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Open Table – Venice Film Festival Special

Open Table: an open table, a new perspective on the lagoon, with the cuisine of Riccardo Canella

For us, the lagoon is not merely a backdrop, but a living organism that calls for attentive listening while offering a unique experience of environmental and cultural immersion.

Our approach to gastronomy—deeply connected to the lagoon ecosystem and shared with the chefs we work with daily on board—is rooted in a philosophy of radical seasonality, recovery, and the enhancement of ingredients that are truly native to the territory.

The Open Table experience was born from the desire to open Edipo to more people. And here it is fulfilled through a shared, communal table, where food becomes conviviality, collective discovery of a place, and dialogue. The true protagonist will be the lagoon itself, together with the intuitive and surprising cuisine of Riccardo Canella.

Riccardo Canella - BIO

Born in Mestrino, in the province of Padua, in 1985, Riccardo Canella is a chef of rare intuition, capable of translating abstract ideas into tangible experiences, using food as a universal language.
He has travelled extensively and cooked in Denmark, Japan, Australia, and Mexico. He worked alongside Gualtiero Marchesi at Albereta, Massimiliano Alajmo, and René Redzepi at Noma.
In 2022, he led the kitchens of Hotel Cipriani and Oro, and in 2024 collaborated with Ciccio Sultano on a research programme exploring the roots of Sicilian cuisine.
Having returned to Venice, he continues to develop projects that combine a passion for culinary traditions with constant innovation. His philosophy is expressed through a pursuit of depth via taste, creating tension between ingredients in order to achieve lightness, balance, and fluidity.

Program

The Onboard Experience

Edipo Re will be waiting for you, moored along the shores of the Lido di Venezia, with direct access from the Isola Edipo area.
You will be welcomed by our Giovanni Ballarin with a signature drink, while discovering the Vela d’Artista project, which transforms the boat into a floating work of art every two years.

The gastronomic journey with Riccardo Canella

In the kitchen, chef Riccardo Canella will interpret the lagoon through a five-course tasting journey.
What distinguishes Canella’s cuisine is not only his impeccable technique, but also his ability to connect deeply with the meaning of food—seeking new flavour combinations while inspiring cultural transformation, positioning gastronomy as a driver of change and awareness. His work is an invitation to reflection: a dialogue between the dish, the territory, and culture.

All accompanied by wines, cocktails, and coffee, in an atmosphere shaped by the changing light, the tides, and the breath of the water.

Price per person (including wines and transfers): €230 (VAT included), up to 10 guests*

DATES

  • 3 September
  • 4 September
  • 5 September
  • Chefs and sommeliers
  • Towels and sunscreens
  • Access to Edipo Re is directly from the shore of Isola Edipo at the Lido di Venezia. <br/>Experience duration: approximately 4 hours. <br/>Guests are free to reach Edipo Re at the mooring point by taxi or with their own transport. We ask that you let us know at the time of booking, so that we can in turn provide you with the exact location to reach.
Open Table – Venice Film Festival Special

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Edipo Re

4 hours

  • Italian
  • English
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