Verona Restaurants

  1. Al Pompiere

    The fireman's (pompiere's ) hat is still on the wall, along with a host of B&W photos from down the years. Tuck into a plate of bigoli con le sarde (chunky spaghetti with sardines) followed by some hearty pastissada de caval, a horsemeat dish.

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  2. Bottega del Vino

    This age-old wine cellar is a must-visit if wine is your thing, and it serves up some fine food, too. The wine list is endless, and the cost of your meal can vary wildly depending on your choice of tipple. If nothing else, wander into this perennially busy dining hall - the frescoes alone, complemented by shelf-loads of ancient bottles, are worth the effort.

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  3. Hosteria all'Orso

    Kick off evening in Verona's cool riverside district at this charming spot. Grab a table under the timber-beamed porticoes or in the rustic-chic interior and order from the crowd-pleasing menu of tempting north Italian staples.

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  4. Il Desco

    Join the well-heeled Veronesi and savvy gourmet travellers at beautiful Il Desco, rated one of the best restaurants in Italy and awarded a Michelin star. This is a refined dining option for meticulously prepared local cuisine, with a wine list to match. It's not cheap, but it's hugely memorable.

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  5. Trattoria all'Isolo

    Scoot across the river to find yourself in what feels like a more genuine, less touristy Verona. Trattoria all'Isolo offers good local cooking - in this tiny, homestyle eatery just about anything the staff make with bigoli (a type of chunky spaghetti) is bound to please. Mostly chunky meat dishes dominate the menu, including horsemeat.

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