In close proximity to The Hotel Montecarlo is the restaurant Antico Pignol. One of the most prominent restaurants in Venice. Built in 1200, this building was the seat of a horseshoer forge for the horses of the royal stable.

The Restaurant Antico Pignolo was opened in 1930 as an elegant restaurant.
 

For the last 30 years The Restaurant Antico Pignolo has been run by prestigious management. The restaurant boasts a first-class and comfortable atmosphere dripping in the history of Venice.

The restaurant has an impressive collection of over 900 different kinds of wine from the choicest vineyards all over the world. The wine cellar at The Restaurant Antico Pignolo has received the, 'best award of excellence' for the best wine list in the world, many times over the years.