Summary
The Venice Experience
For centuries, Venice was the most influential power in the Mediterranean, and today it is a powerhouse of tourism. Yet Venice has preserved its magic, leaving many visitors feeling transformed by their encounters with this enchanting city of bridges and canals. However, experiencing Venice doesn’t come cheap, particularly when it comes to dining.
Oro Restaurant at Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Oro Restaurant in Hotel Cipriani Venice is worth the splurge. It offers an exceptional dining experience combining fantastic food, a magical atmosphere, breathtaking views, and superlative service. This exquisite restaurant has earned a coveted Michelin star in both 2016 and 2017.
Many diners at Oro, as well as guests of Hotel Cipriani, are affluent individuals for whom the restaurant’s high prices are just part of the experience. Nevertheless, most visitors to Venice seek unforgettable memories, and dining at Oro is sure to create treasured moments beyond just the bill.
Meet Chef Davide Bisetto
Oro’s chef, Davide Bisetto, is a celebrated culinary artist in Italy, returning to his native Veneto region from a prestigious two-Michelin-star restaurant in Corsica to establish Oro at Belmond Hotel Cipriani Venice. Bisetto’s dishes are not only visually stunning but also pack a punch of flavors while seamlessly merging the worlds of cooking and art.
Menu Highlights at Oro
Oro emphasizes the bounty of Italy with a focus on Venetian seafood, showcasing delightful shellfish sourced from the Venice Lagoon.
The highlight of the dining experience includes the eight-course Degustazione (Tasting) Menu, featuring a selection of exquisite dishes:
- Tagliolini: Noodles with garlic, peppers, Venetian lobster, and mullet bottarga (roe)
- Lasagnetta: Lasagna with spider crab
- Risotto: Scampi shrimp with candied lemon, rocket, ginger, and lime
- Tortellini: Braised pork shank, fondue, cocoa, and 50-year aged Modena balsamic
- Zuppetta di Mare: Seafood soup with squid and baby shrimp
- Branzino: Wild Mediterranean Sea Bass
- San Pietro: Lightly smoked John Dory fish with roasted asparagus
When it comes to dessert, Oro’s selection dazzles, featuring chef’s daily creations that may include:
- Fruit passione with “Bellini snow” (peach granita)
- Gossamer vanilla cake with four “grand cru” chocolates
- Rooibos tapioca with wild strawberries and Verdello lemon cream, Treviso-style
- Tiramisu with Amaretto
- Myrtle-blackberry soufflé with Parma violet ice cream
Oro’s Wine Selection
Upon entering Oro, diners are greeted by an enoteca wine bar that signifies the restaurant’s passion for wine. Guests can enjoy wine tastings at the enoteca table, along with cicchetti (Venetian snacks) or select dishes complemented by recommended wines.
Whether dining indoors or on the patio, guests can choose wines from an elite list, including selections delivered directly by the sommelier, such as Luce, a delectable Sangiovese-Merlot blend from Tuscany.
After dinner, patrons can savor after-dinner drinks under the captivating starry night, creating the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable evening. If you are staying at the hotel, you can slip into a blissful slumber, or if journeying across the lagoon, reminisce about this remarkable meal while boarding the hotel’s private water taxi.
