If you are a dolce vita lover or simply can't wait to try the most classic of Venetian aperitifs, the famous spritz, perhaps with a San Marco Basin view or comfortably seated in the Royal Gardens of Venice, then you are in the right place! The undisputed star of this experience will be the spritz, a historic cocktail with uncertain origins made with Prosecco, Aperol, and a splash of sparkling water or Seltz. Its more bitter version uses Select or Campari, but everyone has their secret mix to make it special.

To gift you a true Venetian experience the aperitif will be accompanied by cicchetti, savoury snacks, and vegetable chips. You will find yourself in a truly fascinating building, located in the heart of the city, behind Piazza San Marco. illy café is a former greenhouse and thanks to its structure enjoys natural light at all hours of the day, as well as a colourful sunset reflected directly on San Marco basin in the evening hours.

Another delightful scene that the location provides is the Royal Garden, a small green lung in the centre of the city. While it is true that the spritz is served everywhere, it is equally true that enjoying it in the welcoming atmosphere that Illy café with its unique location provides is unparalleled.

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