Enoteca della Valpolicella ★ 4.7
Ada opened this dining room inside the Corteforte court at Osan in 1996 and runs it now with Elisa, matching Valpolicella growers to a short seasonal Veronese menu.
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Cellar and plate in Valpolicella
Locanda Buglioni ★ 4.5
Buglioni's own restaurant among the vines at Cariano, cooking over vine-cutting embers and pouring the estate range including the five-course Mathusalem pairing.
Ristorante Groto de Corgnan ★ 4.6
Family restaurant at Corgnan above Sant'Ambrogio, open since 1980, changing the menu daily around Lessinia and Valpolicella suppliers with pasta rolled in house.
Trattoria Caprini ★ 4.4
Village trattoria at Torbe high above Negrar, a long-standing Sunday-lunch address for Veronese braises with Valpolicella and Amarone from the surrounding hills.
Trattoria Alla Ruota ★ 4.5
Odilla and Renza Peretti cook at 500 metres above Negrar on the Mazzano road, with Thomas building a cellar of local, national and low-intervention bottles.
Trattoria Al Pompiere ★ 4.6
Verona institution off Via Cappello, known for its salumi and cheese trolley and for a cellar deep in Valpolicella, Soave and older Italian vintages.
Trattoria Al Bersagliere ★ 4.4
Trattoria and enoteca in the old Filippini quarter, carrying about 200 mostly Italian labels plus Italian and imported spirits, and a cabinet of Bolca fossils.
Hostaria La Vecchia Fontanina ★ 4.3
Rustic hostaria a few steps from Piazza delle Erbe, cooking the Veronese standards including risotto all'Amarone and bigoli with horse-meat ragu.
Locanda 4 Cuochi ★ 4.5
Four partners opened this informal Verona dining room in 2012, pairing precise modern Italian plates with a cellar list read from the table.
Oste Scuro ★ 4.4
Fish restaurant off Corso Cavour whose list leans to Soave, Lugana and traditional-method sparkling, the counterweight to Verona's red-wine reputation.
Ristorante La Fontanina ★ 4.4
Dining room under the Portichetti Fontanelle in the Santo Stefano quarter, a long-established Verona address for Amarone with braised and roast meats.
Enocibus al Pomo d'Oro ★ 4.1
Small dining room near Piazza Bra taken over by Andrea and Elma in April 2025, keeping the Veronese menu and a compact local list.
Villa Quaranta Ristorante Borgo Antico ★ 4.3
Restaurant of the Villa Quaranta park hotel at Ospedaletto di Pescantina, cooking Veneto dishes against the villa's Valpolicella and Veronese cellar.
Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà dining room ★ 4.4
Dining room of the Byblos Art Hotel at Villa Amistà in Corrubbio, serving contemporary Italian plates among the hotel's modern art collection and Valpolicella list.
Book wine experiences in Valpolicella
Valpolicella Classica: Visit and tasting at Corte Borghetti
Visit the vineyards and winery of Corte Borghetti and taste 5 wines in the 17th-century barrel cellar, with cold cuts and cheeses from Lessinia, extra virgin olive oil...
Valpolicella: Amarone Chateau Guided Tour and Wine Tasting
Embark on an immersive experience in Valpolicella and discover the history, art, vineyards and excellent contemporary wines on a tour of Tenuta Santa Maria owned by Gi...
Valpolicella all around: wine tasting of typical Valpolicella wines
A "well-rounded" tasting of Valpolicella wines: 5 wines that will give you an overview of our production and introduce you to the particularities of the typical varieties
Wine Restaurants in Valpolicella, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Valpolicella for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Valpolicella is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Valpolicella estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Valpolicella cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Valpolicella tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Valpolicella?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Valpolicella rewards trust.