Trattoria San Basilio — Venetian Seafood by the Water

Name: Trattoria San Basilio
Address: Sestiere Dorsoduro 1527/A/B, Calle del Vento, Venezia, VE, 30123, IT
Telephone: +39 041 521 0028
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.5

Historic Venetian Venue

Some places are unmistakably Venice.

You recognise them in the gestures, at the table, in the stories that stay.

At San Basilio, tradition looks out over the Giudecca Canal.

Luminous Venice

Sit where
the city opens up

Trattoria San Basilio is a Venetian seafood trattoria in Dorsoduro, Venice, with outdoor tables overlooking the Giudecca Canal, between the Zattere and the San Basilio waterbus stop. Average spend €20-30. Reservations: +39 041 521 0028.

Not the narrow Venice of the busiest passages. Here, on the southern edge of Dorsoduro towards the Zattere and the Giudecca Canal, there is space, water and full light.

A simple yet scenic pause: a glass on the table, the canal drifting slowly by, pale stone in the sun. What you eat matters, but most of all where and how you feel.

5 minutes from the Zattere · away from the crowds · tables in the sun by the canal

A guest raises a glass of red wine in the dining room of Trattoria San Basilio, among exposed beams, checkerboard floor and a wine display

The experience

Three good reasons
to sit here

Tables on the water

On the fondamenta, in the shade of a parasol, with boats drifting past. Before you, the open sweep of the Zattere and the Giudecca Canal.

The sea, no fuss

Fresh fish landed daily, homemade pasta, the great classics of the Venetian table. Honest, generous plates that taste of the lagoon.

The slow rhythm of the sun

An hour that doesn't rush: a bright lunch, a spritz against the light, dinner with the city in front of you. The Venice that lets you breathe.

▶ Watch the reel

The setting

Warmth inside, the lagoon outside

Two places in one: tables on the fondamenta, with the Giudecca a step away, and the rooms inside the palazzo, all wooden beams and chequered floors. Tap a photo and look around, before you sit down.

Outdoor tables of Trattoria San Basilio on the fondamenta, facing the Giudecca Canal

The dining room of Trattoria San Basilio with exposed wooden beams and a burgundy chequered floor

Parasol terrace on the San Basilio waterfront, sunny canal-side tables

Wine cellar wall and Venetian paintings in the dining room of Trattoria San Basilio

Corner table by the window in the dining room of Trattoria San Basilio

Dining room of Trattoria San Basilio opening onto the canal and the mooring posts

Waterfront terrace of Trattoria San Basilio looking over the lagoon and the Mulino Stucky

Warm interior with laid tables and a Venetian view hanging on the wall

Entrance of Trattoria San Basilio with outdoor tables along the Dorsoduro lane

Set table beside a Venetian grated window in the San Basilio dining room

From the kitchen

Flavours of the lagoon

Fresh fish and Venetian tradition. The menu changes with the season and the morning market.

Starters from €9 · seafood pasta €14-18 · seafood spaghetti is the most ordered. Menu changes often: call for today's dishes and the fresh catch.

From people who came · 298 verified reviews

★★★★★ 4.5 on Google

"A lovely trattoria right on the canal. Excellent spaghetti with clams and creamed baccalà. The sunny mood of the Zattere leaves you already wanting to come back."

— Elena Bortolazzi · Google review ★★★★★

"Lunch by the Zattere with the Mulino Stucky across the water is priceless. Traditional Venetian dishes and a warm welcome. Top, recommended!"

— Mario Nava · Google ★★★★★

"A quiet spot and excellent in the kitchen: the dishes are great, super fresh and fairly priced. We happily lingered and we hope to come back."

— Gaia · Google ★★★★★

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know

Where is Trattoria San Basilio located in Venice?

We are in the Dorsoduro district, Calle del Vento 1527, near the Zattere and the San Basilio waterbus stop: the brightest, airiest side of Venice, away from the crowded alleys.

What cuisine does Trattoria San Basilio serve?

Venetian seafood cuisine: fresh fish, homemade pasta, classics like seafood spaghetti, in a Mediterranean atmosphere with tables right by the water.

How do I book a table?

Book directly on the website by choosing the date, time and party size. If you prefer to speak with us, call +39 041 521 0028.

Can I eat outside with a canal view?

Yes: our highlight is outdoor tables on the fondamenta, in the sun, overlooking the Giudecca Canal and the slow passing of the boats.

How much does it cost at Trattoria San Basilio?

The average spend is around €20-30 per person, for an authentic and accessible Venetian trattoria.

Is it good for a relaxed lunch or aperitivo in Venice?

Perfect for it: a bright lunch, an aperitivo with a spritz over the lagoon, or a calm dinner in direct contact with the city.

Direct booking

Your table by the canal, in a few taps

Choose the date, time and party size. Your request goes straight to the trattoria, without external services.

Prefer to speak with us? Call +39 041 521 0028

Sunlit tables under the parasol on the fondamenta of Trattoria San Basilio, overlooking the Giudecca Canal — Tables on the water · Dorsoduro

Book your table

The tables in the sun go fast

There are only a few outdoor seats by the canal. One call and we'll hold one for you. We answer right away.

Limited outdoor seating · best to call ahead

📞 +39 041 521 0028

Address

Sestiere Dorsoduro 1527/A/B, Calle del Vento, 30123 Venice

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Hours

Every day · 11:00 — 22:30