Obviously, due to the proximity to the sea, there are a large selection of seafood dishes to choose from. Not only is the lagoon known for it’s fresh seawater dishes, there are also an interesting number of inland fresh fish dishes. Preserving fish either by marinating them or keeping them in salt water was a very common technique that still continues to this day.

Villa Bianchini is a recently renovated historic rural building in the countryside not far from an ancient walled Venetian town on the Sile River. This immaculate villa has its own private pool and is surrounded by well-tended gardens, with modern amenities throughout. This peaceful villa is not far from nearby historic places of interest, including the magnificent city of bridges – Venice. Villa Bianchini is the perfect base to explore Venice and its surrounding region of Veneto. View our photo gallery to see more of your cooking venue.