Fodor's Expert Review Le Barrique

Steps away from the Duomo's exquisitely patterned apse, this backstreet wine bar, restaurant, and deli entices you in with offers of wine, beer, and food. You won't be disappointed thanks to the top-quality fare, whether you order a bulging panino, a tagliere (tray) of cold meats, cheeses, and preserves, or a more substantial dish of veal or pork involtini (roulades) or house-made sausages. Accompany your meal with a glass of wine or beer or a cocktail. The interior decor is warm and inviting, the stone walls are decorated with ceramics, mosaics, and hanging salamis and cheeses, and there are tables outside in fine weather. It stays open late, too.