Hidden Gems for Verona

1. Hidden Gem Verona: Piazzale Castel San Pietro

The Piazzale is a medieval fortress set high on a hilltop above the city. The architecture is quite remarkable, being one of the largest historic buildings in Verona, but the views from the surrounding terrace are the main reason to make the calorie-burning climb. From here you have a complete panorama over the rooftops of Verona. For the ones who don’t want to walk there: you can also take a cable car to the “Castel San Pietro”. We would of course recommend to watch the sunset here.

2. Hidden Gem Verona: La Bottega della Gina

This restaurant offers a comfortable setting to try homemade pastas and local products. They have a small seating area but it is more “pasta to go”. Famous for its tortellini, made by Gina and her staff every day, the restaurant offers interesting choices, such as tortellone zucchine pomodorini and scampi. But also make sure to try the truffle pasta! One portion costs about 8 Euro. Every cent for this delicious fresh made pasta is worth it !

3. Hidden Gem Verona: Gelateria La Romana

Ice cream heaven! No matter if you fancy more traditional or more crazy flavours everybody will get here what he/she is looking for. It is not located in the city center, so a little bit away from the crowd and tourist traps. The gelato is produced in house with high quality ingredients. Simply creamy dreamy! How about praline crumble and dark chocolate with sour cherries?

4. Hidden Gem Verona: Casa di Giulietta

The building, dating back to the 13th and renovated in the last century, features the balcony where Romeo promised his beloved Juliet eternal love in Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. The interior of the house can be visited and you can stand on Juliet’s balcony. Although we would not recommend to go inside as it gets super crowded there. The entrance to the courtyard is for free though.

5. Hidden Gem Verona: Elk Bakery

It is almost impossible to recommend any dish of Elk Bakery without mentioning their whole menu. That’s how great this place is! It is open 7 days a week from breakfast to dinner and you’ll find an incredible variety of beautiful-looking and tasty dishes. In the mood for great eggs benedict? Come here! Maybe you want tuna tartare for lunch? This is your place! Or what about delicious carrot or oreo cake? Again, this is the spot! Eating there is also wonderful thanks to its hipster modern decor and great music playing in the background. Located in the city center, there is no way you can go wrong coming here.

6. Hidden Gem Verona: Giardino Giusti

If you want a more tranquil place to enjoy nature after all the walking through the charming but packed streets of Verona, don’t doubt coming to Giardino Giusti. This beautiful green oasis located in Veronetta is wonderful to walk through and admire. It is filled with Verona’s wool dyeing history of the thirteenth century and surrounded by a magnificent palazzo. Inside the garden there is also a charming green labyrinth where you can walk and take nice pictures. For a great sight of the old town of Verona, just go up a ladder nearby and let the view speak for itself.

7. Hidden Gem Verona: La Figaccia

This hidden gem right in the old town of Verona is one of the most local places you can find during your next trip here. La Figaccia prepares the best focaccias in town with delicious fresh ingredients. You can fill yours with almost anything you want and of course, the filling is abundant! The dough is also really crispy making it a joy to eat. This spot is specifically designed for buying to go, so you won’t find any tables here. However, eating an amazing focaccia in the city center or in any of the great spots around Verona is a wonderful experience.

8. Hidden Gem Verona: Bagel Road

Off the beaten path in Verona lies this newcomer in town that is blowing everyone’s mind with its bagel offering. This hidden gem stands out for its creativity and preparation of their delicious homemade bagels. You may be wondering: what about their fillings? Well, they have almost anything you can imagine! Pastrami with cheddar cheese, salmon with guacamole and eggplant with veggie pesto are some of the options waiting for you. For dessert, you can order mouthwatering cheesecakes, donuts and brownies that will make your stomach happier than ever. You owe it to yourself to come here and experience their dishes next time you are in town.

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