All'Arco
A beloved hole-in-the-wall bacaro by the Rialto market, widely cited for some of the best cicchetti in Venice.
The call
Worth it if you are watching the budget and you only have one day.
Why
- 01
A father-and-son operation with a marble counter, a few barrels to stand at, and cicchetti made to order from market produce.
Our read - 02
Small, busy at lunch, and worth the elbows.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are watching the budget
All'Arco earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep All'Arco.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, All'Arco is an easy yes.
You are traveling solo
Solo, All'Arco is an easy yes.
What to order
The plates that decide it
- Made-to-order cicchetti — ask what's fresh; this is the signature
- Cured-meat and cheese crostini — reliable, generous toppings
- A second round of wine — easy to overspend on ombre — pace yourself
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~€12-25 for cicchetti + wine
- Timing
- Lunchtime, after a wander through the Rialto market
- Booking
- No reservations — walk in
- Allow
- 30-45 minutes
- Accessibility
- Standing and a few stools, tight space
Ready to plan it?
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