Venetian seafood restaurant
Venetian stained glass, mosaic floors and the scent of fresh fish. From the heart of Cannaregio, a cuisine that tells the story of the real Venice.
🐟 Fresh fish
Daily from the market
Tired of tourist menus? Those restaurants where starters cost €20 and the fish tastes frozen? In Venice, it happens far too often.
Ca' Dolfin exists for those who seek something real. At Campiello Dolfin in Cannaregio, we serve the day's fresh catch and traditional Venetian dishes made with care, never in haste.
Our diamond-patterned stained glass windows, Venetian terrazzo floor and wine wall with over 80 labels create an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else.
We're not a walk-by eatery. We're the place where Venetians bring friends when they want to impress.
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You walk through the narrow streets of Cannaregio. No crowds here, just the sound of footsteps on water. At a crossroads, an intimate campiello appears, with warm light filtering through stained glass windows decorated with red diamonds.
You enter Ca' Dolfin. The terrazzo floor gleams under soft lights. The wine wall wraps you in the scent of wood and wine. The waiter winks: "Tonight the seafood spaghetti is extraordinary."
The sarde in saor arrive, sweet and sharp in perfect balance. Then the spaghetti with mussels, clams and king prawns. To finish, a true Venetian plate served with calm and precision.
When the bill arrives, you discover that the real Venice doesn't cost a fortune. It just asks to be found.
Fresh bruschetta
Grilled prawns
Grilled salmon
Mixed fried fish
Lobster spaghetti
Mixed seafood starter
Grilled fish
Cuttlefish & polenta
The mixed fried seafood is the best we had in Venice. Generous portions, incredibly fresh fish. You can feel the authenticity.
Marco B.
Milan · TripAdvisor
Magical atmosphere with stained glass. Perfect carbonara, very fresh seafood and attentive service. Fair prices. Will definitely return!
Sarah L.
London · Google
Far from tourist traps. Real Venetian cuisine at honest prices. The wine cellar is spectacular. Absolutely recommended!
Claudia R.
Rome · TripAdvisor
Address
Campiello Dolfin 5903
Cannaregio, 30121 Venice
Phone
+39 041 52 85 299Hours
Every day
11:30 am – 10:30 pm
Social
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Ca' Dolfin
Cannaregio, Venezia