After walking around lovely Verona a while, we took a seat here for a quick lunch. I know it screams tourist trap, but was a positive surprise. Ok, the menu is not really innovative, but they have a nice drinks list and the restaurants on the Piazza Bra are a lot worse with their pushy staff and set-menus.
Since we planned to visit the brillant "Osteria del Bugiardo" later on, we decided on some "lighter" items. We ordered the veal roast plate and a selection of salumi. First we had a bunch of Aperol Spritz with and later another drink. It was actually a Slushee for kids, but we've asked the waiter to pour some vodka in it...making it a grown-up drink perfect for summer. Service was amused, but brought the drinks, that's not on the list, moments later.
The veal roast was quite good, the sides nothing special. The salumi plate was nicely presented, quality was fine, but not great. But everything for 48 Euros was a fair enough price for a city like this and its location.
I have to really say that the staff in general was really friendly and attentive. Did not excpect that from this location and due to the fact that it is a quite busy restaurant. Kudos to the host / owner and the staff! And: Our dog was more than welcome here.
Not the best meal we've had. But still enjoyable and it was just fun, sitting there, enjoying a drink and watching the world go by. read more