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Trattoria Arco dei Gavi on Corso Cavour in San Zeno is the rustic 20-seat trattoria for the residential crowd, pouring only Valpolicella Classico.
Why locals goRustic 20-seat spot south of the pedestrian zone in residential San Zeno where non-locals are rare.
TipBook 4 days ahead; the 20 seats fill from regulars and the kitchen runs only Valpolicella Classico on the wine list.
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Ostregheteria Sottoriva 23 is under medieval arcades on the old roman sottoriva road; tiny terrace overlooks the adige river with four tables only.
Why locals goUnder medieval arcades on the old Roman Sottoriva road; tiny terrace overlooks the Adige river with four tables only.
TipWalk in before 18:30 for the river-view terrace; the Amarone-braised pork cheek is the must-order.
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Romeo Restaurant on Vicolo Sant'Andrea is the elegant 18-seat dining room on a quiet side street with a private-club feel and a soft-jazz programme.
Why locals goElegant 18-seat room on a non-touristy side street feeling like a private club with soft jazz.
TipBook three weeks out; the room only seats 18 and tables turn once per service.
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Trattoria da Ropeton is veronetta-side family trattoria across the river from the tourist crush; the room fills with locals for carnival gnocchi season.
Why locals goVeronetta-side family trattoria across the river from the tourist crush; the room fills with locals for Carnival gnocchi season.
TipWalk in for lunch; the gnocchi specials run daily through Bacanal del Gnoco week in February.
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Osteria Caffe Monte Baldo in Verona: Standing-counter cicchetti bar with locals filling the marble bar for ombra circuit at 11:00 and 18:00.
Why locals goStanding-counter cicchetti bar with locals filling the marble bar for ombra circuit at 11:00 and 18:00.
TipThree cicchetti and an ombra at the counter for €8; the luccio in salsa sit-down runs €14.
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Antica Trattoria da Bepi in Verona: Sant'Anastasia pocket-trattoria where regulars eat without the Piazza Erbe surcharge; daily lunch sets for €16.
Why locals goSant'Anastasia pocket-trattoria where regulars eat without the Piazza Erbe surcharge; daily lunch sets for €16.
TipBook Sunday lunch one week out for the bigoli con l'arna; weekdays you can walk in at lunch time without a booking at all.