Slip out of the tourist craze on the promenade and pop on the Vaporetto over to Dorsoduro where Venetians live and escape the madness of San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. Wind your way to Enoteca Ai Artisti for the most down to earth deli selection of fresh homemade pastas and wine pairings. The tiny restaurant is all old brick and sits right on a canal with a few small tables of outdoor seating. Locals meet for drinks and are impressed with tourists that make it out to this hidden gem. It will be the most relaxing moment of your Venice bustle.

Photo credits: Shasta McBride, sincretic,  codepurple