La Baracca

Opinions are split on this restaurant/bar/lounge/club that sits on a parking lot near the Signal Gondola (it's name translates as, appropriately, "the barracks"). The younger crowd considers it one of the few places that has a relaxed party vibe, where dinner turns into drinks turn into dancing, while the older crowd doesn't quite see the charm of the crowded, rustic setting while paying top prices (suffice it to say that an appetizer of venison carpaccio will cost around $55). Regardless, La Baracca is going strong even after multiple seasons, and reservations are a must. For a younger party scene, this is one of the few options in town. Be prepared to share: seating is communal and tight.