Opulent cafe opening onto St Mark's Square, dating from 1638, serving coffee, martinis & snacks.

© Courtesy of Caffè Quadri

Grancaffè Quadri

Venice


Powdered wigs seem appropriate inside this baroque bar-cafe that's been serving happy hours since 1638. During Carnevale, costumed Quadri revellers party like it’s 1699 – despite prices shooting up to €15 for a spritz. Grab a seat on the piazza to watch the best show in town: the basilica's golden mosaics ablaze in the sunset .


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