WHERE TO EAT The best Saor in the world (according to food experts)

"This is the place to go for sarde in saor, sardines marinated in vinegar and cooked with pine nuts and onions."

"They also make sumptuous marinated sardines, sarde in saor."

"Sarde in saor are considered a starter and can be eaten in restaurants or typical Venetian bacari as appetizers. To try them we recommend going to one of the oldest Venetian osterias, called Cantina do Spade."

"Excellent sarde in saor."

"The best dish here, though, is Sarde in Saor (fried sardines in onion sauce), prepared following the original recipe and should be savored with a nice glass of Prosecco. Al Portego offers the original recipe of this dish that tastes just amazing."

"The real reason to dine at Corte Sonte is to enjoy a fish-forward menu that features local favorites like sarde in saor."

"Excellent sarde in saor with warm polenta."

"Sweet and sour sardines that have been floured and fried and slathered with the sweetest, softest onions, sultanas, pine nuts and a touch of vinegar. Yum!"

"His were the most sublime sardines in saor we had in Venice, gently fried, then layered with vinegar, onions, pine nuts and raisins."

"We started with Melanzane in saor or eggplant topped with sweet, well cooked onions, pinenuts and grapes and a tart dressing. The eggplant was totally tender and not seedy. The onions and grapes turned into a sweet topping which was in fun contrast to the tart dressing. This was a wonderful dish packed with flavor and texture."