Family-run Veronese Since 1928€€Citta Antica
Trattoria Al Bersagliere has run a family-Veronese kitchen since 1928 in the Borgo dei Filippini area of Verona. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick.
Signature: Bigoli con l'arna, Risotto all'Amarone, Pastissada de caval, Pasta e fagioli
Tip: Order the bigoli con l'arna at lunch and stay for the pastissada; the F1-memorabilia dining room is part of the experience.
Traditional Veronese in the Historic Casa Di Romeo€€Citta Antica
Osteria al Duca in Verona occupies the medieval Casa dei Montecchi on Via Arche Scaligere. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Signature: Pastissada de caval, Bigoli con l'arna, Gnocchi
Tip: Walk 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.
Historic Veneto Trattoria With Opera-night Kitchen€€€Citta Antica
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.
Signature: Pearà bollito misto, Pastissada de caval, Risotto all'Amarone
Tip: The pearà bollito misto (October to March) needs 24-hour notice; ask for opera-night seating after 22:30 if you hold Arena tickets.
Traditional Veronese, Classic Plates€€€Citta Antica
Ristorante Greppia in Verona is the central address for risotto all'Amarone. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
Signature: Risotto all'Amarone, Pearà bollito, Bigoli con l'arna
Tip: The risotto all'Amarone needs two people and 25 minutes; pair with a glass of 2017 Tommasi Amarone Classico.
Creative Italian, Contemporary Bistro€€€Citta Antica
Locanda 4 Cuochi opened in 2012 on a quiet side street near the Arena in Verona. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
Signature: Duck risotto, Lessinia lamb, Seasonal tasting
Tip: The lunch set is the best mid-range tasting in town; book four days out for opera-night dinners.
Modern Italian With Strong Vegetarian a la Carte€€€Citta Antica
Ristorante Maffei runs out of a 17th-century palazzo on Piazza delle Erbe in Verona. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Signature: Meat tasting menu (€75), Fish tasting menu (€85), Risotto with seasonal Lessinia mushrooms
Tip: Book the courtyard four days out; the meat tasting menu (€75) and fish tasting menu (€85) are the two formats, with strong vegetarian a la carte.