The Veneto and Friuli–Venezia Giulia Restaurants
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1. Antica Osteria al Duomo
$$ | |This side-street eatery, lined with old wood paneling and decked out with musical instruments, serves traditional Veronese classics, like bigoli (thick whole wheat spaghetti) with donkey ragù and pastissada con polenta (horse-meat stew with polenta). Don't be deterred by the unconventional meats—they're tender and delicious, and this is probably the best place in town to sample them. This first-rate home cooking is reasonably priced and served by helpful, efficient staff. It's popular, so arrive early. Reservations are not always taken.
Via Duomo 7/A, Verona, Veneto, 37121, Italy045-8004505Known For
- Blackboard menu, bar, and wooden interiors
- Occasional live music
- Rustic courtyard
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. except in Dec. and during wine fair -
2. Caffè Borsari
$ | |This bustling café-bar is famed for its excellent creamy coffee and freshly made brioche—pre-COVID, it was cheek-by-jowl al banco (at the counter/bar), but for now the Veronese patrons must spill outside. The narrow space on the charming Corso Borsari cobbles is packed with coffee- and tea-making pots and cups, as are its walls with colorful gifts and oddities according to the time of year.
Corso Portoni Borsari 15, Verona, Veneto, 37121, Italy045-8031313Known For
- Indulgent hot chocolate
- Selection of coffee, tea, candies, and chocolates to take away
- Fab staff may decorate your schiuma (froth)
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3. Da Pepi
$ | |A Triestino institution, this is the oldest and most esteemed of the many "buffet" restaurants serving pork and sausages around town, with a wood-paneled interior and seating outside. It specializes in bollito di maiale, a dish of boiled pork and pork sausages accompanied by delicately flavored sauerkraut, mustard, and grated horseradish. Unlike other Italian restaurants, buffets don't close between lunch and dinner, and tap beer is the drink of choice. For what seems to be a "fast food" restaurant, the service is surprisingly friendly and helpful.
Via Cassa di Risparmio 3, Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, 34121, Italy040-366858Known For
- Porky platter La Caldaia Da Pepi
- Panino porzina (pork shoulder with mustard and kren [horseradish])
- Good for a snack on the hoof
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and last 2 wks in July -
4. Enoteca dei Tadi
$$ | |In this cozy and atmospheric cross between a wine bar and a restaurant, you can put together a fabulous, inexpensive dinner from various classic dishes from all over Italy. Portions are small, but prices are reasonable—just follow the local custom and order a selection, perhaps starting with fresh burrata (mozzarella's creamier cousin) with tomatoes, or a selection of prosciutti or salami. Don't pass up the house specialty: lasagna—there are several kinds on the menu. Main courses are limited, but they include a savory Veneto stew with polenta.
Via dei Tadi 16, Padua, Veneto, 35139, Italy049-8364099Known For
- Several kinds of lasagna
- Intimate and rustic setting
- Bountiful wine and grappa list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., 2 wks in Jan., and 2 wks late June–July. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential -
5. Grosmi Caffè
$ | |Under the porticoes of gorgeous Piazza Matteoti, with its vibrant student and dialect-speaking locals, Grosmi is a reliable choice for excellent coffee, pastries, and people-watching. Although the brioche filled with chocolate, custard, or fruit jam are staples, some opt for a small cake or macaroon to accompany their caffeine fix.
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 9, Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, 33010, Italy0432-506411Known For
- Selection of imported blends
- Tables on the piazza
- Brioche, pastries, and cakes
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6. Hostaria alla Tavernetta
$$$ | |The trusty Hostaria (open since 1954) has rustic fireside dining downstairs and more elegantly decorated rooms upstairs, where there's also an intimate terrace under the Duomo. It's a great place for sampling regional specialties such as orzotto (barley prepared like risotto), delicious cjalzòns (ravioli from the Carnia), and seasonal meat dishes, accompanied by a fabulous wine list. Service is pleasant and attentive.
Via di Prampero 2, Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, 33100, Italy0432-501066Known For
- Rustic yet sophisticated atmosphere
- Friulian ingredients and traditions
- Superb local Collio wine, grappa, and regional selections
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat. -
7. Il Desco
$$$$ | |Opened in 1981 by Elia Rizzo, the nationally renowned fine-dining Desco cuisine is now crafted by talented son Matteo. True to Italian and Rizzo culinary traditions, he preserves natural flavors through careful ingredient selection, adding daring combinations inspired by stints in kitchens around the world. For an extravagant gastronomic adventure, try the multicourse seasonal tasting menu. Il Desco's interior is elegant and colorful, with sculpture, paintings, and an impressive 16th-century lacunar ceiling.
Via Dietro San Sebastiano 7, Verona, Veneto, 37100, Italy045-595358Known For
- Inventive, colorful plates of food
- Elegant, arty surroundings fit for a modern opera
- Pricey tasting menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. (open for dinner Mon. in Dec.), Reservations essential -
8. Locanda Baggio
$$ | |A fabulous garden setting and warm yet unfussy country-style dining rooms elevate this family-run restaurant, renowned for Nino Baggio's elegant creative take on traditional cuisine. This is the finest restaurant in Asolo, and the prix-fixe menu (you can also order à la carte) delivers one of the best-value top-quality dining options in the Veneto.
Via Bassane 1, Asolo, Veneto, 31011, Italy0423-529648Known For
- Inventive, tasty food
- White truffles and other seasonal specialties
- Warm hospitality
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
9. Osteria Il Cursore
$$ | |This cozy 19th-century locale storico (historic hostelry) is steeped in Vicentina atmosphere, from the bar serving local wines and sopressa (premium salami) to the intimate dark-wood restaurant serving hearty classics. Grab a table out back for a sit-down meal of robust dishes like bigoli (thick, egg-enriched spaghetti) with duck, spaghetti with baccalà (cod), and, in spring, risi e bisi (rice with peas). Desserts include fruit tarts and the ubiquitous tiramisu.
Stradella Pozzetto 10, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy0444-323504Known For
- Quality wine and cold cuts
- Buzzy atmosphere, especially on Vicenza soccer-match days
- Great-value pasta
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
10. Suban
$$ | |An easy trip just outside town, this landmark trattoria—serving Triestino food with Slovene, Hungarian, and Austrian accents—has been in business since 1865. Sit by the dining room fire or relax on a huge terrace with a pergola, watching the sun set as you tuck into rich soups and roasts spiced with rosemary, thyme, and sweet paprika. Portions tend to be small, so if you're hungry, order both a first and second course, as well as an antipasto.
Via Comici 2, Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, 34128, Italy040-54368Known For
- Smallish portions
- Jota carsolina (a rich soup of cabbage, potatoes, and beans)
- Warm hospitality
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and 2 wks in early Jan., Reservations essential -
11. Vitello d'Oro
$$$ | |Udine's very chic landmark restaurant is the one reserved most by locals for special occasions, and the menu features the freshest meat and fish in sophisticated dishes served with moodily lit culinary stagecraft. You might start with an antipasto of assorted raw shellfish, including the impossibly sweet Adriatic scampi, followed by the fresh fish of the day. Service is impeccable, as is the Friuli-focused wine list. Perhaps the best way to go is the multicourse tasting menu.
Via Valvason 4, Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, 33100, Italy0432-508982Known For
- Seafood served raw and cooked
- Large terrace popular in summer
- Multicourse tasting menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch Wed. and Thurs., Reservations essential
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