When bearded brothers Dario and Alberto Spezzamonte opened Estro in 2014, Venice offered little in the way of food-forward wine bars with a hipster edge. Estro filled the gap and still sets a high bar; the food always impresses, the locale is stylish, and the vibe, though young, feels welcoming to all. Though sharp, industrial-chic style is definitely a factor here, it’s the wide selection of natural wines and the carefully crafted fare—Venetian-inspired but imaginative—that are the important players.

Of the hip hang-outs around San Pantalon, Estro is one of the most popular. Run by a group with a passion for natural wine and a Slow Food approach to eating, this little place has a friendly feel. You're as welcome here for a glass (there are 20-plus by-the-glass options per day) and couple of their deliciously plump sandwiches as you are for a full meal, which can range from cardoon risotto with goats cheese and hazelnuts to crispy sucklilng pig belly with chinese cabbage sauce.

Wine lovers shouldn't miss this cozy and compact eatery run by the Spezzamonte brothers, which offers a fantastic selection of organic wines along with modern takes on classic Venetian dishes, such as scampi in saor (marinated langoustines) and grilled local amberjack. If you can't choose, let the helpful servers suggest the perfect vino from their list of more than 700 bottles to pair with your à la carte dishes or tasting menu. Snacks are available at aperitivo (aperitif) hour.

This artful wine bar in Dorsoduro lives up to the name, meaning “inspiration” in Italian. Works of local artistry, from hand-crafted glassware and lighting fixtures to an upcycled wooden bar, share the spotlight with an eye-popping selection of wine bottles lining Estro's walls. This is the place to experience a breath of fresh, modern Venice while sampling small regional producers and organic wines.

Years ago I was taking a class nearby, so I had lunch or aperitivi there a few times. Now when I'm in Venice I do stop by. Good wines especially.

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Estro is a gourmet bistro with wine shop characterized by strictly Made in Venice design furnishings such as the tables obtained from the recovery of old briccole (the typical wooden poles planted in the Lagoon) or the red lights made of Murano glass by the artist Marco Salvadore. The perfect address for a lunch or dinner based on fresh fish, without giving up an appetizer inspired by the classic Venetian cicchetti, Estro offers a selection of over 700 labels of natural wines, mainly organic and biodynamic, carefully selected by the owners, the brothers Alberto and Dario, highly talented hosts who have been able to create one of the few venues in Venice that perfectly combine history and modernity both in interior design and in the food and wine proposal.

Gourmet cicchetti accompanied by “a shade of wine” or fresh cocktails: Estro Vino e Cucina in the Dorsoduro district is a format halfway between a bacaro and a refined wine bar with a modern and appealing style, embellished with details and elements in glass, a symbol of the rich artisan tradition of the Lagoon. Here you can eat and drink at all hours, thanks to an extensive wine list, many of which are local and organic, and a regional cuisine full of creatively prepared cicchetti, and imaginative reinterpretations of Italian tradition.

Estro, a wine bar in thoughtful, quiet Accademia is not hidebound to tradition, you can come here for cicchetti, the hugely popular snacks that Venetians sustain themselves on or for a full meal. There are over 500 wines - local, natural, unusual - on the list that can be paired with food that steers away from pasta but is always pleasing and the atmosphere is unstuffy. You can get a burger here, but it will come with Asiago cheese.

Located in Dorsoduro, the vibrant university district, Estro is the brainchild of brothers Alberto and Dario Spezzamonte. With its wooden furnishings, Murano glass accents and stemware, it’s the perfect setting for gourmet snacks and meals to go with a carefully curated wine list from Italy and France. More than 600 wines are chosen by Dario, based on the producers’ respect for terroir and focus in the vineyards.

This chic restaurant/wine bar combines modern flair with traditional Venetian charm, offering a sophisticated dining experience in the heart of the city. Estro’s menu showcases the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets, delivering exquisite dishes with a contemporary Venetian style. Here you can enjoy everything from innovative seafood creations to expertly crafted pasta dishes.

Many places will offer plain and uninviting cicchetti but “Estro”, run by a young professional group, ups the ante by offering “Gourmet cicchetti”. Making it the best restaurant in Venice to get to a real taste of this Veneitan staple. Inside, the place is modern and boasts minimal furniture with goblets made by young craftsmen and glass masters.

Estro – This elevated wine cave and kitchen offers three different tasting menus–available for lunch and dinner–as well as an à la carte menu with thoughtfully-presented, seasonal Venetian plates. You’re going to want to try a bit of everything, so your best bet is to order the antipasti Veneziani.

Both restaurant and wine-bar, Estro has acquired quite a reputation in Venice and beyond. The wine list is selected with great care and they take part to all natural-wine events. Excellent spot both if you want to have a glass of wine and a cicheto standing or prefer to sit down for a proper meal.

Estro is nice for contemporary cuisine with a great wine list, though frankly the food could be better. Tonolo just down the street is legendary for pastries. Dal Nono Colussi and Bar Toletta are fantastic, as well, especially around Carnevale when they serve warm frittole (sweet dough fritters).

This buzzy wine bar and restaurant is the perfect locale to sip on a local Soave or glass of Prosecco. An all-day establishment, you can grab a simple yet divine Italian sandwich for a quick lunch during the day, nosh on some light snacks aperitivo or settle into a full meal for dinner.

When you’re looking for the best Venetian restaurant Venice has to offer, you have to talk to a local. As an Italian chef from just a couple of hours away in Trieste, I make it my mission to uncover the real gems. Estro Vino e Cucina is one of those places.

Visit Estro, a food and wine bar, for a typical Italian aperitivo just like the locals. With over 700 wines to choose from you won’t be short of options. They serve food if you are looking for something more substantial at a very reasonable price!

In the Dorsoduro neighborhood they’re served at some historic establishments such as the Bar alla Toletta (always crowded) and Estro Venice. Foscarini caters to lovers of spicy foods (and it also has a beautiful terrace on a canal).

ESTRO – VINO E CUCINA | Estro is a wine bar and restaurant, so you can either stop by for a glass of wine and a snack or have a full sit-down meal. It’s away from the tourist crowds, making it a relaxing spot to dine.

€€€ Phone: +39 041 476 4914 During the day is a casual wine and cicchetti bar, at night it serves popular contemporay dishes and meat, cheese and seafood platters.Dorsoduro, 3778, 30125 Venezia VE

Looking for a trendy spot with mouthwatering dishes and an endless selection of amazing wines?. Estro is your go-to. With one of the best wine selections in Venice, every dish is a delight!

Estro is not only one of the best places to pop in for a tramezzino in Venice but also great for natural wines, cicchetti and other small bites.