Owned by the nephew of Arrigo Cipriani -- the founder of Harry's Bar -- this inn profits from its idyllic location on the island of Torcello. Hemingway, who loved the silence of the lagoon, came here often to eat, drink, and brood under the green veranda. The food is not exceptional, especially considering the price, but dining here is more about getting lost in Venetian magic. The menu features pastas, vitello tonnato (shredded veal in a tuna and caper sauce), baked orata with potatoes, and lots of seafood. There's vaporetto service all night long, though only once an hour after 11 PM. The alternative is an expensive water taxi.