Il Fontego features two spacious, air-conditioned sale are open year-round, along with a charming, flowered courtyard when weather permits. They host both locals (Veneziani D.O.C.), as well as those travelers who love to mix in with them, thereby discovering a bit of authentic Venezianità. It goes without saying that in our kitchen, there’s only one padrone: the nearby, richly-stocked Mercato di Rialto, where every morning we select form quello che di meglio c’è: the very best offerings of the day.

The able and expert hands of chef Massimo, assisted by his young sous Davide, have a remarkable way of imparting exuberance into our menu, which is based always on fish; yet they would never fail to include equally delectable fare of meat or vegetables for good measure. Fresh pasta and desserts are fatti in casa (home made) each day, naturalmente. The imaginitive proposals for raw fish, however, are created and assembled on the spot only by Patron Lolo, “the fishmonger in love with the restaurant business,” as he calls himself.

Our wine list, assembled with the expert assistance of partner Paolo Lazzari of Vini da Gigio, is designed to compliment our menu “terrior” with that of our Tre Venezie -- Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige, and Friuli Venezia Giulia – from where all our wine proposals originate.