The restaurant
Welcome to antica trattoria Poste Vecie
Experience the authentic taste of Venice in our historic restaurant
In the heart of Venice, beneath the arches of the Rialto Market, Antica Trattoria Poste Vecie is one of the city’s oldest restaurants. This historic venue is the perfect place to experience the traditional flavours of Venetian cuisine, thanks to ingredients sourced from the lagoon islands and gardens, as well as the daily selection from the fish market.
Come discover one of the oldest historic venues in Venice
The history of Antica Trattoria Poste Vecie comes to life in the heart of the Rialto Market, inside the former post office of the Serenissima, of which authentic traces remain today, including letters, shipping documents, and period coins displayed throughout the rooms.
The proximity to the Rialto Market is reflected every day in our cuisine: fresh ingredients, local products, and a strong focus on seasonality create dishes that authentically tell the story of the territory.
The romantic atmosphere is rich in charm, with working 16th-century fireplaces and walls frescoed by Cherubini with the seven deadly sins, framing unique spaces where guests can enjoy the traditional dishes of Venetian lagoon cuisine.
Poste Vecie is the ideal place for a truly Venetian romantic dinner. Tradition says that even Giacomo Casanova loved these spaces and chose them to meet his lovers before the warmth of our fireplaces.
Our cuisine
Our cuisine celebrates the great classics of Venetian tradition: from creamed codfish to spider crab, from Venetian-style cuttlefish to Venetian-style liver, all the way to pasta e fagioli.
Iconic dishes, prepared with care and simplicity, to enhance the ingredients and, above all, the fish, which arrives at km 0 directly from the Rialto fish market. Vegetables and many other ingredients also come from the heart of the lagoon, from the gardens of Sant’Erasmo island and the Cavallino coast, bringing to the table a cuisine deeply connected to its territory.
An invitation to rediscover the classics
Pasta e fagioli, Venetian-style cuttlefish, Venetian-style liver, and many other traditional dishes…
Seasonality and authenticity
Our location allows us to work every day with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Depending on the time of year, the menu is enriched with typical specialties such as moeche or oysters from the Po Delta, carefully selected to guarantee quality and authenticity.
In the heart of the Rialto Market
The Poste Vecie seafood restaurant in Venice is fortunate to be located in the heart of the city’s market. Every day, among fish, fruit, and vegetable stalls, inspiration is born for a cuisine that follows the natural rhythms of the city and the lagoon, allowing us to always work with fresh and genuine products.
Tasting menu with local wines
In addition to the great classics on the menu, guests can choose our tasting menu, designed to follow the seasons and accompany you on a culinary journey between tradition and innovation.
To complete the experience, a selection of wines from the lagoon area and its surroundings, from labels produced on the nearby island of Sant’Erasmo to those crafted by the Carmelitani Scalzi.
Every experience begins with a choice!
For information, special requests or occasions to celebrate, write to us.
We will respond with the same care we put into every table.