Cafe Vecio Trattoria

On a warm day in Burano, Italy, and after some sightseeing, we wanted to stop for a late lunch and of course a cocktail. Burano is a colorful fishing island among the Venetian Lagoon so seafood was a must. We made our way to the Piazza Galuppi, named after Baldassare Galuppi (1706 — 1785), an italian composer born on the island.
At the Piazza Galuppi you will find a statue of Galuppi in the main square, the Museo del Merletto or Lace Museum, the lending tower and Café Vecio Trattoria. Try the fish platter. It was fantastic as you would expect. And, an Aperol Spritz.

Café’ Vecio Trattoria is an absolutely perfect restaurant to have lunch on Burano Island.
I’d highly recommend making reservations for a late lunch on the patio if it isn’t too warm. I have a friend who went there on my recommendation earlier this month and it was way too warm to sit on the patio, but they have tables inside. Also, when you make reservation make sure you ask them if they have the shrimp risotto. It was amazing and one of the best things I’ve had. My friend tried to order it earlier this month and they didn’t have it. They also have a spaghetti marinara with clams that is wonderful. Everything I had there was fabulous from the multiple courses to the bussola di burano canal shaped cookies that you dip in wine for dessert. They also sell the cookies. See my photo of the package my friend just brought back. The service was amazing when we were here. The waiters were so cheerful and humorous. They brought the courses on big family style platters, so you could get seconds if you wanted them.
Here is a little information on Burano. It is not to be confused with Murano where they have all the glass making factories and showrooms. Burano is a quaint little fishing village island. All the homes are on canals with bridges, so there’s no cars. Personally, I think Burano is a great place to go shopping if you want to save some money on glass jewelry items. In order to get to Burano you need to take one of the vaporettos and it takes about 30 to 40 minutes to get there.
Check out the photos and don’t forget to make a reservation if you decide to go.