Things to Do in Castello, Venice

Stretches from San Marco crowds to local streets around San Giovanni e Paolo, the Arsenale, Via Garibaldi, and Biennale gardens.

Libreria Acqua AltaBookstore
LocalFine Dining
Arsenale and Giardini della BiennaleBotanical Garden

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Top things to do in Castello

Libreria Acqua Alta
★ 4.4 · 31.7k
Bookstore★
Cozy, offbeat bookstore featuring lots of vintage titles along with unique displays & resident cats.
Every day
9 AM – 7 PM
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Arsenale and Giardini della Biennale
★ 4.5 · 12.5k
Botanical Garden
Relaxed gardens hosting art exhibitions & featuring national pavilions built by famous architects.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
11 AM – 7 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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Museo Storico Navale
★ 4.4 · 2.1k
History Museum
Established in 1919, this naval & maritime history museum features model ships & weapon displays.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Magic Venice Carnival
Specialty Store
Venerable, family-run shop featuring handmade papier-mâché masks, porcelain dolls & period costumes.
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Where to eat & drink in Castello

Local
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· $$$$
Modern and minimalist, with an open kitchen, Local is one of the best and most exciting restaurants in Venice, the result of the synergy between the extremely friendly owner, who works front of ...
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Gelateria Gallonetto
★ 4.9 · 4.5k
Ice Cream
Mon–Tue
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
10:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
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L’Osteria di Santa Marina
★ 4.6 · 852
Italian· €50–100
This classy inn is managed by young professionals who serve seafood and traditional dishes, but they also offer some interesting culinary innovations.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12:30 PM – 2 PM, 7:15 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12:30 PM – 2 PM, 7:15 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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Alle Corone
★ 4.6 · 525
Italian· €100+
Modern Mediterranean and Venetian cuisine served in three elegant dining rooms or – on request – in the wine bar surrounded by bottles of wine.
Mon–Tue
7 PM – 10 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
7 PM – 10 PM
Sat
7 PM – 10 PM
Sun
7 PM – 10 PM
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Dal Moro's Venice
★ 4.9 · 7.7k
Restaurant· €20–30
Every day
2 PM – 10 PM
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La Nuova Perla
★ 4.8 · 9.3k
Pizza· €20–30
A restaurant in Venice known for Italian cuisine, including pizza, gnocchi, tiramisu, oysters, and pasta cooked in a cheese block, with some tables offering oceanfront sunset views.
Every day
11 AM – 11 PM
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Bacaro Risorto Castello
★ 4.5 · 2.3k
Bar· €10–20
Snug, bustling corner bar offering wine, beer, aperitifs & cicchetti, Venetian-style tapas.
Every day
8 AM – 1 AM
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Trattoria Dai Fioi
★ 4.8 · 3.1k
Italian· €20–30
A trattoria in Venice offering a variety of Italian dishes, including Neapolitan pizza, pasta like carbonara and cacio e pepe, salads, meat dishes, and desserts such as tiramisu and panna cotta, with both indoor and outdoor patio seating.
Every day
12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
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Trattoria Da Gigi
★ 4.6 · 5.8k
Italian· €20–30
Every day
11 AM – 10 PM
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Nevodi
★ 4.6 · 4.1k
Italian· €20–40
Classic, brick-lined restaurant offering local classics including pizza, pasta & seafood, plus wine.
Every day
12 PM – 3:30 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
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Basegó
★ 4.6 · 866
Bar· €10–20
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Baci & Pasta
★ 4.6 · 2.7k
Italian· €1–10
A small store in Venice offering various fresh pasta dishes, including gluten-free options and gnocchi, with tiramisu also available.
Every day
12:15 PM – 7:50 PM
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