Journal · Terrazza Sommariva
Stories, tips and seasons from our terrace on the Grand Canal.
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RIVA DEL VIN — 2026 GUIDE
TipsLooking for a good restaurant in Venice for seafood, steak and a canal view? How to choose, what to order and when to book.
RIVA DEL VIN — 7:42 PM
TipsHow to pick the right table and what time to book to catch the best light over the Grand Canal.
RIALTO MARKET — 6:12 AM
MarketA seasonal guide to moeche, mantis shrimp, sardines and the catch of the day at Rialto Market.
IN THE KITCHEN — 11:00 AM
KitchenWhite onion, vinegar, raisins and pine nuts: our interpretation of the traditional Venetian recipe.
TERRACE — 12:30 PM
SeasonsRaw seafood, spaghetti with vongole veraci and salt-baked branzino: what to expect from June to September.
RIALTO BRIDGE — 10:15 AM
TipsFrom the station, by vaporetto or on foot: the simplest directions to find our terrace.
GRAND CANAL — 4:40 PM
SeasonsWith high water and October's golden light, the menu shifts: pumpkin, Treviso radicchio and moeche.