Description:
Dine by candlelight with a view across St. Mark's Square. That's the selling point of this restaurant, which is almost kitschily romantic -- a single red rose, silver dish lids removed with a flourish, threadbare velvet benches, pop ballads by Andrea Bocelli, silk wall coverings, and painted wood ceilings all in dusty rose shades. The cooking is good, if generally uninspired, and service can be a little sour and short. But the place has got history: In 1725, Giorgio Quadri, from Corfu, and his wife bought this spot and started serving "khava," a dark, caffeinated Turkish drink served hot. As such, "cafes" became popular -- the restaurant sits above an elegant, still-functioning cafe -- Austrian officers made the Quadri their hangout; Italians preferred the Florian across the way. Definitely call ahead -- if possible, a few days in advance -- to get one of the few tables next to a window so you can get that view; otherwise, it's really not worth the prices.
- © Frommer's 2013
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User Reviews for Ristorante Quadri
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Magical setting
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The caffe is ancient and worth the high prices they charge for a drink or cappuccino. Just go with it and enjoy. There's no other place like this on the planet. And the quality...
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- posted on 11.27.12
- by france6
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Gelato, Limoncello, & Cappuccino Night
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Service, and atmosphere was supreme. Listening to the band underneath the Venetian night sky.....priceless!
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- posted on 11.21.12
- by West_on_40th
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Location
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Located at the heart of Venice Piazza San Marco. We stopped by for coffee and tiramisu on a rainy day. You can watch all the attraction and have some rest at this place. Expensive like...
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- posted on 11.12.12
- by SenaIst
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 041-522-2105
Address:
- Piazza San Marco 120
- Venice
Payments:
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Hours:
- Tues-Sun 7-10:30pm
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