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Restaurant · Venice

Corte Sconta

A hidden-courtyard trattoria in Castello, long celebrated for its seafood antipasti parade.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Foodies
  • Local-life seekers
  • Romantics
Depends
  • Photographers
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and couples; not for families with kids.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • The seafood antipasti paradethe whole reason to come — let it run
  • Homemade pastaa reliable follow to the antipasti
  • A heavy dessertskip — you'll be full from the parade
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The rolling seafood antipasti is one of Venice's signature dining experiences and the kitchen has earned its long reputation.
Not independently verified — estimated
The antipasti parade adds up quickly and the bill lands firmly in the higher tier, especially with wine.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    The vine-shaded courtyard and the slow parade of plates make it one of the more romantic dinners in the city.

  • Groups

    A fun share-everything format for friends, though it's tucked away and needs booking.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
~€70-90 per head + wine
Time
2-2.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Dinner, courtyard seating in warm months
Booking
Reservation essential
Accessibility
Tucked down an alley; courtyard has uneven ground
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