matter of time, they blew up and expanded all over the city. I really want to underline that just because there are several locations, doesn’t mean the quality went downhill.
The pastries are amazing, the coffee is some of the best in Venice and you can really come here anytime of the day for pizza, sandwiches, breakfast and snacks.
Most of their locations have both indoor and outdoor, making it a great choice no matter the weather or time of year in Venice. The atmosphere is casual and the prices are right, making it perfect for both students and travelers on a budget.
My favorite location is in Campo San Giacomo Da L’Orio, where you will also find some of the best gelato in Venice and plenty of space for kids to run around.
Good To Know: Majer is one of the best places in Venice to buy food souvenirs, including their bags of homemade cookies and various coffee bean blends or single roasts.
El Sbarlefo
Salizada del Pistor, 4556/C, 30121
Calle S. Pantalon, 3757
El sbarlefo only has two locations in Venice so I am not sure you could really call it a food chain but it’s so good that I had to include it.
It’s most famous as a cicchetti bar with a vast selection of wine to buy. They have a great selection of wine by the glass and an extensive list to purchase wine by the bottle.
El sbarlefto has become famous for their fried food, especially their mozzarella in carrozza (classic Venetian street food) and their fried meatballs.
What I like about this place is that you can come in anytime of the day and have a different experience. Breakfast is light and traditionally Italian with a small pastry and an espresso but as the morning goes on, mounds of cicchetti trickle out, fresh out of the fryer.
And if you don’t like fried food, no problem! They have a great menu of charcuterie, cheese platters and even a selection of daily raw fish for dinner. There is truely something for everyone at il bacaro El Sbarlefo!
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