Food and Art – The Legacy of Tintoretto’s School

Venice, with its timeless beauty, is a crossroads of art, culture, and history. As you wander through its streets, you can’t help but feel the legacy of great masters like Tintoretto, whose works helped define the city’s artistic identity. At Hostaria Bacanera, this heritage finds new expression, blending with a passion for cuisine and a […]

Venice Carnival 2025: Tradition, Masks, and the Taste of Authenticity at Hostaria Bacanera

The Venice Carnival is much more than a celebration—it’s an immersive experience that engages all the senses. It’s a journey combining the visual splendor of masks and costumes with the authentic flavors of Venetian cuisine. Hostaria Bacanera, with its dedication to tradition and quality, is the perfect place to experience this magic. This globally renowned […]

A Courtyard, a Tree, and a Story to Tell

Experience the True Venice: The Unique Charm of Hostaria Bacanera Wandering through the narrow streets of Venice is an experience that never ceases to enchant. Yet, amidst the tourist hustle and bustle, there are hidden corners where time seems to slow down, offering moments of genuine serenity. Hostaria Bacanera is one of these secret havens: […]

The Feast of Madonna della Salute

Celebrated annually on November 21, the Feast of Madonna della Salute is one of the most cherished and heartfelt traditions in Venice. This historic event dates back to the 17th century, following a devastating plague that ravaged the city. In a desperate plea to end the epidemic, Doge Nicolò Contarini and the Venetian Senate vowed […]

Sereni, Serenissimi with our “More than a Cicchetto”

Fancy tasting the typical flavours of the lagoon tradition, but also something as light as it is tasty? With Hostaria Bacanera’s “Più di un Cicchetto” (More than a Cicchetto) tasting menu, you can savour all the combinations of the most genuine Venetian tradition with eight small courses. A journey through the history of the pleasures […]

But a nice aperitif in our dehor?

Enclosed in the intimate embrace of the historic Venetian palaces and protected from the busiest tourist routes, Hostaria Bacanera is ready to welcome you to its dehor to offer you an authentic moment of autumn, far from the hustle and bustle of the main streets and canals of enchanting Venice, with the freedom at last […]

Celebrating the Feast of the Sensa in Venice

Every year, Venice dresses up to celebrate an age-old tradition rooted in the history and soul of this enchanted city. The Feast of the Sensa, a unique event, pays tribute to the special relationship between Venice and the sea, a celebration of devotion, gratitude, and commitment to the water that has shaped and protected this […]

Venice Biennale is back

We are very close to the opening of the Venice Biennale 2024, scheduled for April 20. For those who do not know, the first edition of what to this day is considered one of the most important artistic events, dates back to as far back as April 30 1895, a proposal of the municipal administration […]

Alla scoperta dei campanili di Venezia

With its canals and picturesque piazzas, Venice charms and fascinates visitors from all over the world. But there is one element of the lagoon skyline that often goes unnoticed, despite its centuries of history: bell towers. Indeed, over 100 churches and as many bell towers from various eras and styles can still be found in […]

The Right to Fry: Make your own Fritter for Carnevale

Venice comes alive for Carnevale, the period of celebration that celebrates the closing of winter and the beginning of the period of Lenten fasting that takes place the month before Easter. Today the festival is riot of color and creativity, you’ll see the canals filled with flotillas of traditional gondolas, locals dress in 17th century […]