Antica Bottega del Vino Verona

Antica Bottega del Vino sits on Vicolo Scudo di Francia, a five-minute walk from both the Arena di Verona and the Piazza delle Erbe. It holds a 2024 Wine Spectator Grand Award, a distinction that defines its character more than any other element of the room.

The restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine in a space that runs smart and elegant. While many spots near the central squares rely on high foot traffic to fill tables, this venue sustains itself through the sheer scale of its cellar. Choosing this over its neighbours is a decision to prioritise the wine list over the proximity to the main thoroughfare. You come here for the depth of the vintage collection, which far outclasses the more frantic, tourist-driven options on the nearby Via Mazzini.