What a wonderful hole in the wall and eclectic little hosteria filled with locals and the buzzing…read morechatter of after work chit chat and friendly banter. The mortadella is the size of a child. Meats, cheeses, wine... The Prosecco is divine, the gorgonzola cheese surprisingly sweet and creamy. Have a bunch of little bites and soak up the cultural history of the place, you'll be glad you did.

You won't find it in most guides, not even in the Yellow Pages. It has no name board, never…read moreadvertises, and is down a nondescript alleyway. But ask a local person where to find Naneti's, and they will know, for this is Treviso's most famous Osteria. Here local delicacies abound on the shelves and counter. You can savour local wines along with the traditional local cicheti snacks, featuring bologna ham, fresh country sausage and ossocollo and selections of cold cuts and cheeses served on wooden cutting boards. Beppe and Fabio, the joint owners, immediately make everyone feel at home. They'll hand you morsels to taste and try if you're not sure what you want. The decor is hard to describe. No-one seems to know how old is Naneti's, but it houses some weird and wonderful food- and wine-related implements, a collection of ancient bottles, and the walls are pinned with newspaper cuttings and notices dating back to the 19th Century. The wines are arranged within reach around the walls. Just pick one and hand it over the counter to be opened. There's no seating - everyone just stands and talks - and the crowds overflow into the alleyway outside. You cannot fail to make friends here - I met Max, my closest Italian pal, here over a glass or two of Cabernet Franc. Customers drop in after work to buy produce and wine that will be their evening supper. They usually linger for a chat with friends. Go there!

Go walk the bridge at castlevecchio; it will be the most cinematic view of Verona you'll see.read more

Ok... How has this place not been reviewed yet?? It's an amazing world class restaurant that…read morehappens to be across the street from a famous Verona landmark. People might think that means "tourista" but it's the place you would propose to your partner, share a special anniversary or in my case be a business man looking for a great meal and even better bottle of wine. I feel like someone's Italian grandmother cooked for me and my Gaudo al Tasso 2008 is remarkable! Don't miss this spot folks!

This fabulous enoteca is tucked away in centro Malcesine, yet it feels intimate and insulated from…read morethe tourist hordes. There are excellent wines by the glass and little plates of tapas (vegetables breaded with capers, potato and egg torta etc.) that could make a light meal. The gentleman behind the bar (the owner?) was welcoming and knowledgeable and happy to explain the local wines to us in English (we speak very little Italian). Highly recommended.

Excellent alternative to Italian food in Italy, if you find yourself wanting to change your Italian…read moreroutine for a day, Redondo Iglesias is your perfect alternative. Has extended variety of food and Serrano hams, including the indescribably DELICIOUS Pata Negra de bellota. Tapas, Spanish wines and beers, even charcuterie from Spain packed sou-vid so you can take some home! It's located off the beaten path across one of the oldest churches in Verona. The service is wonderful, friendly, informative and willing to speak different languages :) One of the most important points for me.... is the ESPRESSO!! This place has the best espresso, not the typical Italian blend with a lot of robusta and highly roasted that makes it bitter. This has the touch of the American continent. So lucky to have wonder around on my usual exploration and once again found a jewel. Some times, no plan is the best plan.

Adorable wine shop tucked into a quiet neighborhood just north of the historic center in Vicenza…read more The atmosphere reminded me of an American bottle shop meets a Spanish tapas bar. You can order wine or beer by the glass and they also have a very extensive selection of bottles, too. Their food offerings are all small plates/finger foods/antipasti items. Lovely seating outside and a few tables inside. On our first visit to Vineria Parilon, I had a couple glasses of delicious prosecco (for just €3 per glass!!) and my hubby had a session IPA from Crak, a local brewery near Padova. It's hard to find really great beer in Italy, so this was a happy discovery! We shared a meat and cheese board, which was tasty. Would like to go back for some of their spunciotti. I imagine we'll be back soon and often!

We went walking down some random allies and stumbled across some random restaurants. Vineria…read moreAll'Amarone was one probably the best dining experience we had in Italy. Upon arrival, the owner was sitting at a table drinking wine. There weren't any people dining, so we were the only ones. The servers and cooks were very attentive. We were immediately greeted and seated while our drink requests were taken. We always choose still water. Today, we decided to try a wine tasting, which included a blend of whites of reds from the region. The waiter explained in detail the type of wine, where it is made, what type of grapes it is made with, and the year it was made. All of the wines were very delicious. Italy takes great pride in their wines and rightfully so. We requested bruschetta and presciutto. We were given fresh, warm bread, which we mixed with salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. The bread was amazing. It had a soft, warm inside and a crunchy outside. Isn't that they way bread should be served? The bruschetta was delicious as was the presciutto. The food, wine, and service were superb. We vowed that we would return for dinner, but alas, we didn't make time to do so. This is a great restaurant!

Stopped in on a whim and super happy we did. Amazing wine flights and Simone helped us and he has…read moreamazing knowledge of the wines. This is a must stop if you like wine. I had the red flight and my wife had the white. Just amazing! And a nice quaint place to have a glass or five.

Great bar, young audience! All drinks are very affordable and made with love. We started with a…read moreRamazotti (3.50€) and continued with a very tasty Aperol Spritz (3.50€). However, the highlight of our visit was the Mojito (7.00€) which almost everyone had at that night. Served in a giant glass and prepped with a lot of love and effort, this mojito is one of the reasons why I'd definitely come back. The staff is super friendly and you can pay with debit, credit or cash.