Caffè Florian

The food was pretty good, a little expensive. We got simple breakfast dishes and they tasted great and I am sure the other more complex dishes tasted good as well. There were many options & the coffee was good.
The scenery was so nice, they have live music at night and they play beautiful songs.

This elegant cafe with a long reputation left us with a poor impression. The first is the unreasonable waiter, there are so many more than a dozen people, but do not know to see the guests have been seated and provide necessary service. We sat awkwardly waiting for more than ten minutes with the other two tables. After I went to find the waiter myself, someone finally came in and ordered for us! It's incredible. It's inexplicable. Another couple of young girls and a family echoed my amazement. Awkward smiles from everyone. Secondly, the meal is ordinary, the price of this set is 60 euros or how much, I don't remember. There are more than 10 euros in the bill, the cost of ordering music, which is back to the hotel to check the bill only to find. I don't get it. We didn't order a live band outside the house. We sat indoors. Finally, there's the toilet. There's a long line. But the toilets are clean. One good thing about this restaurant is that it seems to allow guests to go to the toilet on the 2nd floor without eating. I think that's the only nice thing about it. Perhaps our three tables were unlucky that day, and none of us experienced the proper service that this elegant and historic cafe should have. It made such a bad impression on me that no matter how many times I went back to Venice, I would never consider going there again.

We had a little lunch here and it was nice.
The ham and cheese and the club sandwiches were great. The best one was the prawn sandwich.
The ice coffee was great but it was tiny when compared to the picture so don't get fooled.
But the regular espresso was great
The croissants were good too.
The service was superb the waiters were super friendly and helpful.
The location is great it is located on the San Marcos square so it can be really busy. You have to be prepared to wet your feet cause the water can rise anytime and the San Marco square is the lowest point in Venice.
And finally the atmosphere was great eating or drinking in a cafe that's 300 years old is definitely something different.

The best cafe I ever visited. Food was amazing and delicious. Even small details. Service was excellent. You need to come here for an experience. Interior is breathtaking. We came at 9 a.m. and cafe was empty inside. We had chance to make so much beautiful instagram pictures and videos for blog. Food is expensive but absolutely worth every penny! We took coffee, croissant and some pastry and paid 50€. I read that they include 6€ per person for live music and it was also mentioned in menu so it was not surprise for us. But at the end they didn’t include this music part in our bill. Maybe because of the morning time. Overall we felt ourselves very welcome and staff was so friendly and nice.

The atmosphere and ambiance are other worldly. Sitting outside and listening to the classical musicians while sipping on coffee was absolutely delightful. The espresso is fantastic. Yes, it's touristy and in the middle of a busy square but totally worth the visit for the history and experience. Incredible.

I was a bit skeptical about this place given it’s reputation and high prices, but I wanted to give it a try nonetheless. Perhaps it’s the norm for high-end and reputable restaurants in Europe but I was a bit surprised getting charged a music table fee, when technically you can listen to it for free just by standing nearby. Many were doing exactly that. Regardless, sipping on a drink, having a snack, and hanging out at what is the oldest café in Venice was a really surprising and dreamy experience. The history behind it ties really well into the classic atmosphere of the place, with a calm romantic vibe in the evening time.

Most people care about the prices, which are indeed higher than other cafes, for likely the same items. Well, I can’t speak for the food but I would highly recommend this place when in Venice, just for the atmosphere.

You can enjoy live music on the terrace next to St. Mark's Square.
I couldn't fully capture the moment in the most beautiful square in the world.

You can feel the breeze, enjoy a drink, and take in the sunset atmosphere.
You shouldn't miss visiting it while sightseeing in Venice.

An iconic caffè in Venice dated back to 1720. Live music from their own orchestra every evening and the best view on Piazza San Marco. You are back in time to enjoy a wonderful evening. Please be aware that there is a overcharge fee of 6€/person for the live music, but it is worth.