Destination Verona

Eating & drinking

The Veronese cuisine is particularly enjoyable. Most dishes are prepared on the basis of meat, and you must make sure to taste the patissada de caval, a stew of horse meat in red wine with polenta and cooked meat. Many different risottos are also available, like risi e bisi (with peas), or coi bruscandoli (with herbs) and delicious homemade pasta, mainly gnocchi. Don't miss the soppressa all'aglio (salami with garlic).

Antica bottega del vino

This is a historical and attractive osteria that serves the traditional cuisine of Verona. The risotto all’amarone (a typical red wine from the region) is recommended. The restaurant has an excellent wine list. However, you can also get a simple glass of wine with crackers. In the opera season this restaurant is frequented by opera singers. Address: 3 Vicolo Scudo di Francia

Locanda Castelvecchio

Directly opposite the Castel Vecchio. This restaurant serves traditional dishes of roast and cooked meat with a range of sauces. Address: 21 Corso Castelvecchio

Trattoria Il Pompiere

One of the oldest trattorias in Verona, where you can taste the traditional local dishes. The salted pork with cheese comes highly recommended. Address: 5 Vicolo Regina d'Ungheria

Pizzeria da Salvatore

Here you can taste the best pizza in Verona; small, round and crispy, in keeping with the local style. There are pictures of famous persons on all the walls. Address: 6 Piazza S. Tommaso

Pizzeria al Redentore

A charming little place in an old church, close to the Teatro Romano, where delicious pizza is served. Address: 15/17 Via Redentore

Caffé Mattei

A well-known traditional little café that specialises in afternoon teas. The cakes are to die for, especially the raspberry tart. Address: 6 Vicolo Crocioni

La Casa di Giulietta

A nice bar, located in the courtyard of the house of Juliet. Address: 21 Via Cappello

Pasticceria Flego

Recommended for its excellent cakes and tarts that look like they could have been designed by an architect. Address: 9 Porta Borsari

Osterias

The people of Verona like to meet during the day in an osteria, where they drink wine and eat crackers, salami and other snacks.

Osteria Mondodoro

Another typically Veronese bar that serves crackers and good wine. Address: 4 Via Mondo d’Oro

Osteria Le vecete

Nog een typische plek met toastjes en goede wijn. Address: 32a Via Pellicciai

Osteria sottoriva

A well-known osteria where you will always find many young people. Address: 9 Via Sottoriva