La Quercia

Run by the same family since 1976, this restaurant is accessed via a steep winding road and yet the many loyal guests who return here time and time again are proof that the journey is well worth the effort. Once here, the warm welcome offered by the whole family, the attractive dining room with a fireplace, and the delicious cuisine all add to the appeal. Showcasing substantial cuisine with a focus on local flavours (the winter menu featuring game dishes and mushrooms is extraordinary), the menu offers traditional dishes that appeal to the eyes and the palate. The equally superb wine list incl

Verona’s quintessential historic and elegant restaurant, this is where Chef Perbellini, already two-starred at a previous location, achieved the coveted three stars. Expect a sumptuous, refined setting, rich with color and historical references, paired with extraordinary cuisine expressed through three tasting menus, with dishes also available à la carte. “Io e Silvia” showcases the chef’s latest creations; choose “L’Essenza” for a vegetarian journey; while “Storie di Casa” presents the chef’s signature dishes in a contemporary key. But there is yet another option: the chef’s table, in effect

Within an extraordinary palazzo in the historic center, the experience begins in the fifteenth-century cellars, where an amuse-bouche is served in an evocative atmosphere before guests ascend to the sixteenth-century dining room. Amid frescoes, exposed stone, and brick, with the open kitchen visible at the far end, this ranks among the most elegant restaurants in the region. At the stove, Giacomo Sacchetto offers several tasting menus, with dishes that may be freely selected from one list or another. Both seafood and land-based offerings, elaborate and creative, leave the mark of a thrilling g

Nestled among the Valpolicella hills, guests may settle into the cozy dining room with its fireplace, the charming veranda, or in fine weather the outdoor terrace. The warm hospitality ushers diners into the world of chef Renza Peretti, who celebrates local traditions while embracing modern inspiration. Noteworthy dishes include the Amarone-braised meat tortelli, duck terrine with puff pastry, and the passion fruit soufflé with vanilla ice cream. The wine list devotes many pages to the Verona region, with an impressively broad selection available by the glass.

You’ll be surprised by the entrance to this restaurant – the door opens into one of the region’s best-stocked butcher’s, delicatessen and general retailer of niche food products. It’s well worth taking time to browse the shelves before making your way to the dining room to the rear, where wine bottles line the walls (the wine cellar is also superb). Meat takes centre stage at Damini, including top-quality meat from the region and further afield. The menu features classic dishes alongside more creative options, plus a few more exotic ingredients.

Set in the enchanting Byblos Art Hotel, Amistà reflects the colourful, dreamlike world of the villa itself, where the historical and the contemporary coexist in natural harmony, inspired by the hotel's defining muse: art. The food reflects this same interplay between past and present, reinterpreting traditional recipes using creative approaches presented in two distinct tasting menus. Dishes can also be ordered à la carte. The wine list is particularly noteworthy, featuring over 1,500 labels and a remarkable selection of rare wines.

Situated within the La Collina dei Ciliegi wine estate amid the verdant Valpantena hills, this first-floor restaurant (lift available) is home to two chefs – he is from Calabria, while she is from Puglia. Together they create exciting, modern Mediterranean cuisine using ingredients from their native regions, including their signature dish – homemade spaghetti served with a delicious, well-balanced 'nduja, smoked ricotta and tomato ristretto sauce. Top-quality local ingredients take pride of place, as demonstrated by the Brogna mutton, which is raised on site, barbecued and served with an exqui