"Just get to town and in need of some sustenance? Need a caffeine-and-carb boost for the trip back? In the tourist-tack chaos of Lista di Spagna, five minutes’ walk from Santa Lucia train station, Dal Mas is an island of true venezianità, known citywide for its excellent homemade cakes and breakfast pastries. Though there's a decent range of sandwiches, panini, and pizzettas, you come here for the cakes, made by the Balestra family from recipes handed down through generations. The almond slices are sublime." - Anne Hanley