Ristorante Sant Eufemia
Via Francesco Emilei 21.
The ristorante intent on delivering Traditional Recipes rooted deep in the Verona culture. It has been a standing institution since 1989, founded by the parents of the owner, Lucas Viero. Lucas keeps the ingredients local, with farm sourcing, such as all meats & cheeses from the hills of Lessinia. For the curious foody traveler, they keep the tradition of Centuries with Horse-meat dishes. It is tucked away in the alley attached to the Church of Sant Eufemia, where once upon a time, the Archbishops of the church dined every night in the jackets only interior. Now, Lucas has made it much more casual, loving to invite families to his historical treasure.
While you have an unparallel history of the Roman Catholic Diocese & its involvement with the family of Lucas at Ristorante Sant Eufemia in Verona, he has evolved into his own person with his own interests.
Art, Film & Classical Music are just some of his Cultural Loves.
Check his calendar & here for Jazz Nights.
Whether you want a selection of venetian cheeses with local mustard, Pizza, Bigoli with white courtyard ragout - hen, guinea fowl, duck, or Pastisada de caval with polenta – typical Veronese (horse meat), you'll find it straight from the original 50 years of traditional Verona cooking and recipes. 
I meet Lucas today just chillin under the Alley's Umbrellas, a cool breeze only for the Sant Eufemia guests, it seems, as the rest of Verona's midday diners are sitting in the open plazas baking under the extremely hot sun of the summer of 2026.
I mimic him, mostly because I am
happy to see my friend looking so well & plus the fact I am exhausted from heat, so I slouch in the chair with all of the other guests.
" I am relaxed now
I am happy. Work is Good.
My team is happy. My life is good.
I see my restaurant only.
Guests are very happy here.
We're cool when others are not!"
Lucas says in between smiles & laughter.
Laughing at our many attempts for a very good photo that we both like for the article.
Lucas is one of the easiest going people you will ever meet. And very kind. He loves life. He loves his guests & he is very humble although with the reputation & guest list of so many years, he doesn't have to be. He just is. Come say hi.
Osteria Verona Antica
Via Sottoriva 10
David is the Capo at Osteria Verona Antica, & it is the most picturesque traditional
Osteria in the vibrant, historical & so surprisingly to tourists, little MILAN, of Italy, also known as Verona. The Italians are very CHIC here, so dress your best & have pleasure promenading around the city, as they do.
Traditional Verona recipes of donkey & horse, bigoli, a very charismatic & enthusiastic owner, David, who loves nothing in life more than just hanging at your table and talking to you about his dishes. He is a person who absolutely is sincere when he says his life is his restaurant and his guests.
Traditional Home-made Pasta, spreads, jams, & ragu that you will absolutely remember Verona for! 
The venue, a UNESCO Heritage Site, earned its prestigious third Michelin star in the 2025 Guide Italia and successfully maintained its top-tier status for 2026
A fun little something about GianCarlo's 3 star is that he has a Chef's table RIGHT INSIDE THE KITCHEN, and for a Michelin 3 star it is amazingly inexpensive. He is a great human being, according to his team of all restaurants, since I did have a chance to interview with some of his directors. A great person, a kind person & a BRILLIANT ARTISAN. 
Along with his partner, Silvia, they have creating excitement & joy together since 2011.
Origini Tappeti
via quattro spadi 5
When you see art, of any kind, whether it be paintings, sculpture, theater, film, music, or tapestry, you can be amazed at the photos. Yet, when you see in person. You're always awed. Oo & Aah! That ist he beauty of the "oriental rugs" of Origini Tappeti. Truly gorgeous. Yet, it is the old school Italian, the reason I had so much fun with Maestro Lorenzo!
Above you see the 1,200 year old historical building
that the Origini Tappeti is housed in.
Blending perfectly.
The conversation between Lorenzo, who has been here 50 years, perhaps because the Italian-English translation was the funny part of the conversation, & the fact that I am standing surrounded by such beauty & history totally captivated me.
Pizzeria Du De Cope
Galleria Pellicciai 10
Everybody loves pizza, right? Yet when you find pizza that melts in your mouth & has creative toppings that you become curious about, the pizza turns from just pizza to great pizza.
Highest quality of ingredients and very innovative pizza toppings is what you would expect from the Michelin 3-star chef & owner, GianCarlo Perbellini. The enthusiasm & love for pizza & making it for his guests is a surprisingly refreshing addition from his director, Mattia, who I had the pleasure of chatting with.
"I would say that we have the best pizza in Verona," he says. Then he adds to my question, "Yes if is very easy to make pizza, actually."
Okay! Then how is their pizza the best?
"It is the multi grain cereal dough or the wheat dough & the combination of the ingredients that make it so good. We don't have gluten-free pizza, but we offer great selections of healthy salads for you if you need that." 
