Osteria Oliva Nera

The largest sestiere of the city, Castello, stretches from San Marco and Cannaregio in the west to the modern blocks of Sant’Elena in the east. The area takes its name from the eighth century fortress that once stood on what is now San Pietro, the island that for centuries was the religious focus of the city. The industrial hub of the Castello was the Arsenale, where the great shipyards produced Venice’s indominatable fleet of warships.

Visit San Giorgio dei Greci where you can admire the perilously listing campanile and inside, the hemispherical dome covered in frescoes by G. di Cipro and the traditional Greek Orthodox gallery.

Then dine at:

Osteria Oliva Nera
Calle dei Greci 3417/18
30100 Venice (VE)
p. +39-041-522-2710
Proprietors: Dino and Isabella
Chef Tamai
Small but delightful and the food and wine are excellent.
Closed Wednesday.