Naranzaria is a wine bar and restaurant beside the Rialto Bridge, on the Grand Canal in Venice’s Rialto area. Its outdoor tables put you close to the canal activity, with a particularly appealing setting as the light softens toward evening. The menu spans cicchetti, salads, soups, pasta, cheeses and charcuterie, with meat cicchetti a good choice alongside the seafood options. You can also stop for coffee, a brioche or a spritz. The canal-side setting is the main draw, and prices can be higher than at other Venetian spots.
A former citrus warehouse by Rialto
Naranzaria occupies a former warehouse used for Mediterranean citrus fruit. It stands in the Rialto area, close to the bridge and fish market, where the Grand Canal meets the busy market district. Its position gives the bar a direct view of canal traffic, including the gondola station nearby.
The waterfront tables are a major part of the visit. You can sit outside with a drink and watch the canal, or take a table inside the renovated warehouse. The setting is especially suited to a leisurely stop rather than a meal planned around a long list of elaborate courses.
Cicchetti, sushi and a glass of wine
The food ranges from Venetian-style small plates to a broader light menu. Naranzaria is known for meat cicchetti, alongside fish-based choices. The kitchen also serves sushi made with fish sourced near the Rialto market. Salads, organic soups, pasta, Italian cheeses and charcuterie round out the options; fennel with orange is one salad to look for.
For drinks, the menu includes wine and spritzes. An Aperol spritz is one option, and a spritz al bitter combines Campari with white wine and soda. Coffee and brioche make this a possible stop earlier in the day, too. With food and drinks at the waterfront, expect the location to be part of what you pay for.
Choosing a table and timing your stop
If the canal view is your priority, ask for an outdoor table. The seating is popular, and tables facing the water can cost more than standing or eating away from the canal. Sunset is a good time to take in the view, though the area around Rialto is active throughout the day.
Naranzaria suits a drink and a few plates as much as a full meal. Its menu includes several kinds of food, but the atmosphere and waterside position are central to the appeal. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday.
FAQ
Where is Naranzaria?
It is in Venice’s Rialto area, near the Rialto Bridge and fish market, beside the Grand Canal.
What should I order at Naranzaria?
Try the meat cicchetti, or choose sushi made with fish sourced near the Rialto market. Spritzes, coffee and brioche are also on offer.
Does Naranzaria have outdoor seating?
Yes. Outdoor tables sit beside the Grand Canal, and the view is a key part of the setting.
Is Naranzaria open on Mondays?
No. It is closed on Mondays and open from Tuesday to Sunday.
