Venice regularly tops many a ‘top 10 most romantic’ list, and what better way to push the boat out and spoil your loved one than with a delicious alfresco meal while the sun sets?
Take your pre-booked table on the idyllic waterfront patio of the molto bella Ristorante Riviera, sitting smack bang atop the Zattere al Ponte Lungo with grand Giudecca canal panoramas (trust us, this view is truly worthy of any ‘just say yes’ moment, so if you’ve been saving summin’ for a special occasion this is IT).
The menu pays respect to traditional Venetian flavours, but mixes in a modern touch and focuses on fresh-caught seafood, pleasing a-fish-ionados with razor clams or crudo of the day. The signature salt-baked catch of the day is simply spectacular, or if you’re craving carbs the perfectly al dente pastas like ricotta gnocchi with wild asparagus and egg impress.
Stunning scenery, tantalising tastes – what more could you ask for? Well… Lucky knicks on, Pippa.
Ristorante Riviera, Zattere al Ponte Lungo, Venice, +39 41 272 3316, ristoranteriviera.it
