In addition to all the amazing sights and architecture, Venice's edible offerings proved to be one of best bits of the trip. Aside from avoiding the obvious tourist traps alongside the canal (think pictures on the menu and run a mile from anywhere that does the likes of bolongnaise), you can't really go wrong. We had a couple of really exceptional meals and a couple of places we didn't manage to get to but had been recommended by others, all of which I've listed at the very bottom of this diary. 
A few of you have been asking where we stayed too. We rented an apartment not far from St.Mark's square on Calla Larga to be precise. It was really handy in terms of location, especially if you've never been before and want to do all the main sites. It was also really easy to get the water bus to the airport when we left - a 3 minute walk from the canal. Venice is small too (there's no metro or cars for one thing so you'll walk everywhere) so it's not the same as booking somewhere in Paris or London. If we go again though, I think we'd stay on the other side of the canal in the San Polo area as it felt a bit more 'real', less touristy and very, very pretty. AirBnB is always a good bet for city rentals. 
Love locks on the Accadamia bridge.

Happy as a clam. 

The first course at one of our favourites A Beccafico (scroll down to the bottom for more). The melon and prosciutto was insanely good too. Trust me, the classic 70s starter takes on a whole new meaning in...