Osteria damare
Seafood restaurant in Pellestrina facing the Lagoon
A seafood osteria in the most authentic side of Venice
Osteria Damare is a seafood osteria in Pellestrina, overlooking the southern Venetian Lagoon. In our restaurant, we want to tell the story of Pellestrina through the fresh catch of the day and traditional lagoon cuisine, all framed by a romantic atmosphere to be enjoyed at sunset.
The soul of the island of Pellestrina
In Pellestrina, between the sea, colourful houses and nature, Osteria Damare was born from a deep attraction to an island with a lively, unmistakably lagoon character. A welcoming seafood restaurant with maritime details, shaped by a simple and spontaneous atmosphere.
Fresh catch of the day
In our seafood osteria, every ingredient is carefully selected according to the availability of the catch and the seasonality of the Lagoon.
Oysters served at the table
A local, national and French selection, freshly opened at the table by Federico.
Traditional cuisine
Simple dishes, enriched and inspired by the authentic flavours of Pellestrina. This is our way of telling the story of traditional cuisine from the southern Venetian Lagoon.
Sunset facing the Lagoon
Savour the most enchanting moment of the day in Pellestrina: a dance of colours that accompanies your special moment at the table.
Traditional seafood cuisine in Venice
The dishes at Osteria Damare are inspired by a deep connection with the sea and the seasons. The fresh catch of the day is at the heart of our cuisine: savour the freshness of mussels, clams, shi drum, sea bass and, when in season, moeche soft-shell crabs and small lagoon cuttlefish. Alongside the catch, seasonal vegetables bring the colours of the local area to the table, including asparagus, castraure artichokes, peas and radicchio.
Each dish has a clear identity, offering authentic, recognisable flavours while fully respecting the raw ingredients, with a seafood cuisine that truly speaks of Pellestrina.
Fresh seafood in Pellestrina, carefully selected every day
Cristina personally selects the ingredients offered by the local fishermen, choosing fish, shellfish and seasonal products with daily care and attention. Federico accompanies the dining experience with a warm and refined presence in the dining room, creating one of the most distinctive moments at Osteria Damare: the oyster trolley, with local, national and especially French oysters, selected weekly and opened directly at the table. Discover the taste of the sea through its many nuances.
Osteria Damare makes every guest feel immediately at home, thanks to warm, genuine and natural hospitality.
Our selection of wines and gin
The wine list accompanies Osteria Damare’s seafood cuisine with a selection focused mainly on national labels, chosen to enhance the delicacy of the raw ingredients and the flavours of the Lagoon. To complete the experience, there is the Ginestrina gin and tonic: a gin infused with botanicals inspired by kitchen spices, aromatic and distinctive, perfect for ending the journey with a reference to the scents of the table.