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La Corte 1642

If someone wants a nice meal in Venice that feels local and relaxed, La Corte 1642 is a small restaurant worth knowing about. It is tucked away in the Cannaregio district, a quieter part of Venice that still feels very Venetian. Many visitors say the homemade pasta and dishes here are delicious, and the friendly staff makes the visit feel warm and welcoming. There’s also outdoor seating, which is perfect for a meal in good weather.

If someone wants special dining experiences in Venice, here are a few different options - check it out!
Fine dining / special occasion
• Ristorante Wistèria – a highly rated restaurant with refined dishes (great for a special dinner).
• Venissa – beautiful setting and creative cuisine, often considered a unique Venetian experience.

Popular and well‑liked places
• Ai Mercanti – praised for good food and atmosphere near the centre of the city.
• L’Osteria di Santa Marina – a friendly, classic Venetian restaurant.
• Ristorante Local – another option with great reviews that mixes traditional and modern dishes.

Casual and tasty spots
• Rio Novo – seafood restaurant with a big local following.
• La Piazza – popular and lively, great for pizza or pasta near San Marco.

Each of these places offers a different way to taste Venice — from high‑end dinners to relaxed, everyday meals enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Whether someone loves homemade pasta, a fine dinner, or a classic Venetian trattoria, Venice has plenty of tasty places to explore at every price level.
Vocabulary
  • Tucked away means in a quiet or hidden place.
    Example:
    The restaurant is tucked away in a small street in Venice.
    спрятанный, уединённый
  • Staff means the people who work in a restaurant, hotel, or business.
    Example:
    The staff at the restaurant are very friendly.
    персонал
  • Refined means very elegant, careful, or sophisticated.
    Example:
    The restaurant serves refined dishes with attention to every detail.
    изысканный, утончённый
  • High-end means expensive and very good quality.
    Example:
    Venissa is a high-end restaurant for special occasions.
    дорогой, высокого класса
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Vocabulary for the video
  • A courtyard is an open area inside or surrounded by buildings.
    Example:
    The restaurant has a quiet courtyard for outdoor dining.
    внутренний двор
  • A chef is a professional cook, usually in charge of a kitchen.
    Example:
    The chef prepares fresh pasta every day.
    Notice! Don't forget: a person that cooks - a cook,
    cooker - a machine that cooks - rice cooker.
    шеф-повар
  • Fresh means recently made or collected, not old or preserved.
    Example:
    The restaurant uses only fresh ingredients in every dish.
    свежие (ингредиенты)
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La Corte 1642 is located in the busy main square of Venice.
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The restaurant is known for its homemade pasta and friendly staff.
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Cannaregio is a quieter district of Venice where La Corte 1642 is located.
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Venice has only casual restaurants and no high-end or Michelin-star options.
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Questions to discuss with your teacher:
  1. What would you choose? Michelin star restaurant or local restaurant? Why?
  2. What are advantages or disadvantages of these type of restaurants?
  3. What is your favorite restaurant? Why do you like it?