Just off Strada Nuova in Cannaregio, Cà D'oro alla Vedova is a Venetian osteria and bacaro where you can stop for cicchetti and wine or settle in for a full meal. Its fried polpette are the signature order: crisp outside, soft inside, and often served with polenta. The menu also reaches for seafood, with squid ink pasta, spaghetti with prawns and tomato, and creamy salted cod among the options. Copper pots and warm wooden furnishings give the small dining room an old-fashioned feel.
A bacaro and a sit-down osteria
Cà D'oro alla Vedova is on Ramo Ca' d'Oro, a short side lane off Strada Nuova in Cannaregio. It works as both a bacaro, where you can have a small bite and a glass of wine, and a restaurant for a longer meal. That makes it easy to stop in for cicchetti or stay for pasta and other Venetian dishes.
The family-run osteria dates to 1891. Inside, copper pots hang above warm wooden furnishings, giving the small dining room an old-fashioned character. The setting is casual and intimate, better suited to a close meal than a spacious, drawn-out dinner.
What to order
Start with the polpette, the fried meatballs that have made the place well known. Their exterior is crisp, while the center stays soft. You can order them as cicchetti with a glass of wine, or include them as part of a meal. Polenta with creamy baccalà mantecato is another Venetian pairing to look for.
For pasta, the menu has included squid ink pasta, spaghetti with prawns and tomato, and spaghetti alle vongole. Bigoli in salsa is another traditional option associated with the osteria. Seafood and meat both have a place here, so the group can mix small bites with more substantial plates. Tiramisu is among the listed desserts.
A busy evening stop
The room can be full by early evening, and a queue may form. A reservation is a sensible choice if you have a set dinner time or are dining with a group. If you are happy with a shorter visit, the bacaro side lets you focus on wine and cicchetti rather than waiting for a table.
The food has been described as arriving quickly, and the wine selection includes options by the carafe. One reported half-carafe price was €10, but menus and prices can change, so confirm the current cost when ordering. The restaurant is closed on Thursdays according to its listed weekly schedule.
FAQ
What is Cà D'oro alla Vedova known for?
It is best known for fried polpette, Venetian meatballs with a crisp outside and soft center. You can have them as cicchetti or as part of a meal.
What should I order at Cà D'oro alla Vedova?
Try the polpette, then consider polenta with baccalà mantecato or a seafood pasta such as squid ink pasta or spaghetti with prawns.
Should I reserve a table?
A reservation is a good idea for dinner, especially if you are visiting with a group. The dining room can fill up early in the evening.
Where is Cà D'oro alla Vedova?
It is on Ramo Ca' d'Oro in Cannaregio, just off Strada Nuova in Venice.
