BrunchStanding-counter brioche and espresso€€€5-10Sat-Sun 07:00-13:00Walk-in
Caffe Borsari in Verona on Corso Porta Borsari is the standing-counter brunch alternative: fresh brioche and espresso at the marble counter from 07:00.
Order: Brioche con crema and creamy espresso
Tip: The brioche con crema at 09:00 with a creamy espresso is the Verona local's weekend brunch.
BrunchSunday courtyard lunch with vegetarian a la carte plates€€€45-75Sun 12:30-14:30Required, 1 week out
Ristorante Maffei runs a 17th-century courtyard Sunday lunch on Piazza delle Erbe with vegetarian a la carte and Veneto wines. A 2026 editor pick.
Order: A la carte vegetarian plates in the courtyard
Tip: Book the courtyard table one week ahead; the a la carte vegetable antipasti and pasta plates are the strongest plant-forward dishes in central Verona.
BrunchSunday pastry-counter brunch€€€5-12Sun 07:30-13:00Walk-in
Pasticceria Flego in Verona runs the Sunday-morning pastry-counter brunch, espresso with brioche and Baci di Giulietta biscuits for €5 to 10.
Order: Espresso with Baci di Giulietta and brioche
Tip: Sunday morning is the local move; the queue moves fast and the brioche range is the widest on the day.
BrunchSunday Veronese family lunch€€€35-55Sun 12:00-14:30Required, 1 week out
Trattoria Al Bersagliere in Verona runs the Sunday family lunch tradition as a Veronese brunch substitute. Editor pick for 2026 with what to order and book.
Order: Bigoli con l'arna
Tip: Book Sunday lunch one week out; the bigoli con l'arna with a glass of Valpolicella Classico runs €32 the meal.
BrunchSunday slow lunch with two-person risotto€€€35-55Sun 12:00-14:30Required, 1 week out
Ristorante Greppia in Verona runs the Sunday slow-lunch tradition with the two-person risotto all'Amarone. Editor pick for 2026 with what to order and book.
Order: Risotto all'Amarone (two-person)
Tip: The two-person risotto needs 25 minutes; book Sunday lunch one week out and pair with a glass of 2017 Tommasi Amarone Classico.
BrunchCasual Sunday lunch with Castelvecchio view€€€22-35Sun 12:30-14:30Recommended
La Cantina del 15 in Verona is the casual Sunday lunch alternative opposite Castelvecchio. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Order: Bigoli con l'arna with Bardolino Chiaretto
Tip: Walk in by 13:00 for terrace seats; the bigoli con l'arna with a glass of Bardolino Chiaretto is the easy choice.