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Area: Castello
Small, seafood-focused and very Venetian.
Fritole Veneziane in Venice
Dessert · Worth the Adventure
Carnival fritters with raisins, pine nuts or cream.
Pronunciation: FREE-to-leh veh-neh-TSYA-neh
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What it is
Fried dough balls with raisins, pine nuts, and citrus zest, dusted with powdered sugar.
Taste translation
If you like doughnuts or beignets — these are Venice’s Carnival version. Light, sweet, addictive.
Zen's note
Carnival season is their natural habitat — but when you find a good one, eat it warm.
Where to eat Fritole Veneziane
Cantina Do Spade
Area: Rialto
A classic stop for cicchetti and lagoon flavors.
Antiche Carampane
Area: San Polo
A strong address for traditional Venetian seafood.