Things to Do in Santa Croce, Venice A mix of local life and historical sites, with Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio at its center, where residents gather and enjoy nearby restaurants and shops. It's also home to the Natural History Museum at Fontego dei Turchi and the Ca' Pesaro Museum of Modern Art.
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Natural History Museum ★ 4.6 · 3.9k
Natural history museum with collections ranging from botany to zoology, plus a library & workshops.
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 10 AM – 6 PM
Thu–Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Benor Maschere ★ 4.9 · 163
Mon–Wed 10 AM – 7 PM
Thu 10 AM – 12:15 PM
Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 2 PM
Vintageria Venezia ★ 4.4 · 277
Every day 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM Where to eat & drink in Santa Croce Glam Enrico Bartolini Michelin ★★ · €€€€
Set between quiet, narrow streets, the gate opens onto Palazzo Venart, one of Venice's most exclusive residences.
Arcicchetti Bakaro ★ 4.8 · 2.6k· €1–10
Old-fashioned wine bar & bistro with outdoor tables & a display case of miniature gourmet toasts.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 4 PM
Cantina Arnaldi ★ 4.8 · 1.2k· €10-20
Every day 10 AM – 1 AM
Tango Bar Venezia ★ 4.9 · 736· €1-10
A canal-side bar near the train station, this cozy spot is known for its coffee, cocktails, traditional Spritz and Cicchetti, and freshly made sandwiches.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat 7 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun Closed
Hostaria Osottoosopra ★ 4.8 · 9.2k· €20–60
Classic restaurant offering local standards such as seafood, pasta & meat dishes, plus wine.
Every day 12 PM – 11 PM
Pasticceria Rio Marin ★ 4.5 · 1.1k· $$
A canal-side cafe and bakery near the train station, it offers pastries, coffee, and light bites with outdoor seating by the water.
Mon–Tue 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8 AM – 7 PM
Majer ★ 4.5 · 877· €1–10
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 8 PM
Sat 7 AM – 8 PM
Sun 8 AM – 9 PM
Rio Novo ★ 4.7 · 6.2k· €20–30
Casual venue featuring seafood, pasta & pizzas, plus terrace dining with canal views.
Every day 11 AM – 10 PM
Osteria Leone Alato ★ 4.7 · 3.8k· €20–30
Every day 10:30 AM – 11 PM
La Lanterna ★ 4.7 · 2.6k· €20–40
A restaurant in Venice offering authentic Venetian dishes, fresh seafood pasta, grilled salmon, scallops, and homemade limoncello, with outdoor seating available.
Every day 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Ristorante Ca' Leon ★ 4.7 · 2.4k
Cicchetti & aperitifs, plus meat & fish dishes, in a bright dining room or at canalside tables.
Every day 11 AM – 11 PM
Angolo del gusto ★ 4.9 · 918· €1–10
Mon–Fri 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun Closed
Bacaro Quebrado ★ 4.5 · 5.4k· €10–20
Tavern serving a changing menu of small plates & pasta dishes in a cozy space with sidewalk seats.
Every day 11 AM – 10:30 PM Planning time in Santa Croce?
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1 Glam Enrico Bartolini 2 Natural History Museum 3 Benor Maschere 4 Arcicchetti Bakaro 5 Cantina Arnaldi 6 Tango Bar Venezia 7 Hostaria Osottoosopra 8 Pasticceria Rio Marin 9 Majer 10 Vintageria Venezia Ready to plan Santa Croce? Turn these Santa Croce picks into a day-by-day Venice plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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