› Traditional cuisine in Venice
Italian cuisine, considered one of the most refined and popular in the whole world, offers a variety of delicacies for every taste. The richness of the cuisine is not limited to a huge selection of pizza, pasta and rice. Italian cuisine uses the following healthy ingredients: olive oil, olives, tomatoes, garlic, spices (especially basil), eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, peppers, fish and seafood, as well as different types of meat.
However, Italian cuisine is by no means monotonous. There is a significant difference between Venetian and Tuscan cuisine. In turn, Venetian cuisine there are nuances that are a distinctive feature of the region.
Main traditional dishes of Venice
Moleche
Seafood and fish dishes are an integral part of Venetian cuisine. Thus, one of the main dishes is moleche - a dish of small fried crabs. This simple dish can be paired with a variety of sauces and sides, including tomato sauce, potatoes and polenta.
Risotto nero (Black risotto)
Risotto nero is a special type of risotto made with cuttlefish. Cuttlefish gives the rice thickness, seafood flavor, and also changes its color. The color of the rice turns black due to the juice of the cuttlefish, which gives the uniqueness of the original and tasty dish, also called risotto alla sepie.
Rixoto de go (Rixoto de go)
Rixoto de go is another perfect combination of rice and fish. The dish combines the bounty of the earth and the bounty of the sea on one plate, as the rice absorbs the flavor of the go fish, which the Venetians call goby, and the fish takes on the exquisite texture of the rice.
Fegato alla venesiana (Venetian liver)
Fegato alla venesiana is a delicacy for meat lovers. The unique recipe of the dish is a combination of soft liver and the strong taste of fried garlic.
Tiramisu
Veneto is the birthplace of tiramisu. True, the recipe for this airy and creamy cake was invented in Treviso, however, both neighboring cities recommend tiramisu as the most delicious dessert.
Baikoli
Even though baicoli is not a dessert in the literal sense of the word, it is still one of the emblematic dishes of Venice and a temptation for those with a sweet tooth. These dry cookies can be combined with coffee or complement creamy desserts (for example Sabayon).
Wines of Venice
Even though Veneto is not the most famous region for vineyards in Italy, tourists can easily find a variety of wine drinks here, not to mention the fact that the menu of every restaurant includes an excellent list of domestic and world famous brands of wine. An excellent choice is a dry, white, sparkling wine. prosecco, which is the main ingredient of the Bellini cocktail, which proves the versatility of this outstanding wine.
Eating out in Venice
There are many places to eat in Venice, ranging from first-class restaurants, ending with cheap eateries, where the dishes are not only tasty, but also prepared with soul. Venice's gastronomic horizon is vast, as local restaurants offer a wide range of international cuisine.
However, in order to have a truly Venetian holiday, tourists should concentrate on the local cuisine. What is a Venetian holiday without discovering the secrets of its magnificent cuisine? Numerous pizzerias, luxurious restaurants and cafes where you can find a mountain of sandwiches serve customers for every taste and every opportunity.
Antico Martini
Cafe Antico Martini(Antico Martini) became part of Venice at the beginning of the 18th century. A former seventeenth-century café has been rebuilt into one of the best restaurants in Venice, where tourists can try all the delicacies of the local cuisine. Prices are likely to scare off budget tourists, although you can splurge and enjoy delicious dishes that will be remembered forever. The cafe, whose interior represents a classic and refined decor, is located near the most prestigious opera house in the city, Teatro La Fenice.
Name: Antico Martini Address: 2007, Field Teatro la Fenice, 30124, Venice, Italy Telephone: 0039 041 5224121 Fax: 0039 041 5289857 Email: Website: www.anticomartini.com
Bistrot de Venise
Located in Piazza San Marco, Bistrot de Venise(Bistro de Venice) is one of the most recommended establishments in the city. The menu consists mainly of Venetian and French dishes. The chefs' skill is evident in the way they transform traditional and modern dishes into mouth-watering delicacies.
Bistrot de Venise is not just a restaurant. It also hosts meetings, poetry readings and art exhibitions.
Name: Bistrot de Venise Address: 4685, Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco, 30124, Venice, Italy Phone: 0039 041 5236651 Fax: 0039 041 5202244 Email: Website: www.bistrotdevenise.com
Osteria alle Testiere
Osteria alle Testiere(Tavern on the Headboard) is the smallest cafe in Venice, but what it lacks in space it makes up for in the quality of its menu and service. The menu consists of a variety of Venetian dishes and an interesting assortment of cheese (cheese occupies a rather small place in Venetian cuisine), which is also a plus of Osteria alle Testiere. The restaurant is also famous for its seafood dishes and wine list.
Name: Osteria alle Testiere (Tavern at the Headboard) Address: 5801, Calle Mondo Novo, Castello, 30122, Venice, Italy Telephone: 0039 041 5227220 Email: Website: www.osterialletestiere.it
Ristorante Fiaschetteria Toscana
Ristorante Fiaschetteria Toscana Apart from the name, it has nothing in common with Tuscan cuisine. Initially, on the site of the restaurant there was a Tuscan wine house, which later turned into a tavern, attracting customers with wine and food. In 1983, the tavern was converted into a restaurant. Currently, significant changes have been made to the menu. The whimsical menu interprets traditional Venetian recipes in its own way: mixing pieces of basturma with figs or melon, garnishing taglioni pasta with young zucchini flowers. Seafood dishes are also good, especially a dish in which fried clams, octopus and squid are mixed with zucchini and artichoke.
Name: Ristorante Fiaschetteria Toscana Address: 5719, Exit S. John Chrysostom, Cannaregio, Venice, Italy Telephone: 0039 041 5285281 Fax: 0039 041 5285521 Email:
Not only the well-known ancient canals and historical sites. This is also a special spirit of sophistication that permeates everything in this city. Traditional Venetian cuisine can be characterized in the same way - elegant, like the lace jabots of theatrical costumes and bright, like fireworks during the famous local carnival.
The status of Venice as the largest trading hub connecting the West and the East created special, completely unique conditions for the development of local culinary art. Overseas ingredients, such as Chinese rice and nutmeg, significantly enriched the list of signature dishes of the court chefs. Ginger, saffron and other exotic spices appeared on the tables here faster than anywhere else in Europe, giving the imagination of local culinary specialists unlimited freedom. Traditional Arabic culinary principles, such as the combination of sour and sweet tastes, also had a huge influence on Venetian cuisine.
An integral component of Venetian cuisine is, of course, fish and seafood of all varieties - the abundance of the Adriatic coast contributes to a rich menu. There is everything from anguiila (eel) to zuppa di pesce, a thick fish soup. We present to your attention lobster salad in truffle sauce - the dream of any gourmet. For lovers of grilled fish, there is no better dish than grigliata mista - a real assortment of seafood. A unique dish is sea spider meat (granseola) with the addition of lemon, which is served directly in the shell. Exotic lovers can try black noodles with cuttlefish. Baccala, a dish made from dried cod fillet, also deserves special mention.
But the further you go from the sea, the less fish there is in the traditional Venetian menu - meat comes to the fore. Particularly popular are game and poultry, as well as corn polenta. A classic example of such a “non-marine” dish is wild duck with spicy anchovy sauce. And the legacy of Austrian domination over Venice - Venetian-style veal liver with polenta, with the addition of white wine and cognac - still evokes exclamations of admiration from gourmets. And, of course, the famous carpaccio combined with lemon juice. Risotto is also valued here - even more than pasta. Venice is also famous for its vegetables. Red radicchio salad and white asparagus are especially popular. Dishes made from pumpkin and beans are also at a premium - for example, pasta e fagioli.
There is also a place in Venetian cuisine. In addition to the classic tiramisu, they also offer dry cookies, which go perfectly with a glass of white wine. This is the drink that Italians prefer over tea when it comes to dessert. In Venice, these dessert cookies are called “zaeti”, and are made from a mixture of white and yellow corn flour. Raisins and pine nuts are also added there. Each island of the Venetian lagoon has its own traditions for making “zaeti” - for example, on the island of Burano they bake cookies in the shape of the letter S.
Venetian restaurants of any level are ready to offer you the endless variety of local cuisine. The only subtlety is that you should always check with the waiter the composition of the dishes, even those whose names are duplicated in Russian. For example, “Venetian-style seafood” may well be boiled squid and mussels in cuttlefish ink, and even with a pronounced sweetish taste.
Today we narrow the circle and talk specifically about our beloved Venice, and, of course, about its taste preferences.
Seafood
It is not surprising that seafood is considered the basis of Venetian cuisine. The cuisine of this city is rich in a variety of fish dishes. Residents of Venice have been keeping their special recipe for many years. The Venetians' favorite food is rice and polenta (a dish similar to our corn porridge). Risotto Nero, which is made with black rice colored with cuttlefish ink, has gained no less popularity.
Risotto Nero
Polenta
Green pea soup and artichoke heart salad are also considered traditional dishes.
Green pea soup
Now let's imagine that we are in a Venetian kitchen. What do we do? Put everything on the shelves! So…
Italian ice cream (Gelato)
Sweet treats from Italy are famous all over the world. Italian chefs are very talented and creative people. The national cuisine of Italy has more than 500 different varieties of ice cream, but this is far from the limit. Italian ice cream has its own unique taste, it is very tender and soft.
The main distinguishing feature of ice cream from Italy is its exclusively natural products. The creators of the cold delicacy do not tolerate any semi-finished products or industrial substances.
Before serving, the ice cream is decorated with pieces of fruit. The history of Italian ice cream dates back to the 14th century, when the famous navigator Marco Polo arrived home from his next voyage to China.
Types of Italian ice cream
As we have already said, ice cream in Italy has a myriad of types. But they are all divided into certain groups. What is the difference? First of all, the composition.
For example, Granita is frozen juice with ice. But this dessert looks completely different from our domestic counterpart. Italian frozen juice is very tasty. Ice cream consists of small fruit shavings, which is why it has the most delicate taste.
Granita
The word sorbetto is translated from Italian as sherbet. Indeed, ice cream is somewhat similar to an oriental delicacy. Sorbetto is a chilled fruit foam. Sometimes it comes with mint flavor, but most often they use notes of citrus.
Sorbetto
Semifreddo (from Italian - semi-cold) is ice cream made from cream, but the Italian delicacy is much softer and more delicate than domestic cream ice cream.
Semifreddo
Ravioli
If we talk about traditional Italian dishes, it is impossible not to mention ravioli. They are similar to regular dumplings, but differ in the variety of fillings. Chefs can fill ravioli with fish, fruits, and vegetables. Forms also come in a wide variety.
Everyone knows that Italians are a very temperamental people. They love experiments in the kitchen. The most popular ravioli fillings for Italians are cheese, potatoes, spinach and... chocolate.
Chiketti
Every tourist who has visited Italy should try these small snacks for wine. This delicacy is a great way to have a snack in hot Italy, when you don’t feel like eating at all, and these cute kids “go like children to school” :)
The shape of cicchetti can be the most bizarre: from a small canape to a cucumber. As a rule, Italians drink cicchetti with wine or cocktails.
Venetian-style liver
Carpaccio and liver are two of the most beloved and popular meat dishes in Italy. People who hate liver, but try it in Italy, fall in love with its most delicate taste once and for all. How is this miracle dish prepared?
Venetian-style liver is briefly simmered together with onions. More refined options are possible, when the liver is stewed, then fried, poured with white wine and evaporated in wine. After these manipulations, chopped pieces of liver are sprinkled with cheese, parsley or green onions, and cream is added.
Wines and drinks in Venice
Venice not only boasts amazing landscapes, but also its rich wine tradition. The favorite varieties of the residents of this beautiful city are the red wines Valpolicella and Bardolino. White wine Soave is also prized here.
Valpolicella and Bardolino, as they like to say in Italy, are wines for every day. There are more expensive and refined varieties, for example, Amarone or Recioto.
Venetian snacks
Antipasti are smoked or dried snacks. The most popular appetizers in Italy consist of seafood (oysters, mussels, shrimp, cuttlefish or octopus). The menus of restaurants and bars usually mention snacks in the form of an omelet with potatoes and vegetables or fried pumpkin inflorescences.
Salads in Italy
They are not original, they are quite simple. Venetian cuisine offers salads with arugula or regular lettuce leaves.
First meal
Soups are also not very diverse. First of all, Italians give their preference to fish soups. But no less popular in Venice is the rice soup Risi e bisi.
Risi e bisi
Italians love pasta, which is rightfully considered a complete first course. Pasta dishes amaze with their unusualness. For example, Italian chefs will be able to offer you to try black pasta or gnocchi - potato pasta.
Gnocchi 
Second courses
For main course, Venetians prefer meat and fish dishes. Fish dishes here have a fairly wide range. You can pamper yourself with such delicacies as: sea bream, flounder, swordfish, eel, trout and many others.
Italians don't really like meat. But there are several dishes whose existence cannot be forgotten - Parma ham with melon and Milanese schnitzel.
Venetian desserts
Venice is a paradise for those with a sweet tooth. It was in Italy that the well-known tiramisu was invented, which has won millions of fans around the world. The most popular Venetian delicacies are prune tortino, baicoli (sponge cookies) and pancakes with rice, honey and pumpkin.
Venetian cocktails
Residents of Venice love not only to relax with a glass of wine, but also to drink a good cocktail.Bellini
One of the most favorite is bellini (Bellini, a mixture of peach juice and white wine). The cocktail got its name in honor of the famous artist Bellini, who managed to create an incredibly delicate shade of pink.
Spritz
An equally popular drink is the Spritz, which consists of white wine and soda. These are the main components, additional ones may vary, but preference is given to liqueur or orange slices.
Sgroppino
Milkshake with lemon juice. This is an alcoholic drink that is very similar to ice cream. As a rule, it is consumed after fish dishes.
Here is a sample list of dishes that are worth trying when you are in Venice.
Cicchetti are small appetizers that are served with wine or cocktails. Seafood snacks are especially popular, as cuttlefish, oysters, octopus and shrimp are excellent here.
Venetian-style liver. This dish gets its delicate taste thanks to long simmering with onions. Sometimes the liver is stewed, then fried, poured with white wine and waited for it to evaporate. After all the above steps, the dish is sprinkled with cheese, herbs and cream is added.
Moleche is made from small fried crabs. This simple dish can be combined with a variety of sauces and side dishes.
Ravioli is an Italian type of dumpling. Moreover, they have a wide variety of fillings: meat, fish, fruit, vegetables... You will even be offered ravioli with cheese, potatoes, spinach or chocolate.
In addition to ice cream, here you will be treated to prune tortino, biscuit biscuits, pancakes with rice, honey and pumpkin filling, and tiramisu (Venice is the birthplace of this famous dessert).
In Venice you will also be offered a large selection of wines. These are red Valpolicella and Bardolino, white Soave and many others. Be sure to try the Bellini cocktail, which is made from peach puree and prosecco wine. It was invented in Venice and named after the famous artist.
The Venice kitchen has facades made of solid Linden with a central part made of MDF, lined with cherry veneer. The finishing of the set is made with tinting, artificial aging and glossy varnishing. The Venice kitchen will become an island of sun in your home, which will create a special interior, warming you with its warmth and comfort. It will convey the whole atmosphere of the carnival and holiday of the Italian town of Venice, all the flavor of this generous and friendly Venetian population, since this kitchen contains the foundations of the traditional design of the Italian masters of this sunny and hospitable city!
Venice cuisine, named after a city that has symbolized beauty and architectural excellence for centuries, is also a true example of impeccable Italian taste. The facades are made of solid linden, the central part is lined with cherry veneer. The nobility of the style is emphasized by the antique finish, made using artificial aging and glossy varnish. Clarity and simplicity of lines combined with maximum functionality make the Venice kitchen ideal for connoisseurs of quality furniture.
The Venice corner kitchen looks compact and saves space. Modern fittings provide great opportunities for corner kitchens - drawers can open in different directions, so the entire corner space will be functionally used.
The combination of radiant tones of the facades and reflections of the sun in tinted stained glass windows will create a cozy atmosphere of real Venice in your kitchen.
Examples of ready-made Venice kitchens in the interior in our Portfolio of works
Dimensions of the Venice kitchen set: Agreed with the client;
Case material: Agreed with the client;
1. Laminated chipboard (quality standards EN 14322; EN312-type P2);
2. MDF (quality standards EN 316; EN 622-5);
3. TSS (Thermo Structured Surface – thermo-structured surface);
Manufacturer of body material: Agreed with the client;
1. Kronospan (made in Germany); 2. Egger (made in Austria); 3. Cleaf (made in Italy);
Case decor:Matches the decor of the kitchen unit, or the decor of the facades;
Facade type: Frame;
Venice kitchen facade frame: Solid linden;
Central part of the facade: Chipboard (cladding: cherry veneer);
Facade decor:Aged linden;
Facade finishing: Toning; artificial aging; varnishing (gloss);
Table top: Agreed with the client;
1. Plastic; 2. Artificial stone; 3. Wooden;
Manufacturer: Furniture Factory "Ryabina Furniture";
Guarantee: 24 months;
Environmental friendliness: Formaldehyde class E1 (quality standard EN 120);
Additional elements for the Venice kitchen set
- Glass facades;
- Wicker gratings;
- Decorative strips, overlays, arches, carved cornices, carved capitals, balusters, legs, hanging pencil case, decorative frames;
- Hood.
- Stained glass.
Facades to the Venice kitchen
At Ryabina Furniture you can order separately Venice facades - solid, stained glass and radius, as well as the complete production of Venice kitchen units according to your individual sizes.
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