Antica Osteria al Duomo

Antica Osteria al Duomo Review

This friendly side-street eatery, lined with old wood paneling and decked out with musical instruments, serves Veronese food to a Veronese crowd; they come for the local wine (€1 to €3 per glass) and to savor excellent versions of local dishes like bigoli con sugo di asino (thick whole-wheat spaghetti with sauce made from donkey meat) and pastissada con polenta (horse-meat stew with polenta). Don't be deterred by the unconventional meats—they're tender and delicious, and this is probably the best place in town to sample them. First-rate Veronese home cooking is reasonably priced and served by helpful, efficient staff. It's popular, so arrive early. Reservations are not possible on weekends.