Food destinations within easy reach of Verona, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Verona. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for: Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Classico, Recioto
Valpolicella is the Verona wine valley 15 to 30 km north of the city. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
Famous for: Soave Classico DOC and Recioto di Soave
Soave is the white-wine counterpoint to Valpolicella, 22 km east of Verona. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
Famous for: Bardolino Classico, lake fish and olive oil
Lake Garda is the food-day-trip destination 30 to 40 km west of Verona, with Bardolino (light red Corvina-based wine). A 2026 TableJourney editor pick.
Famous for: Two Michelin stars under chef Francesco Sodano
Famiglia Rana in Vallese di Oppeano is the two-Michelin-star Verona-province destination. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Famous for: Vialone Nano Veronese IGP rice
Isola della Scala south of Verona is the Vialone Nano rice belt, IGP-protected since 1996 and the source of the rice for canonical risotto all'Amarone.
Famous for: Lessinia black truffle and Monte Veronese DOP cheese
The Lessinia uplands north of Verona are the truffle-and-cheese day-trip. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
Famous for: Traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP
Modena 100 km south of Verona is the day-trip for traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Famous for: Tortellini di Valeggio (nodo d'amore)
Valeggio sul Mincio southwest of Verona is the home of tortellini di Valeggio (the lovers'-knot pasta filled with stewed meats). A 2026 editor pick.