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.
Sant'anastasia Family Veronese€€Citta Antica
Antica Trattoria da Bepi in Verona is the unflashy Sant'Anastasia neighbourhood room where regulars eat the canonical Veronese plates without the Piazza Er.
Signature: Risotto all'Amarone, Bigoli con l'arna, Tortellini di Valeggio
Tip: Daily lunch sets with primo, secondo and water run €16; book Sunday lunch one week out for the bigoli con l'arna.
Veneto Traditional With 4,500-label Wine List€€€Citta Antica
Antica Bottega del Vino has poured Amarone in Verona since 1890 on a side alley off Via Mazzini, 4,500 labels on the back bar. A 2026 TableJourney pick.
Signature: Risotto all'Amarone, Pastissada de caval, Pearà bollito misto
Tip: Standing-counter ombra at the marble bar runs €3 to 8 per glass; book the back dining room for the pearà bollito on Sundays October to March.
Historic Veronese With 35-salumi Board€€€Citta Antica
Trattoria al Pompiere has run a historic Veronese kitchen since the early 20th century in Vicolo Regina d'Ungheria. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick.
Signature: Risotto all'Amarone, Guancia di manzo all'Amarone, Salumi e formaggi (35 cured meats)
Tip: Book 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.
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.