Expensive:

Fiaschetteria Toscana
One hundred years ago this was a Tuscan wine outlet and social center of the neighborhood, so the Busatto family couldn't very well change the name even if their cuisine is strictly traditional Venetian and fish based.
Address: Salizada San Giovanni, Grisostomo, Cannaregio 5719, Venice 30121
Website: www.fiaschetteriatoscana.it
Tel: 041-528-5281

Caffe Quadri
The cooking is good and service can be a little sour and short. But the place has got history: In 1725, Giorgio Quadri from Corfu and his wife bought this spot and started serving "khava", a dark, caffeinated Turkish drink served hot.
Address: Piazza San Marco 121, 30124 Venice
Website: www.quadrivenice.com
Tel: 041-522-2105

La Cusina
The service is stellar, and the seating is in that most sought-after of spots: a terrace right on the Grand Canal overlooking floodlit Santa Maria della Salute across the water. They reserve a page in the menu for dishes made fresh from what the chef found that morning at the market.
Address: Westin Europa & Regina Hotel, Corte Barozzi, 2159, Venice 30124 
Tel: 041-240-0001



Moderate:

Le Bistrot de Venise
It's a popular meeting spot for Venetians and young artists, and you're made to feel welcome to sit and write postcards over a cappuccino, enjoy a simple lunch of risotto and salad, or dine when most of Venice is shutting down.
Address: San Marco 4685, Calle dei Fabbri, Venice
Website: www.bistrotdevenise.com
Tel: 041-523-6651

Arcimboldo
The restaurant serves up meticulously prepared Venetian cuisine, but if you're tired of seafood and liver, cuisines from the rest of Italy are also represented. The ingredients are bought fresh daily.
Address: 48 Calle dei Furlani 3219, Castello, Venice
Tel: 041-528-6569

A Le Do Spade
Workers, fishmongers, and shoppers from the nearby Mercato della Pescheria have flocked to this characterful wine bar. There's bonhomie galore here among the locals for their daily ombra.
Address: San Polo 860, Venice
Tel: 041-521-0574



Budget:

Ai Tre Spiedi
Rarely will you find as pleasant a setting and appetizing a meal as in this small, casually elegant trattoria with reasonably priced fresh-fish dining and plenty to keep meat eaters happy as well. The spaghetti is excellent, and the spaghetti al pesto is the best this side of Florence.
Address: Salizzada San Cazian 5906, Venice
Tel: 041-520-8035

Cantina do Mori
Venetians stop to snack and socialize before and after meals, but if you don't mind standing (there are no tables), for a light lunch this is one of the best of the old-time bacari left.
Address: San Polo, 429, Venice 30121
Tel: 041-522-5401

Trattoria da Remigio
It bucks current Venetian trends by continuing to offer exquisite food and excellent service at reasonable prices. The English-speaking headwaiter, Pino, will talk you through the day's perfectly prepared fish dishes.
Address: Castello, 3416, Venice 30122
Tel: 041-523-0089