Very good food, great wine selection - the service doesn’t match the price though. We booked an reservation for the evening after ordering some great wine a day before. The restaurant was empty and the two of us were offered a place behind a refrigerator in a separate, empty room. Again, the place was empty and didn’t fill up. It was still half empty when we left at 9pm. Upon asking wether we could switch tables, we were told that we can move next to the toilet in the main room. We carried our glasses and bottles to this table ourselves with no interest from the waiter or offer to help lest alone asking whether we wanted some wine, we asked for the wine card after sitting at the table for quite some time without any service. No one refilled the wine while we were there, asked whether the food tasted etc. Different waiter took our order for wine - recommendation was on point. Bottle is pretty highly priced in in sale. Food was very good as well. Overall wouldn’t recommend this place as the lack of attentiveness and basic consideration for placement is not appropriate for the price range.

The wine selection was amazing coupled with great food. They could have done a better job at helping guests get seated at the table but once we got seated, the service was excellent. Recommend booking ahead if you want to visit this place.

WOW what a place!! If you are looking for local restaurant and wine bar that THE place. The restaurant is elegant and has cozy vibe. It tends to be pretty crowded so make a reservation in advance. There are tables for bigger and smaller groups. We highly recommend trying the pasta as well as schnitzel. The place offers huge variety of wines so it’s a perfect place for degustation. The prices were a bit higher than usual but for the quality and atmosphere you get, it is 100% worth it

If I could give this place more than five stars I seriously would. We come to Verona just to eat at this restaurant basically. They're always changing the menu and the food is always incredible. They're not kidding when they say they're a winery because they're drinks book is basically longer than the Bible. The wine was amazing of course. The only thing is that my mom ordered the ravioli and she said they were too few, so be warned. I ordered the yellow risotto and it did not disappoint! This is the perfect spot for a pre-opera dinner in the summer or a delicious lunch on any day.

We love and hate this place. We loved the food and wine and atmosphere. Individually we liked our waiters; they are kind and talented. We loved the wine Bible too and if you want some amazing and original wine from Northern Italy this is your spot. We HATED the restaurant procedures which make getting a reservation difficult (book on google at own risk - it will show free time but they can reject it and Verona is a town where you need reservations for nice places so you will be left without Other options) and if they want your table after 90 minutes they’ll ask you to leave even if you have half a bottle of barbaresco wine on your table (not just us everyone in restaurant has to leave for 9pm seating). I would probably go again because this restaurant has a perfect expression of Italian design, wonderful food and incredible wine — it is living history. But this restaurant could easily be a 4,8 stars or more stars and they’re held back by being a**holes.

Probably one of the coolest experiences I've had around the world. On a Vinitaly evening, the energy in and outside this iconic venue is unmatched. Didn't sit or eat inside but had a few bottles of amazing wine in the alley outside on top of a recycling bin... yes! It was amazing. The wine list is unbelievable.

Amazing historic restaurant in the heart of Madrid. This is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Europe. Hemingway famously ate here. Goya was a waiter here before becoming an enigmatic artist. The restaurant features beautiful paintings and antique decorations. The service is traditional, and it is fun to interact with the waiters wearing the older style of clothing. Beyond the history, they serve the best roast lamb I’ve ever had. I love lamb and would have roast lamb nearly every week growing up, so that is saying something. They roast it in a rustic wood fire. It is simply seasoned, highlighting the quality of the meat. It is served how it originally was centuries ago - with two potatoes. It pairs well with red wine. I also recommend the artichokes.

Had dinner here our first night in Verona beginning a 14 day trip through Italy and Southern France. Couldn’t imagine a better kickoff to a terrific vacation. Old world charm , delicious food , and terrific service. A “ don’t miss “ when visiting Verona .

An amazing restaurant and wine bar with an extensive wine cellar of over 18,000 bottles of wine. The 5 of us had an amazing dinner which included appetizers and main courses of osso buco, veal cutlet and braised beef cheeks. Highly recommend you book this restaurant if you are visiting Verona.

Nice to experience the authentic charm of this classic wine restaurant, where exceptional starters pave the way for a memorable dining adventure. The extensive wine selection ensures the perfect pairing, enhancing your overall culinary delight. (Fried calamari, beef cheek and cotoletta😍)

My concierge in Venice told me I MUST come here for dinner! Bless his heart. lol It wouldn’t have been my first choice as a solo traveler since it has a very social ambiance, even with conjoined tables but I made the best of it. Aside from the noise and servers constantly passing, it’s a beautiful and characteristic restaurant. The servers are professional but also a bit playful. (See photos haha). Shoutout to the medieval menu that thumped on my table. Gave me a good laugh. I noticed a teeny tiny bar at the front near the register. Could be a good place to meet people. Food was good. (Not memorable). I’d return with some company and ask for a table away from the walking aisle. ;)

One of the places to eat at before you die! Excellent food with a vast selection of wine, and helpful staff. A must visit in Verona. The place is timeless and the ambiance is something special. 10/10!

Great Italian bottega with the largest wine book you ever saw in a restaurant. We had a 2012 Brunello which was amazing!

Great vibe with nice food! The price quality is mwah but it was a great experience. The turbot wasn’t that good but the rabbit and pasta were absolutely amazing! We got a great wine recommended to us by the waiter, who was super friendly the whole night. Furthermore, the antipasta was great but not worth the price. The super small tomato salad was tasty but not worth 14/16 euros, but the squid at 20 euros was worth it! Really nice vibe and great to keep drinking their delicious wines outside or inside!!

Everything about this place screams AMAZING! The meal was great, but the apertivo was standout, the best we had in Verona! The crowd is beautiful , the wines are phenomenal, and the appetizers are on point ! Make a reservation for dinner and show up early to get a good table because it sells out. The Apertivo is hopping from 5:30-7, but you get moving at 6:59 cause they need the space for dinner. Note the keep a hard and fast rule to the seating times. Plan accordingly. Service is outstanding!!

The beautiful old wooden interior of this restaurant makes for a terrific atmosphere. There is a plaque out front designating it as typical Veronese cuisine. They have an absolute encyclopaedic volume of wine from all over Europe, with a couple of hundred pages. It was a really memorable way to enjoy our last dinner in Italy and totally worthwhile. The meals were all reasonably priced and they have a great blackboard full of decent wines priced by the glass. Highly recommended.

My favorite restaurant in Italy ! Professional staff, beautiful interior, amazing food , excellent quality/price! Personal attitude towards every client . We have found incredible local wines there thanks to recommendation of sommelier. It was a real discovery. Spaghetti , risotto , lobster antipasto to die for!! We don’t live in Verona , but twice a year we come there just to have this incredible experience of perfection in everything ! Thank You sooo much ❤️

Stunning experience. From the minute you enter the location, you are embraced by very friendly and attentive service. Food is above all expectations, I highly recommend to get a wine pairing - I promise you won’t regret it. We had tickets to Arena on the same evening, and the crew did everything to ensure we have a great evening and leave on time for the show. Can’t wait to be back and come here again without any hurry - because the place is absolutely worth to be the show on its own!

It’s in the center of Verona with restricted traffic, I use to park in the parking house in piazza isolo and walk over the bridge in case I don’t find any free parking. Food is really excellent, we had a 7+course menu and every dish was a real treat in appearance, fragrance, textures and flavors, just Wonderful! Service is good, very professional in a comfortable and not to stiff way. They are very interactive if required and t’s a pleasure to listen and ask about the food and wine served and they’ll take their time to explain it to you. The ambient is also very nice, warm and cozy and 5 hours just slipped away like nothing. Sincerely I could recommend every single dish I had, Al excellent but if I had to choose 2 I would warmly recommend the foie gras Bon Bon that just melts in your mouth revealing an explosion of delicate flavors, such a firework of taste, I never have enough of them! And the sour prune sorbet with shiso and coconut foam/Cream that so much reminded me of the traditional Japanese sour prune bon bons, in a reviewed, enriched and brought to art, way. A dinner at desco is absolutely an experience to repeat once in a while 👏🏻

If you’re visiting Verona, and want to taste delicious ceviches, smoked salmon that’s served with literal smoke, sourdough bread to die for, and a duck breast that’ll make you dream of it, then this is the place to go for! The food is incredible, and like most Michelin starred restaurants they take account of any allergies you have. The lovely staff, combined with a pleasant and quaint atmosphere makes this restaurant worth the visit! Highly recommended, and thank you for the amazing dinner!

Truly magnificent experience. From dish to dish, wine selection, aperitivos, and - most of all - chef and the entire team and their exceptional hospitality- this was a wonderful and delicious evening out. Cannot wait to return! Also, there were so many vegetarian options! They called in advance to ensure that proper care was taken for all dietary restrictions, which showed they go the extra mile with their guests. A fantastic place.

Absolutely stunning menu. Every dish is very well made and delicious, service is very accurate too and the atmosphere is nice. Definitely recommended if you want a special experience

What an absolutely remarkable experience! Our wedding reception in the private room was nothing short of perfection. Antonio's service was truly exceptional; he not only expertly handled allergies and food preferences but also showcased an unmatched knowledge of wines. The nine-course tasting menu was a culinary masterpiece, with every dish being sheer perfection. Even when we dined at Osteria Francescana later in the week, it paled in comparison to the culinary delight we experienced at Ristorante Il Desco. Without a doubt, we're eagerly anticipating our return, and we should make that reservation right away to ensure we don't miss out on this exceptional dining experience again.

O the desco. We had such a fantastic night here, the food and service were very special. This was our first time to a Michelin star restaurant and it did not disappoint. Very creative food and we left just the right amount full. Waiters are very helpful with the wine list. We loved it.

A gift to my husband. We loved it. Food is fantastic and the staff are very very friendly. We deffinetly recommend and we will return!

unusual decor. shells on the tables. quite tasty food.

Excellent food and service. The selection of Amarone wine was the right choice. It is a small restaurant but has a steady flow of customers. The staff appears to have a relationship with those entering the restaurant. We are glad to have had the opportunity to eat lunch here.

We had noticed that this restaurant has history. Arches founded 1877…. 5 generations. The interior has very old oak ceilings and 100 year old terrazzo floors. Beautiful and obviously sustainable. Food, service and quality is perfect. Porcini mushroom and scallops, brilliant. Scampi, wonderful! Staff have great appreciation of wine and are gracious and attentive. It’s rare to find this history and attention to tradition so easily presented. If you are looking for quality bought through tradition and family go there, relax and enjoy. Thank you , we loved our evening with you.

This restaurant is absolutely amazing - service was awesome, wine recommendation fantastic and food absolutely beautiful. I had the risotto amarone which seems so basic but was the best risotto I've ever eaten... Seriously don't understand how they made a red wine risotto with so much flavour! The horse stew with polenta is a local speciality, and was so so good - have never eaten horse before but definitely recommend! We had the baked custard for dessert and again was just so delicious. Loved this restaurant so much and highly recommend!

Delicious food and awesome staff. We had the smoked duck for a starter which was really tasty and had some lettuce which we really appreciated given that greens can be scarce in Italian restaurants. The potato dumplings with shrimps was really awesome and the risotto with swordfish as well.

Although we had a very high expectations, we were very disappointed with the fact that the items in the menu were missing and the staff only notified me about it after 30 minutes of waiting. And even when I changed the order, they again came and said me it’s missing again. My wife ordered pasta which was dry, not tasty and small. We were also waiting ages for our daughters food- just a plain spaghetti dish. Also the bill was incorrect. Very bad experience..

Good and pricy restaurant. BUT you have to understand that you order a “primi”, “secondi” and a main dish. We didn’t really get that and also didn’t feel well informed by the staff. It was quite chaotic and most of us went home hungry (since they didn’t order three course).

Excellent restaurant Very pleasant place with great well known old service Food was delicious We have ordered the veal fillet and the veal liver on polenta and mixed salads Very good and great quality Recommend Sorry about the pictures… the smell was so good that we started immediately eating and then pictured…..

Sensational. Ideal place for a lunch stop while visiting the city. Kind staff , peaceful environment and delicious food. We ordered the croaker torteloni, first time ordering a fish stuffed pasta, and was so good. We order one dish to share and they already brought 2 dishes with the whole portion, picture is half a portion only. Filling was plenty and not dry at all , despite being croaker. Soft fishy touch. Great. We also shared the local specialty risotto amarone (red wine) , very good too. And closed up with homemade tiramisu (as usual). 10/10

We ate twice at this restaurant while visiting Verona, once for dinner and another time for lunch. The food was delicious and the service excellent. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very traditional, one can definitely see that it has a long history.

Restaurant is nice, looks like you can get friendly service as well, but not us. Our server - young curly guy with glasses, made it worse. Never around, no attention to us, always we needed to wave and look for it, no knowledge about the food or wine, no normal answers from him or suggestions. Even he forgot to bring appetizers to us. When we mention this, no apologies, no sorry. I understand, that he probably has no experience, but come on, little bit common sence or training should be given before his start. Lasagne seemed to be too dry, gnocchi was really delicious, bigoli was very simple.

Cozy and posh place. Food a bit pricey but it's good high quality food. They change menu based on the season. Very nice and attentive staffs. They also were able to accommodate dietary restrictions. And again good quality food.

Such a great restaurant! The quality of the dishes was absolutely outstanding, as well as the magnificent service. So lucky to have experienced risotto all’amarone at this trattoria.

Excellent meal, home cooked traditional local food, home made pasta (not awful bought in pasta you sometimes get for tourists) , beautifully presented. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Fantastic wine list (from a knowledgeable wine person) cannot fault food or staff, cosy, rustic setting, slightly off the beaten path but highly recommended if you are in Verona centre Must visit! And reasonable prices too. One of our company said it was best meal she’s had in ages and she’s vegetarian. Thank you all!

We had lunch. 8 people. The chef has served us the prociutto, and 5 different typed of crudo. People were licking yheir fingers. We also had a plate of cheese and the rried polenta with pike. Yum. We had the spaghetti with gamberi. Delicious. Al dente. The suave white was perfect and not pricey. The only setback was the bread. This level of food should deserve its own made bread.

Loved it there. Visited 3 times and each time it was an occasion. The best gnocchi I've ever tasted. Really.

Wine, sausage, pasta with duck sauce, and excellent dessert... You cannot go wrong. Awesome staff with a team that brought great recommendations and let us stay late. I'd say, you'll not be disappointed one bit - it's private while having a perfect price.

Our hotel recommended this restaurant and we couldn’t be happier. The food was outstanding and the servers were friendly and helpful. We asked for wine suggestions for each course and they were a perfect fit. Meat and cheese plates were sliced freshly in the dining room.

What a fantastic restaurant. The best meal we had in Verona on our week visit. The restaurant is lovely: extremely peaceful, tranquil but also at the same time a lovely ambience and atmosphere. The waiters were fine - a bit of a non event - the main star was the owner. He described the food on the plate when serving and was just great. Food was delicious. We had steaks and Tiramasu. Both just fantastic. The steak tenderloin was cooked in a lovely wine sauce - the dish was perfect apart from the meat stick (not my favourite). My dish was the oven baked and sliced steak. Now that was exceptional - melted in my mouth. Roasted vegetables as a side was fantastic and the homemade Tiramasu is the best we have ever had. When we get the chance to come back to Verona again, this is the first place, let alone restaurant, we will be going too.

Amazing food and a great location only few steps away from touristic path. We enjoyed the arrancini as a starter, followed by two types of pasta (gnocchi with cheese and truffle & bigoli with pesto) and a dessert plate. Highly recommended!

Overall, fantastic experience in the heart of Verona. This hidden gem addresses all the different aspects needed to have a great dining experience in Italy. 👨🏽‍🍳The restaurant has an intimate and cozy atmosphere with great music softly in the background. 🎖The staff are very attentive and helpful. We were lucky to get Martina as our waitress. She was friendly from the moment we walked in and managed to elevate the experience with her excellent service. 🍝The food was delicious. Highly recommend the duck or sardine pasta. Overall very complete menu and great house wine. And good value overall. Overall a must stop when visiting Verona!

Review: excellent a la carte with good food presentation and a motivated team. Compliments to the chef. Food: The guinea fowl was tender and the Amarone sauce matched perfectly. The Bigoli with the 3 meat type sauce was very harmonious. Attention to detail has been paid to the bread choice with several bread choices. Service: great service offered and detailed explanation and recommendations were given for food.

Good food. Not as good value as other equally good places in Verona. But deducted one star as was surprised that a second different wine was poured on top of the first glass - which I had not finished. Surely this is basic wine service world wide ??! Expected better, given the overall ‘pitch’ of the place.

Cozy romantic restaurant with incredible staff and great wine. Food was fantastic but one of the courses we asked for a medium steak and it came out very rare but the staff were nice about sorting it out. The guinea fowl dish was delicious.

This place is magical! We drove uphill for a while in the dark and didn't expect to see a restaurant in this caliber. The space is grant and so very beautiful both indoor and outdoor. The foods are very well made with creativity and taste in mind. Wine menu is as thick as a bible. Service staff is very friendly. Will visit again!

Excellent authentic Italian cuisine. I take my hat off to the cooks who presented us with culinary taste explosions! The wine cellar is a dream for wine enthusiasts. We celebrated New Year‘s Eve 2023 here with the family and enjoyed every moment.

I really think that the food is very good here BUT I didn't get the chance to try it. We went there to ask if they have a table for two and they just stared at us saying nothing. Asking again they say no and looked away. I understand to say no if there are reservations of the place is full (they said nothing about the EMPTY tables around being reserved). My guess is that we were not seen as "good" customers becaude we weren't dressed fancy. I think that the service should matter at a restaurant so that is why I leave this review..for awful client service

If you want to enjoy some more elaborate food, come here. The dishes and their presentation are amazing. Biggest surprise was their dessert though - the tree of life was an explosion of flavors.

Didn’t have a good experience. Didn’t like the food - most of it wasn’t fresh and seasonal as advertised. Actually seamed like a lot of it was pre-made and didn’t taste like much although had a fancy presentation. They also served me bacon on a vegetarian menu. Some of the glasses had a foul smell.

Incredible cuisine in a stunning setting. Great wine list and attentive service!

Wat kun je hier geweldig eten. Niet goedkoop, maar wel heel erg lekker. (Translated by Google) What great food you can eat here. Not cheap, but very tasty.

Great ambience, and the food is ART ON A PLATE. looks good and tastes even better. Beautiful. Love it.

Very good restaurant with amazing food.

The most impressive wine card!!