Lessinia uplands (truffle and cheese) is a food day trips in Verona.
Editorially verified June 3, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Bosco Chiesanuova and Erbezzo are the upland-trattoria base; truffle season runs October through December for the peak shaved-on-eggs lunches.
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Join an expert truffle hunter for a Scorzone truffle hunt in the woods near Verona, then enjoy Valpolicella and Amarone wines, truffles, and local delicacies in a hist...
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Spend a 3 full day visiting the boutique wineries and tasting their wines. Get the best of Valpolicella wine and cuisine!
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Explore the vineyards of the Valpolicella Valley between Lake Garda and Verona, and taste superb Amarone and Recioto wines with an expert sommelier. Enjoy a scenic dri...
Modena 100 km south of Verona is the day-trip for traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP, with Acetum and Giusti both running morning tours by booking.
TipAcetum and Giusti both run morning tours by reservation; combine with lunch at Osteria Francescana if Massimo Bottura's three-star kitchen has a slot.
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.
TipBorghetto sul Mincio (the riverside hamlet) has historic mills converted to trattorias; the Festa del Nodo d'Amore (third Tuesday of June) is the booking w.
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.
TipAllegrini, Masi, Tommasi, Bertani and Quintarelli all take bookings; Amarone Tours and Pagus Wine Tours run full-day three-cellar day trips with lunch.
Soave is the white-wine counterpoint to Valpolicella, 22 km east of Verona. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
TipPieropan, Inama, Suavia and Coffele are the reference cellars; the Soave Castle is the lunch destination after a morning visit.
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.
TipBardolino is the closest shore stop; Sirmione (40 km west) has the historic peninsula and the lake-fish lunch tradition.
Famiglia Rana in Vallese di Oppeano is the two-Michelin-star Verona-province destination, 22 km south of the city and worth booking six to eight weeks out.
TipTwo stars confirmed November 2025; book 6 to 8 weeks out and budget €250+ per head for the tasting.