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Verona's historic horse-meat stew, marinated 24 hours in Valpolicella wine with onions, carrots, cloves and cinnamon.
Veronese legend dates the dish to 489 AD, after the Battle of Verona between Theodoric the Ostrogoth and Odoacer's Romans, when victorious soldiers preserved fallen horses in red wine and spices on the plain outside the walls to prevent spoilage. The wine-marinated braising tradition is the Ostrogothic culinary legacy that survives in modern Veronese kitchens, with horse-meat consumption still legal in Italy. Osteria al Duca, set in the medieval Casa dei Montecchi, is the reference room.
5 editor picks for Pastissada de caval in Verona, ranked by editorial score. All Verona signature dishes · Pastissada de caval across every city.
Trattoria al Pompiere has run a historic Veronese kitchen since the early 20th century in Vicolo Regina d'Ungheria. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick.
OrderRisotto all'Amarone, Guancia di manzo all'Amarone, Salumi e formaggi (35 cured meats)
TipBook the cured-meat-and-cheese board 24 hours out for the full 35-salumi spread; the risotto all'Amarone and tiramisu are the must-orders alongside.
Trattoria Al Bersagliere has run a family-Veronese kitchen since 1928 in the Borgo dei Filippini area of Verona. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick.
OrderBigoli con l'arna, Risotto all'Amarone, Pastissada de caval, Pasta e fagioli
TipOrder the bigoli con l'arna at lunch and stay for the pastissada; the F1-memorabilia dining room is part of the experience.
Trattoria I Masenini brings polished plating to traditional Veronese plates on Via Roma between the Arena and Castelvecchio in Verona. A 2026 editor pick.
OrderPearà bollito, Risotto all'Amarone, Bigoli con l'arna
TipThe Sunday-only pearà bollito (October to March) needs a 24-hour pre-order; pair with a glass of Bardolino Chiaretto.
Trattoria Tre Marchetti has run a Veneto kitchen in Verona since 1960 on the alley behind the Arena. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick with hours and dishes.
OrderPearà bollito misto, Pastissada de caval, Risotto all'Amarone
TipThe pearà bollito misto (October to March) needs 24-hour notice; ask for opera-night seating after 22:30 if you hold Arena tickets.
Osteria al Duca in Verona occupies the medieval Casa dei Montecchi on Via Arche Scaligere, where pastissada de caval, bigoli con l'arna and gnocchi lead.
OrderPastissada de caval, Bigoli con l'arna, Gnocchi
TipWalk in by 12:30 for lunch or book a 19:30 table; the pastissada is the dish, with bigoli or gnocchi as the primo before it.
Pastissada de caval makes more sense with someone from Verona explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
5 hours
Tour the vibrant local markets and immerse yourself in a private cooking class in a local home with a certified Italian home cook. You can learn local recipes before t...
Day trip · 3h 30m
Indulge in the deep flavors of Valpolicella wines (including Amarone) on a wine tasting tour departing from Verona.Visit San Giorgio di Valpolicella and try regional w...
3 hours
Enjoy a fun pasta cooking class in a local home with a certified home cook. Learn local recipes and taste everything you make with some delicious wine.
