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.
Trattoria With Classical Veronese Plates€€Citta Antica
Il Bertoldo in Verona runs a classical trattoria kitchen on Via Cappello near Juliet's House. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Signature: Tortellini di Valeggio, Pastissada de caval, Pearà bollito
Tip: The tortellini di Valeggio (the local Mantovan-style pumpkin tortellini) is the move; book 48 hours out on Sundays.
Veronetta Family Trattoria€€Veronetta
Trattoria da Ropeton in Veronetta runs a family Veronese kitchen across the river from the tourist centre. Editor pick for 2026 with what to order and book.
Signature: Gnocchi, Risotto all'Amarone, Pasta e fagioli
Tip: Walk in by 13:00 for lunch; the carnival gnocchi season runs late January to mid-February with daily specials.
Compact Family Trattoria in San Zeno€€Borgo San Zeno
Trattoria Arco dei Gavi in Verona runs a 20-seat family kitchen south of the pedestrian zone in San Zeno. Editor pick for 2026 with what to order and book.
Signature: Bigoli con l'arna, Risotto all'Amarone, Tiramisu
Tip: Book 4 days ahead because the 20 seats fill from regulars; the bigoli con l'arna is the order and the wine list runs only Valpolicella Classico.
Historic Veronese Near the Arena€€Citta Antica
Trattoria al Cristo in Verona runs a historic Veronese kitchen behind Piazza delle Erbe on the old Pescheria fish-market square. A 2026 editor pick.
Signature: Pearà bollito, Risotto all'Amarone, Pastissada de caval
Tip: Book 24 hours ahead for the pearà bollito on Sundays (October to March); midweek lunch is walk-in friendly with no booking needed.