The best restaurants Verona

In the charming district of Sottoriva, on the banks of the Adige River, this rustic establishment offers local cuisine. Good local products, fresh fish and excellent pizzas prepared by the owners who are originally from Naples. Also on the menu are Venetian-style liver, risotto with amarone wine (seasoned to perfection) and creamy tiramisu. Pasta with lobster and seafood is also very popular. Prices are reasonable considering the quality of the dishes and the warm welcome you will receive in this beautiful restaurant.

Refined, "old-fashioned", this charming establishment is both a chic bistro and a café. Located a few steps from the Giardini Giusti in the Veronetta district, it is a picturesque stop for a bite to eat away from the crowds, especially during the summer. Ice cream, pastries and drinks are served at tea time, while carefully prepared plates await you at dinner time. Among the dishes to try: beef tartar, spaghetti bolognese, but also snails, cheese and cold cuts.

A bakery-pastry-food shop, De Rossi is an institution in Verona. Here you can simply have a slice of focaccia or pizza for a few euros to eat in the sunny Piazza delle Erbe, which is only a few steps away. If you are rather sweet, try the local speciality, the rice flour petits fours, but also the baci di Giulietta e Romeo, biscuits filled with chocolate cream. The inevitable Pandoro di Verona is always the best selling product at Christmas. Also on sale: wine, olive oil, pasta, preserves...

Nestled in a quiet street 500 meters from Piazza Arena, this traditional bistro has long been a favorite among regulars who appreciate both the food and the setting. The walls are decorated with old paintings and photos of Verona's former soccer and rugby teams; the menu includes fresh local products: bigoli with duck sauce, trout tartar with grilled vegetables, beef fillet with gorgonzola or Amarone liqueur, and grilled perch fillet with Soave wine. The wine list honors the wines of Valpolicella.

If you want to discover the typical Veneto cuisine and enjoy hearty dishes made only with fresh and local seasonal products, you have come to the right place! From the very first bite, you know you're dealing with professionals. We recommend the fiori di zucchina con taleggio e burrata (zucchini flowers filled with cheese) and the pasta, all made on the spot: gnocchetti, tortellini and pappardelle. In summer, dine on the terrace, it is quiet and pleasant. A very good address!

It's very small but ultra warm! We love this friendly osteria with its rustic decoration and authentic family cooking. The owner supervises the room and places the guests in a benevolent manner before serving them good, nourishing and tasty dishes, typical of the Veneto region. A generous kitchen that seasoned its gorgonzola gnocchi, polenta stew and mascarpone cream tiramisu abundantly. A good address, appreciated by locals and tourists alike. Nice selection of wines and cheeses.

One of Verona's most famous restaurants. Located in a palace of the eighteenth century, he draws his name from the 12 merchants (and not apostles) who in 1750 used to be here to speak business before a dish of pasta e fagioli (pasta pasta) and a glass of Valpolicella. The same recipes are repeated today, of course more sought-after and refined. Since 1968, the literary prize of the same name has been awarded to the best writer every year. A gourmet address for well-filled portfolios.

A small café-restaurant located in Piazza del Duomo, where it is good to stop between visits. Its great added value is, without hesitation, a charming inner courtyard with a very pleasant shaded terrace. Around a small fountain, sparrows come to chirp, while you enjoy a good cappuccino with a brioche or a lunch on the go. Sandwiches, pasta and large salads are on the menu. The regulars come here to sip a little black cheese seized at the counter, and then meet there in the evening for a spritz.

Located in the house of Romeo and just steps from the Arche Arche, this osteria offers a good quality kitchen and canteen at competitive prices in Verona. The map is typically season (bigoli to donkey or duck ragù, horse braciole, pasta e fasoi, caval pastissada). The atmosphere is all the more relaxed as space is reduced and tables are shared with other customers.

Not far from the Casa di Giulietta, this typical osteria offers fish dishes like the spaghetti went busara, which we found delicious. The wines are all regional production.

Seated on a wooden stool and leaning against a table with a checkered tablecloth, in a pretty patio, you can enjoy typical regional dishes(bigoli with duck ragout, polenta and braised meat, tiramisu) at reasonable prices. A barrel at the entrance lets you rest your glass while waiting for your table. The restaurant has a good reputation, but there are often long waits on weekend evenings, so we'll keep you waiting with a good glass of wine and some appetizers on the house.

The offer of this bottega near Via Mazzini is overflowing with typical Gladiators dishes: antipasto con gorgonzola, lardo, salumi e polenta; the risotto all'Amarone; lasagnette IOC coi; bigolis in duck sauce, caval pastissada; bollito con la pearà; fasoi imbogonai; The brasato all'Amarone… We could continue the list but we don't want to spoil you to discover the map of this restaurant that has existed in Verona since 1890. And the atmosphere is really very nice, the good helping wine… Because the wine list is not in rest. 1 500 Italian wine labels and the region. Possibility of buying bottles to take.

Located in the centre of the city, the hotel has two stylish rooms and Liberty furnishings. The dishes are mainly based on fish: salad for mussels and black truffle, saint aux, bream, courgettes, bar, and vraies shells.

In this xve century palace of Verona's historic center, there is an elegant ambience, refinement of decoration to the quality of the dishes. The chef, Elia Rizzo, offers a sought after kitchen where the most sophisticated ingredients marry with the simplest and most tasty ingredients.

A privileged and central location for this restaurant located right next to Piazza Delle Erbe. It offers a wide variety of dishes, from pizza to hamburgers, without forgetting the classics of Italian cuisine. The pizza is made with organic flours and is prepared with a double rise. The result is a crunchy dough with slightly puffed edges, delicious! The hamburger is first class, with meat, bread and good quality ingredients. A cuisine appreciated by the Veronese in a warm and slightly country style place.

A retired firefighter in the 1950's opened this sought-after trattoria with a warm and relaxed atmosphere that will whet your appetite right away. Your mouth is watering when you look at the counter filled with deli meats and cheeses from all over Italy (there are even hams hanging from the ceiling!). Dishes of regional tradition are cooked in a wise way, always with that little touch that enhances the flavours. Pigeon risotto and Venetian-style veal liver with polenta are real culinary feats.

Somewhere between Juliet's House and Piazza delle Erbe, nestled under large square umbrellas, you will appreciate the old-fashioned charm of this simple and authentic looking café-restaurant. At any time of the day, you can enjoy a quiet moment on the terrace. Whether you order an iced tea or a glass of white wine, a club sandwich, a plate of pasta, lasagna or pizza, the staff will be happy to serve you quickly while leaving you time to enjoy. An efficient address, with a good quality-price ratio.

In this neighborhood bar, one never tires of watching the great Enzio prepare the aperitifs, with care and discretion, the tea towel screwed on the shoulder. It is necessary to say that the owner puts some effort in order to welcome the best, to make turn the ice cubes and to serve the glasses of prosecco or spritz as fresh as possible. Don't hesitate to order a small home-made dish, on the spot or to take away. We particularly recommend the bruschette. As for the atmosphere, it's very natural. The regulars will quickly share their conversations with you.

Whether it's pizzas, salads, lasagna or pasta, most of the dishes in this cafeteria are available at very low prices. An advantage that is all the more appreciable as the shop is very central. It is located in the heart of Verona, in a quiet street parallel to the very commercial Via Mazzini. The interior of the restaurant has a half-floor, a nice brightness and a rather sober and modern decoration. On the terrace, the tables are set with more care, with red tablecloths and yellow placemats.

In this square rich in history, you will suddenly be attracted by popular Italian melodies. Then, almost with your eyes closed, enter this elegant trattoria, which is both friendly and cleverly redesigned. Classic and tasty dishes await you at lunch and dinner time. Choose from spaghetti with clams, pasticcio of lasagna, caprese salad, or a delicious fillet of beef served with truffles from the mountains of Lessinia. Let yourself be convinced by the surprising Giulietta pizza!