Osteria del Duca In Verona

We asked our local friends for an authentic Veronese dinner and they brought us to this gem of a restaurant. First, the menu is a fixed price of €26 euros for a first and second course. (Great value!) For my first dish, I tried the Bigoli al torchio con ragù d’Asino (donkey meat) and for my second dish I had the Bistecca di cavallo alla griglia (horse meat steak). I didn’t have any issue with the types of meat and if I hadn’t known, I wouldn’t have suspected that the meats were anything other than a delicious beef. We had a fantastic vino bianchi with our meals and a Recioto della Valpolicella (dessert wine) with biscottis. Highly recommend the Sfogliatine con crema all’arancia Salame di cioccolato and Semifreddo di Giulietta (nocciola) con salsa al cioccolato for dessert. These two desserts were amazing. This was absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best eat meals we have had on our trip to Italy.

A truly excellent dinner at this osteria in the center of Verona. From start to finish, it was a very positive experience: excellent food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a warm, pleasant atmosphere. A great strength is undoubtedly the staff: everyone is extremely kind, professional, and attentive, with prompt but never rushed service. The dishes arrived in perfect time, which I greatly appreciated. I started with bigoli with donkey ragù, which I had never tried: a fantastic discovery, truly flavorful and well-prepared. For my second course, I had horse steak with baked potatoes: perhaps not the most memorable dish of the evening, but still delicious and well-received. I then tried my fiancée's dish, beef stew in Amarone with polenta, and it was simply exceptional, one of those dishes that stays with you forever. The glasses of wine were also excellent, truly high-quality and highly recommended. The prices are fair and absolutely in line with what's on offer. A truly worthwhile place, and one I highly recommend to anyone visiting Verona looking for an excellent osteria for dinner. We'll definitely be back! 🍷🍽️

I started with bigoli with donkey ragù, simply spectacular: flavorful, balanced, the kind that immediately makes you know you're in the right place. For the main course, beef stew in Amarone with polenta, tender and rich in flavor, a dish that exudes tradition and warms the heart. All accompanied by a glass of excellent red wine, carefully chosen and perfectly paired with the dishes. The service was impeccable: the staff were truly attentive, kind, and present without ever being intrusive. The atmosphere is equally beautiful, welcoming, and traditional, perfect for enjoying a leisurely dinner in the heart of the city. At the end of the meal, they even offered us a glass of sambuca to add to our coffee, a simple gesture that makes all the difference and makes you feel pampered right to the end. The bill? €36. Considering the quality, service, atmosphere, and customer service, a more than fair price. Everything, absolutely everything, was truly exceptional. A place I would return to without a second thought. 🍷✨

Local food and excellent service

A historic, traditional Verona restaurant. Penne with gorgonzola and radicchio are delicious. The pastisada de caval (horsemeat pie) with yellow polenta is excellent. Highly recommended.

I had the 26 euro set meal. The first dish was donkey pasta and duck pasta. The donkey pasta was thick spaghetti. I think I prefer the duck pasta as it has a more familiar taste. I sprinkled plenty of the powdered cheese provided on the table. The second dish was horse steak and horse stew. The horse steak was lightly battered and tender, with a delicious smoky flavor unique to steak. The house red wine was also refreshing and delicious! I was able to be seated without a reservation, with the promise of only an hour! Kawamaru was popular with the waitresses at this restaurant.

Excellent food, fast service, a little cramped but that's typical of this place!!

Spectacular place, spectacular food, go there.... Book absolutely, you have to book but I guarantee it's worth it, the food exceeds your expectations, top

I've known this restaurant for a few years, as it's one of several I go to when I'm in Verona for work. Its strong point is definitely the fixed-price menu, which allows you to eat at a reasonable price. The food is good (with some standouts, which I think really stand out) and the wine list has a decent selection. The only downside is that the desserts aren't up to par with the other dishes. I highly recommend booking, as it's always busy.

Excellent traditional Veronese food, a welcoming atmosphere, and friendly, courteous staff! I highly recommend it!