Osteria alle Testiere
A tiny seafood osteria in Castello with only about eleven tables, evolved from a traditional bacaro with a market-driven menu.
Evolving from a traditional bacaro, this intimate osteria gets its name from the decorative bed headboards (testiere) on the walls. It features only about 11 tables and just over 20 seats. The Michelin Guide praises its traditional preparation, with a menu that changes daily based on the morning's market catch, and vegetables sourced primarily from the island of Sant'Erasmo. Recent diners have highlighted the octopus salad, clam spaghetti, and turbot fillet in white wine. Seating is organized in shifts, and reservations must be made far in advance—some book up to three months ahead. Tables are close together, and average spending is around 80–100 EUR.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 12:30–14:00, 19:00–23:00, closed Sundays and Mondays; seating shifts at 12:30, 13:30, 19:15, and 21:30
Nearby sights
- Libreria Acqua Alta
- Santa Maria dei Miracoli
- St Mark's Clocktower
- Santi Giovanni e Paolo
- St. Mark's Square & Basilica
- Bridge of Sighs
- St Mark's Campanile
- Doge's Palace