Marciana was a good surprise for our lunch near Piazza San Marco, an area understandably surrounded by tourist traps. This small eatery, just steps away from the famous piazza and an unpretentious modern flair, delivers very good food, considering its location. We started with some vongole pasta, prosciutto and melon, and scampi (prawns) in purple onion, all appetizing. Following the starters, we had fun with parpadelle alla matriciana with a perfect pancetta, plain spaghetti with tomato sauce, as well as a cheese and mushroom lasagna, much lighter than expected. We were in a large group and everyone left the restaurant satisfied with their meals and not feeling trapped. It is not the type of place that we would recommend you cross the city  for, but if you are around the Piazza and feel like having something to eat nearby, this is a good choice.