IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE HEART OF NATIVE VENICE
Make your stay at Venissa truly unforgettable. Take a plunge in the magical atmosphere and culture of Native Venice through the experiences we have selected for you. Discover the best in local crafts, natural beauties and food & wine traditions.
Enquire about these experiences when you’ll book your stay at Venissa – emails us at info@venissa.it
FOOD & WINE
WINE EXPERIENCES
Join us on a sensorial journey starting from the vineyard and continuing in your glass. Savour the wines and their fascinating story within the terroir of the Venetian lagoon.
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OSTERIA CONTEMPORANEA
Don’t miss on the convivial cuisine of Venissa’s Osteria. Enjoy our creative selection of cicchetti, moreish seasonal pastas, and seafood and vegetable mains with ingredients from the estate and the surrounding lagoon.
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RISTORANTE VENISSA
Have a true taste of place at Ristorante Venissa (Michelin Star + Green Michelin Star 2022), where chefs Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto will take you on a journey spanning local flavours and reflections on the environment.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
TOUR OF THE ISLANDS
Join a true local guide and discover the stories and secrets of the islands of Native Venice – Mazzorbo, Burano e Torcello.
BURANO LACE
Embroidery is a century-old craft bound to Burano’s cultural identity. Today, Martina Vidal carries out this tradition in her atelier. Take a tour and/or book an embroidery class with a local lacemaker.
THE LAST GOLDSMITH
The Berta Battiloro family is the last family of goldsmiths left in Venice (and in Europe) to practice the craft of forging gold by hand. Visit their workshop and experience this refined art first-hand.
SPORT E NATURA
VENETIAN ROWING
Thanks to the partnership with the rowing association Voga & Para, guests can experience the magic of rowing (vogare) in the lagoon and explore the beautiful islands of Native Venice while guided by the master rowers of Burano.
BOATING ALONG THE LAGOON
Domenico is one of the last remaining fishermen of Burano and he still carries out the traditional method of fishing for moeche, or lagoon soft shell crabs. Discover the lagoon and its traditional fishing techniques with him.
