Just a stone's throw from the Arena and city center of Verona, Le Cantine is a lovely spot to grab…read morelunch or dinner; especially if you're attending an opera at the Arena itself.
Like a lot of restaurants in Italy, they charge more to sit outside -- but it's totally worth it. You're immediately charmed by your beautiful surroundings; it's a great spot for people watching.
After an afternoon of shopping and exploring Verona, we stopped at Le Cantine for dinner. Though they were pretty packed, the waiters seated us (a group of 6) immediately. Service was impeccable; everyone was extremely gregarious and friendly, even with the language barrier. LOL. Our waiter, Salvatore, was awesome and extremely helpful.
For dinner, I had the special of the day: stuffed zucchini and pasta served with a special sauce. Though the portion was small, it was extremely filling. The light flavors of the sauce and pasta also made this dish easy to eat. The pizzas here also seemed extremely popular (with everyone ordering them), so we also ordered one. Though I don't remember what it was called (see photo), it was delicious. The crust was perfect and it was absolutely stuffed with toppings. Mmmm. My dad ordered Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams), an Italian specialty, and it tasted like seafood heaven. The flavors in that dish were extremely fresh and tasty.
And who could go to Italy without having tiramisu for dessert? Le Cantine's tiramisu is beautiful and tasty -- I could have eaten a tub of that fluffy concoction.
Overall, loved it!