Visit Ostaria al garanghelo!
In the heart of Venice, in its most ancient and lively of neighborhoods, steps away from the Rialto fish market, you can immerse yourself in the merriment and flavors typical of our city.
Upon entering you will find a simple and familiar atmosphere. Where tradition and history come together and invite you to stay and spend some quiet time and let you eat well.
You can enjoy the best dishes of Venetian cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients just bought at the nearby market.
A simple but genuine cuisine, authentic and full of flavor. To preserve the integrity and quality of the dishes the food may change depending on the season, or the inspiration of the chef.
Curious as to what you will find? Our starters include: cod fish and sauce, risotto with shrimp, pasta with shrimp, fried fish from the Adriatic with a side of vegetables in tempura, cuttlefish “in nero” and Venetian style liver.
You can not miss the bread and homemade desserts, like everything else here at the Ostaria Garanghelo.
But what does "garanghelo" mean?
Garanghelo is a Venetian word whose origins have been lost in the mists of time. The famous Venetian playwright Carlo Godoni writes in "Il Campiello", a garanghelo is a gathering of friends. In the past it was organized and paid for by someone in the group, to stay together to eat and have fun.
In general, a garanghelo is a feast, a banquet, a pleasant stay with good food and drink. This is how Ostaria Garanghelo was named.