The dishes range from aged parmesan risotto, frittata with prawns and dill, sweet and sour slip soles, almond cake and many more.

There are over 130 recipes, they are easy to follow and you can almost taste the food on the pages.

Russell Norman is a leading London restaurateur. His book Polpo: A Venetian Cookbook is highly acclaimed.

This is much more than a cookbook. Full of architectural gems, history and colour, get ready to fall in love with Venice.

This book is beautiful and the photos are wonderful. This feels like a very personal journey the author went on.

Get ready to enjoy the flavour and traditions of the region.

It will make a great gift for yourself or a friend!