I first learned about this place about a year ago from a local TV programme that featured different famous coffee shops from around the world. Caffè Florian caught my eyes big time and I decided to pay them a visit.
After a tough day of driving from Milan, we decided to sleep in the following morning and before we knew it, it's already 3:30pm when we arrived at the crowded St. Mark's Square. And there it was, Caffè Florian.
Despite the fact that we were starving, we just couldn't help ourselves from stopping here and admired this beautiful architecture.
In the summer, they have al fresco seatings extended onto St. Mark's Square for anyone interested in enjoying the sun while spoiling themselves with a nice cup of coffee. An orchestra will also be providing live entertainment (from April to October) though it comes with a price (a music charge will be automatically added to your bill.).
This was too much to pass up so we decided to skip lunch and have a coffee here instead.
Instead of sitting outdoor, we took a retreat from the bustle and indulged ourselves in a bit of history inside one of their dining rooms. The frescoed walls and ceilings, glittering neo-baroque decor brought us back in time to the 18th century Venice.
Patience was a very important quality to have when you plan to have a coffee here. The service was very slow and even getting the servers' attention required a bit of skill.
Cappaccino was a definite must here. On top of that, we had a tiramisu parfait and salmon quiche which was okay too. All in all, we had one of the most memorable experience ever.
Food Rating: 5/10
Price: €€€€
Address: Piazza San Marco, 56, Venice, Italy
Tel: +39 041 520-5641
Website: www.caffeflorian.comTel: +39 041 520-5641
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