Osteria del Bugiardo

Osteria del Bugiardo is an osteria and wine bar at Corso Porta Borsari 17A in Verona, in the Veneto region of Italy, on the main street that leads from the Roman Porta Borsari gate toward Piazza delle Erbe. The venue pairs Veronese plates with a wine list built around Valpolicella and Amarone, and wine is the clear organising principle of the experience. Visitors can drink by the glass, choose from bottles of the denominations grown in the hills north of the city, and ask staff to match wines to the food. The menu is traditional Veronese cooking in an informal style. Gnocchi, a dish with strong roots in the city, appears in the repertoire, as do cured meats served as a shared board and risotto in the local style, often made with rice from the Veronese plain and finished with regional wine. These dishes are well suited to the mid-priced, casual approach of the house. The atmosphere is that of a lively wine bar. The dining area is informal and conversational, with a mix of locals stopping for an aperitivo and visitors settling in for dinner. There is no dress code, and the noise level rises when the room fills in the evening. The wine focus makes it a good stop for visitors who want to learn about Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone without visiting the vineyards. Prices are moderate, though the cost climbs with the wines chosen. Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially at weekends and in the summer opera season, while lunch is easier. Hours vary, so check them locally before visiting. The location on a pedestrian-friendly street in the centre, near the Porta Borsari gate and a short walk from Juliet's House, makes it convenient to combine with sightseeing in the historic heart of the city.