A reliable traditional osteria in a 13th-century building, occupying the ground floor of a palazzo claimed to be the house of the Montecchi — Romeo's family. The food is straightforwardly Veronese: pastissada de caval (horsemeat stew with polenta), gnocchi on Fridays, and pasta e fagioli. Good wine list covering the Valpolicella zone. Lunch is the best time to visit; it fills quickly with local workers and a few tourists who have wandered off Via Mazzini.
Osteria al Duca
Traditional Veronese osteria next to the Scaliger Tombs
| Address | Via Arche Scaligere 2, 37121 Verona |
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| Opening Hours | Mon–Sat noon–2:30pm, 7pm–10pm; closed Sun |
| Phone | 045 594 474 |