Cantina Do Mori
A centuries-old standing bacaro near the Rialto market, famous for cicchetti and ombre of wine.
The call
Worth it if you are watching the budget and you only have one day.
Why
- 01
Copper pots hang from the ceiling of a dark, narrow room with no seats — you stand, drink a small glass, eat a few cicchetti, and move on.
Our read - 02
The oldest-feeling bacaro in Venice, and it knows it.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, Cantina Do Mori still earns its price.
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Cantina Do Mori earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Cantina Do Mori works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Cantina Do Mori works.
What to order
The plates that decide it
- Cicchetti from the counter — the whole point; pick a few and an ombra
- A glass of the house white — the classic pairing
- A full sit-down meal — not available here — this is a stand-up bacaro
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~€10-20 for a few cicchetti + ombre
- Timing
- Late morning after the Rialto market, or early evening
- Booking
- No reservations — walk in
- Allow
- 30-45 minutes
- Accessibility
- Standing-only, narrow room
Ready to plan it?
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Sources and method (2)
- Founded in 1462 near Rialto, it is widely cited as the oldest surviving bacaro in Venice — a standing-only wine-and-cicchetti bar hung with copper pots. venetosecrets.com ↗
- Its two hidden-alley entrances reputedly made it a favourite of Casanova in the 1700s. mycornerofitaly.com ↗