Cantina Schiavi
In this tiny canal-side spot, friendliness is key. Outside mealtimes, visitors come to pick up a bottle of red wine and some local specialties, but at lunchtime, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a moment out of time. At the counter, you can taste cicchetti (small tapas whose flavors change with the seasons) paired with a glass of white wine. To do as the locals do, you can also take everything to go along with your wine. On rainy days, you’ll need to squeeze inside to find a spot at the bar.
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