Location and view
From our terrace tables you see the white arch of the Rialto Bridge and the ballet of gondolas and vaporetti. The view changes hour by hour: full at midday, warm at sunset, magical with the evening lights.
Restaurant near the Rialto Bridge
Terrazza Sommariva sits on Riva del Vin, San Polo side, only two minutes' walk from the Rialto Bridge. It is the right spot for a dinner with a direct view of one of Venice's most photographed landmarks — away from the crowds on the bridge but within a gondola's stroke of its charm.
What to eat
Raw and cooked seafood antipasti, tris di saor, lobster tagliatelle, mixed Adriatic fry, grilled sea bass and squid-ink risotto. Venetian cooking that tells the story of the Rialto market and the Adriatic.
Before or after the bridge
Aperitivo before walking the bridge, lunch after the market, dinner after a gondola ride: we are open every day from 08:00 to 23:30, continuous service.
Directions from the bridge
From the bridge, step down on the San Polo side (market side), walk 80 metres along Riva del Vin: we are at number 731, cream awnings and lanterns.
Book near the Rialto Bridge
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the Rialto Bridge?
- About 150 metres, 2 minutes on foot. You can see it from the terrace tables.
- Do you have tables with a view of the bridge?
- Yes — a few terrace tables look straight at the arch of the Rialto. Flag it when you book.
- Can I just have a drink?
- Yes — we welcome guests for a spritz or a glass of wine outside of lunch and dinner service.
How to find us
Riva del Vin, 731 — 30125 Venezia VE