Treviso, Italy Travel Guide | Cafes, Where to Stay, and Is It Worth Visiting?

Treviso is a city in northern Italy, perfect for sightseeing, food, and relaxation. It is also home to prosecco and tiramisu, the famous Italian dessert, available throughout Treviso.

We stayed in Treviso for 10 nights at a centrally located apartment. During our visit, the order of the day was relaxation and seeing the city at a leisurely pace, as an injury limited much of the activity. Because we were centrally located and the city is pretty flat, I managed to explore all the key sights, enjoy the local bar scene, and eat well.

Treviso is 30km away from Venice but has a tranquil nature and is a very chilled place to spend time. Some visitors use it as a base camp to explore the popular city, as it has direct trains to Venezia Santa Lucia.

Treviso Travel Guide

Getting To Treviso

You can reach Treviso from most of Italy by train, usually with a change at Venezia Mestre Station. We arrived from Livorno in Tuscany after a long travel day, which caused my hip injury. Departing, we also took trains to Trieste, into Slovenia, then to Rijeka, all in a day. You can book trains to and from Treviso on the Trenitalia website or app.

Cafes & Restaurants

Treviso offers many places to eat or enjoy a leisurely drink in the centre and town squares. Many serve regional food and the local speciality, tiramisu. We enjoyed many bars and cafes in Treviso during our stay and found most to be dog-friendly.

Signore e Signori,

In the main square is Signore e Signori, a nice place for a drink with a view of the nearby medieval architecture. Signore e Signori has indoor and outdoor seating; we sat on the terrace for beer and coffee.

They also have a big range of cakes, and their menu has 7 varieties of tiramisu. They are also a restaurant serving both lunch and evening meals. Their menu includes pizzas, homemade pasta dishes, and tasty main courses.

Perlage

A cafe near Piazza Vittoria is Perlage, a nice place for drinks and snacks, with outdoor seating or indoor seating. They have a good selection of coffees, cocktails, and beers. Also, Perlage serves a selection of desserts and cakes, such as tiramisu. I enjoyed a few beers and sweet treats here, and they were impressive.

Café Due Pomi

Behind the Palazzo dei Trecento is Café Due Pomi, a nice café with a decked seating area. I really enjoyed it here and found the owners very friendly. It also has long hours, so it’s open from early morning until past midnight.

They serve a range of drinks, including beers, wines, cocktails and coffees. Here I enjoyed cold Peroni with a view a few times. They also serve café food, including sandwiches, cornettoes, cold-cut plates, and tiramisu.

Osteria Trevisi

Tucked away in the side streets leading from the historic centre to the markets is Osteria Trevisi. Osteria Trevisi has a small outdoor seating area and an interior decorated with sports memorabilia.

They are a good place to visit for a drink, with a selection of beers and wines. They also do regional food and sandwiches, which are perfect for a snack or lunch.

The Lodge

Next to Loggia dei Cavalieri is a cute cafe, The Lodge, a handy place for a drink. The Lodge has a nice terrace with views of the loggia and good shade on a hot day. Their interior is unique, with decor that resembles an antique shop.

They have a good selection of drinks, including Italian coffees, beers, and soft drinks. We enjoyed cafe dopio and ice-cold sparkling water here. You can also enjoy snacks here, including filled conettos and sandwiches.

Bar Sul Sile

The best value place I found in the central areas was Bar Sul Sile, which was the cheapest place I could find for beer. They also do the large 660ml bottles. Bar Sul Sile has a covered outdoor seating area and a few indoor seats. In addition to drinks, they have a selection of pastries to complement coffee.

Bar Venezia

Between the river and the train station is Bar Venezia, a place I enjoyed a few drinks on their terrace. Bar Venezia had an excellent selection of beers from around the world, including some old favourites such as Tongerlo. They also have a food menu featuring salads, sandwiches, lasagne, cold cuts, and soups, making it an ideal lunchtime spot.

Caffè Museo

While walking near Porta Santi Quaranta in search of a gastronomic butcher, I came across Caffè Museo. This was a quiet neighbourhood bar serving coffee and beer. I had a few small bottles here, found the service good, and it made for an ideal rest stop. They also serve snacks, including pinsa, focaccia, and salads.

Where To Stay

There are quite a few choices for places to stay in Treviso, many of which are near the central areas or the railway station. As we were staying for 10 nights, we looked on Booking.com for a spacious apartment with all the facilities we needed for a self-catering stay.

Joivy Treviso

Joivy Treviso fit the bill for us, as it was dog-friendly and had a good location with a large bedroom, kitchen and lounge area. It also had laundry facilities and a balcony for drying.

Overall, it was a nice place and suited my need to rest my leg in a relaxing environment. The kitchen was good, so I could cook with the fantastic ingredients from the local shops and markets.

Food Shopping

Treviso is an excellent place for food shopping on budget self-catering holidays; first, it has a selection of supermarkets, such as Pan, which stocks most things. Throughout the city, there are independent food shops, such as butchers, gourmet shops, and bakeries. Notable shops to visit are Macelleria Stecca Gastronomia for meats and sauces and Gastronomia Danesin for deli foods.

We also found a few markets selling fresh vegetables and a fish market on an island. I cooked loads and found the ingredients here to be great.

Is Treviso Worth Visiting?

Treviso is a chilled city compared to many destinations in Italy, which was perfect for us to relax and take it easy. The historic centre and canals were highlights for me, and it was nice to see the city’s details. We found plenty of places to sit out for drinks and cake, which were reasonably priced and dog-friendly. Treviso is ideal for those who want a more relaxing city break with pretty sights.