Family Veronese, Working-people Prices€€Citta Antica
Osteria a la Carega in Verona runs working-people Veronese cooking on Via Cadrega near Castelvecchio. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick with hours and dishes.
Signature: Pastissada de caval, Pasta e fagioli, Trippa alla parmigiana
Tip: Daily lunch with primo, secondo, water and coffee runs about €18; the pastissada is the Wednesday and Saturday special.
Wine Shop With Italian Small-plates Kitchen€€Citta Antica
Signorvino in Verona is the 1,500-label enoteca with an integrated lunch kitchen on Corso Porta Nuova. A TableJourney 2026 pick, with address and bookings.
Signature: Tagliere di salumi, Pasta del giorno, Focaccia farcita
Tip: The lunch board with one primo and a glass is the city's best €18 trade-fair lunch; ask for the by-the-glass Soave Coffele.
Bistro With Espresso Bar in Piazza Dei Signori€€€Citta Antica
Caffe Dante Bistrot in Verona is the historic Piazza dei Signori bistro with an attached espresso bar. A TableJourney 2026 pick, with address and bookings.
Signature: Risotto all'Amarone, Pearà, Carpaccio di carne salada
Tip: Outdoor seating runs at premium price for the view; the indoor bistro tables match Piazza Erbe restaurants on quality at lower money.
Cicchetti and Lake-fish Counter€€Citta Antica
Osteria Caffe Monte Baldo in Verona is the standing-counter cicchetti operation on Via Rosa. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Signature: Luccio e polenta, Cicchetti misti, Stoccafisso
Tip: Open from 10:00 to midnight daily; standing-counter cicchetti costs €2 to 4 each, the luccio sit-down primo runs €14.
Italian Small Plates and Natural Wines€€Citta Antica
Tapasotto in Verona is the modern Italian small-plates bar tucked into a side street off Via Mazzini. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick with hours and dishes.
Signature: Tagliere misto, Pasta al ragu d'anatra, Burrata e prosciutto
Tip: Walk in by 19:00 for terrace seats; ask the room for the off-list orange wine from the Carso.
Veronese With Castelvecchio View€€Citta Antica
La Cantina del 15 in Verona is the casual Veronese kitchen opposite the Castelvecchio bridge. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Signature: Bigoli con l'arna, Tagliata con rucola, Tiramisu
Tip: Lunch terrace seats run weekend-busy from 12:30; walk in or book a 19:30 dinner table 48 hours out.