Wine in Dorsoduro, Venice, Veneto

Cantine del Vino Gia Schiavi ★ 4.4

Known as 'Al Bottegon', this historic Dorsoduro bacaro dates to 1800. Standing-only wine bar and enoteca with 500+ labels from Italian producers. Sandwich cicchetti prepared to order at lunch. A neighbourhood institution beloved by locals and wine lovers.

The list: 500+ labels predominantly Italian; standing-only historic bacaro; Mon-Sat 8:30-20:30; also a retail wine shop

Pours: Soave, Valpolicella, Tocai Friulano

Tip: Arrive at 12:30 for the best sandwich selection before the lunch crowd depletes the board.

Estro Vino e Cucina ★ 4.6

Opened 2014 by brothers Alberto and Dario Spezzamonte at the Dorsoduro / San Polo boundary. MICHELIN Guide Good Cooking designation 2025. Over 700 ecologically sustainable wines from small European producers; cicchetti and full dinner menu.

The list: 700+ natural wines from Europe; Michelin Guide Good Cooking 2025; contemporary Venetian cuisine with Japanese inflections

Pours: Natural Veneto reds, Orange wines, Biodynamic Burgundy

Tip: Closed Tuesdays; open Mon and Wed-Sat 11:00-midnight.

Estro Vino e Cucina (Restaurant) ★ 4.6

Opened 2014 by Alberto and Dario Spezzamonte. MICHELIN Guide Good Cooking 2025. 700+ ecologically sustainable wines from small European producers anchor the restaurant's core. Contemporary Venetian cuisine with Japanese-inflected seasonal tasting menus. Phone +39 041 476 4914.

Wine focus: 700+ natural and sustainable European wines; MICHELIN Good Cooking 2025; dinner tasting menus with full wine pairing available

Awards: Michelin Guide 2025

Tip: Closed Tuesdays. The full wine pairing across all courses is the definitive Venice natural-wine restaurant experience.

Cantine del Vino Gia Schiavi (Al Bottegon) ★ 4.5

Established 1800, this Dorsoduro institution is both an enoteca and a bacaro. 500+ labels from Italian producers; retail purchase possible. Standing wine bar at lunch with freshly made cicchetti. Known as 'Al Bottegon' by Venetians. Tel +39 041 5230034.