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Il Caffè Rosso

GayOut (28) 4.2
Google (1343) 4.2
Tripadvisor (10) 3.8
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Visitors praise Il Caffè Rosso for its excellent location in a lively square, good drinks like spritz, and delicious cichetti and pastries, often noting the quick and efficient service and authentic local atmosphere. However, a significant complaint concerns the very poor condition and cleanliness of the restrooms. Some also mention issues with slow service and the inability to take away orders.

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Campo Santa Margherita 2963, 30123 Venezia
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About this place Il Caffè Rosso

Il Caffè Rosso — known universally in Venice as "Il Rosso" — sits in Campo Santa Margherita in the Dorsoduro sestiere: Venice's most democratic and least touristic campo, where the city's students, artists, professors and residents gather from morning through midnight. The bar has been consistently identified by Venice's LGBTQ+ community as the most welcoming mainstream venue in the city. It is not a gay bar in any formal sense; it is a neighbourhood bar that has always attracted a significant gay clientele alongside the broader Dorsoduro population. The campo itself is one of the more pleasant outdoor gathering places in Venice: large by Venetian standards, lined with cheap bars and restaurants, and extending into the evening with the informal social energy that makes this part of Dorsoduro feel more like a neighbourhood and less like a museum. Open from early morning for coffee through late night. Weekend evenings in summer the campo is full; arrive early for a table outside.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 01:00
Monday 07:00-01:00
Tuesday 07:00-01:00
Wednesday 07:00-01:00
Thursday 07:00-01:00
Friday 07:00-02:00
Saturday 07:00-02:00
Sunday 07:00-01:00

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Astrid PM
Astrid PM Jun 2026

A very pleasant café that we visited twice during our stay. Delicious snacks and drinks. Prices were absolutely reasonable. Both times we received very friendly service.

Elif Ergün
Elif Ergün Jun 2026

Absolutely avoid! Terrible experience. They overcharged us by a whopping 10 euros. Even though we calmly explained the mistake and clearly showed the receipt, the staff insisted with incredible arrogance. Instead of admitting the mistake, they even threatened to call the police to get the money. As a customer, I felt deeply mocked and attacked by such rudeness. Disgraceful and totally unprofessional behavior. Stay away!

ATA FERHAT KÖRPE
ATA FERHAT KÖRPE Jun 2026

They add extra orders to your bill, causing problems at the checkout, then try to turn the tables and argue; I hope they get that money back.

P K
P K Jun 2026

Nice place. Quite decent prices.

Youssef Abdulkareem
Youssef Abdulkareem Jun 2026
Юра Кінаш
Юра Кінаш Jun 2026
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cara elliott Jun 2026

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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