THE HISTORY, THE PLACE, THE COFFEE AND THE COFFEE THAT BECOMES HISTORY AND PLACE
Gran Caffè Quadri is one of the oldest cafés in Venice, over 250 years old, a timeless symbol of elegance and conviviality. Located in Piazza San Marco, it has been a meeting place for Venetians and travelers for centuries, where history, art, and gastronomy intertwine in a continuous dialogue.
Kitchen
From a continental breakfast to a casual lunch featuring cicchetti inspired by Venetian bacari, Massimiliano's patented steamed pizza, sandwiches, and desserts, to aperitifs and after-dinner drinks, every moment is designed as a complete experience. All dishes are prepared fresh.
Quadri Bar
The Bar serves a special coffee, selected and roasted exclusively for the Alajmo Group by the Giamaica Caffè Roasting Laboratory in Verona, supported by a profound culture of blending that is passed down and renewed over time, from generation to generation.
Among the great protagonists is the Martini, which for the Alajmo brothers represents much more than a simple cocktail; it is a ritual. From this vision comes a personal selection, such as the J-Tini, characterized by a saffron infusion, a tribute to the famous risotto with saffron and licorice powder, a symbol of Massimiliano's cuisine.
The story
The establishment opened its doors in 1638 under the name "Il Rimedio," so named for the Malvasia wine sold there, believed to invigorate the body and reawaken the spirit.
On May 28, 1775, Giorgio Quadri and his wife Naxina, arriving from Corfu, chose to bet on the exotic allure of Turkish coffee. In 1830, under the management of the Vaerini brothers, the establishment expanded, welcoming the Quadri Restaurant on the upper floor.
In 2011, the Alajmo family took over the legacy, launching a profound transformation in 2018 overseen by Philippe Starck. This project has reawakened the establishment's secret soul, which today stands suspended between historical splendor and a touch of surrealism.
