“A charming and chic restaurant with rooms, set on two acres of vineyard, on an idyllic island. A gastronomic delight, off the beaten track, a half-hour boat ride from downtown Venice. Rooms are simple and elegant with beamed ceilings and clean design. A foodies haven - perfect for a couples break.”
“A charming and chic restaurant with rooms, set on two acres of vineyard, on an idyllic island. A gastronomic delight, off the beaten track, a half-hour boat ride from downtown Venice. Rooms are simple and elegant with beamed ceilings and clean design. A foodies haven - perfect for a couples break.”
Hotel Review
The islands in the Venetian lagoon feel special at the best of times, but as the vaporetti come to take Burano’s day trippers back to their hotels, you’ll find yourself left in a very peaceful and special spot. Across a wooden bridge from colourful Burano, lies the island of Mazzorbo, home to Venissa – named after the local wine. A brick wall marks the boundaries of this family-owned foodie retreat, behind which lie orchards, vegetable gardens and vineyards. Inside, the six rooms have white walls and modern minimalist furniture, interrupted only by wooden-beamed ceilings, and colourful bedcovers. Chef Francesco Brutto, best Italian Young Chef of 2017 has made a huge name for himself and you’ll adore sipping prosecco and sampling exciting, superbly presented and imagined local delicacies. In addition to the Michelin starred restaurant there is the contemporary Osteria in the main house which is the less sophisticated venue but still offers delicious and exciting dishes in an easy going atmosphere. One of a handful of special places in Venice.
Written by Helena Hamlyn
Recommended For
- Hideaway
- A perfect escape for those discerning travellers who would rather a rustic chic retreat to five star glitz and crowds
- Romantic Break
- With atmospheric suites, fine dining, and wine tasting excursions - this is an idyllic choice for a romantic break
- Foodies
- The Michelin star restaurant focuses on local produce and is undeniably one of Venice's best
- Hotel Entertainment
- Spend your days soaking up the atmosphere in this charming hideaway and working your way through the winelist
- Great walks
- Take an evening stroll around Mazzorbo, the views are sensational as the sun goes down on the lagoon
- Fishing
- Fish for soft shell crabs with local fisherman, the perfect opportunity to catch your dinner
- Golf
- The golf course on the Lido is excellent and easily accessible from the hotel
- Wine tasting
- Take a tour of the Prosecco vineyards with a hotel expert guide
- Other Activities
- The hotel will organise boat tours to the surrounding islands
- Sights nearby
- Burano is a short stroll away - a photographers paradise
- Honeymoons
- Views
- Dreamy views of the lagoon
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Quiet
- Gourmet
- Secluded setting
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Luxury
- Charming
- Restaurant with rooms
- On an island
- Child friendly
- Chic
- Boutique
- Restaurant
Facilities
- Outdoor dining
- Tables set on the terrace in the walled garden
- Views
- Dreamy views of the lagoon
- Wifi
- Bath robes
- Meeting Room
- Cots available
- No pets
- Sit-out Terrace
- Good wine list
- Air conditioning
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Child friendly
- Garden
- Restaurant
Activities
- Hotel Entertainment
- Spend your days soaking up the atmosphere in this charming hideaway and working your way through the winelist
- Great walks
- Take an evening stroll around Mazzorbo, the views are sensational as the sun goes down on the lagoon
- Fishing
- Fish for soft shell crabs with local fisherman, the perfect opportunity to catch your dinner
- Golf
- The golf course on the Lido is excellent and easily accessible from the hotel
- Wine tasting
- Take a tour of the Prosecco vineyards with a hotel expert guide
- Other Activities
- The hotel will organise boat tours to the surrounding islands
- Sights nearby
- Burano is a short stroll away - a photographers paradise
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Other Reviews
Venissa
"Venissa is on Mazzorbo, a lagoon island a short ferry ride from Venice proper."
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
The chic Venice hotel on its own island
"The family slowly transformed farm buildings, fishermen's houses and a wine cellar into a comfortable six-room hotel with prices that compare well with anything on offer in Venice itself."
Originally published by The Guardian (view article)
Secret Venice
"While a pavilion behind, opening onto the vineyard, is now a restaurant presided over by one of Italy's most promising young chefs, Paola Budel, formerly of the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan."
Originally published by Conde Nast Traveller (view article)
Venissa, on Isola di Mazzorbo
"At the helm of Venissa’s kitchen is Paola Budel, who relies on all things local: produce from the estate’s vast vegetable gardens; lagoon fish like eels, mullet and crabs stocked in their nearby fish farm; and oysters culled from beds on the neighboring beach."
Originally published by The New York Times (view article)
