"The Spezzamonte brothers' Dorsoduro wine bar — contemporary Venetian plates and 700-plus natural wines, listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide."
About Estro
Estro sits at Dorsoduro 3778 on Calle San Pantalon in Venice, between the Church of San Pantalon and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco — a pocket frequented by Venetians. It anchors part of our Venice coverage and our Italian guide as the city's reference for natural wine with serious cooking.
Venice-born brothers Alberto and Dario Spezzamonte opened it on 18 June 2014 after running Osteria alla Staffa in Castello. Alberto leads the kitchen; Dario runs the room and the cellar. Estro is listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
The Kitchen
The cooking is contemporary Venetian, built on seasonality, terroir and tradition reworked with a modern hand. Cicchetti lead the way, alongside daily plates that shift with the lagoon and the market; Japanese chef Masahiro Homma has long cooked the line.
The cellar is the other half of the story: more than 700 natural wines from across Europe, poured to match. Expect roughly €60–70 per person for dinner, more with serious wine.
The Room
The room is sharp and industrial-chic, much of it built from reclaimed Venetian materials — tables from briccole, the lagoon's wooden poles, and a bar counter made from old Grand Canal balconies. The vibe is young but welcoming.
It works for a relaxed dinner for two or a small table that wants to drink well. Book ahead, especially in high season; the room is compact.
Not for
Not for diners after white-tablecloth formality, a grand canal-view room or a long set tasting — it is a compact, wine-led bar where the list and the day's market lead.
Frequently Asked
What is Estro in Venice known for?
Estro Vino e Cucina is the Spezzamonte brothers' contemporary Venetian wine bar in Dorsoduro, pairing modern cicchetti and daily market plates with more than 700 natural wines. It is listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
Who runs it?
Venice-born brothers Alberto and Dario Spezzamonte, who opened it in 2014. Alberto leads the kitchen and Dario runs the room and the cellar.
Where is it?
At Dorsoduro 3778 on Calle San Pantalon, between the Church of San Pantalon and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco.
How much does dinner cost?
Expect roughly €60–70 per person for dinner, and more if you explore the natural-wine list, which runs to more than 700 labels.
Do I need to book?
Yes — the room is compact and popular, so book ahead, especially in Venice's high season.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Estro
Book ahead in high season; the room is compact. Find Estro at Dorsoduro 3778, Calle San Pantalon, Venice.
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Practical Information
AddressDorsoduro 3778, Calle San Pantalon, Venice
NeighbourhoodDorsoduro
CuisineContemporary Venetian; natural wine
OwnersAlberto & Dario Spezzamonte
Opened2014
Recognition2026 Michelin Guide
SignatureCicchetti; 700+ natural wines
