15 Lunch Experiences in Venice Worth Booking

1.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,102 reviews · 1 day · from $36Our pick

Enjoy a two or three-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe Venice beside St. Mark’s Square. Choose burgers, salmon, BBQ, pasta, or salads, with a soft drink, coffee, or tea included. Priority seating helps at busy times, and the Rialto Bridge Rock Shop adds a convenient souvenir stop.

“The service was good, they got us seated straight away and the food came out pretty quick and was nice, there was a lot of food! We even had an extra drink and they didn’t charge us, we enjoyed the day.”

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2.Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 251 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Enjoy a 2 or 3-course American-style meal at Hard Rock Cafe Venice, steps from Piazza San Marco. Use your mobile voucher for priority seating, then choose from burgers, barbecue chicken, mac and cheese, and more while viewing guitars, lyrics, costumes, and gondolas along the canal.

“Lovely place with great atmosphere and happy staff. Great dinner. Great views from the roo. Upstairs”

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3.Rialto Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · from $146

Meet Lorenzo or Rosanna near Al Mercà wine shop for a guided walk through Rialto Market, then head to a chef’s home for hands-on pasta, sauce, tiramisu, and a seasonal second course. Small groups of up to eight make this a friendly, practical introduction to Venetian cooking.

“Lorenzo and his cooking class were fabulous! He took us to the Rialto fish market and produce market. He educated us along the way about what was local and which wasn’t. We then had about a 20 min walk back to his place for class. His apartment was wonderfully laid out! There were four of us total in his group on our day. We made focaccia, asparagus with poached egg and prosciutto appetizer, a spinach ravioli, and homemade tiramisu. J would recommend for anyone who enjoys cooking - although my husband enjoyed even though he does not usually cook. We went over briefly in time but it was wonderful talking…”

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4.Prosecco Hills Wineries Tour with Tastings and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $202Top rated

Travel from Venice to Conegliano, then explore the Prosecco Hills with guides such as Carlo or Julia. Visit two wineries, taste four wines at each, enjoy a four-course lunch at a family Osteria, and return by train. The small group is limited to eight people.

“Carlo was amazing!! He was so knowledgeable and sweet. All of the views, wines and food were outstanding. Would definitely take this tour again!!”

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5.Private Tour: Prosecco Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch from Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $480

Travel from Piazzale Roma to Valdobbiadene with a private guide, taste three Prosecco wines at Villa Maria, tour Marsuret, and enjoy a two-course Veneto lunch. Guides such as Marco and Mario tailor the day to your group, with round-trip minivan transport and a maximum of eight people.

“Wonderful experience! The prosecco-tasting was fun, but spending a quiet day in the beauty of the Dolomites was a fabulous treat. Very personal and romantic. One of our favorite memories from our time in Venice.”

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6.Local Fish Market With Cicchetti, Lunch, and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $90

Meet guide Anna or another multilingual local near San Giacomo di Rialto for about 15 tastings, cicchetti, wine, and lunch. You’ll learn Venetian food customs, compare bacari, and get practical advice on ordering and spotting good restaurants.

“Excellent tour and guide! Lot’s of great insights about food and restaurant opportunities in Venice. Nice range of food and drink with nice options for our 14 year old son. Also, a nice pace to allow for good conversations. Had a great time and highly recommend the tour.”

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7.Lagoon Light Lunch Tour at 12:00 in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Board Venezia Catamaran Cruises at noon near Via Giuseppe Garibaldi for a 90-minute lagoon cruise. You’ll see San Marco, Giudecca, Dorsoduro, San Giorgio Maggiore, Lido, Sant’Elena, and the Biennale Gardens while enjoying a cold light lunch, chill-out music, and one included drink.

“The light snacks and drinks were very tasty! We were the only ones on the tour which was nice. This is not a guided tour but we asked questions about what we were seeing, the crew happily obliged answering questions. The views are awesome especially if you trying to get your social media pics! Would totally do this again the next time I’m around.”

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8.Lagoon Lunch Cruise on Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $71

Spend 90 easygoing minutes on a spacious catamaran beside Venice. Choose a table or cushion, enjoy Caprese salad, vegetarian couscous, dessert, and one alcoholic or soft drink while passing San Marco Bay and the Giudecca Canal. The multilingual crew welcomes families, couples, and wheelchair users.

“Repas comme boissons insuffisants. En guise de repas un tout petit bol de taboulé avec une demi glace en dessert.”

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9.St. Mark’s Square Royal Gardens Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 27 reviews · 1 hour · from $29Best value

Take a one-hour break near St. Mark’s Square with two Venetian cicchetti, a main dish, dessert, and water at illy Caffè. You also get a Venice app with six walking routes and 200 points of interest. The Royal Gardens setting is attractive, but outdoor access and views can change.

“Ho prenotato un pranzo ai giardini reali perché volevo qualcosa di bello per la mia compagna, invece ci siamo ritrovati a pranzare all'interno in una sala che sembrava una stazione ferroviaria, perché all'esterno c'era un evento privato. Se non avevo già pagata me ne sarei andato. Mai più la vostra piattaforma, perché la stessa cosa é successa con la visita alla scalinata del Bovolo, abbiamo prenotato la visita alle 10:00, quando siamo giunti sul posto un cartello diceva: chiuso fino alle 11:30 per evento privato. Ogni altra parola é superflua!!!”

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10.Boat Tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello with Fish Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $94

Meet in central Venice at 10:45 am for a multilingual boat tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Watch a short glassblowing demonstration, enjoy a set seafood lunch at *Al Raspo de Ua*, browse Burano lace shops, and visit Torcello for its basilica and quiet historic sites.

“It was interesting to see how they make glass, it's amazing! Fish lunch in Burano was great...good food '”

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11.Private Venice walking tour plus Murano island lunch and glass factory visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $192

Start with a three-hour guided walk through Venice, including Rialto Bridge, Piazza San Marco, the Grand Canal, and Doge’s Palace. Then cross to Murano for a three-course lunch and a glass factory visit. Guides may include Ketty, Selena, or John Carlo.

“Miss Ketty was an amazing guide and taylored the experience to our interests. We went shopping, we stopped to eat, did some sightseeing and learned a lot of Venician history; it was a blast. We then met her colleague John Carlo; he took us to lunch - where they accommodated my food allergy (glutten) and then to one of Murano's glass factories. He then escorted us back to the train station. Well worth the cost.”

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12.panoramic lunch in St. Mark’s Square Royal Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 12 reviews · from $32

Enjoy a one-hour light lunch at illy Caffè in Venice’s Royal Gardens, near St. Mark’s Square. You receive two cicchetti, a main dish, dessert, and water, plus a mobile app with six walking itineraries and more than 200 points of interest. No guide is included.

“Lunch was heerlijk maar verschillende gerechten waren op. Als je er koffie bijneemt kost dat opeens € 16 meer. De desserts zijn erg lekker. Personeel is niet heel aardig op zo’n drukke locatie.”

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13.Amarone Wine Tour (all-inclusive full day with lunch and expert wine guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $662

Join sommelier Mario for an all-inclusive day from Venice to Valpolicella. Visit two small family-run wineries, taste Amarone and other local wines, enjoy lunch at Trattoria Alla Porchetta, and learn how to pair wine with food in a group of no more than 11.

“The whole day was perfectly planned, two great local vineyards with a real passion for their wines. Everything was sorted including a great lunch and some exceptional wines. Mario provided excellent insight and was a great host - would definitely recommend, thanks for a great day out!”

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14.Prosecco Wine Tour (all-inclusive full day with lunch and expert wine guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $662

Join sommelier Mario for an eight-hour Prosecco DOCG outing from Venice. Visit wineries in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene area, taste local wines, enjoy lunch at a farm-style restaurant, and stop at a historic WWI bridge. The air-conditioned vehicle holds no more than 11 people.

“I booked an all day solo Prosecco tour with Mario. My intention was to expand upon my wine education (WSET 1 and 2) and experience first hand different wineries in the prestigious Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene wine region. Mario was fantastic and a wealth of information as I continued to ask many questions throughout the day. It was truly an incredible experience for someone passionate about wine and a chance of a lifetime to walk the vineyards with the wine maker, learn more about Prosecco production methods and sit for an intimate wine tasting. Thank you Mario for the wonderful translation. This was a day I will never forget!”

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15.Private Tour: Venice Walk, Gondola, and Private Boat Tour ending on Murano Island with Venetian Lunch and Glass Factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $473

Start with hotel pickup and a guided walk around St Mark’s Square and Doge’s Palace. Ride a private gondola and boat to Murano, where you’ll enjoy lunch and watch a master glassblower at Colleoni. The six-hour tour is private, but parts may use different guides.

“Fantastic tour around Venice and gondola ride, visit to Murano glass factory, superb lunch and then rounded off with a visit to the Doge's palace. Giovani was a superb guide, informative and friendly.”

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