Osteria alle Testiere
Area: Castello
Small, seafood-focused and very Venetian.
Polenta e Schie in Venice
Lunch & Dinner · Worth the Adventure
Tiny lagoon shrimp served with soft polenta.
Pronunciation: Po-LEN-ta eh SKEE-eh
Omnivore
What it is
Soft white polenta topped with tiny grey lagoon shrimp (schie), lightly boiled or fried.
Taste translation
If you like shrimp and grits, this is the Venetian lagoon version. Simple, delicate, unique.
Zen's note
The schie are tiny grey shrimp from the Venetian lagoon. They look unassuming but the flavor is incredible. This is lagoon food at its most honest.
Where to eat Polenta e Schie
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.