Ninà 911 in Burano: In the Martina Vidal Garden Amidst Lace, Art, and Cuisine
In the garden of Atelier Martina Vidal, at via San Mauro 311 in Burano, Ninà 911 has opened—a wine bistro that expands the experience built by the Vidal family around Burano lace.
Alongside the atelier, the family museum, the lacemakers at work, and the collections, the garden now also welcomes cuisine and wine, together with art and spaces dedicated to gatherings.
The kitchen is led by chef Cristian Angiolin, who worked for twenty years at Locanda Cipriani in Torcello. Ninà 911 also pays particular attention to the wine selection, with labels and tasting journeys designed to accompany a stay in the garden. The bistro is open to everyone, including those who choose to stop for lunch, an aperitif, or a glass of wine.
Martina Vidal: From Lace to a Burano Experience
To understand Ninà 911, one must start with Atelier Martina Vidal and the family history. For four generations, the Vidals have worked with Burano lace. In 1991, Martina Vidal opened the first workshop under her own name and, together with her brother Sergio, developed an atelier over three floors dedicated to lace, home linens, accessories, and personalized creations. Today, the tour includes the family collection museum, the atelier rooms, the lacemakers at work, visits, and the garden.
Ninà 911 is born within this experience and adds a new dimension to the visit: that of the table.
It is also an interesting aspect in the narrative of contemporary craftsmanship in Venice. An artisanal business can build living spaces, opportunities for encounter, and new ways to get to know the people and processes behind what is created around its work; in Burano, Martina and Sergio Vidal have developed this dimension over the years, keeping lace at the heart of the project.
Why It Is Called Ninà 911
The name tells a family story: Ninà is dedicated to Angelina, known as Nina, the mother of Martina and Sergio Vidal. The number 911 commemorates November 9th, her birthday.
Nina loved welcoming people, gathering them around the table, and making them feel at home. In Ninà 911, Martina and Sergio wanted to bring back the pleasure of being together, sharing time, and receiving guests with the same loving and welcoming attention that belonged to their mother.
The Atelier Martina Vidal Garden
The garden where Ninà 911 is located was originally a vegetable garden. Among the trees and tables stands Continuum, a Corten steel artwork by artist Rudy Pulcinelli.
The sculpture is composed of letters from seven alphabetic systems and interprets lace through signs, knots, and relationships. The presence of the work also reflects the function this space has assumed over the years: a garden open to art and encounters.
Bistrot Nina 911 Burano ph Roberto Rosa
Una proposta gastronomica di Ninà 911 a Burano
La tavola di Ninà 911 a Burano
Un tagliere di affettati da Ninà 911 a Burano
La festa di opening in giardino di Ninà 911 a Burano, ph Roberto Rosa
La scultura Continuum di Rudy Pulcinelli nel giardino di Ninà 911 a Burano. Ph di Roberto Rosa
Cristian Angiolin’s Cuisine for a Bistro in Burano
The gastronomic offering is curated by Cristian Angiolin, who brings to Burano the experience gained from twenty years of work at Locanda Cipriani in Torcello.
The cuisine starts with Italian ingredients, local products, and Venetian preparations. Wine also plays a specific role in the project, with a selection of labels and tasting proposals.
The menu may change during the season, so to learn about the current dishes, wines, and offerings, it is useful to consult the Ninà 911 website directly.
What to Do in Burano: Lace, Art, and a Break in the Garden
Ninà 911 allows for a visit to Burano that dedicates more time to the location. You can enter Atelier Martina Vidal, learn about the family history, see the lacemakers at work and the museum, walk through the collections, and then stop in the garden. Discover Atelier Martina Vidal and Burano lace
It is also a way to observe how a Venetian artisanal reality can evolve around its craft, creating new spaces and opportunities for encounter without losing the connection to family ties and the place where it all began.
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Information
Ninà 911, wine bistro
Via San Mauro 311, Burano, Venice
Reservations: +39 041 2670258
Email: hello@nina911.com
Website: www.nina911.com
Photos by Roberto Rosa and Settimo Cannatella.
