Verona
VERONA - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
Summer is the best period of the year to visit Verona and the surrounding area, especially from June 17th to September 3rd, the city and the lake get crowded with tourists from all over the world to attend the acclaimed Opera Festival Season. Operas like Aida, La Traviata, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, La Boheme, Romeo et Juliette Il Nabucco, will be performed by the most prestigious artists with the best directors’ arrangements, in the unique Arena di Verona setting.Verona has been the city of lovers since the sixteenth century, when William Shakespeare decided to set his masterpiece, the tragedy “Giulietta & Romeo” here and gave this enchanted town its place in the Olympus of the most romantic cities in the world. It is no surprise that recently the City Government has open the famous Juliet’s balcony as a place to hold marriages and couples from all over the world rush here to declare their love in the medieval town centre, few steps from the delightful Piazza Erbe and the Lamberti tower from where to admire the breath taking view over the city. From here you can enjoy the view over the whole city and the lovely countryside at one glance: the Arena, the Adige River with its ancient bridges, the Roman Theatre, the hills and the vineyards. It is easy to discover the whole city just strolling through the streets, but make sure you have a car, Verona’s surroundings are definitely worth a visit: you don’t want to miss the vineyards and wine tasting venues of Valpolicella and San Martino Buon Albergo, the stunning Garda Lake landscapes, you could even reach Venice, the most romantic city in the world, just 1 hour and 30 minutes away. You will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the city and the surrounding areas, but don’t forget to satisfy your stomach in one of the many Osteria (which means “inn” or “tavern” in Italian) featuring the ancient and rich local cuisine.
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ANTICA BOTTEGA DEL VINO
If you are a wine lover you can’t miss the "ANTICA BOTTEGA DEL VINO", an institution for Verona citizens as well as for tourists. As soon as you walk in you will be overwhelmed by the lively atmosphere, the stunning interiors with the vaulted brick and wood ceiling and the smell of the most prestigious Italian and international wines. You can enjoy the fine dining delicious typical local dishes featured in the traditional menu, or just sit at the bar for a glass of the “nectar of gods”: everyone here is a wine expert, from the waiters to the owners, ask them and you will get the most exciting oenological journey ever. Prices match up with the high quality of food and wines, but you won’t regret it!
ARCHE
Seafood paradise in Verona
Address: Via Arche Scaligere, 63, 7121 Verona Province of Verona, Italy
Area: Centre
Web: http://www.ristorantearche.com/
Phone: +39 045 8007415
Prices: Mains Eur 20.- to Eur 42.-
An all times favorite among Verona fish lovers citizens, this family run restaurant is one of the best and oldest in town. Known as “la tavola del bel vivere”, that means “the table of the high life”, prices reflect this statement, but it’s worth any euro spent.
Together with the freshly home baked bread, the menu features a choice of local dishes prepared mostly with sweet water fishes, mixed with seafood, such as the saor di sardella preparato all'antica (an ancient recipe with “sarda” a lake fish), "ravioli al baccalà con sugo di granseola e pinoli tostati" (pasta stuffed with dried fish topped with crab and pine nut sauce), "cartoccio di crostacei" (shellfishes),piatto della Serenissima: astice, capasanta e branzino leggermente affumicati con piccola salsa alle olive (lightly smoked lobster, scallops, sea bass with olives sauce). As desserts, don’t miss the 'torta di tagliatelle con crema al rum e purè di pistacchi "(tagliatelle cake with rum custard and pistachios purée) or the tortino di mirtilli in salsa al caffè e cestino di frutta (blueberry tart with coffee sauce and fruit basket).The wine list includes the most prestigious local and international labels, but as long as you are in Veneto you don’t have to miss the local wines and spirits.
IL DESCO
Gourmet eatery near Arena di Verona
Address: Via Dietro San Sebastiano, 7, 37121 Verona Province of Verona, Italy
Area: Centre
Web: http://www.ildesco.com/
Phone: +39 045 595 358
Prices: Mains Eur 32.- to Eur 45.-
" Il DESCO" has been renown on the Verona’s fine dining scene for twenty years and it still is the name for one of the best culinary experiences in Italy. Owned by the famous chef Elia Rizzo’s family, the Michelin guide keep giving it the prestigious two stars award since 1997. It is the place to go for an elegant pre or post Opera dinner: located in a 16th century building, it features stylish chic interiors and lovely outdoor where you will feel the breeze while tasting the refined dishes that mix local traditions to the Chef’s signature innovations. Together with the a’ la carte proposals, the menu includes a fixed fast menu as well as some different “menu degustazione”: fixed menus that will allow you to taste the best delicacies from the local tradition and the restaurant’s own creation. Late dinner? then head to nearby "ENTOTECA SEGRETA" Vicolo Samaritana, 1037121 Verona,+39 045 8015824, http://www.enotecasegreta.it)
LE CANTINE DE L’ARENA
Steak house pizzeria live music in front of Arena di Verona
Address: Piazzetta Scalette Rubiani, 1 37121 Verona , Italy
Area: Centre
Web: http://www.lecantine-arena.com/
Phone: +39 045 8026373
If you just can’t get enough of music, after attending one of the Operas, just walk few steps in front of you and get into the “LE CANTINE DE L'ARENA" to switch to some good relaxing live jazz. The restaurant is split in two, a Pizzeria on the ground level and a brasserie / steak house underground. In the underground venue, a vaulted dining area with soft lights and live cooking stations, you’ll have the chance to lay back to the jazz played by the excellent bands while gorging in to the most juicy steaks from the local farming and from all over the world. Try the “Picaña”, beef cooked the Brazilian traditional way, perfectly crispy on the outside and red juicy on the inside, served in a hot pot. The ground level venue is a Pizzeria that doesn’t offer live music, but features the best outdoor dining area right in front of the arena and a pizza based menu able to suit even the most sophisticated pizza connoisseurs.
OSTERIA AL DUCA
great pasta for foodies near Casa di Romeo
Address: Via Arche Scaligere, 2, 37121 Verona, Italy
Area: Piazza dei Signori
Web: no website
Phone: +39 045 594474
Prices: Mains: Eur 15.-
While strolling around the streets and alleyways of Verona, you will notice a number of Osteria: typical local inns featuring local cuisine and comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Right behind the picturesque Piazza dei Signori, in the Casa di Romeo (Romeo’s house) building, very close to "Casa di Giulietta" (Juliet’s house) is the Osteria al Duca where both tourists and local people gather for its delicious regional cuisine at surprisingly affordable prices.
It may be crowded, but try everything to get a table, even if you’ll have to squeeze in a corner and you will enjoy a lively genuine atmosphere perfumed with the delicious smells of the excellent cuisine and the prestigious local wines; good with babies
Looking for a traditonal & charming spot in "centro storico" (old town) a 20minutes walk away try "AL CALMIERE" ( Piazza S. Zeno, 10, http://www.calmiere.com, +39 045 8030765) closed on Sunday evening & Monday like a lot of restaurants in Verona
OSTERIA DA UGO
Charming local traditional Veronese lunch spot
Address: Vicolo dietro S. Andrea, 1/b, 37121 Verona Province of Verona, Italy
Area: Centre/ Piazza Erbe
Web: http://www.osteriadaugo.com/
Phone: +39 045 594 400
Prices: Mains Eur 23.- to Eur 28.-
You’ll have to walk just a little away from the touristic spots, 200 meters past the “Casa di Giulietta” and on a Via Cappello’s secondary road you’ll find the "OSTERIA DA UGO". You will be welcomed by the cozy atmosphere built with warm lights and the typical Osteria furniture mixed with precious complementary accessories. You will be delighted by the taste of the delicious local Veronese cuisine specialties featured in the menu, to be mated with some excellent local wines. Make sure you finish your dinner with some precious grappa. Please note: Closed on Sunday evening & Monday
OSTERIA LE VECIETE
Traditional pre Opera aperitif with the locals
Address: Via Pellicciai, 37121 Verona, Italy
Area: Piazza Erbe
Web: http://www.grupporialto.it/
Phone: +39 045594748
In most of northern Italy and especially in Veneto, the aperitivo (aperitif) is a tradition you have to honor.
Before the Opera Head to Piazza Erbe to join the local crowd in the many bars on the square for a “spritz” (wine mixed with any Italian mixer such as Campari) and some small munchies, but if you want the whole local experience, choose the Osteria le Veciete, in Via Pellicciai, a Piazza Erbe side street.
At "OSTERIA LE VECIETE" you will taste an excellent selection of local and international wine hanging around the tables built on wine barrels and then move in the cozy dining areas to taste some good local delicacy or a beautiful “tagliere di salumi”: a choice of local prestigious mouth watering cold cuts and cheeses.Popular venue for local cuisine
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.