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It has no official sign – we only found out its real name after talking to the exceedingly friendly owners, Mauro and Massimo. Their English is limited but it’s possible to get by without having Italian.

It’s a tiny place with a shutter front which, when open, houses an appetizing display of bulging calzone and pizza slices. Calzone are around three Euros and pizzas start from four Euros.
Both are very generous; with a thin, crispy crust and delightfully herby and flavourful tomato sauce.

The place is tiny with no seating so everything is to take away. Buy a soda while Massimo prepares your pizza to order before your eyes; in the light summer months you could just take it across the bridge into the campo to enjoy.

There are no official business hours (whenever the guys feel like opening up!) but it’s usually open every day except Wednesdays.

Undoubtedly some of the best (and cheapest) pizza in Venice. I’ll definitely be going back next time I visit the city, as much to chat to the lovely owners as to sample the mouth-watering fare.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25570 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25547 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25547 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25001
Best thing to do is to simply ask for a few of the chef's recommendations -as we did - and you're in for a treat.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25001 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24076 Very special build, a room per floor and a beautiful private terrace overlooking a canal if you have the lucky to stay in the suite.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24076 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23944 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23944 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23811 Very comfortable rooms and service, special breakfast overlooking a canal reaching the Canal Grande.
Very close to St. Mark's square and Accademia.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23811 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23659
The room was very nice, comfortable, also for my family, four persons. Annalisa, the keeper, was very friendly and gave us some good insider tip about Venice.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23659 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23609 Treviso is a small pretty town very close to Venice with some nice restaurants and sights to see. Venice is just a short train journey away and can still be enjoyed!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23609 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23565 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23565 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23525 It's very private, just one room per floor, and quite cheap for an accommodation in the historical center of Venice. The service is helpful and friendly and our room was clean, with private bathroom. No special features like WIFI or internet connection, only LCD Sat TV, but a good place to rest a while between all the sightseeing.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23525 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23198
This beautiful old 16th century palace is on one of the main streets in Venice, but inside the hostel is fun, modern and laid back, with big and homely rooms, and friendly, helpful staff.

It might not be as fancy as some hostels but breakfast and dinner are included, and the staff will take you out in search of local nightlife.

You're only a few minutes from the Casino, Rialto Bridge, and the train station.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23198 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22804 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22804 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22803 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22803 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22764 I spent a nice weekend in this B&B (that is located close to San Marco), with just 100 Euros per studio per night.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22764 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22436 But Cip Ciap is great if you want a quick bite on the run. You can buy by the slice or a whole pizza. I totally recommend the calzone con prosciutto.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22436 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21538 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21538 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21312
The rooms are immaculately clean and bright and spacious with simple furnishings. Some rooms have views of the Grand Canal..... the thrill of opening the shutters in the morning and seeing it all before you cannot be beaten.Rooms are available with en-suite or shared bathrooms, we opted for the latter and it was all perfectly fine.No queues or drama, perfectly nice bathroom with all the usual facilities. A lovely Italian breakfast is served in a room with views of the Grand Canal - so not much talking over breakfast but plenty of gawping!

Trust me, I have been to Venice before and places to stay that are as good as this, as centrally located and with such friendly & helpful hosts can be counted on the fingers of one hand. If flashy and fancy is your thing, then this isn't for you, but if you want to see and experience the friendlier side of Venice then do go and stay! Tell them Emma sent you!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21312 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21249
If you go down any backstreet you will find little shops like no others in the world. Small bars, restaurants, that only the locals know about - and you can see why they haven't told anyone - some of the nicest food I have ever tasted was in these backstreets.

Also, don't buy a map- just let your senses take you wherever. Get lost in the Venice Backstreets.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21249 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21207 There are no tables here and no waiter service, so simply go up to the counter of the little dark bar, choose your wine, choose some snacks and enjoy a taste of real Venice. Don't expect service with a smile but do expect to feel part of the real city.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21207 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21011 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21011