Ristorante Danieli Terrazza

Ristorante Danieli Terrazza is the rooftop restaurant of the Hotel Danieli on Riva degli Schiavoni in the Castello sestiere of Venice, in Italy's Veneto region. Its terrace looks out over the Bacino di San Marco toward the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, with panoramic views of the lagoon and the skyline around St Mark's. The menu leans on lagoon seafood and classic Venetian dishes done in a formal, hotel fine-dining style, and the view is as much a part of the draw as the cooking. Dishes associated with the restaurant include lagoon lobster and seafood risotto, and lunch on the terrace, with its Grand Canal-side outlook, is a standard way to experience the setting. The atmosphere is formal and polished, with hotel service, a low noise level, and a mix of hotel guests and visitors marking an occasion. Dress is smart, and casual sportswear would look out of place, especially in the evening. The restaurant opens daily for lunch (12PM-3PM) and dinner (7PM-10:30PM). Reservations are essential on +39 041 522 6480. Terrace tables are limited and the view is the reason to go, so visitors should ask for one when booking rather than accepting an indoor table, and reserving several days ahead is sensible in the high season. Prices sit at the top of the scale ($$$$), and a terrace lunch or an aperitivo is a way to enjoy the view at a lower total cost than a full dinner. The Danieli is a short walk from Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs, so the restaurant fits well into a day of sightseeing in the heart of Venice, and it suits couples, celebrations and travellers who want the classic panorama of the lagoon from above.