Name: Taverna da Baffo
Address: Campiello Sant'Agostin 2346, Calle del Scaleter, Sestiere San Polo, Venezia, VE, 30125, IT
Telephone: +39 041 524 2061
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.1

Question 1

Where is Taverna da Baffo located in Venice?

Accepted Answer

In Campiello Sant'Agostin 2346 (Calle del Scaleter), steps from Campo San Stin and the Frari, in the San Polo district, 30125 Venice: a quiet little square, away from the crowds.

Question 2

Why is the restaurant called Taverna da Baffo?

Accepted Answer

The name honours Giorgio Baffo (1694–1768), a Venetian patrician, magistrate of the Republic and poet in Venetian dialect, a free spirit of the eighteenth century who sang the pleasure of living. Casanova called him a “sublime genius”, and Stendhal and Apollinaire admired him. The taverna carries on his most convivial spirit: good food, good wine, no hurry.

Question 3

What cuisine does Taverna da Baffo serve?

Accepted Answer

Venetian seafood cuisine: squid-ink spaghetti, spaghetti with clams, mixed fried fish, creamed cod. All pasta is homemade, and there is also pizza from the taverna's own oven.

Question 4

How do I book a table?

Accepted Answer

Book online on this website with real-time availability, or call +39 041 524 2061. Open every day from 12:00 to 23:00.

Question 5

Can I eat outside?

Accepted Answer

Yes: the terrace is right in Campiello Sant'Agostin, with tables set out in the square. In the evening you dine under the stars, in the quiet of a real Venetian campo.

Question 6

Are there vegetarian or gluten-free options?

Accepted Answer

Yes: vegetarian dishes in every section of the menu and gluten-free pasta on request. All pasta and bread are made in-house.

Question 7

How much does a meal cost at Taverna da Baffo?

Accepted Answer

Average spend is around 20-30 euro per person. As the reviews say: honest prices, truly.

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