Quadri.

Perched above the arcades of St. Mark’s Square, Quadri offers a rare vantage point over Venice’s most famous piazza from the windows of a 17th-century palazzo. While the ground floor houses the historic 1775 cafe, the upstairs dining room feels like a surrealist Venetian dream, thanks to a Philippe Starck renovation that pairs restored stucco and silk wall coverings with whimsical, modern touches. Operated by the Alajmo family, the kitchen focuses on hyper-local ingredients sourced almost exclusively from the Venetian lagoon. Expect high-concept interpretations of regional staples like soft-shell crab or wild lagoon fish, served with a technical precision that matches the grandeur of the setting. The wine list is equally ambitious, pulling from nearly every Italian province.