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're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Cantina Do Mori worth it?
Cantina Do Mori deserves a place on most first itineraries. Go early or reserve ahead. Crowds are part of the cost.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
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.
- 02
The oldest-feeling bacaro in Venice, and it knows it.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're watching the budget
Cantina Do Mori earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Cantina Do Mori.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Cantina Do Mori is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Cantina Do Mori is an easy yes.
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
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 ↗