Nightlife in Castello, Venice

Osteria alle Testiere ★ 4.8

12 by the glassCastello, Venice

One of Venice's most romantically atmospheric small restaurants, with six candlelit tables in Castello. Famous for fresh Adriatic seafood with a wine list built around Soave Classico, Lugana and Friulian whites.

The list: 200-label cellar with strong Veneto white emphasis; Soave Classico and Lugana are the seafood house wines; candlelit six-table room

Tip: The tiny candlelit dining room has six tables; book six to eight weeks ahead. The sommelier's Soave vertical is the evening highlight.

Calle del Mondo Novo 5801, 30122 Venezia, Italy

Terrazza Danieli ★ 4.4

15 by the glassCastello, Venice

The rooftop restaurant and bar terrace of the Hotel Danieli on the Riva degli Schiavoni, one of Venice's legendary hotels. The wine focus runs to premium Veneto and broader Italian selections.

The list: Hotel Danieli rooftop terrace; Prosecco Superiore and premium Veneto wines on the drinks menu; views over the lagoon to San Giorgio Maggiore

Tip: Reserve a lagoon-side table for sunset in summer; the Prosecco Cartizze by the glass against the San Giorgio Maggiore view is quintessential Venice.

Riva degli Schiavoni 4196, 30122 Venezia, Italy

Enoteca Mascareta ★ 4.6

18 by the glassCastello, Venice

A Castello wine bar and restaurant with late hours and a 700-label cellar. Mauro Lorenzon's list is celebrated for rare Italian bottles including Recioto, passito whites and aged Amarone; also carries a broad grappa selection.

The list: 700-bottle list including Recioto della Valpolicella, Ramandolo DOCG (Friulian sweet white), and a curated Italian passito selection; known for rare Veneto bottles

Tip: One of the very few Venice wine bars open past midnight; the back-cellar Recioto and dessert wine selection is among the most complete in the city.

Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa 5183, 30122 Venezia, Italy

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