Trattoria Al Gazzettino is a family-style Venetian trattoria at Calle de Mezzo 4997 in the San Marco sestiere, a short walk from both the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square. Diners come for fresh seafood, traditional meat and fish plates, and a warm, lively dining room (source: Al Gazzettino).
The trattoria takes its name from Il Gazzettino, the city’s long-running daily newspaper. The menu leans on Venetian tradition and high-quality ingredients, so seafood pastas, mixed fried fish, and lagoon specialties share space with meat dishes for diners who skip fish. The rooms are rustic and the service is quick, and evenings get loud and convivial. That mood suits groups and couples who want a relaxed dinner. Its popularity is easy to measure: Tripadvisor lists nearly 18,000 reviews with a 4.5 rating, placing it #133 of about 1,500 restaurants in Venice (source: Tripadvisor).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Because the trattoria sits on the main walking route between Rialto and San Marco, it fills fast at lunch and in the early evening, especially from spring through October. Book ahead on TheFork or through the restaurant’s website. For a calmer meal, arrive at opening or come for a late dinner. The Rialto vaporetto stop is the closest water-bus connection. After eating, you can walk off the meal toward the Rialto Market or the Mercerie shopping streets.
