Cafés · Our pick in Venice
Gran Caffè Quadri
Since 1775
About Gran Caffè Quadri
The Gran Caffè Quadri faces Florian across Piazza San Marco, at the foot of the Procuratie Vecchie, and has been a café since 1775, in Alajmo’s words. Upstairs is the one-star Quadri; the Alajmo family also runs the Quadrino bistrot.
Why it's on our list
- Since 1775
- On Piazza San Marco
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gran Caffè Quadri before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Gran Caffè Quadri are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Walking times assume about 80 metres a minute, so real routes take a little longer.
Nearest waterbus stops
- San Marco Giardinetti2250 m3 min walk
- San Marco Vallaresso1250 m3 min walk
- San Zaccaria (Danieli)1350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- St Mark’s Basilica150 m2 min walk
- The Doge’s Palace200 m2 min walk
- La Fenice350 m4 min walk
- The Rialto Bridge450 m6 min walk
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection650 m8 min walk
- The Accademia850 m11 min walk
- Marco Polo Airport7.7 km
Main railway stations
- Venezia Santa Lucia1.5 km19 min walk