Locanda 4 Cuochi ★ 4.5
10 by the glassCentro Storico, Verona
A candlelit stone-walled restaurant in Verona centro storico with an artisan-wine focus and a thoughtfully curated short Veneto wine list. The four-chefs concept rotates the menu seasonally.
The list: Short but precisely curated list focused on Veneto artisan producers; candlelit stone interior; 10 by-the-glass pours
Tip: The tasting menu pairs regional Veneto dishes with small-producer wines not typically available in larger restaurants; the Valpolicella and Soave section is particularly interesting.
Ristorante Re Teodorico ★ 4.4
18 by the glassCastel San Pietro, Verona
A terrace restaurant at the Castel San Pietro hilltop above Verona's old town. Unobstructed views of the Arena and the Adige; an Amarone-focused wine list with candlelit table service from sunset.
The list: Panoramic hilltop terrace restaurant above Verona with a 200-label Veneto wine list; Amarone the signature pour; candlelit terrace open from sunset
Tip: The most spectacular wine-drinking view in Verona; the amphitheatre and medieval city spread below. Reserve a terrace table at sunset for the definitive Verona wine evening.
WOOBAR at W Venice ★ 4.3
12 by the glassSan Marco, Venice
The WOOBAR lounge and rooftop terrace at the W Venice hotel in San Marco, offering a premium cocktail and wine experience with Grand Canal views. Prosecco Superiore, Aperol Spritz and premium Amarone by the glass.
The list: Cocktail-focused lounge with Venetian Prosecco Superiore prominently on the menu; premium Amarone by the glass; terrace with Grand Canal views
Tip: The W Venice rooftop terrace at sunset with Prosecco Superiore in hand is one of the most dramatic wine moments available in the Veneto; go in September-October before the terrace closes for winter.
Terrazza Danieli ★ 4.4
15 by the glassCastello, Venice
The rooftop restaurant and bar terrace of the Hotel Danieli on the Riva degli Schiavoni, one of Venice's legendary hotels. The wine focus runs to premium Veneto and broader Italian selections.
The list: Hotel Danieli rooftop terrace; Prosecco Superiore and premium Veneto wines on the drinks menu; views over the lagoon to San Giorgio Maggiore
Tip: Reserve a lagoon-side table for sunset in summer; the Prosecco Cartizze by the glass against the San Giorgio Maggiore view is quintessential Venice.
Palazzo Giusti Wine Bar ★ 4.3
14 by the glassCentro Storico, Verona
The wine bar of a boutique historic hotel near the Arena, offering a curated Veneto and Italian selection in a refined setting. A more intimate alternative to the crowded Arena-district bars.
The list: Hotel wine bar in a 16th-century palazzo; focus on Amarone and Valpolicella; evening tasting menus available
Tip: Palatial Veronese setting for an Amarone evening; the palazzo wine bar is quieter than Piazza Bra and favoured by trade visitors during Vinitaly.
JW Venice Bar ★ 4.2
14 by the glassGiudecca, Venice
The bar and terrace lounge of the JW Marriott Venice on Isola delle Rose, accessible by private hotel ferry. Premium Veneto wine list with Prosecco Superiore and Lugana prominently featured; panoramic lagoon views.
The list: Five-star island hotel bar with premium Venetian wines; Prosecco Superiore and Lugana by the glass; lagoon-view terrace
Tip: The JW Venice sits on its own private island near Giudecca; the terrace lounge at night with Prosecco and views across the lagoon is one of the most atmospheric evening wine moments in Venice.