31/12/2024: This was our last dinner in Verona. We really liked how the place looked—it’s truly unique to have dinner inside a church, surrounded by fragments of frescoes, interior details, and many other elements that are fascinating to observe. The ambiance is undoubtedly the main highlight of this restaurant.
My recommendation: if you want to dine here, make sure to book a reservation on their website. The restaurant is always fully booked, and they can’t accommodate changes if your plans shift and you want to dine earlier. (I made the reservation just a few hours before, and there were still enough time slots available at that point.)
The food was good and tasty, and the menu featured local ingredients like horse meat and polenta. However, we didn’t experience any “culinary fireworks,” especially considering the price. That said, the desserts were excellent and definitely memorable!
Unfortunately, the restaurant’s organization that evening left much to be desired. Perhaps someone from the staff was absent or unwell, but the service felt a bit chaotic. This turned out to be the fastest dinner we’ve ever had—exactly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Here are some points that influenced our overall impression:
- We were seated at a wobbly table. It’s something that could have been checked beforehand, rather than seating guests at a table that felt like it had just been added last minute to fit us in.
- We asked for a regular bottle of water, and while they brought the bottle, they didn’t provide any glasses. When I finally got a glass and started drinking, I noticed it had a chipped edge. This is very dangerous, as a guest could easily get hurt. We pointed it out to the waiter, but the glass wasn’t replaced—they just nodded as if to say, “Thanks for letting us know.”
- We ordered antipasti and specifically mentioned several times that we wanted to share the dish. When it was served, they brought us just one fork! We laughed, assuming they would bring more cutlery shortly. When the waiter returned, we mentioned it again, and they brought us one more fork and a single plate. This felt very unprofessional.
- Before we even finished our antipasti, they brought out the main courses. We were really surprised because normally there are clear serving rounds, and we expected the mains to arrive after the antipasti with a small pause. Instead, our table was completely overcrowded with plates.
At the end of the evening, we decided to order coffee and desserts. But as soon as we mentioned coffee, the waiter rushed off without giving us a chance to complete the order. We had to call him back just to add the desserts. It felt very unpleasant, almost as if they were in a hurry to get us to leave.
When I went to pay for the dinner, I shared my feedback with the manager. To make up for the issues, he offered us complimentary limoncello shots. While it was a nice gesture, the overall experience left a lingering disappointment that couldn’t be erased by limoncello.
29/12/2024: Enchanting place with a beautiful atmosphere that envelops you in this deconsecrated church, friendly staff and well-made dishes..
Highly recommended
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