Cantina Do Mori
Dating back to 1462, this historic tavern is reputed to be the oldest bacaro in Venice, famous for its bite-sized 'postage stamp' sandwiches.
Tucked away in an alley near the Rialto Market, this tavern has reportedly been operating since 1462 and is widely considered the oldest bacaro in Venice. The dark wooden counters and rows of copper pots hanging from the ceiling preserve an old-world atmosphere. The signature bites are the francobolli—miniature, postage-stamp-sized sandwiches—alongside tuna meatballs and marinated sardines, with wine poured straight from large glass demijohns. There are no seats, and the space can get very crowded during peak hours or when tour groups arrive. Some sources suggest visiting around 11:00 or around 15:00 to avoid the crowds. Cicchetti cost about 2–4 EUR per piece, and the establishment is reportedly cash-only.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri around 8:00–19:30, Saturday closing times vary by source (15:00–19:30), closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Rialto Market
- Ca' d'Oro
- Grand Canal & Rialto Bridge
- Fondaco dei Tedeschi
- Scala Contarini del Bovolo
- Santa Maria dei Miracoli
- Teatro La Fenice
- Fondaco dei Turchi (Natural History Museum)