Just a few minutes? walk from the crowds of Piazza  San Marco is a tranquil residential neighbourhood, home to the contemporary and stylish Ristorante Local Venice where Venetians eat seasonal cuisine paired with local and regional wines. It?s a little corner of the hidden Venice that?s well worth discovering, writes Andrew Forbes.

Venice is undoubtedly one of the most evocative city destinations in the world; a place where intriguing history, romantic architecture, and a unique setting combine to create a remarkable allure.
What?s more Italy is without doubt one of the most popular kitchens; the country?s cuisine, whether rustic and homespun, or sophisticated and elaborate typically starts from fine ingredients with a strong regional provenance. Yet, in my experience, Venice can be a bit of a gamble when it comes to dining out. The city is such a tourist honey-pot that at times it seems that some restaurateurs have somehow lost their Italian passion for great ingredients and creativity, and instead just want to cash in on the visitors offering unimaginative, cliched dishes.

I have, however, discovered a superb new restaurant in the city, where the cuisine not only celebrates the Italian kitchen, but looks outward, as did the Venetians traders, to other continents, introducing international influences whilst at the same time reinventing traditional Venetian recipes.
…the region?s local foods, such as fish from the Venice lagoon, and produce from nearby islands
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