Local
Venice, Italy
1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
An elegant restaurant with a rustic yet chic atmosphere, where the cuisine manages to surprise without losing its connection to local traditions. Here, ingredients from the lagoon are prepared using modern ideas and techniques, resulting in dishes that are carefully balanced and yet full of contrasting flavours. The young female owner and excellent sommelier are friendly, full of energy and attentive to their guests’ every need.
From Visitor Experiences
Michelin-starred status
- Local, Venice is listed by the Michelin Guide as a Michelin-starred restaurant, indicating top-tier finesse.
Venetian-Japanese fusion
- The menu melds Venetian culinary traditions with Japanese influences, offering a distinctive fusion experience.
Dual tasting menus
- It features two tasting menus: Local (five courses) and Identity (seven courses), enabling varying depths of dining exploration.
From Visitor Experiences
Signature Ingredients
- Samphire (sea asparagus): A briny, crisp sea vegetable harvested from the Venetian lagoon; featured in a Risone with samphire, this ingredient embodies Local's lagoon-to-table philosophy and coastal terroir.
- John Dory: A delicate white fish used in Local's seafood-forward dishes, representing the restaurant's focus on pristine, local seafood and its refined, Michelin-starred preparation.
- Tamarind: An exotic tang used to provide brightness in cross-cultural pairings, such as a leek and tamarind preparation, illustrating Local's Venetian–Japanese fusion approach.
- Leek: A versatile garden vegetable used in one of the fusion dishes (leek and tamarind), highlighting the balance between land and sea ingredients in the menu.
- Seasonal local Veneto produce: The backbone of Local's menu, sourced from the freshest local ingredients in Venice and the Veneto region, ensuring seasonality and authenticity in every course.
From Visitor Reviews
The Tasting Menu
- 7 Courses: €160
- 9 Courses: €190
The Tasting Menu is for the enjoyment of the entire table and it is the only menu available.
Cicchetti (Signature dishes)
Red shrimps, beetroot and goat cheese
Asparagus, almond and nettle
Veal tongue, sea urchins and kohlrabi
Eliche with artichoke, kidney and bitter herbs
Risone with peas
Today's catch
Sweetbreads, razor clams and spinach
Apple, jasmine and pollen
Sorrel, blue cheese and dates
Extra cheese course available: 10€ small plate or 30€ whole selection