What a wonderful hole in the wall and eclectic little hosteria filled with locals and the buzzing…read morechatter of after work chit chat and friendly banter. The mortadella is the size of a child. Meats, cheeses, wine... The Prosecco is divine, the gorgonzola cheese surprisingly sweet and creamy. Have a bunch of little bites and soak up the cultural history of the place, you'll be glad you did.

You won't find it in most guides, not even in the Yellow Pages. It has no name board, never…read moreadvertises, and is down a nondescript alleyway. But ask a local person where to find Naneti's, and they will know, for this is Treviso's most famous Osteria. Here local delicacies abound on the shelves and counter. You can savour local wines along with the traditional local cicheti snacks, featuring bologna ham, fresh country sausage and ossocollo and selections of cold cuts and cheeses served on wooden cutting boards. Beppe and Fabio, the joint owners, immediately make everyone feel at home. They'll hand you morsels to taste and try if you're not sure what you want. The decor is hard to describe. No-one seems to know how old is Naneti's, but it houses some weird and wonderful food- and wine-related implements, a collection of ancient bottles, and the walls are pinned with newspaper cuttings and notices dating back to the 19th Century. The wines are arranged within reach around the walls. Just pick one and hand it over the counter to be opened. There's no seating - everyone just stands and talks - and the crowds overflow into the alleyway outside. You cannot fail to make friends here - I met Max, my closest Italian pal, here over a glass or two of Cabernet Franc. Customers drop in after work to buy produce and wine that will be their evening supper. They usually linger for a chat with friends. Go there!

Wine and Cured Meat before Dinner!…read more I love the casual vibe of Enoteca Tabarro. Here you are welcome by the Owner/Server with a happy smile. He even did a mix platter for us with Prosciutto and Salami (7€). Menu is simple. But I enjoyed how simple it is. Though in Italian only. Grab a seat or just stand by one of the barrels at the front entrance. Open till late.

Lovely wine bar, perfect for some streetside glasses and a bit of cold cuts.read more

Go walk the bridge at castlevecchio; it will be the most cinematic view of Verona you'll see.read more

Ok... How has this place not been reviewed yet?? It's an amazing world class restaurant that…read morehappens to be across the street from a famous Verona landmark. People might think that means "tourista" but it's the place you would propose to your partner, share a special anniversary or in my case be a business man looking for a great meal and even better bottle of wine. I feel like someone's Italian grandmother cooked for me and my Gaudo al Tasso 2008 is remarkable! Don't miss this spot folks!

This fabulous enoteca is tucked away in centro Malcesine, yet it feels intimate and insulated from…read morethe tourist hordes. There are excellent wines by the glass and little plates of tapas (vegetables breaded with capers, potato and egg torta etc.) that could make a light meal. The gentleman behind the bar (the owner?) was welcoming and knowledgeable and happy to explain the local wines to us in English (we speak very little Italian). Highly recommended.

Antica Bottega del Vino bar is perfect for an appetizer. They serve cicchetti and delicious fresh…read morebites. It's located in a cute square and has a very small area for outside seating. The service from 4-6 PM is at the bar for apertivo and at around 7 PM dinner gets started. Their local wine selection is vast and impressive. Check it out and enjoy!

A Verona and wine lovers institution…read more Came solo and dined towards the front of the restaurant. Started off with a great glass of Tomassi Amarone that was accompanied with a small salami and mortadella sandwich. Next up was the veal with tuna sauce accompanied with a great basket of bread and an Amarone from a winery called Villa Rizzardi. Finished off the meal with the best tiramisu I've ever had. Great ambience.

If you are ready for some real wine tasting this is the place? 30 wines by the glass always…read moreavailable and a good wine list by the bottle. Two rooms tiny place in one the bar you get to taste wine by the glass ... in the other just sitting at a table and chosing by the bottle. Best tramezzini selection , chease and ham platea.

Adorable wine shop tucked into a quiet neighborhood just north of the historic center in Vicenza…read more The atmosphere reminded me of an American bottle shop meets a Spanish tapas bar. You can order wine or beer by the glass and they also have a very extensive selection of bottles, too. Their food offerings are all small plates/finger foods/antipasti items. Lovely seating outside and a few tables inside. On our first visit to Vineria Parilon, I had a couple glasses of delicious prosecco (for just €3 per glass!!) and my hubby had a session IPA from Crak, a local brewery near Padova. It's hard to find really great beer in Italy, so this was a happy discovery! We shared a meat and cheese board, which was tasty. Would like to go back for some of their spunciotti. I imagine we'll be back soon and often!

Must haves: Lambrusco, Parma ham, Prosciutto, Parmigiana cheese, caprino cheese!…read more You're welcome!

I got to Parma around noon and while walking around stumbled onto this beautiful masterpiece of a…read morerestaurant. If you come to Parma you have to have prosciutto and you have to have Parmesan and that is exactly what I did. I ordered a warm panini with a huge amount of prosciutto and melted Parmesan. It was so simple yet so perfect. I accompanied it with a excellent glass of glass of the local sweet 'Malvasia Dolce. This was probably one of the best lunches I had in my entire Italy trip and also one of the cheapest. I finished it off with a tiramisu and an espresso. My favourite part of not only the restaurant but Parma is the lack of tourists. I was the only none Italian in the restaurant and there were practically no tourists in the city. A very welcome change from more touristic areas like Venice and Florence.