The Best Books about Venice

Which are the best books about Venice Italy? I am often asked this question and so put together this list of those books that really capture that special quality of Venice.

Whether it be about the food, history or simply a good travel guide these are superb books. To add variety I include a few recommended by site visitors who know Venice well.





Venezia - Food and Dreams

This is a scrumptious book from Tessa Kiros, whose first book Twelve - on seasonal food and life in Tuscany - lured me into the spells she weaves. She writes dreamily and evocatively, and has an original and individual view on her subject. I yearn to be there, and to be the watcher and observer that she is. Beautifully illustrated and written, the book captures the sad but triumphant spirit of this very special place, with its food in the foreground and very much alive. Review by Gwenda Canty

Authentic Flavours of Venice

I have a fair number of our favourite cookbooks featured on the Piedmont site but I recently discovered this great book. The chef is apparently well known but I hadn’t heard of him. However the book (Francesco's Kitchen: Authentic Flavours of Venice )is a great way to discover the superb cuisine of Venice and the text and beautifully illustrated photos are a celebration of this enchanting city. Definitely one of the best books about Venice.

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