Location: Venice
Top Things to do in Venice
Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Venice, Veneto
With its gondolas, canals, amazing restaurants, and unforgettable romantic ambiance, Venice is definitely a city for one's bucket list. Waterfront palazzos, palaces, and churches make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. To really experience Venice you must go to the opera or to a classical music performance, nibble fresh pasta and pastries, and linger in the exhibit halls of an art gallery. Label lovers will drool over the high-end shopping in Piazza San Marco.
Restaurants in Venice
1. Artigianato d'Arte di Vianello Mauro
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5.0 based on 350 reviews
To purchase my studio is open from Monday to Saturday from 10.30 To 18.00. On request and payment I perform demonstrations with explanations of the production process for up to 5 people.
2. Atelier Marega
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5.0 based on 160 reviews
In the heart of Venice, Atelier Marega means a wide range of masks: from the typical Venetian ones, the most fanciful and colored ones, to huge creations used also for smart fittings and furnishings. Mask are made of "paper-mache" according to the ancient traditions dated back to the beginning of the XIVth century. Morever, you can rent or buy theatrical and historical costumes, accessories, three-cornered hats, mantels, wigs, shoes and tuxedos. We are open every day from 10 AM to 7.30 PM. We have four shops in Venice: -Calle Larga San Polo 2940/b, Venezia (vicino alla chiesa dei Frari) -Fondamenta dell'Osmarin 4976/a
Reviewed By AnthonyPetra
Thank you Carlo, for the wonderful black velvet tabarro and the 3 corner hat. I love them! And thank you for the conversation. See you at the Ball in February!
3. Raggio Veneziano
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
RAGGIO VENEZIANO is a family company of artistic leather products, with one studio/stores in Venice. OUR MODELS are unique creations, products of our experience and creativity. OUR DREAM is to create leather bags with an authentic design ,handmade with needle, thread and traditional leather hand tools. THE COLOR AND THE BRILLIANCE of our bags are derived from the choice of using vegetable tanned in Tuscany. The tanning is done with natural tannins extracted from plants, without the use of substances prohibited by law. The tannins used and the slow process of tanning are the peculiarities of processing and quality of the skins.Small veins, blemishes, testify the naturalness of the material making each skin and then each bag unique. The INCLUSION of decorations in MURANO GLASS, in a modern interpretation, helps make our bags exclusive. Each pearl is always unique and therefore can have different shades of color and design.
Reviewed By Rae002 - Geneva, Switzerland
If you’re a lover of leather bags then they don’t come much better than the gorgeous hand made bags at Reggio Veneziano. This was a return visit for us and we couldn’t resist getting special anniversary gifts of bags for each other. The quality is superb and they are so thoughtfully and stylishly designed by Anna and beautifully made by her husband Giorgio. The range is not huge - but I suspect that everyone would find something to meet their needs here. The leather itself is of excellent quality and bags can be custom made in whatever colour combination takes your fancy and even accented with Murano glass. Even visiting the shop is an experience in itself - a world away from other stores carrying endless inferior quality mass produced leather goods. As soon as you enter the shop you realise that genuine artisanal products are being made there. One piece of advice - head there early in your stay in Venice - not only because you might want something custom made, but also because you might want to return and get something else. Highly recommended!
4. Atelier Flavia
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5.0 based on 124 reviews
Since 1980 Venice Atelier specializes in creating handmade paper mache masks totally handmade in the tradition of "Maskmakers Venetians", embellished with precious fabrics, feathers, gold leaf and crystals ...Unique pieces. We also offer a wide range of tailored costumes for adults and children, coats, wigs and shoes, available for rental and sale. We also rent tuxedos.
Reviewed By magg_pi3
My husband, who loves photography, and I went to Italy on our honeymoon. Atelier flavia gave us the best souvenir we could ask for - a Carnival themed photoshoot. The owner and her son were extremely accommodating and helpful. The owner was able to take a single look at me, know my size, and find a costune that would fit. We rented the costume for an hour, and the owner's son toured us around to nearby locations for photos. My husband took so many amazing photos of me. It was priceless. I also bought the gorgeous green velvet mask pictured below. It was reasonably priced and exquisitely made.
5. Papier Mache - Laboratorio di Artigianato Artistico
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By elenah2007 - City of San Marino, San Marino
Oh wow! That's one of its kind place!! The art is real! Artist are working on the pieces while you shop! We loved it and we bought 2 unique pieces! Can't wait to hang then on the walls!!
6. Il Grifone
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5.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By WallyJ_13 - Charleston, United States
During our visit to Venice we made a point to visit this family business. We purchased several high quality goods including a very nice belt for and a matching set of green leather clutches for my wife. Shop has an old world charm and the owner and his son were very helpful. Unlike most of the leather shops in Venice these guys make everything on site.
7. Sogno Veneziano Atelier
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5.0 based on 133 reviews
The aptly-named Dream of Venice lavishly showcases costumes and accessories, transporting those who cross the threshold into a fantasy world. Rentals include all accessories and hotel delivery.
Reviewed By Wenders50 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Hello! I visited a year ago and have remembered my visit many many times since. I just hadn’t reviewed it on here til now. But the hosts, their beautiful shop, their talents, their patience, friendliness, humour, good English, good value all made my trip to Venice worthwhile. What a find this shop was! I was so happy to have met them. I painted a mask with their advice here and there and it went up on my wall when I got home. As did another one I bought from the shop. I miss you both and thank you for the rendition of songs including “Isle of Wight” by Dik Dik. (L’Isola di Wight). I had such a happy relaxed time with you both. Wendy x
8. The Merchant of Venice - San Fantin
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Housed in an ancient chemist shop, Venice's premier parfumerie features a luxury line encased in Murano glass. The staff considers your favorite scents to help you discover the perfect perfume.
Reviewed By CarolGarcia3 - Barrie, Canada
Gorgeous, ornate store with unique perfumes. The lady who helped me was very professional and so friendly. I brought my friends in the next day!
9. SCRIBA Venice
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5.0 based on 158 reviews
The art of penmanship is celebrated here with gusto. Handmade marble paper and stationery, journals bound on site with a vintage press, and calligraphy sets serve as unique gifts and mementos.
Reviewed By 738CHRISW - Macclesfield, United Kingdom
We have just returned from a short break in Venice. We came across this wonderful shop, selling a terrific range of authentic pens, pictures of Venice and lovely hand made books. The owner Giuseppe could not have been more helpful and kind,( he even gave me a present on my birthday). It’s the perfect place to purchase imaginative gifts to take back from beautiful Venice.
